Published on 25 April 2023

Experimental releases of alien small invertebrates

Experimental releases of alien small invertebrates additionally require federal authorisation.

Competence

For application as a plant protection product

The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office is responsible for authorising experimental releases of alien insects, mites and nematodes intended for use in agriculture as plant protection products. The Plant Protection Products Ordinance regulates this procedure.

For other applications

The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is responsible for issuing licences for releasing alien small invertebrates for experimental purposes. The Release Ordinance (Art. 15-18, 21-22, 36-41 RO) regulates this procedure.

Applications should be submitted to:

Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)
Biotechnology
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 alien small invertebrates intended for uses other than as plant protection products.

B25001 Application for authorisation to conduct an experimental release of sterilised males of the alien tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)

Receipt of application published on 26 March 2025

B23001 Application for authorisation to carry out an experimental release of the parasitic wasp G1 Ganaspis cf. brasiliensis

Receipt of application published on 15 March 2023

Further information