Scope
Companies importing/processing conflict-area minerals above thresholds, or with reasonable suspicion of child labour in the supply chain (SME exemptions)
Switzerland · act
CO Art. 964j–l — minerals & child-labour due diligence
Swiss Code of Obligations Art. 964j–964l
In forceApplies 2022-01-01
Penalties
Criminal fines for reporting failures
Last verified
2026-08-22
In plain language
What this law does
Supply-chain due diligence and transparency duties on conflict minerals (3TG) and child labour, with traceability and audit obligations.
Core obligations
Supply-chain traceability system; risk management plan; annual report; independent audit (minerals)
Dictionary
Terms defined in this law
- Conflict mineralsCO Art. 964j–l
- Child labourCO Art. 964j–l
- Exemption thresholds (Ordinance, Art. 11 VSoTr)CO Art. 964j–l
- Supply chain policy + traceability systemCO Art. 964j–l
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