The national industry association Swiss Medtech established Swiss Medtech Ticino in Lugano to expand its activities in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. The Ticino Chamber of Commerce will take over the management of Swiss Medtech Ticino on behalf of Swiss Medtech and is supported by an advisory board made up of notable figures from the local medtech industry.

Swiss Medtech welcomes Parliament’s instructions to the Federal Council to adapt national laws – enabling Switzerland to accept medical devices with FDA approval for the welfare of its own population. Until now, healthcare providers and patients in Switzerland have only had access to medical devices with an EU certificate.

Agreement with the United Kingdom on mutual recognition of conformity assessments. On 17 November, Switzerland and the United Kingdom signed an agreement on the mutual recognition of conformity assessments. 

Swiss Medtech is adding another national language to its channels of communication.

Swiss Medtech has joined the Energy Saving Alliance and is committed to raising members' aware-ness of the federal government's «Energy is scarce, let's not waste it» campaign.

In this newly created position, you will be an expert regarding tariffs and remuneration for medical technology goods and services.