Environment & health legislation
On behalf of the federal government and cantons, the FOPH manages the legislation on biological safety, chemicals, non-ionising radiation and sound, as well as radiological protection, thus helping to improve the health of humans and the environment.
Biosafety legislation
The legislation on biological safety in contained systems is made up of various acts and ordinances. They define various protection objectives for research, diagnostics and production.
Chemicals legislation
The Chemicals Act (ChemA) aims to protect the lives and health against the harmful effects of chemicals.
Radiological protection legislation
The purpose of the Radiological protection Act (RPA) is to protect people and the environment against dangers from ionizing radiation. The Act applies to all activities, installations, events and situations that may involve an ionizing radiation hazard.