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Press releasePublished on 30 April 2025

The Federal Council defines guidelines for expanding the supply of medical devices

Bern, 30.04.2025 — At its meeting on 30 April 2025, the Federal Council noted the ongoing efforts to implement Motion 20.3211, which aims to open the possibility for medical devices from non-European regulatory systems to be placed on the Swiss market. In order to ensure adequate supplies of medical devices and to guarantee patient safety, the Federal Council defined guidelines and will assign responsibility for controls to private bodies.