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Federal Act on the Protection of the Environment

Policy Number
SR 814.01
Responsible Entity
Federal Assembly of the Swiss Confederation
Country
Switzerland
Approval Date
Effective Date

This Act is intended to protect people, animals and plants, their biological communities and habitats against harmful effects or nuisances and to preserve the natural foundations of life sustainably, in particular biological diversity and the fertility of the soil.

Early preventive measures must be taken in order to limit effects which could become harmful or a nuisance.

 

Full Text of the Policy (Original Language)
https://www.fedlex.admin.ch/eli/cc/1984/1122_1122_1122/fr
Full Text of the Policy (in English)
https://www.fedlex.admin.ch/eli/cc/1984/1122_1122_1122/en
Attachment
sr-814.01.pdf
Additional Guidance
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