Policy & laws
The FOPH implements the health policy decisions of the Federal Council, the Swiss parliament and the public. And it works with the cantons and other stakeholders to develop and improve healthcare.
National health policy
The FOPH represents Switzerland’s health-related interests abroad. Find out here about our cooperation with different international organisations, the European Union and other States.
International relations
The FOPH represents Switzerland’s health-related interests abroad. Find out here about our cooperation with different international organisations, the European Union and other States.
Legislation
On the basis of the Swiss Federal Constitution the FOPH fulfils a wide range of different health-related mandates. Find out here about the laws and ordinances that form the legal basis of what we do.
Applications & approvals
The FOPH is charged with regulating different areas of healthcare. In certain cases care providers, research establishments and other organisations are subject to notification or licensing requirements in connection with transplants, genetic analysis, controlled substances (narcotics), biosafety and research on embryonic stem cells. Find out here about how to proceed.