Swiss Medical Device Market Access
Switzerland has specific regulatory requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs). Non-Swiss manufacturers generally require a Swiss Authorised Representative (CH-REP) to place their devices on the Swiss market, while non-Swiss distributors and dealers may require a Swiss Importer (CH-Importer) depending on their supply chain and market access model.
The CH-REP represents the foreign manufacturer for defined regulatory obligations in Switzerland and acts as an important contact point for Swissmedic. The Swiss Importer is a separate economic operator responsible for specific verification, traceability and post-market obligations for devices it places on the Swiss market.
Since 1 July 2026, device registration in swissdamed is mandatory, subject to the applicable transition period. Authorised representatives of foreign manufacturers can register mandated devices in swissdamed, while Swiss Importers (CH-Importer) link their importer actor to devices that have already been registered.
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CHREP.me provides CH-REP and Swiss Importer services with a focus on simple processes, transparent pricing and cost-efficient Swiss market access. Since 2021, we have supported non-Swiss medical device manufacturers and distributors with practical regulatory solutions for Switzerland.
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