• Scope / conditions 

    The import provisions apply to domestic swine including minipigs (family Suidae).

    Authorisation from the Federal Office for Agriculture may be required to import the animals (see "Further information"). 

    After they have been imported, the animals will be monitored by the Veterinary Office in accordance with the instructions issued by the Cantonal Veterinary Officer. The competent Cantonal Veterinary Office must be informed of the planned import 10 days in advance; the arrival of the animals must be notified no later than 24 hours after their arrival. 

    The specific health regulations governing import are provided in greater detail under "Further info". 

    The animals must fulfil the conditions for intra-Community trade in domestic swine as stipulated in Directive 64/432/EEC.

    The specific health regulations governing import are provided in greater detail under "More information". 


    Health certificate / TRACES 

    The veterinary officer in the country of origin must send an electronic TRACES notification. The cantonal authority must record the establishment of destination in Switzerland in the TRACES electronic system before the first import takes place. 

    The animals must be accompanied by a TRACES certificate 64/432 F2 Swine. Only the stamped and signed original will be accepted. 


    Overarching protective measures 

    The protective measures in force on the day of import apply in all cases. 


    Inspection on entry into the country 

    Please note that it is not possible to import all categories of animals and goods into Switzerland at all border crossing points. The customs authorities have full autonomy in determining the responsibilities of each customs post. 

    The competent cantonal authorities check the prescribed health certificates or commercial documentation as part of their control activities. 


    Miscellaneous 

    Animals intended for direct slaughter must additionally be accompanied by confirmation 06/04 of the animals' health status and use of medication completed by the establishment operator (see health certificate / TRACES). The document must be handed to the veterinary meat inspector at the slaughterhouse of destination before the animals for slaughter are examined. 

    Authorisation from the Cantonal Veterinary Office is required if the animals are being imported for one of the following purposes:

    • trading
    • advertising
    • animal shows
    • zoos
    • circuses
    • and/or animal experiments.

    Please obtain information from the competent Cantonal Veterinary Office.