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Transport, Export, Import: decision tree

The decision tree below can be used to define the transport sheet applicable for the transport of a specific substance.

A. Substances covered by transport regulations

1

Substances consisting of or containing pathogenic microorganisms (cultures, patient specimens, products, waste), either genetically modified or not.

1. Pathogenic microorganisms

2

Substances consisting of or containing non-pathogenic, genetically modified (micro)organism (cultures, products, waste)

2. Non-pathogenic GMO




B. Substances exempt from Swiss and international transport requirements

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Exempt substances of clinical or medical human or veterinary origin, exempt medical or clinical waste, exemptions for machinery and equipment.

Note: Other regulations (e.g. the ordinance on epizoonotics) might apply!

Exemptions


Last updated on: 04.03.2011





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