Division II

Division II handles primarily cases pertaining to economic affairs, competition and education. Division II is comprised of 8 sections dealing with the following domains: 

Section 1

  • Cartel law and price supervision

Section 2

  • Public procurement

Section 3

  • Law on the commercial register and on business names
  • Intellectual property
  • Protected designation of origin

Section 4

  • Agriculture
  • Animal protection
  • Epizootic diseases
  • Species Protection

Section 5

  • National economic supply
  • Construction products
  • Precious metal control      
  • Foreign trade/export risk guarantee (ERG)/Embargo Act
  • Other matters not assigned to any section (incl. civilian service)

Section 6

  • Venture capital companies
  • National bank
  • Supervision of financial institutions and stock exchanges
  • Money laundering
  • Supervision of private insurances
  • Administrative assistance
  • Audit oversight

Section 7

  • Education/examinations
  • Labour legislation
  • Unemployment insurance

Section 8

  • Subsidies/promotions/contributions (excl. agriculture)
  • Gambling casinos
  • Gambling games
  • Supervision of foundations

Further information

https://www.bvger.ch/content/bvger/en/home/about-fac/organisation/divisions/division-ii.html