Authorisation procedure AN
Explanations and procedures for transitional authorizations (AN) for products marketable exclusively in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, containing existing (old) active substances under evaluation in the EU.
General information on the authorization procedure AN
This type of authorisation applies to biocidal products containing at least one notified active substance whose inclusion in the lists of Annex 1 or 2 of the Ordinance on Biocidal Products (OBP; RS 813.12) has not yet been decided.
Application for Authorisation AN
This type of authorisation applies to products that contain at least one notified active substance, for which a decision on inclusion in the list in Annex 1 or 2 of the Ordinance on Biocidal Products (OBP; SR 813.12) is still outstanding.
Authorisation for same products AN / AC
Biocidal products that are identical to an already authorised product (AN) or to a product family or to a single member of a product family (in connection with an authorisation AN) can be authorised as a same biocidal product AN/AC (Art. 15 para. 1 OBP)
Application for the authorisation AN of a biocidal product family
Procedure for authorisation AN for biocidal product families.
Authorisation for parallel trade AN
An authorization AN for parallel trade can be applied for a biocidal product that is placed on the market in the country of origin (EEA) under national regulations and is identical to a biocidal product already authorized in Switzerland with a transitional authorization AN (reference product). The applicant must be able to provide proof of identity.
Autorisation AN for In-situ Systems
In-situ generated active substances, as well as their precursors, are considered biocidal products and are subject to authorisation requirements.
Modifications of existing Authorisations AN / AC
Make changes to biocidal products already authorised under the transitional authorisation procedure AN.
Requirements for disinfectants
Requirements regarding efficacy data, special cases, etc., in the context of Authorisations AN.
Requirements for wood preservatives
Proofs of efficacy must be conducted by an ISO/EC 17025 standard accredited testing laboratory in accordance with recognised standards for the respective field. Complete copies of the reports must be submitted. The test reports must contain all data (individual values) needed for interpreting the results. All test and control data must be described and listed. The complete (i.e. 100%) composition of the product to be tested (including active ingredients and their concentrations) must be clearly indicated.