Federal Council to harmonise export controls for dual-use goods: Amendment of the Goods Control Ordinance
Bern, 2.4.2025 - On 2 April 2025, the Federal Council adopted an amendment to the Goods Control Ordinance and introduced new export controls for dual-use goods in the field of new technologies. The move is Switzerland’s response to the blockade of multilateral export controls and aims to harmonise Swiss export controls with those of its main trading partners. The changes take effect on 1 May 2025.