Legal and enforcement framework species conservation in international trade
The international trade in protected animal and plant species is subject to clear legal requirements. Here you will find the relevant laws, ordinances and international agreements governing this trade and the enforcement of CITES in Switzerland.
CITES legislation
The CITES legislation forms the legal framework for the international trade in protected plant and animal species and governs their import and export and the relevant controls and inspections.
Ordinance on the Fees Charged by the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO Fees Ordinance)