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04.05.22 News
Publication of the IvDO

With just under a month to go before it comes into force, the Swiss authorities today adopted the new Regulation on In-vitro Diagnostics (IvDO), which is largely based on its European counterpart, the IVDR.

29.04.22 News
Information from Swiss Medtech on placing on the market

When is a medical device considered «placed on the market» in Switzerland?
20.04.22 Response to the consultation procedure
Federal decree on a special taxation of large corporate groups

(implementation of the OECD/G20 project on the taxation of the digital economy)
08.04.22 Press release
Swiss Medtech Award 2022: Finalists have been selected

AlveoliX AG, Biospectal SA and Healios AG are competing for the prize
22.03.22 News
Swiss Medtech Annual Report 2021 (in German)

Swiss Medtech documents its activities from 2020 (in German).
17.03.22 News
Information from Swiss Medtech on direct import

We have written a guide for Swiss professionals and healthcare institutions on the direct procurement of foreign medical devices.

17.03.22 News
Sanctions against Russia

On 28 February 2022, the Federal Council decided to adopt the European Union's (EU) sanctions against Russia and thus strengthen their effect.
11.03.22 News
Call for Ukraine

Nothing justifies the Russian war against Ukraine. And nothing justifies the terrible suffering.

09.03.22 News
Paper on the impending supply deficit

The article (in German) published in "Life Science Recht" describes the causes of possible supply deficits for medical devices in Switzerland and outlines possible solutions to prevent a supply crisis.
07.03.22 News
«Medtech Location Switzerland 2030» launch

On behalf of the Swiss Medtech Board, we are pleased to invite you to the launch of the «Medtech Location Switzerland 2030» initiative.

24.02.22 Response to the consultation procedure
Medical-ethical Guidelines «Collaboration of the medical profession with industry»

Medical-ethical Guidelines «Collaboration of the medical profession with industry»
22.02.22 News
Overview of IvDO: Dates and Deadlines

The IvDO will enter into force on 26 May this year - at the same time as the EU IVDR.