Art. 41 – Multi-metal articles

2I. Federal Council

Read: Art. 1 – Federal Council Art. 1Art. 1 The Federal Council is the supreme body in all matters concerning the control of trade in precious metals and precious metal articles. Specifically, its duties are to: a. appoint the officers of the Federal Centr… Read Direct link

2II. Department of Finance

Read: Art. 2 – Department of Finance Art. 2Art. 2 The Federal Department of Finance is responsible for the direct business management. Specifically, its duties are to: a. appraise, submit motions for the attention of the Federal Council and to execute the Decree… Read Direct link

2III. Central Office

31 .Organisation

Read: Art. 3 – .Organisation Art. 3Art. 3 The Central Office is affiliated to the Directorate General of Customs. ... Second sentence repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Second sentence repealed by No I… Read Direct link

32. Duties

Read: Art. 4 – Duties Art. 4Art. 4 The Central Office is responsible for all business matters involved in supervising the trade in precious metals and precious metal articles. Specifically, its duties are to: Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 19… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 5 – Duties Art. 5Art. 5 Repealed by No 1 of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No 1 of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

2IV. Assay Offices

31. Organisation

4a. Establishment

5aa. Federal Assay Offices

Read: Art. 6 – Federal Assay Offices Art. 6Art. 6 1 Federal Assay Offices shall be established if and when necessary in the country’s economic interests, particularly where a cantonal Assay Office does not exist. A federal Assay Office may be established for an… Read Direct link

5bb. Cantonal Assay Offices

Read: Art. 7 – Cantonal Assay Offices Art. 7Art. 7 1 Cantonal Assay Offices are those established by a canton or by the communes or business associations authorised by a canton to do so. Where a canton authorises a commune or a business association to establish a… Read Direct link

4b. Staff of Assay Offices

Read: Art. 8 – Staff of Assay Offices Art. 8Art. 8 1 The number and position of officers working at federal Assay Offices shall be determined by the Federal Department of Finance. Specifically, the latter shall appoint the senior staff, in response to the proposa… Read Direct link

4c. Dissolution of Assay Offices

Read: Art. 9 – Dissolution of Assay Offices Art. 9Art. 9 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 The relevant cantonal government or the… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 10–13 – Dissolution of Assay Offices Art. 10–13Art. 10–13 Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

32. Duties

4a. Content

Read: Art. 14 – Content Art. 14Art. 14 1 The Assay Offices must perform their duties in accordance with the statutory provisions and the directives that they receive from the Central Office. 2 They shall take charge of the official controlling and ha… Read Direct link

4b. Determination of scope of authority

Read: Art. 15 – Determination of scope of authority Art. 15Art. 15 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 The Central Office shall assign the fed… Read Direct link

33. Operations

Read: Art. 16 – Operations Art. 16Art. 16 1 The Assay Offices shall be assigned suitable premises for their offices and laboratories. They shall also be provided with the required equipment, tools, materials and technical documentation. The Central Offi… Read Direct link

34. Official stamps

Read: Art. 17 – Official stamps Art. 17Art. 17 1 The Central Office shall provide the Assay Offices with the official stamps required for the hallmarking of precious metal articles (Art. 113 and 114). 2 Article 30 applies to the appearance of the stamps to c… Read Direct link

35. Controls

4a. Controls and books

Read: Art. 18 – Controls and books Art. 18Art. 18 1 The Assay Office shall maintain a business log, which continuously records the arrival of articles to be processed, the processing itself and the return of the articles. Each job is given a control number. 2 .… Read Direct link

4b. Verification

Read: Art. 19 – Verification Art. 19Art. 19 1 The Assay Offices shall provide the Central Office with a monthly and quarterly summary of the checks they have conducted and their books, using the official form. 2 The Central Office shall conduct regular ch… Read Direct link

2V. Officially sworn assayers

31. Assayer’s diploma

4a. Content

Read: Art. 20 – Content Art. 20Art. 20 1 Only holders of the federal diploma may be hired as officially sworn assayers with an Assay Office. 2 The assayer’s diploma shall be issued by the Central Office to candidates who pass the federal assayer’s di… Read Direct link

4b. Personal requirements

Read: Art. 21 – Personal requirements Art. 21Art. 21 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 Candidates for the federal assayer’s di… Read Direct link

4c. Examination

5aa. Examination board

Read: Art. 22 – Examination board Art. 22Art. 22 1 The federal assayer’s diploma examination is administered by a board of three members. This board comprises a senior employee of the Central Office as its Chairman, an expert in the field and a sworn assayer.… Read Direct link

5bb. Examination process

Read: Art. 23 – Examination process Art. 23Art. 23 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 The federal assayer’s diploma examinati… Read Direct link

5cc. Results of the examination

Read: Art. 24 – Results of the examination Art. 24Art. 24 1 The examination board shall decide on the results after completion of the examination and shall notify the Central Office and the candidate thereof. 2 Candidates who have not passed the examination may apply t… Read Direct link

4d. Swearing in and awarding of the diploma

Read: Art. 25 – Swearing in and awarding of the diploma Art. 25Art. 25 1 Based on the recommendation of the examination board, the Central Office shall issue the federal assayer’s diploma and swear in the candidate, who shall swear an oath or make a solemn promise to faithfully dis… Read Direct link

32. Duties of the profession

Read: Art. 26 – Duties of the profession Art. 26Art. 26 1 The official sworn assayers must perform their duties in accordance with the legal provisions, the associated implementing provisions and the specific instructions for the job. 2 In particular, they may only c… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 27 – Duties of the profession Art. 27Art. 27 Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

2VI. Trade assayers

31. Definition of their work

Read: Art. 28 – Definition of their work Art. 28Art.28 1 Trade assayers are authorised to conduct determinations of the fineness of melt material and melt products on behalf of third parties. Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 19… Read Direct link

32a. Assayer licence

Read: Art. 29 – Assayer licence Art. 29Art. 29 Amended by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Amended by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). 1 An assayer licence from the C… Read Direct link

32b. Additional licence for trading in banking precious metals

Read: Art. 29a – Additional licence for trading in banking precious metals Art. 29aArt. 29a Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). 1 The additional licence mus… Read Direct link

32c. Supporting documents

Read: Art. 29b – Supporting documents Art. 29bArt. 29b Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). 1 The application for an add… Read Direct link

32d. Announcement and keeping of the register

Read: Art. 29c – Announcement and keeping of the register Art. 29cArt. 29c Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). With regard to announcing, k… Read Direct link

32e. Change in circumstances

Read: Art. 29d – Change in circumstances Art. 29dArt. 29d Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). 1 Holders of an additional l… Read Direct link

32f. Withdrawal of the additional licence

Read: Art. 29e – Withdrawal of the additional licence Art. 29eArt. 29e Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). 1 If the holder of an additi… Read Direct link

33. Marking

Read: Art. 30 – Marking Art. 30Art. 30 1 The trade assayer must have a mark which he strikes on the melt products assayed by him (Art. 173–176). 2 The mark shall comprise the holder’s name, in full or abbreviated form, framed and accompanied by the w… Read Direct link

34. Duties of the profession

Read: Art. 31 – Duties of the profession Art. 31Art. 31 1 In conducting determinations of the fineness, the trade assayer must comply with the provisions of the Act and the Ordinance and the specific directives issued by the Central Office. 2 If the trade assayer bec… Read Direct link

35. ...

Read: Art. 32 – ... Art. 32Art. 32 Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

36. Registration

Read: Art. 33 – Registration Art. 33Art. 33 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 Trade assayers must register the docume… Read Direct link

37. Responsibility and supervision

Read: Art. 34 – Responsibility and supervision Art. 34Art. 34 1 The trade assayer shall be liable for all losses or damage resulting from incorrect or negligent performance of his work. The Confederation shall not be held liable in any case. Claims for damages must be file… Read Direct link

38. Processing of data in the supervision of trading in banking precious metals a. Principle

Read: Art. 34a – Processing of data in the supervision of trading in banking precious metals a. Principle Art. 34aArt. 34a Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). 1 As part of the supervision… Read Direct link

4b. Processed data

Read: Art. 34b – Processed data Art. 34bArt. 34b Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). 1 The data may be processed… Read Direct link

4c. Collection of data

Read: Art. 34c – Collection of data Art. 34cArt. 34c Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). 1 The Central Office collect… Read Direct link

4d. Transmission of data to audit agents

Read: Art. 34d – Transmission of data to audit agents Art. 34dArt. 34d Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). As part of the supervisory p… Read Direct link

4e. Rights of the persons concerned

Read: Art. 34e – Rights of the persons concerned Art. 34eArt. 34e Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022 (AS 2022 552). Amended by Annex 1 No II 43 of the Information Security Ordinance of 8 Nov. 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2024 (AS 2023 735). Inserted by Annex No 4… Read Direct link

4f. Correction of data

Read: Art. 34f – Correction of data Art. 34fArt. 34f Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). The Central Office shall imm… Read Direct link

4g. Data security

Read: Art. 34g – Data security Art. 34gArt. 34g Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). 1 As regards data security,… Read Direct link

4h. Retention period and deletion of data

Read: Art. 34h – Retention period and deletion of data Art. 34hArt. 34h Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). 1 The stored data shall be r… Read Direct link

4i. Transfer of data and documents to the Federal Archives

Read: Art. 34i – Transfer of data and documents to the Federal Archives Art. 34iArt. 34i Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). The transfer of data and doc… Read Direct link

2Alloys and fineness

Read: Art. 35 – Alloys and fineness Art. 35Art. 35 1 A metal alloy within the meaning of Article 3 paragraph 1 of the Act is a solid combination of a precious metal with other metals. Products made of homogeneous mixtures of precious metals with other substances… Read Direct link

2Waste products

Read: Art. 35a – Waste products Art. 35aArt. 35a Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Waste products from the processing of pr… Read Direct link

2Solders

Read: Art. 36 – Solders Art. 36Art. 36 1 In principle, solders must consist of the same metal and an alloy of the same fineness as the article itself. 2 The Central Office may permit the use of solders of an alloy with a lower fineness or of another… Read Direct link

2Filled-in objects

Read: Art. 37 – Filled-in objects Art. 37Art. 37 1 Precious metal articles and precious metal parts of multi-metal articles must not contain inside any metals or substances that differ from the precious metal of the main mass. 2 The Central Office may provide… Read Direct link

2Watch-cases

Read: Art. 38 – Watch-cases Art. 38Art. 38 Watch-cases within the meaning of the Act are defined as all surroundings of watch mechanisms. The Central Office shall decide whether and which types of surroundings of watch mechanisms must be classified as wa… Read Direct link

2Coins, medals

Read: Art. 39 – Coins, medals Art. 39Art. 39 1 Coins are defined as pieces of metal that have been issued as a means of payment by the entity authorised to mint coins or on its behalf and whose weight, fineness and nominal value are specified by law. 2 Coi… Read Direct link

2Mixed articles

Read: Art. 40 – Mixed articles Art. 40Art. 40 Mixed articles are articles that have been manufactured from different precious metals with a legal standard of fineness. Read Direct link

2Multi-metal articles

Read: Art. 41 – Multi-metal articles Art. 41Art. 41 The Central Office shall regulate the technical details concerning the requirements for multi-metal articles. Current article Read Direct link

2Mechanisms and other components

Read: Art. 42 – Mechanisms and other components Art. 42Art. 42 Precious metal articles may have mechanisms and other components made of other materials if this is necessary for technical reasons. The Central Office shall specify the details. Read Direct link

2Plated articles

Read: Art. 43 – Plated articles Art. 43Art. 43 1 With plated articles, the precious metal layer must be applied by a mechanical, electroplating, chemical or physical method at least on the surface that determines the article’s appearance or function. 2 The p… Read Direct link

2Surface coatings and colour combinations

Read: Art. 44 – Surface coatings and colour combinations Art. 44Art. 44 The Central Office issues the required provisions on: a. the permissible surface coatings for precious metal articles, multi-metal articles and plated articles; b. the colour combinations of metal alloys in the… Read Direct link

2Exceptions

Read: Art. 45 – Exceptions Art. 45Art. 45 1 The following items need not be marked: a. precious metal articles for scientific or technical use or for medical or dentistry purposes; b. articles that are over 50 years old; c. musical instruments; d. works… Read Direct link

2Precious metal articles

Read: Art. 46 – Precious metal articles Art. 46Art. 46 1 Precious metal articles must bear the legal standard of fineness in parts per thousand, struck in Arabic numerals. 2 The fineness mark must be applied in a visible, legible and indelible manner and measure at… Read Direct link

2Mixed articles

Read: Art. 47 – Mixed articles Art. 47Art. 47 1 If the precious metals of a mixed article can be distinguished by their colour, the fineness marks must be applied to each precious metal. 2 If, for technical or aesthetic reasons, the mark cannot be struck on… Read Direct link

2Multi-metal articles

Read: Art. 48 – Multi-metal articles Art. 48Art. 48 1 For multi-metal articles, the parts made of precious metal and the parts made of non-precious metal must be marked separately: a. with the fineness mark and the responsibility mark on the precious metal parts;… Read Direct link

2Plated articles

Read: Art. 49 – Plated articles Art. 49Art. 49 Amended by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Amended by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). 1 Plated articles may be marked as follows:… Read Direct link

2Prohibited marks on plated articles and imitations

Read: Art. 50 – Prohibited marks on plated articles and imitations Art. 50Art. 50 1 For plated articles and imitations, the following marks are prohibited: a. fineness marks; b. marks providing information on the proportion or the weight of the precious metal used; c. marks together with the… Read Direct link

2Tableware and cutlery

Read: Art. 51 – Tableware and cutlery Art. 51Art. 51 Tableware and cutlery may be marked with the silver content. The Central Office shall issue the relevant regulations. Read Direct link

2Supplies and semi-finished products

Read: Art. 52 – Supplies and semi-finished products Art. 52Art. 52 Amended by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Amended by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). 1 Loose components (supplies) and incomplet… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 53–57 – Supplies and semi-finished products Art. 53–57Art. 53–57 Repealed Repealed Read Direct link

2Responsibility

Read: Art. 58 – Responsibility Art. 58Art. 58 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 In applying the responsibility mark or… Read Direct link

2Distinctiveness

Read: Art. 59 – Distinctiveness Art. 59Art. 59 1 The mark must differ from other responsibility marks already registered: a. in the combination of letters or digits; b. in the type or form of lettering; c. by adding, removing or modifying the surrounding sha… Read Direct link

2Collective responsibility mark

Read: Art. 60 – Collective responsibility mark Art. 60Art. 60 1 For watch-cases, several manufacturers may use a collective responsibility mark. 2 They must set out the use of the collective responsibility mark in a regulatory document. 3 The regulatory document must be ap… Read Direct link

2Form of the collective responsibility mark

Read: Art. 61 – Form of the collective responsibility mark Art. 61Art. 61 1 The collective responsibility mark shall consist of a specific identifying symbol. 2 Each manufacturer shall use a personal control number. 3 In the mark itself, the symbol must surround the number. Read Direct link

2Origin of the right to the mark

Read: Art. 62 – Origin of the right to the mark Art. 62Art. 62 The right to the mark originates on entry in the register. Read Direct link

2Priority

Read: Art. 63 – Priority Art. 63Art. 63 The right to the mark belongs to the person who was first to submit the reproduction of the responsibility mark to the Central Office. Read Direct link

2Grounds for rejection

Read: Art. 64 – Grounds for rejection Art. 64Art. 64 The following may not be registered as responsibility marks: a. symbols that do not meet the requirements set out in the Act or in the Ordinance; b. symbols that do not sufficiently differ from other symbols alr… Read Direct link

2Application for registration

Read: Art. 65 – Application for registration Art. 65Art. 65 1 To apply for registration of a mark, the following documents must be submitted to the Central Office: a. the registration application; b. a reproduction of the mark. 2 For the application, the official forms f… Read Direct link

2Registration application

Read: Art. 66 – Registration application Art. 66Art. 66 1 The registration application for individual marks shall comprise: a. the applicant’s first and last names or company name; b. the place of registration and residence; c. the type of business; d. the date and t… Read Direct link

2Reproduction of the mark

Read: Art. 67 – Reproduction of the mark Art. 67Art. 67 The registration application must be accompanied by: a. 10 black and white reproducible images of the mark, whereby the length of the mark image in each direction must be no less than 15 mm and no more than 30 m… Read Direct link

2Examination of the application

Read: Art. 68 – Examination of the application Art. 68Art. 68 1 The Central Office shall check to ensure that the application meets the requirements for registration. 2 If there is an error in the application, the Central Office shall grant a deadline for rectification of… Read Direct link

2Registration

Read: Art. 69 – Registration Art. 69Art. 69 1 The Central Office shall enter the responsibility mark into the register if: a. there are no grounds for objection; b. the documents submitted are complete and correct; c. the registration fee has been paid. 2… Read Direct link

2Extension of registration

Read: Art. 70 – Extension of registration Art. 70Art. 70 1 The registration period may be extended for a further 20 years in return for payment of a fee before expiry of the current period of validity. 2 The Central Office shall send the owner of the mark or his repre… Read Direct link

2Obligation to notify and automatic instigation of an investigation

Read: Art. 71 – Obligation to notify and automatic instigation of an investigation Art. 71Art. 71 1 The owner of the mark must notify the Central Office of any changes concerning entries in the register. 2 If the Central Office learns that a change has not been reported, it shall set the owner of the mark a… Read Direct link

2Modifications and deletions

Read: Art. 72 – Modifications and deletions Art. 72Art. 72 1 The Central Office shall enter modifications and delete entries in the register. 2 The Central Office shall grant the owner of the mark an opportunity to make a formal statement before modifying entries in the… Read Direct link

2Register of responsibility marks

Read: Art. 73 – Register of responsibility marks Art. 73Art. 73 1 The Central Office maintains a register of the responsibility marks. 2 This register shall contain the following information: a. the owner’s first and last names or company name as well as their place of regis… Read Direct link

2Archiving of files

Read: Art. 74 – Archiving of files Art. 74Art. 74 1 The Central Office shall maintain a dossier with all documents concerning the marks. 2 It keeps the files from applications for a period of five years following deletion of the entry. 3 It keeps the files from… Read Direct link

2Publication

Read: Art. 75 – Publication Art. 75Art. 75 1 Notice shall be given of each registered responsibility mark in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce. 2 The notice shall include the control number, a reproduction of the mark, the owner’s details and the da… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 76–80 – Publication Art. 76–80Art. 76–80 Repealed Repealed Read Direct link

2I. Purpose of the official assay

Read: Art. 81 – Purpose of the official assay Art. 81Art. 81 1 The official control serves to ascertain whether precious metal articles and multi-metal articles have the legal standards of fineness and meet the other material requirements and whether they bear the prescri… Read Direct link

2II. The official assay

31. Mandatory

Read: Art. 82 – Mandatory Art. 82Art. 82 1 Watch-cases made of precious metal may not be placed on the market before undergoing official controlling and hallmarking. Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). T… Read Direct link

32. Hallmarking of multi-metal articles

Read: Art. 83 – Hallmarking of multi-metal articles Art. 83Art. 83 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Only those multi-metal articles bearing a… Read Direct link

2III. Control procedure

31. Introduction

4a. Request

Read: Art. 84 – Request Art. 84Art. 84 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). The request for official hallmarking shal… Read Direct link

4b. Enclosure of the article

Read: Art. 85 – Enclosure of the article Art. 85Art. 85 1 The article to be controlled, in a clean condition, shall be enclosed with the request. 2 If the consignment contains articles of different types, these must be arranged for testing by type and by fineness. 3… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 86 – Enclosure of the article Art. 86Art. 86 Repealed by No 1 of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No 1 of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

32. Formal verification

Read: Art. 87 – Formal verification Art. 87Art. 87 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 The Assay Office shall check to ensure… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 88–90 – Formal verification Art. 88–90Art. 88–90 Repealed by No 1 of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No 1 of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

33. Material verification

4a. . ...

Read: Art. 91 – . ... Art. 91Art. 91 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 The determination of the fineness cover… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 92 – . ... Art. 92Art. 92 Repealed by No 1 of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No 1 of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

4b. Method of sampling

Read: Art. 93 – Method of sampling Art. 93Art. 93 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). For the analytical sample, the required a… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 94 – Method of sampling Art. 94Art. 94 Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

4c. Return of material

Read: Art. 95 – Return of material Art. 95Art. 95 1 The cornets and the beads remaining in the pan as well as all other waste products from the sampling process must be returned with the tested articles. 2 Where the samples have been taken correctly, no compens… Read Direct link

4d. Touchstone testing

Read: Art. 96 – Touchstone testing Art. 96Art. 96 1 Objects with fragile ornamentation, jewellery work, enamel or decorations for which the removal of a sufficient amount of metal for analytical testing is not advisable may be tested using a touchstone. 2 Watch… Read Direct link

4e. Certified material

Read: Art. 97 – Certified material Art. 97Art. 97 Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by Art. 21 of the O of 17 Aug. 2005 on Fees for Precious Metal Control (AS 2005 4317). Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995 (AS 1995 3113).… Read Direct link

2IV. Objection procedure

31. Principle

Read: Art. 98 – Principle Art. 98Art. 98 1 If the article submitted for verification does not satisfy the statutory minimum fineness or if the fineness mark stamped on the article does not match the actual fineness, the official hallmarking shall be de… Read Direct link

32. Report to Central Office

Read: Art. 99 – Report to Central Office Art. 99Art. 99 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 The Assay Office shall send the Central… Read Direct link

33. Procedure of the Central Office in the case of an objection to the fineness

4a. Ordering of a second opinion

Read: Art. 100 – Ordering of a second opinion Art. 100Art. 100 1 The Central Office shall order the verification of the articles submitted to it in a second opinion (Art. 17 para. 1 of the Act). 2 The second-opinion test shall be conducted by the agencies of the Central Of… Read Direct link

4b. Type of verification

Read: Art. 101 – Type of verification Art. 101Art. 101 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 For the second opinion, Article 93 and… Read Direct link

4c. Article found to comply

Read: Art. 102 – Article found to comply Art. 102Art. 102 1 If the second opinion determines that the article is of the legally prescribed fineness or that the mark affixed to the article corresponds to the legal fineness of the article, the Central Office shall order… Read Direct link

4d. Confirmation of an offence

Read: Art. 103 – Confirmation of an offence Art. 103Art. 103 1 If the objection by the Assay Office turns out to be justified and if an offence has been committed in accordance with Article 44 of the Act, the Central Office shall seize the article and file a criminal com… Read Direct link

4e. Justification of the objection without an offence being committed

5aa. Procedure

Read: Art. 104 – Procedure Art. 104Art. 104 1 If there is no indication that an offence has been committed, despite the objection to the article being justified, the Central Office shall order the refusal of the official hallmarking. At the same time, it… Read Direct link

5bb. Safeguarding measures

Read: Art. 105 – Safeguarding measures Art. 105Art. 105 1 As a rule, the contested articles must be made unusable. If the objection concerns only individual parts, only these are made unusable. 2 The objects that have been made unusable are returned to the applicant… Read Direct link

34. Procedure of the Central Office in the case of an objection to the responsibility mark

Read: Art. 106 – Procedure of the Central Office in the case of an objection to the responsibility mark Art. 106Art. 106 1 If an objection is raised to the responsibility mark, the Central Office shall conduct an investigation. 2 If the objection is found to be justified and if an offence has been committed in accordance with Art… Read Direct link

35. Expenses

Read: Art. 107 – Expenses Art. 107Art. 107 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 In the case of a justified objection,… Read Direct link

2V. Stamping

31. Procedure

Read: Art. 108 – Procedure Art. 108Art. 108 1 If the result of the control does not raise any objection, or if any such objection is found to be unjustified by the second opinion, the Assay Office must proceed with the hallmarking. 2 This is performed by… Read Direct link

32. Hallmark

4a. Type

Read: Art. 109 – Type Art. 109Art. 109 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 The appearance and size of the officia… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 110–112 – Type Art. 110–112Art. 110–112 Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

4b. Delivery of the official hallmark

Read: Art. 113 – Delivery of the official hallmark Art. 113Art. 113 1 The official hallmarks shall be procured by the Central Office and delivered to the Assay Offices. The cantonal Assay Offices shall pay the cost price. Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since… Read Direct link

4c. Storage of the hallmarks at the Assay Office and replacement

Read: Art. 114 – Storage of the hallmarks at the Assay Office and replacement Art. 114Art. 114 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 The Assay Offices shall store the hall… Read Direct link

4d. Periodic inspection of the hallmarks at the Assay Offices

Read: Art. 115 – Periodic inspection of the hallmarks at the Assay Offices Art. 115Art. 115 1 The Central Office must arrange for an inventory and inspection of the Assay Offices’ hallmarks to be carried out periodically. The manner in which the hallmarks are stored and used shall also be inspected. 2… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 116 – Periodic inspection of the hallmarks at the Assay Offices Art. 116Art. 116 Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

33. Application of the hallmarks onto objects

Read: Art. 117 – Application of the hallmarks onto objects Art. 117Art. 117 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 The Assay Office shall affix the offic… Read Direct link

34. Agreement

Read: Art. 117a – Agreement Art. 117aArt. 117a Inserted by Art. 21 of the O of 17 Aug. 2005 on Fees for Precious Metal Control (AS 2005 4317). Inserted by Art. 21 of the O of 17 Aug. 2005 on Fees for Precious Metal Control (AS 2005 4317). 1 A written agree… Read Direct link

2VI. Procedure for returning the article

Read: Art. 118 – Procedure for returning the article Art. 118Art. 118 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). After hallmarking, the Assay Office shal… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 119–120 – Procedure for returning the article Art. 119–120Art. 119–120 Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

2VII. Renewal of hallmarks

31. When replacing individual parts of the hallmarked article

Read: Art. 121 – When replacing individual parts of the hallmarked article Art. 121Art. 121 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 If individual parts of the article on… Read Direct link

32. Replacement of a damaged hallmark

Read: Art. 122 – Replacement of a damaged hallmark Art. 122Art. 122 1 If stamped hallmarks are removed or damaged in the finishing and polishing process, a new hallmark must be obtained from the same Assay Office that applied the original one. 2 If the new pieces to be hallmark… Read Direct link

2VIII. Retention of documents

Read: Art. 123 – Retention of documents Art. 123Art. 123 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). The Assay Office shall retain all docume… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 124-125 – Retention of documents Art. 124-125Art. 124–125 Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

2I. Import

31. Permissibility

Read: Art. 126 – Permissibility Art. 126Art. 126 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 Precious metal articles, multi-metal a… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 127 – Permissibility Art. 127Art. 127 Repealed by No 1 of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No 1 of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

32. Exceptions

Read: Art. 128 – Exceptions Art. 128Art. 128 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Even if they do not meet the provisions… Read Direct link

33. Procedure

4a. Clearance offices

Read: Art. 129 – Clearance offices Art. 129Art. 129 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). The Directorate General of Customs shall… Read Direct link

4b. Import declaration

Read: Art. 130 – Import declaration Art. 130Art. 130 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 Articles governed by the Act must be d… Read Direct link

4c. Clearance

Read: Art. 131 – Clearance Art. 131Art. 131 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 The Assay Offices may conduct the nece… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 132-133 – Clearance Art. 132-133Art. 132–133 Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

34. Temporary import

Read: Art. 134 – Temporary import Art. 134Art. 134 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Samples of articles imported temporarily… Read Direct link

2II. Export

31. Marking the article

Read: Art. 135 – Marking the article Art. 135Art. 135 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 Articles destined for export may only… Read Direct link

32. Procedure

4a. Customs offices

Read: Art. 136 – Customs offices Art. 136Art. 136 Amended by Annex 4 No 62 of the Customs Ordinance of 1 Nov. 2006, in force since 1 May 2007 (AS 2007 1469). Amended by Annex 4 No 62 of the Customs Ordinance of 1 Nov. 2006, in force since 1 May 2007 (AS 2007 1… Read Direct link

4b. Export declaration

Read: Art. 137 – Export declaration Art. 137Art. 137 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). The articles governed by the Act must be… Read Direct link

4c. Export of unstamped watch-cases

Read: Art. 138 – Export of unstamped watch-cases Art. 138Art. 138 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 Watch-cases that are sent abroad tempo… Read Direct link

4d. Clearance

Read: Art. 139 – Clearance Art. 139Art. 139 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Article 131 applies to the export contro… Read Direct link

2III. Transit

31. Applicability of the legal provisions concerning import

Read: Art. 140 – Applicability of the legal provisions concerning import Art. 140Art. 140 1 ... Repealed by No I of the O of 17 Feb. 1993, with effect from 1 Apr. 1995 (AS 1993 984). Repealed by No I of the O of 17 Feb. 1993, with effect from 1 Apr. 1995 (AS 1993 984). 2 Articles imported from abroa… Read Direct link

32. Treatment of articles in storage

Read: Art. 141 – Treatment of articles in storage Art. 141Art. 141 1 If articles imported from abroad are stored in a open customs warehouse or in a bonded warehouse, the fineness marks, responsibility marks and stamps required for export in accordance with Article 6–9 of the… Read Direct link

2I. Definition of commercial activity

Read: Art. 164 – Definition of commercial activity Art. 164Art. 164 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 The manufacture of melt products for t… Read Direct link

2II. Melter’s licence

31. Application

Read: Art. 165 – Application Art. 165Art. 165 Amended by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Amended by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). A melter’s licence must be applied for in… Read Direct link

32. Personal requirement

Read: Art. 165a – Personal requirement Art. 165aArt. 165a Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Good standing in accordance with Articl… Read Direct link

33. Supporting documents

Read: Art. 165b – Supporting documents Art. 165bArt. 165b Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). 1 Individuals must enclose the followin… Read Direct link

34. Decision on the application

Read: Art. 165c – Decision on the application Art. 165cArt. 165c Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). 1 The Central Office shall ensure that… Read Direct link

35. Renewal

Read: Art. 166 – Renewal Art. 166Art. 166 Amended by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Amended by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). For the renewal of the melter'… Read Direct link

36. Withdrawal

Read: Art. 166a – Withdrawal Art. 166aArt. 166a Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). 1 If any one of the requirements for is… Read Direct link

37. Publication

Read: Art. 166b – Publication Art. 166bArt. 166b Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Amended by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Amend… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 167 – Publication Art. 167Art. 167 Repealed by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, with effect from 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Repealed by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, with effect from 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Read Direct link

2III. Compliance with the melter's licence

31. General obligations

Read: Art. 168 – General obligations Art. 168Art. 168 Amended by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Amended by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). 1 In carrying out its business activities,… Read Direct link

42. Acceptance of melt material

Read: Art. 168a – Acceptance of melt material Art. 168aArt. 168a Inserted by No I of the O of 19 June 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Inserted by No I of the O of 19 June 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended b… Read Direct link

43. Organisational measures

Read: Art. 168b – Organisational measures Art. 168bArt. 168b Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). 1 The holder of the melter's licence sh… Read Direct link

2IV. Bookkeeping

Read: Art. 168c – Bookkeeping Art. 168cArt. 168c Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). 1 The holder of a melter’s licence must… Read Direct link

2V. Supervision

Read: Art. 168d – Supervision Art. 168dArt. 168d Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Inserted by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). 1 The Central Office shall maintain a r… Read Direct link

2VI. Melter’s mark

Read: Art. 169 – Melter’s mark Art. 169Art. 169 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 The melter’s mark comprises the holder… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 170 – Melter’s mark Art. 170Art. 170 Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

2VII. Individual melter’s licence

31. Licence

Read: Art. 171 – Licence Art. 171Art. 171 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 Manufacturers who themselves melt down… Read Direct link

32. Individual melter’s mark

Read: Art. 172 – Individual melter’s mark Art. 172Art. 172 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 The individual melter’s mark may not c… Read Direct link

2VIII. Purchase licence

31. Registration or licence

Read: Art. 172a – Registration or licence Art. 172aArt. 172a Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). The application for registr… Read Direct link

42. Supporting documents

Read: Art. 172b – Supporting documents Art. 172bArt. 172b Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). 1 Written proof of the guar… Read Direct link

43. Granting, renewal, withdrawal and publication

Read: Art. 172c – Granting, renewal, withdrawal and publication Art. 172cArt. 172c Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). With regard to the granting… Read Direct link

2IX. Obligations with regard to the commercial purchase of melt material

31. General obligations

Read: Art. 172d – General obligations Art. 172dArt. 172d Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). For registered purchasers a… Read Direct link

42. Duty of due diligence and documentation

Read: Art. 172e – Duty of due diligence and documentation Art. 172eArt. 172e Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). 1 With regard to the accept… Read Direct link

2X. Supervision

Read: Art. 172f – Supervision Art. 172fArt. 172f Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). Inserted by Annex No 4 of the O of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 552). As regards supervision by t… Read Direct link

2XI. Determination of the fineness of melt products

31. Requirement

Read: Art. 173 – Requirement Art. 173Art. 173 1 Melt products destined for resale must be tested for their fineness and, as proof thereof, bear the stamp of an Assay Office (Number 4 of the Annex) or a sworn trade assayer. Amended by No I of the O of 19 Ju… Read Direct link

32 Means of testing

Read: Art. 174 – Means of testing Art. 174Art. 174 1 The purpose of such testing is to determine the actual fineness of the melt product (Art. 32 para. 2 of the Act). Amended by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Amended by… Read Direct link

33. Test method

4a. Test of origin

Read: Art. 175 – Test of origin Art. 175Art. 175 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 When melt products are submitted to an… Read Direct link

4b. Determination of the fineness and return

Read: Art. 176 – Determination of the fineness and return Art. 176Art. 176 1 If the origin of the article does not raise any objection, or if, after examination, the Central Office declares an objection to be unfounded, the determination of the fineness shall be carried out. 2 The ass… Read Direct link

4c. Second opinion

Read: Art. 177 – Second opinion Art. 177Art. 177 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 If the owner of the melt product does… Read Direct link

34. Recognition of foreign determinations of the fineness

Read: Art. 178 – Recognition of foreign determinations of the fineness Art. 178Art. 178 Amended by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). Amended by No I of the O of 26 May 2010, in force since 1 July 2010 (AS 2010 2219). 1 Determinations of the fineness made abro… Read Direct link

2I. Filing a criminal complaint in the case of an offence

31. By holders of melter’s licences and trade assayers

Read: Art. 179 – By holders of melter’s licences and trade assayers Art. 179Art. 179 1 Holders of melter’s licences and sworn trade assayers are obliged to report to the nearest Assay Office any offence against the provisions of the Act that comes to their attention. Amended by No I of the O of… Read Direct link

32. By Assay Offices and customs offices

Read: Art. 180 – By Assay Offices and customs offices Art. 180Art. 180 1 The Assay Offices are obliged to report to the Central Office any offence against the provisions of the Act that comes to their attention. Article 179 applies correspondingly. 2 Complaints filed by holders of… Read Direct link

2II. Determining and investigating offences

Read: Art. 181 – Determining and investigating offences Art. 181Art. 181 1 If the Central Office receives a report of an offence against the provisions of the Act, it shall take the necessary investigative measures. If these find that an offence has been committed in accordance with… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 182 – Determining and investigating offences Art. 182Art. 182 Repealed by the O of 25 Nov. 1974, with effect from 1 Jan. 1975 (AS 1974 1984). Repealed by the O of 25 Nov. 1974, with effect from 1 Jan. 1975 (AS 1974 1984). Read Direct link

2I. Requirements

Read: Art. 183 – Requirements Art. 183Art. 183 1 ... Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 2 An appeal is not permissib… Read Direct link

2II. ...

Read: Art. 184–185 – ... Art. 184–185Art. 184–185 Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

2I. Fees

Read: Art. 186 – Fees Art. 186Art. 186 Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Amended by No I of the O of 19 June 1995, in force since 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). 1 The Central Office and the Assay Offic… Read Direct link

Read: Art. 187–189 – Fees Art. 187–189Art. 187–189 Repealed by No 1 of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Repealed by No 1 of the O of 19 June 1995, with effect from 1 Aug. 1995 (AS 1995 3113). Read Direct link

2II. Commencement and repeal of previous provisions

Read: Art. 190 – Commencement and repeal of previous provisions Art. 190Art. 190 1 This Ordinance comes into force on 1 July 1934. 2 At this point, all enactments in contradiction hereto shall be repealed, specifically the following decrees and regulations: Implementing Ordinance of 15 Nove… Read Direct link