Experimental releases of PO require federal authorisation.
The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is responsible for issuing licences to release PO for experimental purposes. The Release Ordinance (Art. 12-14, 17, 18, 20, 22, 36-41 RO) regulates this procedure.
Applications should be submitted to:
Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)
Biotechnology Section
3003 Bern
Tel. 058 462 93 49
e-mail: contact.releases@bafu.admin.ch
Authorisations
Information on applications, status of procedures, decisions; ongoing and completed experimental releases of POs.
Further information
Last modification 31.08.2021