06.11.2025

Annual report on inspections of clinical trials as part of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

In human clinical trials, compliance with GCP standards is crucial

05.11.2025

Use of titanium dioxide in medicinal products

Titanium dioxide continues to be permitted as an excipient in medicinal products in Switzerland

05.11.2025

Vaccinovigilance - Annual report 2024

Summary of adverse events following immunization reported in Switzerland during 2024

03.11.2025

Simap: Swissmedic invites tenders for a Document and Records Management System (DRMS)

So that Swissmedic can efficiently process its business-relevant documents in the long term, it is launching an invitation for tenders to supply a records management system

01.11.2025

Changes to the guidance document Authorisation PSUR Signal Management TAM

References added to annual reports from the signal management process

01.11.2025

Modification of the information sheet Drug Safety Reporting Duties in Switzerland

Update of contact details and document links

01.11.2025

Safety Update – Information for healthcare professionals updates

Product information: new safety-related updates (November 2025)

31.10.2025

Chargenrückruf – NaCl B. Braun Infusionslösung

Rückzug der Charge 251347651 bis auf Stufe Detailhandel

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Swissmedic monitors all therapeutic products on the market in Switzerland. Our independent experts ensure the therapeutic products you and your loved ones need are effective, safe and of the highest quality.

What is a medicinal product?

Did you know that tea can also be a medicinal product? But what exactly constitutes a medicinal product and how does it differ from other products? You will find answers to these and other questions in this video.

Delimitation questions in human health

In order for a product to be sold, it must comply with the relevant legal regulations. However, it’s not often immediately apparent which product group it belongs to. In this video, we explain what different categories there are, and when a product is really a therapeutic product – and when it is not!

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01.01.2025

New medical devices regulations

Information concerning the new EU-Regulations as well as their implementation in Switzerland.

Revision of the IvDO and the MedDO
The transitional periods for in vitro diagnostic medical devices have been adapted to the EU Regulation and Swiss labelling simplifications remain unchanged. Information sheet Obligations Economic Operators CH (PDF, 1 MB, 01.01.2025) has been revised.
The device registration obligation will apply from 1 July 2026 (swissdamed)

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What are the tasks of Swissmedic in the area of medical devices?

What is a medical device? How do medical devices come onto the market? How do you recognise a medical device? Based on examples, our videos answer these and a number of other questions.

Medical devices: List of Field Safety Corrective Actions (FSCA) and recalls

Swissmedic monitors all safety measures and recalls for medical devices that are manufactured or marketed in Switzerland.


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Swissmedic – for therapeutic products you can trust

Swissmedic is the Swiss authority responsible for the authorisation and supervision of therapeutic products. Swissmedic's activities are based on the Law on Therapeutic Products.

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