Consultation over Revised Dangerous Chemical Law for Switzerland
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / February 23, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 018.26 on plans to update Switzerland’s Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem).
Announced by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on January 27, 2026, the draft Ordinance contains key changes to ORRChem with revisions including requirements for mercury and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Certain chemicals from the PFAS family have been found to cause serious harm to human and environmental health, with mercury known to be toxic to the brain, nervous system, kidneys and fetal development.
The consultation will be open to comments until March 28, 2026, and if approved, the new measures will be phased in from December 1, 2026.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 018.26 includes further information about the main changes proposed to ORRChem as well as a link to the French-language draft ordinance.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 018.26 for more details.
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