Switzerland – 3rd – Extractives sector

2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023

Measure 7: Reduction in human rights risks associated with gold extraction and trading

Starting on 1 January 2022, Swiss-based companies must comply with due diligence obligations as well as with reporting obligations if they import and process minerals and metals from conflict-affected areas (see Article 964j ff. of the Code of Obligations, and the DDTrO). The Federal Administration informs the private sector of the applicable legal provisions.

The 2024-27 National Action Plan is supplemental to the 2020-23 NAP. The 2020-2023 NAP explicitly addresses this sector.

Additional Information about the 2020-23 NAP can be found here.