Swiss Government Website Links
Federal Customs Administration: http://www.admin.ch/ezv
Contains general information on payment of duty and taxes when
importing goods into Switzerland as well as a list of duty
exemptions and traveler information on bringing in personal
possessions such as: cars, food, pets, plants and fruits, arms
and munitions, and wine.
Federal Office for Economic Development and Labor:
http://www.locationswitzerland.ch
Information on doing business in Switzerland. Handbook for
investors containing information such as investment climate,
establishing a business, financing, taxes, etc. Can be
downloaded.
Federal Office for Statistics: http://www.bfs.admin.ch Key data for the country of Switzerland as well as economic and financial data, such as consumer price index, GDP, unemployment rates etc.
Swiss Federal Communications Commission: http://www.fedcomcom.ch
Swiss regulator of telecommunications - responsible for, among
other things, for the assignment of telecommunication licences
and the approval of national frequency and numbering plans.
Contains text of government decrees concerning telecommunication
services and installations.
Federal Office for Communications: http://www.bakom.ch
The licencing agency for communications equipment and services.
Contains information about licencing of telecommunication
operators, radio & television, mobile & satellite
services, including application forms. List of approved
telecommunications equipment, technical requirements,
frequencies, accredited test laboratories, etc.
Federal Office for Public Health: http://www.admin.ch/bag
Responsible for supervising the enforcement of laws, rules and
regulations governing food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetic products
in Switzerland. Contains press releases on health related
subjects, such as AIDS, addictions, medications, chemicals, etc.
Intercantonal Approving Agency for Medical Products:
http://www.iks.ch
Registration agency for health care products and pharmaceuticals.
Contains registration information and forms that can be
downloaded.
Fed. Office for the Environment, Forestry and the
Landscape: http://www.admin.ch/buwal
Regulating agency for environmental protection; equivalent to the
Environmental Protection Agency. Contains environmental reports
and press releases on topics such as air, climate, energy,
forestry, natural hazards, etc.
Other Swiss-based Websites
Swiss Electrotechnical Association (SEV): http://www.sev.ch
Safety Certification Laboratory; equivalent to the UL
Underwriters Laboratories. This site provides an overview of
SEV's consultation, inspection, and certification services. Lists
also all applicable norms (SEV sells the relevant publications),
etc.
WEEE in Switzerland:
- Electronic items http://www.swico.ch
- Electrical household appliances http://www.sens.ch
- RoHS please contact Maria Pamich at the U.S. Commercial Service
Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce: http://www.amcham.ch
Promotes and facilitates better business relations between the
USA and Switzerland. The website also lists upcoming events
organized by the Chamber as well as essential Swiss business
laws, which they have translated into English.