text: 451.61 English is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force.Ordinanceon Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilisation(Nagoya Ordinance, NagO)of 11 December 2015 (Status as of 1 January 2017)The Swiss Federal Council,based on Articles 23n paragraphs 5 and 6, 23o paragraph 3, 23q paragraph 1 and 26 of the Federal Act of 1 July 19661 on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA), in application of the Nagoya Protocol of 29 October 20102 on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity (Nagoya Protocol),ordains:1 SR 4512 SR 0.451.432Section 1 General Provisions  Art. 1 Subject matter  This Ordinance regulates access to and the utilisation of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge as well as the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilisation.Art. 2 Definitions  In this Ordinance:a.genetic resources means genetic material of actual or potential value;b.genetic material means any material of plant, animal, microbial or other origin that contains functional units of heredity;c.utilisation of genetic resources means conducting research and development on the genetic or biochemical composition of genetic resources, including through the application of biotechnology as defined in Article 2 of the Convention of 5 June 19923 on Biological Diversity;d.users means legal or natural persons who in accordance with the Nagoya Protocol utilise a genetic resource or associated traditional knowledge or benefit directly from their utilisation;e.commercialisation means selling products developed on the basis of utilised genetic resources or of utilised associated traditional knowledge, as well as other legal transactions in connection with utilised genetic resources or with utilised traditional knowledge that result in monetary benefits, in particular licences, pledge agreements or similar legal transactions;f.Internationally recognised certificate of compliance means a permit or its equivalent issued at the time of access by a competent authority in accordance with Article 6 paragraph 3 letter e and Article 13 paragraph 2 of the Nagoya Protocol and registered with the international Access and Benefit-Sharing Clearing-House.3 SR 0.451.43Section 2  Requirements for the Utilisation of Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge of other Parties to the Nagoya Protocol Art. 3 Due diligence requirement  1 In meeting the due diligence requirement in accordance with Article 23n NCHA, users must in particular record, keep and pass on the following information to subsequent users:a.the internationally recognised certificate of compliance issued in accordance with the provisions of the Nagoya Protocol as well as any information on use and transfer rights;b.if an internationally recognised certificate of compliance is not available, the following information:1.the name and address of the user,2.a description of the genetic resource or subject matter and its utilisation,3.the date on which the genetic resource was accessed,4.the source of the genetic resource,5.the name and address of the person from whom the genetic resource was acquired directly, date of its acquisition and, if available, a confirmation from the person that the genetic resource was acquired lawfully for the utilisation concerned and may be transferred,6.in the case of transfers of genetic resources, the name and address of the subsequent user and the date of the transfer,7.where required, the permit or its equivalent as evidence of the prior informed consent of the entitled Party to the Nagoya Protocol as well as information on use and transfer rights,8.where required, evidence that mutually agreed terms for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits have been established.2 If specific information under paragraph 1 letter b is unknown and cannot be obtained, the reasons must be recorded, kept and passed on to subsequent users.3 If the name and address of the person under paragraph 1 letter b number 5 are subject to trade secrecy, this information need not be passed on to subsequent users.4 In an internationally or nationally recognised emergency that threatens the health of humans, animals or plants or the environment, it suffices if the due diligence requirement for the utilisation of genetic resources that are pathogenic or harmful organisms is fully met at the time of the commercialisation of products developed on the basis of the utilised genetic resources.5 All information specified in paragraphs 1 and 2 must be retained as follows and be made available on request to the implementing authorities:a.for ten years after the end of utilisation or directly benefiting; andb.for as long as the genetic resource or the product developed on the basis of the utilised genetic resource is retained.Art. 4 Notification requirement  1 Notification as defined in Article 23o paragraph 1 NCHA must be given by the user. It must contain the information specified in Article 3 paragraphs 1 and 2 that is available at the time of the notification.2 Notification may also be given voluntarily, in particular if no commercialisation is intended.3 The user receives a register number as evidence of the notification.4 If compliance with the due diligence requirement has already been attested to under Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No. 511/20144 or is evident on the basis of information published through the international clearing house under Article 14 of the Nagoya Protocol, the user may notify the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) of the register number of the corresponding attestation or publication instead of providing the information under Article 3 paragraph 1.5 As part of the market authorisation procedure, the user must specify to the competent authority under Article 11 whether the product to be commercialised has been developed on the basis of utilised genetic resources subject to due diligence and notification requirements, and where applicable, the register number.4 Regulation (EU) No. 511/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on compliance measures for users from the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization in the Union Text, OJ L 150 of 20 May 2014, p. 59.Art. 5 Traditional knowledge  The requirements for recording, retaining and passing on information and for notification under Articles 3 and 4 apply, mutatis mutandis, to users of traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources in accordance with Article 23p NCHA.Art. 6 Recognition of best practices  1 The FOEN keeps a public register of practices that users may apply on the assumption that they meet the requirements under Articles 3–5 and 8.2 A practice is included in the register if so requested by users or other interested parties and it is demonstrated that the practice meets the requirements under Articles 3–5 and 8. The FOEN must be informed of changes or updates to a recognised practice.3 The FOEN may also, on its own initiative, include in the register a practice that meets the requirements under Articles 3–5 and 8.4 If there are signs that through the application of a recognised practice the requirements under Articles 3–5 and 8 are no longer met, the FOEN sets a deadline by which the necessary measures must be taken. If the requirements are not met by the deadline, the FOEN removes the practice from the register.Art. 7 Recognition of collections  1 The FOEN, taking account of Article 5 of Ordinance (EU) No. 511/20145, keeps a public register of recognised collections for which the holder guarantees that:a.the requirements under Articles 3–5 and 8 are met when genetic resources and related information are acquired, retained and passed on; andb.standardised practices and instruments are applied to ensure the traceability and monitoring of exchanges when genetic resources and related information are exchanged with other collections that do not utilise the genetic resources concerned or benefit directly from their utilisation.2 A collection is included in the register if requested by a holder and after the FOEN has verified and confirmed the compliance of the collection or a specific part thereof with the requirements under paragraph 1. The FOEN may commission third parties to perform this verification.3 If there are signs that a collection or a specific part thereof no longer meets the requirements under paragraph 1, the FOEN sets a deadline by which the necessary measures must be taken. If the requirements are not met by the deadline, the FOEN removes the collection or the part concerned thereof from the register.5 See also footnote to Art. 4 para. 4.Section 3 Genetic Resources in Switzerland  Art. 8 Access to genetic resources in Switzerland  1 On accessing genetic resources in Switzerland, the user must record and retain and following information and pass it on to subsequent users:a.the name and address of the user;b.description of the genetic resource or subject matter and its utilisation;c.date on which and location where the genetic resource was accessed;d.in the case of direct acquisition of the genetic resource from a third party: the name and address of this person and the date of acquisition;e.in the case of the transfer of genetic resources: the name and address of the subsequent user and the date of the transfer.2 If the name and address of the person under paragraph 1 letter d are subject to trade secrecy, this information need not be passed on to subsequent users.3 The user must notify the FOEN of the information specified in paragraph 1 before market approval or, if such approval is not required, before the commercialisation of products developed on the basis of utilised genetic resources.4 Notification may also be given voluntarily, in particular if no commercialisation is intended.5 The user receives a register number as evidence of the notification and, on request, an attestation to the effect that the Swiss provisions on access and sharing of benefits have been complied with.6 The information specified in paragraph 1 must be retained in accordance with the requirements set out in Article 3 paragraph 5 and be made available on request to the implementing authorities.7 Genetic resources in respect of which the information specified in paragraph 1 has already been recorded and made available to the FOEN in global form in connection with a different procedure are exempt from the notification requirements under paragraph 3.Art. 9 Conservation and sustainable use  1 Applications for financial assistance for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources in accordance with Article 23q paragraph 2 NCHA must be submitted to the FOEN.2 Support may be given in particular to the activities of institutions or organisations that engage in in situ or ex situ conservation, characterisation, or sustainable use of genetic resources or employ benefits arising from the utilisation of genetic resources for the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of their components.3 information on genetic resources relating to supported activities must be made available on request to the FOEN.Section 4 Duties of the Authorities  Art. 10 Duties of the FOEN  1 The FOEN is the competent authority and focal point for the Nagoya Protocol. It has the following specific tasks:a.It operates a national Access and Benefit-sharing Clearing-House.b.It ensures the liaison between the Secretariat under Article 24 of the Convention of 5 June 19926 on Biological Diversity and the international Access and Benefit-sharing Clearing-House.c.It carries out the tasks specified in Article 13 of the Nagoya Protocol.d.It ensures the exchange of information with the international Access and Benefit-sharing Clearing-House under Article 14 of the Nagoya Protocol.e. At the request of other Parties to the Nagoya Protocol, it makes available information relating to compliance with the due diligence requirement; confidential information is made available only if the official secrecy and appropriate protection of privacy are ensured in accordance with Swiss law.f.It operates an electronic database that contains information relating to the requirements under Articles 3–5 and 8.g.It publishes information as specified in Article 23o paragraph 2 second sentence NCHA and other non-confidential information relating to the requirements under Articles 3–5 and 8.h.It performs a formal verification of the notifications under Articles 4 and 8.i.It verifies compliance with the requirements under Articles 3–5 and 8 if tangible signs of their violation exist or when carrying out spot checks; it may also involve the cantons.j.It operates a public register of best practices, recognised collections and other procedures as specified in Article 8 paragraph 7.k.It ensures that events related to the execution of the Nagoya Protocol are held, as necessary.l.It issues reports as specified in Article 29 of the Nagoya Protocol.2 The FOEN encourages users to voluntarily share the benefits arising from the utilisation of genetic resources or associated traditional knowledge in a fair and equitable way even when there is no legal obligation to do so. It aims to ensure that the benefits are used to conserve biological diversity and the sustainable use of their components.6 SR 0.451.43Art. 11 Duties of other authorities  1 As part of the market authorisation procedure in accordance with the ordinances listed below, the competent authorities verify whether evidence of compliance with the notification requirement as specified in Articles 4, 5 and 8 exists for products developed on the basis of utilised genetic resources or associated traditional knowledge:ProductCompetent authorityApplicable regulationa.Therapeutic products (Human and animal therapeutic products)Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products (Swissmedic)Ordinance of 17 October 20017 on Therapeutic Productsb.Immunological therapeutic products for use by veterinariesFederal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO)Ordinance of 17 October 2001 on Therapeutic Productsc.Foodstuffs, additives, processing aidsFSVOOrdinance of 23 November 20058 on Foodstuffs and Utility Articlesd.Plant protection productsFederal Office for Agriculture (FOAG)Ordinance of 12 May 20109 on Plant Protection Productse.FertilisersFOAGOrdinance of 10 January 200110 on the Placing on the Market of Fertilisersf.Animal feedstuffsFOAGOrdinance of 26 October 201111 on the Production and Marketing of Feedstuffsg.Plant propagation material exclusively for use in forestsFOENOrdinance of 10 September 200812 on the Handling of Organisms in the Environmenth.Plant propagation material for all other usesFOAGOrdinance of 7 December 199813 on the Production and Placement on the Market of Plant Propagation Materiali.Biocide productsFederal Office of Public Health (FOPH)Ordinance of 18 May 200514 on Biocide Productsj.ChemicalsFOPHOrdinance of 5 June 201515 on Protection against Dangerous Substances and Preparationsk.Other productsFOENOrdinance of 10 September 2008 on the Handling of Organisms in the Environment2 If no evidence of compliance with the notification requirement is submitted at the beginning of the process, the competent authorities require users to submit evidence of compliance before the authorisation process is completed.3 The competent authorities refuse authorisation if the user or users fails to submit evidence of compliance with the notification requirement.4 The competent authorities forward to the FOEN the information from the user or users concerning compliance with the notification requirement at its request.7 SR 812.212.218 SR 817.029 SR 916.16110 SR 916.17111 SR 916.30712 SR 814.91113 SR 916.15114 SR 813.1215 SR 813.11Section 5 Final Provisions  Art. 12 Amendments of other legislation  The amendment of other legislation is specified in the Annex.Art. 13 Commencement  1 Subject to paragraph 2 below, this Ordinance comes into force on 1 February 2016.2 Article 8 comes into force on 1 January 2017.Annex Amendments of other legislation The legislation below is amended as follows:…1616 The amendments may be consulted under AS 2016 277.


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text: 454 English is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force.Federal Act on the Swiss National Park in the Canton of Graubünden(National Park Act)of 19 December 1980 (Status as at 1 January 2017)The Federal Assembly of the Swiss Confederation,on the basis of Article 78 paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Federal Constitution1,2and having considered the Dispatch of the Federal Council dated 12 September 19793,decrees:1 SR 1012 Amended by Annex No 1 of the Federal Act of 18 March 2016, in force since 1 Jan. 2017 (AS 2016 3207; BBl 2014 4909).3 BBl 1979 III 705Art. 1 Nature and purpose  1 The Swiss National Park in the Engadin and Münstertal in the Canton of Graubünden is a reserve where nature is protected against any human intrusions and in particular where all flora and fauna is allowed to develop naturally. Intrusions shall be permitted only if they directly serve the upkeep of the Park.2 The National Park shall be open to the general public to the extent permitted by the Park Regulations. The Park shall be the subject of continuous scientific research.Art. 2 Park authority  The authority responsible for the National Park is the «Swiss National Park» public-law foundation («the Foundation») with registered office in Bern.Art. 3 Funding  1 The original assets of the Foundation shall comprise the National Park Fund established by the Swiss Nature Protection League.2 In order to fulfil its tasks, the Foundation shall use the revenues from the Foundation assets and other income.3 The Confederation shall contribute an annual sum to the costs of management, supervision and maintenance.4 The Foundation may charge fees for the use of facilities within the National Park.5 The Foundation assets may only be used in exceptional cases. They must not fall below 1,000,000 francs.Art. 4 Federal National Park Commission  1 The supreme governing body of the Foundation is the Federal National Park Commission. It comprises nine members, who are appointed by the Federal Council.2 Three members shall be proposed by the Swiss Nature Protection League, two by the Swiss Academy of Sciences, and one member each by the Canton of Graubünden and the park communes. Two members shall represent the Swiss Confederation.3 The Federal Council shall appoint the president of the Federal National Park Commission. Otherwise the Commission shall constitute itself. It shall appoint the secretary, the accountant and other administrative personnel.Art. 5 Tasks  1 The Federal National Park Commission shall ensure the upkeep and promotion of the National Park. It shall in particular:a.cooperate with the canton and the communes;b.manage, supervise and maintain the Park and its facilities;c.inform the general public about the nature and purpose of the National Park as well as about the regulations for visitors;d.encourage cooperation between Park managers and research scientists.2 The Federal National Park Commission shall ensure the legal protection of the territory of the Park. It shall enter into contracts for the fulfilment of the objects of the Foundation. Contracts on the safeguarding of the Park territory, its reduction or expansion, together with any payments required in connection therewith shall require the approval of the Federal Council.3 The Federal National Park Commission in consultation with the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications4 shall issue regulations on the management and supervision of the Park.4 The title of the administrative unit was modified by Art. 16 para. 3 of the Publications Ordinance of 17 Nov. 2004 (AS 2004 4937). This modification has been made throughout the text.Art. 6 Legal succession  1 The Foundation shall assume the rights and obligations that relate to the National Park and which were held by the Confederation prior to the commencement of this Act.2 It shall in particular become party to the contracts between the Confederation and the persons with rights to the land.3 The participation of the Swiss Academy of Sciences and of the Swiss Nature Protection League shall be regulated in an agreement with the Swiss Confederation.Art. 7 Park regulations  After consulting the Federal National Park Commission, the Canton of Graubünden shall issue the Park Regulations, which require the approval of the Federal Council.Art. 8 Criminal provisions  1 Any person who infringes the provisions of the Park Regulations that state that they carry a penalty in accordance with this Article shall be liable to a fine.2 The cantons are responsible for the prosecution of offences.3 The Park management bodies may order the forfeiture of articles that persons have acquired in infringement of the Park Regulations.Art. 9 Supervision and appeals  1 The National Park shall be subject to the supervision of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications. The Federal National Park Commission shall submit a report to the Department each year that shall require the approval of the Federal Council and the Federal Assembly.2 The Swiss Federal Audit Office shall audit the Park accounts.3 Decisions made by the Federal National Park Commission shall be subject to a right of appeal in accordance with the general provisions on the administration of federal justice.55 Amended by Annex No. 44 of the Administrative Court Act of 17 June 2005, in force since 1 Jan. 2007 (AS 2006 2197 1069; BBl 2001 4202).Art. 10 Final provisions  1 The Federal Decree of 7 October 19596 on the Swiss National Park in the Canton of Graubünden is repealed.2 This Act is subject to an optional referendum.3 The Federal Council shall determine the commencement date.Commencement date: 15 April 198176 [AS 1961 882]7 Federal Council Decree of 28 Jan. 1981 (AS 1981 238)


text: 455.109.1English is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force.FDHA Ordinanceon Training in Animal Husbandry andHandling of Animals(Animal Welfare Training Ordinance, AWTO)1of 5 September 2008 (Stand am 1. März 2018)(Status as of 1 March 2018)1 Inserted by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014 (AS 2013 3781).The Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA)2,based on Articles 190, paragraphs 3 and 4, 197 paragraph 3, 198 paragraph 3, 202 paragraph 2 and 203 paragraph 1 of the Animal Welfare Ordinance of 23 April 20083 (AniWO),decrees:2 The name of the administrative unit was modified in accordance with Art. 16 para. 3 of the Publications Ordinance of 17 Nov. 2004 (AS 2004 4937), with effect from 1 Jan. 2013.3 SR 455.1Chapter 1 Purpose and Scope  Art. 14 1 This Ordinance contains the criteria for the recognition of specialist training independent of vocational training for:a.persons who keep equids commercially;b.persons who are responsible for the care of wild animals or who care for animals commercially;c.persons who commercially breed or keep fish intended for consumption or stocking purposes or decapods;d.persons who supply more than the number of animals stipulated in Article 101 letter c AniWO;e.persons who perform hoof care for cattle or equids;f.retail specialists in the pet shop trade who are responsible for the care of the animals;g.persons who care for decapods or for fish intended for consumption or stocking purposes or as bait in commercial establishments;h.specialised staff involved in animal experiments;i.animal transport personnel;j.personnel in animal slaughterhouse facilities who handle animals or stun and bleed them; and k.trainers of animal keepers.2 It contains the criteria for recognition of training with a certificate of competence for:a.keeping and caring for pets and wild animals;b.handling fish and decapods;c.caring for animals at fixed-term events and in advertising; andd.dehorning and castrating lambs, goat kids, calves and piglets.3 It regulates the form of continuing education and the procedure for carrying out continuing education and training.4 It determines the content and form of training to acquire a cantonal licence to use equipment for therapeutic purposes when handling dogs in accordance with Article 76 paragraph 3 AniWO.5 It contains the examination requirements for the training of:a.persons stipulated in paragraph 1;b.persons wishing to acquire a cantonal licence to use equipment for therapeutic purposes when handling dogs in accordance with Article 76 paragraph 3 AniWO.6 It does not apply to training with a certificate of competence in handling fish and decapods in accordance with Article 5a of the Ordinance of 24 November 19935 to the Federal Act on Fish.4 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).5 SR 923.01Chapter 2 Special Training not leading to a Vocational Qualification  Section 1 Care, Breeding and Keeping of Animals6 6 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014  (AS 2013 3781). Art. 27 Learning objectives  1 The objective of training in accordance with Article 31 paragraph 5, 85 paragraph 2, 97 paragraph 2, 102 paragraph 2 or 103 letter e AniWO must be to ensure that animal keepers or persons responsible for their care, handle them with due care, house them in a species-appropriate manner, keep them healthy, breed them responsibly and raise healthy young animals.2 The objective of training in accordance with Article 102 paragraph 5 AniWO must be to ensure that persons who perform hoof care for cattle or equids know how to handle the animals with due care.7 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).Art. 3 Form and scope  1 Training comprises a theoretical part, a practical part and a traineeship with an organisation in accordance with Article 206 AniWO.2 The theoretical part and the practical part together comprise at least 40 hours, of which the theoretical part accounts for at least 20 hours and the practical part at least 10 hours. The traineeship lasts at least three months.3 At least 10 hours of the theoretical part of training for persons who breed pets or working dogs commercially must deal with the areas described in Article 4 paragraph 2 letters d–g.88 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014 (AS 2013 3781).Art. 4 Content of the theoretical part  1 The theoretical part provides basic knowledge of the following aspects relating to the animals being cared for:a.animal welfare legislation and other legislation relevant to the specific area;b.handling of animals with due care;c.hygiene in enclosures and premises, hygiene of material and persons, and prevention of infectious diseases;d.responsibilities, obligations and competencies of the persons caring for the animals;e.anatomy and physiology of the animal; andf.normal behaviour and needs of the animals as well as signs of anxiety, stress and suffering.2 The theoretical part of training in accordance with Article 31 paragraph 5, 85 paragraph 2, 97 paragraph 2, 102 paragraph 2 or 103 letter e AniWO provides in-depth knowledge of the following aspects relating to the animals being cared for:9a.animal care and the care of sick and injured animals;b.feeding, in particular the composition of feed, physiological feed requirements and occupation in the context of feeding;c.housing requirements and design of the housing environment to enable species-specific behaviour;d.rearing animals and normal development of young animals;e.course of a normal birth or egg laying and the most common signs of birthing problems or egg binding;f.genetic theory, breeding methods and parentage tests; andg.breeding objectives and genetic defects.3 The theoretical part of training in accordance with Article 102 paragraph 5 AniWO provides in-depth knowledge of the following aspects:a.animal care and the care of sick and injured animals;b.correct handling of animals; c.housing conditions that enable species-specific behaviour; d.providing the services with due care;e.cleaning and disinfection of rooms, enclosures and equipment.109 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).10 Inserted by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014  (AS 2013 3781).Art. 511 Content of the practical part  1 The practical part of training in accordance with Article 31 paragraph 5, 85 paragraph 2, 97 paragraph 2, 102 paragraph 2 or 103 letter e AniWO must contain practical exercises in handling the animals, care, observation of behaviour, setting up enclosures and hygiene.122 The practical part of training in accordance with Article 102 paragraph 5 AniWO must contain practical exercises in handling the animals, care, hygiene and carrying out the procedures on the animal associated with the services.11 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014  (AS 2013 3781).12 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018  (AS 2018 627).Section 1a13 Retail Specialists in the Pet Shop Business 13 Inserted by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018  (AS 2018 627). Art. 5a Learning objectives  The objective of training in accordance with Article 103 letter b AniWO must be to ensure that retail specialists house the animals according to their needs and keep them healthy, pass on their knowledge to customers in a suitable form and know what is important for breeding and keeping healthy animals responsibly.Art. 5b Form and scope  1 Training consists of a theoretical part and a traineeship with one or more organisations as described in Article 206 AniWO. The traineeship relates to specific animal groups, involving at least four of the animal groups listed in Article 5d paragraph 1.2 The theoretical part comprises at least 90 hours, the traineeship at least 40 working days, of which at least ten working days must be devoted to each of four different animal groups listed in Article 5d.Art. 5c Content of the theoretical part  1 The theoretical part provides basic knowledge of the following aspects:a.animal welfare legislation and other legislation relevant to the specific area;b.handling of animals with due care;c.hygiene in enclosures and of material and persons, and prevention of infectious diseases;e.anatomy and physiology of the animal; andf.normal behaviour and needs of the animals as well as signs of anxiety, stress and suffering.2 It provides in-depth knowledge of the following aspects of commonly traded animals:a.animal care and the care of sick and injured animals;b.feeding, in particular the composition of feed, physiological feed requirements, occupation in the context of feeding;c.housing requirements and design of a housing environment to enable species-specific behaviour;d.raising animals; ande.correct euthanasia of animals being cared for.Art. 5d Content of the traineeship  1 The traineeship covers the following animal groups:a.dogs, cats and ferrets;b.small mammals, particularly rodents, rabbits and tenrecs;c.birds, particularly canaries, estrildid finches and parrot-like birds;d.freshwater and saltwater fish;e.pond fish;f.reptiles, particularly lizards, snakes and tortoises, and amphibians, particularly frogs and salamanders.2 It must contain practical exercises in the handling of animals, care, observation of behaviour, setting up enclosures, hygiene and transport of animals.Section 2 Animal Transport Personnel  Art. 6 Learning objectives  The objective of training in accordance with Article 150 AniWO must be to ensure that animal transport personnel handle animals with due care and provide the correct care.Art. 7 Form and scope  1 The theoretical part comprises at least 12 hours.2 The practical part is provided for specific groups of animals and is learned by accompanying an experienced animal transport operator, comprising:a.for poultry transport personnel: at least two working days spent on poultry;b.for animal transport personnel who transport pets, laboratory animals or wild animals: at least two working days spent on regularly transported animal species in these animal groups;c.in all other cases at least five working days, of which at least one day must be spent on each of the animal groups listed in Article 9 paragraph 1 letters a–d.1414 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014  (AS 2013 3781).Art. 8 Content of the theoretical part  1 The theoretical part provides basic knowledge of the following aspects:a.legislation concerning animal welfare, epizootic diseases and road traffic;b.normal behaviour and needs of the animals; andc.structure and functioning of the animal.2 It provides in-depth knowledge of the following aspects:a.handling animals in situations such as loading and unloading, herding, stress-reducing housing during transport with special reference to climatic conditions during transport and group composition;b.care of sick and injured animals;c.driving style;d.requirements on technical equipment such as ramps, vehicles and trailers;e.responsibilities, obligations and competencies of members of the management, dispatchers, drivers and animal carers; andf.cleaning and disinfection.Art. 9 Content of the practical part  1 The practical part is taught with reference to the following specific animal groups:a.young bovine animals or bulls;b.cows;c.pigs;d.small ruminants;e.poultry;f.15pets, particularly dogs and cats;g.16laboratory animals; andh.17wild animals.2 It must contain practical exercises in the handling of animals in situations such as loading and unloading, herding, driving and care of the animals.15 Inserted by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014  (AS 2013 3781).16 Inserted by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014  (AS 2013 3781).17 Inserted by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014  (AS 2013 3781).Section 3 Personnel in Slaughterhouse Facilities18 18 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). Art. 1019 Learning objectives  The objective of training in accordance with Article 177 paragraph 2 AniWO must be to ensure that personnel in slaughterhouse facilities handle animals with due care and stun and bleed them correctly.19 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).Art. 1120 Form and scope  1 Training comprises a theoretical part and a practical part. The practical part is taught under instruction while working at one or more slaughterhouse facilities21. It relates to specific tasks, involving at least one of the animal groups listed in Article 9 paragraph 1. Persons who perform activities with more than one animal group must receive practical training with at least two of the animal groups listed in Article 9 paragraph 1.2 Persons with a managerial function and animal welfare officers in accordance with Article 177a paragraph 3 AniWO must be trained in both areas of activity in accordance with Article 177 paragraph 2 letters a and b AniWO.3 The theoretical part comprises at least six hours.4 The practical part comprises at least two days for each animal group and at least 12 hours in total.20 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014 (AS 2013 3781).21 Term in accordance with No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since  1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). This modification has been made throughout the text.Art. 12 Content of the theoretical part  1 The theoretical part provides basic knowledge of the following aspects:a.legislation governing animal welfare, epizootic diseases and food hygiene;b.normal behaviour and needs of the animals; andc.anatomy and physiology of the animal.2 The theoretical part of training in accordance with Article 177 paragraph 2 letter a AniWO provides in-depth knowledge of the following aspects:a.handling animals in situations such as unloading, herding, housing and care; andb.responsibilities, obligations and competencies of persons assigned to unload and herd the animals, house them in compliance with animal welfare requirements and care for them in slaughterhouse facilities.3 The theoretical part of training in accordance with Article 177 paragraph 2 letter b AniWO provides in-depth knowledge of the following aspects:a.use of stunning methods and checking their efficacy;b.bleeding;c.correct use, cleaning and storage of stunning equipment and cartridges, and checking they operate correctly; andd.responsibilities, obligations and competencies of persons assigned to stun and bleed animals in slaughterhouse facilities.Art. 13 Content of the practical part  The practical part comprises:a.for training in accordance with Article 177 paragraph 2 letter a AniWO: practical exercises in handling animals in situations such as unloading, herding, housing and care;a.for training in accordance with Article 177 paragraph 2 letter b AniWO: practical exercises in the use of stunning methods and cleaning and checking stunning equipment.Section 4 Trainers of Animal Keepers  Art. 14 Learning objectives  1 The objective of training in accordance with Article 203 AniWO must be to give trainers of animal keepers in-depth knowledge of the species-specific needs of animals and their appropriate housing.2 ...223 After completing their training, trainers must be able to pass on their knowledge clearly and comprehensibly.22 Repealed by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Nov. 2016, with effect from 1 Jan. 2017 (AS 2016 4873).Art. 15 Scope  Training comprises at least 140 hours in total, of which the theoretical part accounts for at least 50 and no more than 70 hours.Art. 16 Content of the theoretical part  1 The theoretical part provides basic knowledge of the following:a.structure of lessons and timetables;b.applied learning psychology;c.position of animal welfare legislation in the Swiss legal system, tasks of animal welfare authorities and obligations of animal keepers; andd.administration of course organisation.2 It provides in-depth knowledge of the aspects covered in the respective training in accordance with Articles 197 and 198 AniWO.Art. 17 Content of the practical part  The practical part provides practical skills in the areas covered by Article 16.Section 5 Heads of Laboratory Animal Facilities23 23 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). Art. 18 Learning objectives  The objective of training in accordance with Article 115 AniWO must be to ensure that the head of a laboratory animal facility ensures that the laboratory animals are housed and cared for correctly, that they are handled with due care and that laboratory animals are bred or produced responsibly.Art. 19 Scope  Training comprises at least 40 hours in total, of which the theoretical part accounts for at least 30 hours. Art. 20 Content of the theoretical part  1 The theoretical part provides basic knowledge of the content described in Article 24 paragraph 1 letters b–d.2 It provides in-depth knowledge of the content described in Article 24 paragraphs 1 letters e–j and 2 letters a–f and i, and in Article 28 letters a, f and g.Art. 21 Content of the practical part  The practical part teaches the content described in Article 25 letters a–f and the practical implementation of the requirements applicable to an existing laboratory animal facility.Section 6 Persons who Conduct Experiments24 24 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). Art. 22 Learning objectives  1 The objective of training in accordance with Article 134 AniWO must be to ensure that persons who conduct experiments handle laboratory animals responsibly and with due care.2 Training must teach the 3R principle (replace-reduce-refine), according to which:a.animal experiments must be replaced wherever possible by methods that do not involve laboratory animals (replace);b.the number of animal experiments must be restricted to the minimum (reduce);c.the constraints on the laboratory animals must be kept as small as possible (refine).Art. 23 Scope  The theoretical and practical parts each comprise at least 20 hours.Art. 24 Content of the theoretical part  1 The theoretical part provides basic knowledge of the following aspects of commonly used laboratory animal species:a.principles of the animal welfare legislation and regulations specific to animal experiments;b.ethical principles relating to the use of animals for scientific purposes, their dignity and their value;c.anatomy and physiology of the animal;d.normal behaviour and needs of the animals and signs of anxiety, stress and suffering;e.breeding methods, the major strains of laboratory animal and genetic standardisation;f.methods of producing genetically modified animals and characterising them;g.rearing;h.health monitoring and the major diseases in laboratory animals, hygiene in enclosures and premises and of material and persons, and prevention of infectious diseases;i.housing animals in barrier systems, here specific pathogen-free and gnotobiotic animals; andj.responsibilities, obligations and competencies of the persons caring for the animals;2 It provides in-depth knowledge of the following aspects of the laboratory animals used:a. handling laboratory animals with due care;b.care, particularly of sick or operated laboratory animals;c.feeding, particularly of sick or operated laboratory animals;d.housing requirements and design of a housing environment that enables species-specific behaviour;e.abnormal behaviour with respect to signs of sickness, pain, agitation and anxiety;f. transport of laboratory animals with due care;g.suitable methods of anaesthesia that do not cause any avoidable suffering and checking their efficacy;h.correct analgesia;i.correct euthanasia; andj.the 3R principle and its practical implementation using established examples.Art. 25 Content of the practical part  The practical part must contain practical exercises covering:a.handling of laboratory animals with due care;b.observation of behaviour;c.determination of weight and sex;d.marking laboratory animals;e.drawing blood, administration of substances, collection of samples of urine and faeces;f.working hygienically; g.recognition of the different stages of general anaesthesia and monitoring them, and administration of analgesics and checking analgesia.Section 7 Animal Welfare Officers and Study Directors25 25 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). Art. 2626 Learning objectives  The objective of training in accordance with Article 129b paragraph 1 or 132 paragraph 1 AniWO must be to ensure that animal welfare officers and study directors plan and direct animal experiments correctly and apply the 3R principle.26 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).Art. 2727 Form and scope  Training consists of a theoretical part and an experimental objective-focused part, each lasting at least 20 hours.27 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).Art. 28 Content of the theoretical part  The theoretical part expands the teaching content described in Article 24 and provides knowledge of the following aspects:a.animal welfare regulations applicable to animal experiments and laboratory animals;b.national regulations concerning the registration of medicinal products, biological agents and chemicals, and the principles of corresponding international agreements;c.research in and analysis of scientific publications with respect to planning experiments and reviewing possible alternative methods, knowledge of the major sources regarding alternative methods;d.biometrics and use of statistical methods to plan experiments and analyse and interpret results;e.selection of suitable animal species, strains and lines depending on the experimental design;f.pain assessment and recording of constraints;g.ways of reducing the constraints on laboratory animals, particularly ways of administering analgesics and applying withdrawal criteria;h.principles of good laboratory practice;i.prevention and recognition of diseases, influence of infectious diseases or drug administration on the experimental results;j.gnotobiology;k.procedure, stages and possible complications during and after anaesthesia, including the measures necessary to rectify them; andl.pharmacological properties of the most common anaesthetic and analgesic agents, their selection in view of the animal species, nature of the intervention and experimental design and species-specific reactions to anaesthetics.Art. 29 Content of the experimental objective-focused part  The experimental objective-focused part provides in a suitable form the method- and species-specific knowledge required to ensure that the intended animal experiments are conducted correctly.Chapter 3 Training with a Certificate of Competence28 28 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). Section 1 Keeping and Caring for Pets and Keeping and Caring for Wild Animals on a Private Basis29 29 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).Art. 30 Learning objective  The objective of training in accordance with Article 31 paragraph 4 or 85 paragraph 3 AniWO must be to ensure that animal keepers or the persons responsible for caring for animals are familiar with the principles of appropriate animal husbandry.Art. 31 Form and scope  Training is given in the form of a course or a traineeship. The course comprises at least five hours of theory, the traineeship at least three weeks of helping to care for the animals in an animal housing facility.Art. 32 Content  Training provides basic knowledge or practical skills in the area of legal foundations, the species-specific needs of the animals, animal care, feeding, equipment of the housing environment and rearing young animals.Section 2  ...  Art. 33–3530 30 Repealed by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Nov. 2016, with effect from 1 Jan. 2017 (AS 2016 4873).Section 3 Handling Fish and Decapods  Art. 3631 Learning objectives  The objective of training in accordance with Article 97 paragraph 3 AniWO must be to ensure that the trained persons know how to handle fish and decapods with due care and avoid unnecessary constraints on them.31 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).Art. 37 Form and scope  Training is given in the form of a course with practical exercises and lasts at least five hours.Art. 38 Content of the training  Training provides:a.basic knowledge of the legal foundations, structure and functioning of the body of fishes and decapods, and water quality monitoring;b.in-depth knowledge of housing requirements, particularly where stocking density is high, and of constraints imposed by marking methods;c.the ability to catch, mark, keep and kill the animals with due care.Section 4 Caring for Animals at Fixed-term Events and in Advertising32 32 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).Art. 3933 Learning objective  The objective of training in accordance with Article 103 letter d AniWO must be to ensure that the persons responsible for caring for animals during fixed-term events or advertising know how to handle them with due care.33 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).Art. 40 Form and scope  Training is provided in the form of a course lasting at least three hours or a traineeship during at least three events at a business as described in Article 206 AniWO under the guidance of a person with a corresponding certificate of competence.Art. 41 Content of the training  Training provides basic knowledge of the legal foundations and in-depth knowledge of how to catch and restrain animals, how to transport them with due care, species-appropriate care and housing design, and keeping animal inventories.Section 5 Dehorning and Castrating Lambs, Goat Kids, Calves and Piglets Art. 42 Learning objective  The objective of training in accordance with Article 32 AniWO must be to ensure that animal keepers castrate or dehorn young animals correctly, with due care.Art. 43 Form and scope  Training is provided in the form of a theory course lasting at least three hours, followed by practice under the guidance of a veterinarian on the keeper’s own premises.Art. 44 Content of the training  1 Training provides basic knowledge of the legal foundations and anatomy and in-depth knowledge of the stress and pain caused, anaesthesia and surgery.2 Practice on the keeper’s own premises must contain exercises in the appropriate preparation of the animal for the intervention, correct dosage and administration of veterinary drugs and the correct performance of the procedure and monitoring of the animal.Chapter 434  Training in the Use of Equipment for Therapeutic Purposes when Handling Dogs 34 Originally 4a. Chapter inserted by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014 (AS 2013 3781).Art. 44a Learning objective  The objective of training35 in accordance with Article 76 paragraph 3 AniWO must be to ensure that persons who use equipment for therapeutic purposes when handling dogs:a.know when therapy with such equipment is appropriate; andb.can use this equipment correctly, with due care and with the necessary moderation.35 Tern amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). This amendment has been made throughout the text.Art. 44b Form and scope  1 Training consists of a theoretical part and a traineeship.2 The theoretical part lasts at least 12 hours and the traineeship at least 20 working days, of which at least five working days each must be spent with two different therapists who are experienced in the use of such equipment and have a cantonal licence.Art. 44c Content of the theoretical part  1 The theoretical part provides basic knowledge of the following aspects:a.learning theory and behavioural science;b.application of ethical principles when handling dogs and evaluation of whether therapeutic methods are compliant with animal welfare requirements.2 It provides in-depth knowledge of the following aspects:a.relevant provisions of animal welfare legislation;b.equipment intended for use and its effects – particularly the effects of electrical current and acoustic signals – on the body.Art. 44d Content of the traineeship  The traineeship must include practical exercises in:a.evaluating the character of a dog;b.the way therapists handle a dog;c.methods for dog therapy;d.selection and performance of therapeutic measures likely to produce a successful outcome.Art. 45–4836 36 Repealed by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Nov. 2018, with effect from 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).Chapter 5 Continuing Education37 37 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). Art. 49 Purpose of continuing education38  The purpose of continuing education is to update specialist knowledge and practical skills in line with the current state of knowledge.38 Term amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). This amendment has been made throughout the text.Art. 50 Form  Training may be provided:a.in the form of a course;b.in the form of a traineeship;c.by participating in congresses or workshops.Chapter 6 Procedure39 39 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). Section 1 Principles of Conducting Training Courses40 40 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). Art. 5141 Course documentation  Any person who provides training must issue participants with written documents containing the material learned.41 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).Art. 52 Training management  The learning outcome is evaluated and documented after the theoretical part has been completed.Art. 53 Practical exercises during training  Practical exercises during training are performed under supervision by carrying out the day-to-day work in an animal housing facility. No procedures may be carried out on animals purely for training purposes unless that procedure has been approved as an animal experiment in accordance with Article 141 AniWO.Section 2 Evidence of Training and Continuing Education42 42 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). Art. 5443 Evidence of training or of a course   The confirmation that provides evidence of training in accordance with Article 197 AniWO or of a course in accordance with Article 198 paragraph 2 AniWO must contain at least the following information:a.the logo or stamp with the name and address of the organiser;b.the surname, first name, date of birth, place or country of origin and place of residence of the person who has completed the course;c.the place and date of training and title of training;d.the place, date, name and signature of the person responsible for the training.43 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).Art. 55 Evidence of a traineeship  The confirmation that provides evidence of a traineeship in accordance with Article 198 paragraph 2 AniWO must contain at least the following information:44a.the name, address, training and practical experience of the person responsible for looking after the trainee;b.the details of the stock and form of use of the animal housing facility;c.the surname, first name, date of birth, place or country of origin and place of residence of the trainee;d.the duration, scope and nature of the activities performed by the trainee;e.the place, date, name and signature of the facility manager.44 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).Art. 56 Official confirmation of long-standing experience  The authorities shall confirm the long-standing experience in accordance with Article 193 paragraph 3 AniWO of a person in handling a type of animal by providing the following information:a.the surname, first name, date of birth, place or country of origin and place of residence of the person;b.information about the stock, form of use, length of time for which the animal housing facility has existed and the person responsible for caring for the animals;c.the place, date, stamp, name and signature of the person authorised by the competent authority for this purpose.Art. 57 Confirmation of continuing education  Confirmation of participation in continuing education must contain at least the following information: a.the organiser;b.the title and duration of the continuing education, with the place in which it was carried out and the date;c.the name of the participant.Chapter 7 Examination Regulations45 45 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). Section 1 Organisation of Examinations  Art. 58 Conduct of the examination  1 The organisations that offer specialist training independent of vocational training shall conduct the examinations that complete this training.462 The training facilities described in Article 205 AniWO shall conduct the examination that completes the training of trainers of animal keepers.3 The cantons shall conduct the examinations in accordance with Article 76 paragraph 3 AniWO to gain approval to use equipment for therapeutic purposes when handling dogs.474 ...4846 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).47 Inserted by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014  (AS 2013 3781).48 Inserted by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013 (AS 2013 3781). Repealed by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, with effect from 1 March 2018  (AS 2018 627).Art. 59 Examination supervisory board  1 The organisers of training courses designate the examination supervisory board.2 The examination supervisory board shall comprise at least three members who fulfil the requirements on examination experts stipulated in Article 60.Art. 60 Examination experts  1 The organisers nominate examination experts who fulfil at least the requirements stipulated in Article 203 AniWO for the subjects to be examined. 2 In addition to the examination expert, at least one further independent person must be present in an advisory capacity when the examination is held.3 The results of and particular observations made during the examination, including objections raised by the candidates, shall be recorded in writing and signed by the inspecting person and the advisor.Art. 61 Examination decision  1 The examination experts report the outcome of the examination and their assessment of the success of the examination to the examination supervisory board in writing.2 The examination supervisory board decides on the basis of the evaluation whether the examination has been passed.Art. 62 Registration for examination  1 Candidates register with the organisation conducting the examination, providing evidence that the prescribed training courses have been attended.2 The training facility conducting the examination decides whether candidates are allowed to sit the examination.Art. 63 Evaluation  1 The evaluation is expressed in whole and half marks. 6 is the highest mark, 1 the lowest. The pass mark is 4.2 The examination at the end of specialised training not leading to a vocational qualification has been passed if the average mark is at least 4; no mark for an individual part of the examination may be below 3.4933 The examination at the end of the specialised training not leading to a vocational qualification for animal transport personnel and personnel in slaughterhouse facilities has been passed if the candidate has achieved a mark of at least 4.504 The examination to gain approval to use equipment for therapeutic purposes when handling dogs in accordance with Article 76 paragraph 3 AniWO has been passed if the average mark is at least 4.515 ...5249 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).50 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).51 Inserted by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014  (AS 2013 3781).52 Inserted by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013 (AS 2013 3781). Repealed by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, with effect from 1 March 2018  (AS 2018 627).Art. 64 Retaking an examination  1 A failed examination may be retaken a maximum of two times. It may be retaken no earlier than three months after the most recent failed examination.2 Trainers of animal keepers do not need to retake parts of the examination in which they achieved a mark of at least 4.Art. 65 Examination certificate  A person who has passed the examination receives a certificate from the organisation responsible for the examination, showing that the examination has been completed successfully and containing at least the following information:a.the logo with the name and address of the organiser responsible for the examination;b.the surname, first name, date of birth, place or country of origin and place of residence of the candidate;c.the place and date of examination;d.details of the training completed by the examination;e.the place, date, name and signature of the examination organiser.Section 253  Form, Content and Duration of Examinations 53 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). Art. 66 Form and duration of the examination  1 The examination to conclude specialised training not leading to a vocational qualification and the examination for persons who use equipment for therapeutic purposes as described in Article 76 paragraph 3 AniWO may be held in writing or orally.2 Animal transport personnel and personnel in slaughterhouse facilities undergo a written or oral examination lasting 30 minutes. Art. 67 Content of the examination  1 The examination covers all areas of the material taught during training.2 The examination for animal transport personnel and personnel in slaughterhouse facilities must cover at least three different areas of the material taught in the training. Emphasis must be placed on examining the practical aspects and the examination questions must refer to specific tasks.Art. 68 and 69 RepealedChapter 8 Final Provisions54 54 Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). Art. 70 Repeal of existing law  The Ordinance of 22 August 198655 on the VET Diploma for Animal Care Workers (ACWO) is repealed.55 [AS 1986 1511]Art. 71 Transitional provisions  1 Training to obtain a certificate of competency in accordance with Article 13 ACWO56 that is started before 1 October 2008 shall be provided in accordance with the previous law.2 Training for trainers of animal keepers completed before 1 October 2008 and many years of relevant experience will be counted appropriately towards corresponding training in accordance with this Ordinance by the training facility in accordance with Article 205 AniWO.56 [AS 1986 1511]Art. 72 Commencement  This Ordinance comes into force on 1 October 2008.


text: 455.163 English is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force.FSVO Ordinanceon Laboratory Animal Husbandry, the Production of Genetically Modified Animals and Methods of Animal Experimentation(Animal Experimentation Ordinance)of 12 April 2010 (Status as of 1 May 2010)The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO)1,on the basis of Articles 124 paragraph 2, 136 paragraph 2, 142 paragraph 4 and 209 paragraph 1 of the Animal Welfare Ordinance of 23 April 20082 (AWO),ordains:1 The name of this administrative unit was modified on 1 Jan. 2014 pursuant to Art. 16 para. 3 of the Publications Ordinance of 17 Nov. 2004 (SR 170.512.1). This change has been made throughout the text.2 SR 455.1Section 1  Scope  Art. 1 This Ordinance contains regulations on:a.the husbandry of laboratory animals;b.the production, breeding and husbandry of genetically modified laboratory animals and mutants that have a clinical pathological phenotype;c.the registration and documentation of strain and reporting procedures;d.the definition of the degrees of severity;e.intercantonal animal experiments;f.applications and reports concerning laboratory animal facilities and animal experiments.Section 2 Husbandry of Laboratory Animals  Art. 2 Monitoring of laboratory animals   (Art. 121 AWO)1 Technical installations such as ventilation and automatic drinking systems shall be fitted with an alarm device if the failure or a malfunction of these systems can cause harm to the animals.2 The condition of the animals' housing environment, especially bedding, feed and water, and also the well-being of the animals shall be checked daily.3 The well-being of small rodents must be checked when they are transferred to clean cages. The animals must also be visually inspected at least three times a week. At weekends, the condition of the housing environment and the well-being of the animals need not be checked if it can be shown that the animals are not adversely affected by this procedure.4 Small rodents are the animals listed in Annex 3 Table 1 AWO.5 If an animal shows signs of any strain, this should be indicated on the enclosure or cage.6 The frequency of checks as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 shall be increased in accordance with the strain observed.7 A record shall be kept of the checks.Art. 3 Individual housing of incompatible animals   (Art. 119 para. 2 AWO)A record shall be kept of the beginning and end of individual housing for incompatible animals and of special events arising during such housing.Art. 4 Run for dogs   (Art. 71 para. 2 AWO)The run for dogs may be in an outdoor enclosure.Art. 5 Marking of small rodents   (Art. 120 AWO)1 Invasive methods such as tattoos, microchips, ear notches or amputation of toe tips may be used for marking small rodents intended for breeding.2 For marking small rodents not intended for breeding, the use of invasive methods must be justified in the context of the specific experiment.3 Marking with ear tags is not permitted.4 If marking is indispensable for genotyping, the marking and biopsy must be combined.Art. 6 Measures and procedures in animal rooms   (Art. 135 para. 9 AWO)The following measures and procedures may be performed in rooms where animals are kept:a.marking procedures;b.administration of substances or food, such as brief injections or gavage;c.taking of samples such as blood, hair, urine and saliva.Art. 7 Documentation   (Art. 114 AWO)1 The allocation and instruction of personnel taking care of laboratory animals must be recorded in a comprehensible manner.2 In the animal rooms, it must be clearly indicated who is responsible for compliance with animal welfare regulations for each animal.3 Personnel must have access at all times to the documentation on strain and on the criteria for euthanasia.Art. 8 Qualification of animal caretakers   (Art. 116 AWO)At least one third of personnel in animal caretaker positions must hold a qualification as animal attendant as specified in Article 195 AWO.Section 3  Production, Breeding and Housing of Genetically Modified Laboratory Animals and Mutants that have a Clinical Pathological Phenotype Art. 9 Approved methods for producing genetically modified animals    (Art. 142 para. 4 AWO)1 The approved methods for producing genetically modified animals are listed in Annex 1.2 A method may be approved if it is in widespread practical use and best ensures the well-being of the animals compared with other methods. Both the implementation of the procedures and measures and the success rate and number of surplus animals must be taken into account.3 The approved methods shall be used in accordance with a standard protocol in a manner that best ensures the well-being of the animals.4 The laboratory animal facility shall keep a record of the success rate in the use of the approved methods for the attention of the cantonal authorities. If the success rate is unsatisfactory, the laboratory animal facility must take action to improve it.Art. 10 Genotyping   (Art. 120 para. 1 and 123 AWO)1 The following methods and combinations thereof are approved for genotyping in production and breeding of genetically modified animals:a.non-invasive methods such as the investigation of faeces or saliva;b.methods combined with the marking of animals;c.blood sampling.2 Tail biopsies are only permitted in particular cases justified by the experiment in question. Not more than 5 mm of the tail may be removed.3 In small rodents the following methods for combined genotyping and marking are permitted:a.amputation of the distal phalanx of a toe in the first 12 days after birth; not more than two toe tips per animal may be amputated;b.identification by means of ear perforation or notching after weaning.Art. 11 Phenotyping    (Art. 124 AWO)In the production and breeding of animal lines or strains, the killing of animals for anatomical or pathological purposes and investigations such as behavioural studies with mild strain or blood sampling are permitted provided they serve to characterise the animal lines and strains. The studies shall be performed in a manner that best ensures the well-being of the animals.Section 4  Record and Documentation of Strain and Reporting Procedures Art. 12 Basic principles of recording strain in small rodents   (Art. 124 AWO)1 The recording of strain in small rodents must be documented. The following data must be entered:a.results of inspections in accordance with Annex 4;b.time and date of inspections and person carrying out inspections.2 The frequency of inspections and the traits to be observed shall be constantly adjusted based on new findings from monitoring or from animal experiments.3 Measures for reducing strain and criteria for euthanasia must be implemented immediately. The implementation must be documented.Art. 13 Recording strain in small rodents   (Art. 124 AWO)1 The head of the laboratory animal facility is responsible for recording strain. In particular, he or she shall ensure that:a.the persons involved in monitoring genetically modified lines or lines that have a clinical pathological phenotype:1.have sufficient time to carry out and document the inspection in a manner that best ensures the welfare of the animals,2.maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of recording strain,3.are immediately informed about new findings on clinical signs of strain in the lines to be assessed;b.the basic principles stated in Article 12 are adhered to.2 The list of traits to be checked in accordance with Annex 4 shall be supplemented for each line with traits that can be expected or not excluded on the basis of the genetic modification.3 Strain records and reproduction and mortality data shall be constantly evaluated and compared with existing data on animals with the same genetic background.Art. 14 Recording strain in new or insufficiently characterised lines of small rodents   (Art. 124 AWO)1 New or insufficiently characterised lines of genetically modified small rodents shall be inspected for traits in accordance with Annex 4 while changing cages and observed at least once in between cage changes.2 Newborn animals shall be inspected for traits in accordance with Annex 4 within the first five days and thereafter checked and observed at intervals as defined in paragraph 1 until they are weaned.3 During the first three generations, all animals shall be checked and observed as stipulated in paragraphs 1 and 2.4 If a total of 100 animals from at least three generations have been checked and no signs of strain have been detected, the line is deemed to be free of clinical pathological phenotype.Art. 15 Recording strain in small rodent lines likely to have a clinical pathological phenotype   (Art. 124 AWO)1 A small rodent line is deemed likely to have a clinical pathological phenotype if:a.evidence of genetically related strain is found in several animals; orb.analysis of the data shows increased mortality or reproduction problems.2 In lines likely to have a clinical pathological phenotype, Article 14 applies to recording strain.Art. 16 Recording strain in small rodent lines that have a clinical pathological phenotype   (Art. 124 AWO)In lines that have a clinical pathological phenotype, the scope of the inspections and the list of traits to be studied and documented shall be stipulated in the decision in accordance with Article 127 AWO.Art. 17 Provisional reporting of strain in small rodent lines    (Art. 126 and 145 para. 1 let. a AWO)1 If similar signs of strain are found in several animals of a new or insufficiently characterised line or of a line likely to have a clinical pathological phenotype, the head of the laboratory animal facility must report the strain observed to the cantonal authorities (provisional report).2 The provisional report must contain the following information:a.a precise description of the signs of strain observed in the summary of the strain record;b.basic scientific data as specified in Annex 2;c.planned additional observations;d.planned or initiated measures to reduce strain and its expected impact.3 The provisional report must be submitted within two weeks of the strain being observed.4 If strain is confirmed by additional recordings, the head of the laboratory animal facility must submit a definitive report in accordance with Article 18. If the initial strain is not confirmed, he or she must likewise report this to the authorities.Art. 18 Definitive report of strain in small rodent lines   (Art. 126 and 145 para. 1 let. a AWO)1 The definitive report of strain in small rodent lines must be submitted at the latest when 100 animals have been checked in accordance with Article 14.2 The definitive report must contain the following information:a.basic scientific data as specified in Annex 2;b.specific observation plan and results of strain recording, including degree of severity;c.measures to be taken to reduce strain and its impact;d.weighing the observed strain on the animals against the potential benefit for research, therapy or diagnostics and the likelihood of this benefit being realised;e.intended scope of breeding and the number of animals to be used in animal experiments.Art. 19 Recording strain in new or insufficiently characterised fish lines   (Art. 124 AWO)1 In the case of new or insufficiently characterised lines of genetically modified fish, the recording of strain includes:a.observation of swimming behaviour and, if possible, swarm behaviour;b.recording of reproduction performance;c.check on general health;d.test for clinical symptoms;e.test for morphological changes.2 The reproduction data shall be constantly evaluated and compared with existing data on animals with the same genetic background.Art. 20 Recording strain in fish lines that probably have a clinical pathological phenotype    (Art. 124 AWO)1 A fish line is regarded as probably having a clinical pathological phenotype if:a.evidence of genetically related strain is found in several animals; orb.analysis of the data shows increased mortality or reproduction problems.2 In fish lines that probably have a clinical pathological phenotype, Article 19 applies to recording strain.Art. 21 Recording strain in fish lines that have a clinical pathological phenotype    (Art. 124 AWO)In fish lines that have a clinical pathological phenotype, the scope of the inspections and the list of traits to be studied and documented shall be stipulated in the decision in accordance with Article 127 AWO.Art. 22 Reporting procedure for genetically modified fish lines that have a clinical pathological phenotype    (Art. 126 and 145 para. 1 let. a AWO)The report of a genetically modified fish line that has a clinical pathological phenotype comprises the information defined in Article 126 paragraph 2 AWO including the weighing of strain against benefits as specified in Article 18 paragraph 2 letter d of this Ordinance.Art. 23 Data sheet for genetically modified lines and mutants that have a clinical pathological phenotype    (Art. 124 AWO)1 In the case of genetically modified lines and mutants that have a clinical pathological phenotype, the most important information shall be entered in a summarising document (data sheet). The data sheet contains the following information:a.the basic scientific data in accordance with Annex 2;b.a summary of strain recording in accordance with Annex 3;c.where applicable, the decision on lines that have a clinical pathological phenotype (Art. 127 AWO).2 The data sheet shall be submitted to the cantonal authorities at the latest when an application for animal experiments using the line or mutant in question is submitted for approval or when a report is submitted concerning this line or these mutants.3 It serves as a communication in accordance with Article 13 of the Containment Ordinance of 25 August 19993 when genetically modified animals are moved from one enclosed system to another. When a new line that is not yet sufficiently characterised or a line that probably has a clinical pathological phenotype is passed on, all data available up to this time shall be provided with the animals.3 [AS 1999 2783, 2003 4793 No I 3, 2006 4705 No II 82, 2007 4477 No IV 35, 2008 4377 Annex 5 No 6. AS 2012 2777 Art. 33 No 1]. See now: the O of 9 May 2012  (SR 814.912).Section 5  Definition of the Degree of Severity of Strain  Art. 24 Categories of strain resulting from experimental procedures or measures   (Art. 136 para. 2 AWO)The following four categories are used for strain on animals resulting from procedures or measures in the context of animal experiments:a.Severity grade 0 – no strain: Procedures and actions performed on animals for experimental purposes that do not inflict pain, suffering or harm on the animals, engender fear or impair their general well-being;b.Severity grade 1 – mild strain: Procedures and actions performed on animals for experimental purposes that cause short-term mild pain or harm or a mild impairment of general well-being;c.Severity grade 2 – moderate strain: Procedures and actions performed on animals for experimental purposes that cause short-term moderate or medium to long-term mild pain, suffering or harm, short-term moderate fear or short to medium-term severe impairment of general well-being;d.Severity grade 3 – severe strain: Procedures and actions performed on animals for experimental purposes that cause medium to long-term moderate pain or severe pain, medium to long-term moderate harm or severe harm, long-term severe fear or a severe impairment of general well-being.Art. 25 Categories of strain due to genetic modifications   (Art. 136 para. 2 AWO)The following four categories are used for strain on animals resulting from genetic modifications:a.Severity grade 0 – no strain: Genetic modifications that do not inflict pain, suffering or harm on the animals, engender fear or impair their general well-being;b.Severity grade 1 – mild strain: Genetic modifications that cause mild pain or harm or a mild impairment of general well-being;c.Severity grade 2 – moderate strain: Genetic modifications that cause moderate pain, suffering or harm, fear or impairment of general well-being;d.Severity grade 3 – severe strain: Genetic modifications that cause severe pain, long-term suffering, severe harm, severe fear or a severe impairment of general well-being.Art. 26 Strain to be considered for assessing the acceptability of an experiment   (Art. 136 para. 2 AWO)To assess the acceptability of an experiment, consideration shall be given to the strain defined in Articles 24 and 25 and also to further strain imposed on the animals through debasement, through radical intervention in their appearance or their capabilities or through excessive instrumentalisation.Section 6 Intercantonal Animal Experiments Art. 27    (Art. 139 para. 2 AWO)1 In the reports on intercantonal animal experiments, the numbers of animals shall be separated by canton.2 If animals change location during the experiment, they shall only be registered in the canton where the experiment mainly took place.Section 7 Applications and Reports concerning Laboratory Animal Facilities and Animal Experiments Art. 28 Content of applications for approval of a laboratory animal facility   (Art. 122 AWO)Applications for the approval of laboratory animal facilities must contain the following information:a.a statement of the purpose of the laboratory animal facility;b.animal species housed in the facility and capacity of the facility for each species;c.number and size of rooms, such as animal stalls, laboratory, rooms for procedures and support rooms, as well as air conditioning and lighting;d.housing installations, hygiene standards and access arrangements, as well as cleaning standards;e.monitoring standards for feeding, the cages and the animal stalls;f.details on the origin, genetic modification, marking and husbandry of the animals;g.details on the method of production, breeding and husbandry of genetically modified animals or lines that have a clinical pathological phenotype;h.health monitoring;i.disposal of animal cadavers;j.emergency concept;k.name of the head of the facility and his or her deputy;l.number and qualification of personnel;m.description of animal inventory control, including the documentation of recording of strain where applicable.Art. 29 Content of reports on laboratory animal facilities   (Art. 145 para. 1 let. b AWO)1 Reports on laboratory animal facilities must contain the following information:a.number of animals born in the facility, counted at the time of weaning;b.number of animals imported from abroad.2 The numbers of animals shall be itemised by animal species.3 Lines that have a clinical pathological phenotype shall be reported individually. Their designation must match that in the data sheet.4 In the case of lines free of clinical pathological phenotype, the following may be summarised per species:a.genetically modified lines;b.non-genetically modified lines.Art. 30 Content of applications for the approval of animal experiments   (Art. 139 para. 1 AWO)Applications for the approval of animal experiments must contain the following information:a.species, number, gender and origin of animals that are to be used;b.information on the use of genetically modified animals or mutants that have a clinical pathological phenotype, including the data sheet in accordance with Article 23 of this Ordinance and, where applicable, the decision in accordance with Article 127 AWO;c.address of the laboratory animal facility;d.rooms, infrastructure and location of experiment to be conducted;e.names of the resource manager, study director, deputies and persons conducting the experiments;f.number and qualification of personnel;g.objective of experiment;h.methodology, including timetable for different parts of experiment and times for interim analysis and, where necessary, interim reports;i.total duration of experiment;j.likely impact of strain on the condition of the animals, including degree of severity of strain for each part of the experiment or group;k.monitoring of animals and criteria for euthanasia;l.analysis of results;m.justification for the experiment, the methodology, the strain on the animals and the number of animals;n.weighing of strain on animals against benefits.Art. 31 Content of reports on animal experiments   (Art. 145 para. 2 AWO)1 Reports on animal experiments must contain the following information:a.species of the animals used and, where applicable, details of the genetically modified lines or lines with a clinical pathological phenotype to which they belong;b.number of animals used per calendar year;c.origin of animals;d.strain on animals;e.use of animals after the experiment;f.results and assessment of the experiment.2 The reports shall be written for animal experiments performed and not performed.Section 8 Commencement  Art. 32 This Ordinance comes into force on 1 May 2010.Annex 1 (Art. 9 para. 1)Recognised methods for producing genetically modified animals a.crossing of genetically modified lines;b.pronuclear injection in mouse, rat, rabbit and guinea pig;c.injection and aggregation of embryonic stem cells in mouse and rat;d.use of viral vectors in mouse and rat;e.intracytoplasmic sperm injection in the mouse;f.injection into the cytoplasm or the yolk sac of early embryonic stages (1 to 16-cell stage) in zebrafish.Annex 2 (Art. 17 para. 2 let. b, 18 para. 2 let. a and 23 para. 1 let. a)Basic scientific data The following basic scientific data shall be provided on a breeding line:a.animal species;b.name of line;c.type of genetic modification, database reference, literature, purpose of line;d.producer, method of production, year of production, generation class, status of breed (discontinued, cryo-preserved);e.genotype, genetic background, hygiene status.Annex 3 (Art. 23 para. 1 let. b)Summary of strain recording The following information shall be provided on the procedure and results of recording strain:a.scope of strain recording, results from mortality and reproduction data;b.status of strain recording (under investigation, reported, completed);c.description of the phenotype, assessment of the strain, degree of severity, expression of transgene (dominant/recessive, conditional, inducible);d.specific needs, strain-reducing measures.Annex 4 (Art. 12 para. 1 let. a, 13 para. 2 and 14 para. 1 and 2)Strain recording in genetically modified small rodent lines and mutants that have a clinical pathological phenotype Table 1:Recording strain in genetically modified small rodent lines and mutants that have a clinical pathological phenotypeNest inspections (Art. 14 para. 2 and 15 para. 2)Inspections during cage changing (Art. 14 para. 1 and 15 para. 2)Number of young, colour, size differencesxxFood intake (milk spot)xGeneral condition (size, tonus, nutritional status etc.)xxExternal visible malformationsxxDead animals, cannibalism, if necessary post mortem testsxxOther noticeable problems, such as bite woundsxxClinical symptoms(tremor, convulsions, lameness etc.)xxOther morphological traits according type of genetic modificationxxBehaviour during cage changing(apathy, nervousness etc.)xNest building, condition of nestxFur, eyes, body orificesx