Switzerland · Supplements

Supplement GMP in Switzerland

A practical guide to Supplement GMP for supplements sold in Switzerland: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Manufacturers must operate GMP for supplement production and packaging; Online sellers listing supplements for buyers in Switzerland

Authority

Switzerland national regulator

Legal basis

National supplements requirements in Switzerland

Local representative

A local notifying entity is required

Timeline

Before sale; notification review takes weeks

Cost

Dossier and testing costs vary by ingredient

If you do not comply

Seizure, fines, and listing removal

Who needs this

Manufacturers must operate GMP for supplement production and packaging
Online sellers listing supplements for buyers in Switzerland

Documents you need

GMP certificate
Ingredient and dosage review
Product information file
GMP certificate

Compliance checklist

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GMP certificate
Ingredient and dosage review
Product information file
GMP certificate

How to comply

Confirm GMP at the manufacturing site
Check whether ingredients are permitted locally
Prepare the product information file
Register or notify where required

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: Supplement GMP — Switzerland
Product category: Supplements
Authority: Switzerland national regulator
Legal basis: National supplements requirements in Switzerland

Documents we already have:
  1. GMP certificate
  2. Ingredient and dosage review
  3. Product information file
  4. GMP certificate

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Supplement GMP in Switzerland?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale; notification review takes weeks.

Dossier and testing costs vary by ingredient.

Common rejection reasons

GMP certificate expired
Ingredient not permitted
Claims too strong for the category
Label missing required warnings

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.