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Published on 9 April 2025

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.

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

Authorisation procedure for biocidal products that are identical to an already authorised product (AN/AC), a product family, or an individual member of a product family.

Biocidal product family AN

Application for the authorisation of a biocidal product family AN

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.

Authorisation procedure AN for in situ generated active substances

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

Requirements for efficacy evidence for wood preservatives in the context of Authorisations AN.