The competent authority may delegate tasks related to official inspections to third parties, in particular companies and organisations. They may create suitable organisations for this purpose.
In order to carry out their activities, third parties must be:
accredited;
recognised by Switzerland under an international agreement; or
in some other way authorised or recognised under federal law.
The Federal Council shall regulate the standards for accreditation.
The authorities concerned shall define the tasks and powers that they assign to third parties. The third parties may not order any measures.
The Federal Council and the cantons may authorise third party contractors to charge fees for their activities under this Act. Their tariffs shall require the approval of the Federal Department of Home Affairs.
Cooperation by third parties shall be subject to state supervision. Third parties must report to the authorities that have delegated them duties or powers on the management and accounting tasks assigned to them.
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