Lawmakers Want To Strengthen 'Swiss Made' Rules

2026-09-24 02:19:08

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The Swiss Senate has approved a motion to ban the use of the Swiss cross on products manufactured abroad. Select your language

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The request follows a change in practice by the Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) in March 2026. This allows the Swiss cross to be affixed to products manufactured abroad, provided the words“Swiss Engineering” appear on them.

This new policy encourages offshoring, the Senate heard during a debate. The change in practice undermines the exclusivity of the Swiss cross, and therefore its value.

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