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Published on 28 May 2025

Trade in plants and plant material

If you plan on producing and selling plants and plant material, you need to be aware of important regulations dealing with pests and diseases that can contaminate plants. Particularly dangerous harmful organisms can cause significant damage to agriculture and forestry, horticulture and the environment. Here you can find out what you need to consider when trading in plants. By complying with the legal requirements, you will help to maintain plant health in Switzerland.

Man watering plants in the nursery with a green watering can

Contact for questions

Federal Office for Agriculture FOAG
Swiss Federal Plant Protection Service SPPS
Schwarzenburgstrasse 165
Switzerland - 3003 Bern