The federal authorities shall work with specialised national and international offices and institutions and carry out the tasks required under international treaties.
International administrative assistance is governed by Article 22 of the Federal Act of 6 October 19951on Technical Barriers to Trade.
The Federal Council may on its own initiative conclude international agreements on Switzerland’s participation in international systems to guarantee the safety of foodstuffs and consumer products.
It may recognise foreign inspection agencies, declarations and certificates of conformity and inspections, controls, conformity assessments or licencing procedures carried out abroad. Article 18 paragraph 2 of the Federal Act on Technical Barriers to Trade remains reserved.