Supplying valves to Switzerland: outside the EU, inside its rules
Switzerland is not in the EU, but its pressure equipment requirements are aligned with EU rules. Customs and sector certification are what differ.
TAZ Engineering Team · · 5 min
Technical requirements
Swiss pressure equipment rules mirror Directive 2014/68/EU, and the mutual recognition agreement with the EU allows CE-marked products. Check the current status of the agreement for your product category before shipping.
SVGW
The Swiss Gas and Water Association, SVGW, certifies products for water and gas supply, and it is often a condition for utility projects.
Customs
Switzerland is a separate customs territory: EU GSP+ does not apply, but Switzerland has its own preference system. Transit through the EU runs under a transit procedure.
Who buys
Engineering firms, utility network contractors and industry. TAZ works through importers and distributors who handle local certification.
Checklist
- CE and Swiss rules
- SVGW
- importer
- EU transit
- German or French documents
- duty