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From 1 October 2024, the new Tobacco Products Act (TobPA) will come into force in Switzerland and will bring comprehensive changes to the regulation of tobacco products, e-cigarettes and similar products. The aim of the new law is to better protect the population from the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine consumption. The most important changes include a stricter ban on supplying tobacco products to minors, far-reaching advertising restrictions and new reporting obligations for the industry.
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We are pleased to keep you informed about the latest corporate law developments in Switzerland. The Swiss Federal Commercial Registry Office (FCRO) has issued a new practice notice addressing key interpretative issues related to written and virtual resolutions as well as participation capital within the capital band. In this article, we provide practical insights and recommendations to help you implement these updates in your company effectively. We wish you an informative read.
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1.—Swiss tobacco product law 1.1—(Current) Qualifying features in Swiss tobacco law Due to the (still) existing peculiarities within Swiss tobacco law, the requirements for tobacco products are derived from food law, specifically from the Federal Act on Foodstuffs and Utility Articles (Foodstuffs Act, oFSA) of 9 October 1992. Accordingly, tobacco products form a sub-segment of […]
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What are the benefits for start-ups if they prioritise clean corporate housekeeping from the outset? Corporate housekeeping that is carefully managed from the outset secures and significantly increases the value of a start-up. When setting up and professionalising a company, the following points should be considered and included in particular:
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Switzerland has comprehensively revised its regulation for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices in order to improve safety and quality and to align with EU regulations. Due to the failure to update the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), Switzerland has been considered a third country in the area of medical devices since May 2021 and in the area of in vitro diagnostic medical devices since May 2022. In response to this, the swissdamed database was set up to ensure market surveillance and guarantee the supply of safe products in Switzerland.
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