Overview of the legal basis and the competent approval authority for disinfectants
The following table provides an overview of the legal basis and authorities with which disinfectants must be authorised in Switzerland.
* OFE = Ordinance on Epizootic Diseases; FSVO = Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office
1) Depending on the claims made for the product, authorisation as a veterinary medicinal product will be necessary.
2) No approval, CE marking according to conformity assessment, Swissmedic responsible for market surveillance.