Switzerland Adopts Comprehensive Packaging Ordinance
The Swiss Federal Council has officially adopted the new Packaging Ordinance (Verpackungsverordnung, VerpV). The ordinance is designed to strengthen the circular economy frameworks and establishes mandatory recycling targets, extended producer responsibility...
Read MoreSwiss Ordinance 817.023.21 Introduces New Compliance Requirements for Printing Inks
Mar-06-2026
The regulatory framework for food contact materials (FCMs) in Switzerland has been strengthened following the revision of Swiss Ordinance 817.023.21 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. New mandatory documentation requirements for printing inks and printing ink layers entered...
Read MoreSwitzerland Announces Restrictions on PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foams
Feb-25-2026
Switzerland is currently consulting on proposed amendments to the Chemicals Risk Reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV) that would introduce stringent restrictions on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting applications....
Read MoreSwitzerland Consults on Amendments to the Chemicals PIC Ordinance (ChemPICV)
Switzerland is consulting on proposed amendment to the Chemicals PIC Ordinance (ChemPICV). The consultation, initiated by the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) runs from 22 December...
Read MoreSwitzerland Notifies WTO of Draft PFAS Restrictions for Food Packaging and Single-Use Products
Feb-05-2026
On 27 January 2026, Switzerland notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft amendment to the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem, Fedlaw No. SR 814.81) proposing new restrictions on the...
Read MoreSwitzerland Implements New Furocoumarin Limits for Cosmetic Products from 1 January 2026
Jan-27-2026
The Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) has amended the Ordinance on Cosmetic Products (VKos), with effect from 1 January 2026, introducing stricter limits on specific furocoumarins in cosmetic products. Under the amended Article 6, paragraph 1,...
Read MoreSwitzerland Enforces PCN-Equivalent Notification Requirements under ChemO from 1 January 2026
From 1 January 2026, Switzerland enforces mandatory notification requirement for hazardous mixtures placed on the Swiss market, serving the same purpose as Poison Centre Notification (PCN) under EU legislation. This obligation is set out in Article 48 of the Swiss Chemicals Ordinance (ChemO) and is the final step in the phased implementation of...
Read MoreSwitzerland Proposes Stand-Alone PFAS Regulation to Reduce Pollution and Support Farms
Switzerland is set to tighten its national rules on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with a stand-alone regulation aimed at reducing pollution and supporting farms. The National Council's Committee on the...
Read MoreSwitzerland Notifies WTO on Draft Ordinance for Packaging to Promote Circular Economy
Switzerland has officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Ordinance on Packaging aimed at reinforcing sustainable packaging practices and advancing the circular economy. The proposed regulation introduces environmental...
Read MoreSwitzerland Notifies WTO of Draft Amendments to Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance
Jul-04-2025
Switzerland has officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft revision to the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem). The proposal introduces new restrictions on several hazardous substances, aligning with...
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