Other products with sectoral regulations

Weapons

Importing firearms into Switzerland is either prohibited or subject to a licence issued by the Federal Office of Police FEDPOL.  

• Fedpol web page on importing firearms
• Federal Act on Weapons, Weapons Accessories and Munitions

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Personal protection equipment (PPE)

SECO web page on personal protective equipment

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Explosives for civil uses and pyrotechnic articles

Explosives and pyrotechnic articles imported into Switzerland are subject to controls by the Federal Office of Police FEDPOL.

• General regulations
• Special regulations for pyrotechnic articles (fireworks)

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Precious metals and watches 

The provisions in articles 1 to 3, and 5 to 21 of the Law on Precious Metals Control regarding the fineness, designation and composition apply. The Federal Customs Administration is responsible for the enforcement of those provisions.

Precious metals control

Law on Precious Metals Control

Last modification 12.01.2023