The Federal Authorities
of the Swiss Confederation

Chapter 4: Enforcement
Section 3: Special Enforcement Provisions
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Art. 43a1 Cooperation of third parties

1 The Confederation and the cantons may assign tasks relating to official controls to third parties, in particular businesses and organisations or establish suitable organisations for this purpose.

2 In order to carry out their activities, third parties must be:

a.
accredited under federal law;
b.
recognised by Switzerland under an international agreement; or
c.
in some other way authorised or recognised by federal law.

3 The authorities concerned shall define the tasks and powers that they assign to third parties. The latter may not order any measures.

4 The Federal Council and the cantons may authorise third party contractors to invoice for their activities under this Act.

5 Cooperation by third parties shall be subject to state supervision. Third parties must report to the authorities on the management and accounting of their cooperation-related activities.


1 Inserted by No I of the Federal Act of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 April 2008 (AS 2008 785 788; BBl 2006 6337)

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