CH-REP Symbol: How to Show Your Swiss Authorised Representative on the Label

Meaning, Swissmedic rules, label examples and download

The CH REP symbol identifies the Swiss Authorised Representative (CH-REP) on the labelling of medical devices and IVDs placed on the Swiss market. If your company is based outside Switzerland, your device labelling must name your CH-REP – and the CH REP symbol is the shortest, language-neutral way to do it.

This page shows what the symbol looks like, the rules Swissmedic sets for its use, and examples of correct and incorrect labels.

CH REP symbol for the Swiss Authorised Representative

What the CH REP symbol means

The symbol is a rectangle divided into two fields, with “CH” on the left and “REP” on the right. Swissmedic describes it as indicating the authorised representative in Switzerland. Because Swissmedic accepts the symbol on its own, you do not need to explain it in your instructions for use.

The design follows the same format as the EU REP (formerly EC REP) symbol. Since the 2025 amendment to ISO 15223-1, this format is described generically as “XX REP”, where XX stands for the country or region – CH REP for Switzerland.

Swissmedic rules for using the symbol

Put the name and address of your CH-REP directly next to the symbol.
The address must allow someone to contact the CH-REP. A P.O. box, an e-mail address or a phone number on its own is not enough.
There is no minimum size for the symbol or the name, but both must be clearly legible to the naked eye.
Instead of the symbol, you may write “CH authorised representative”, “CH-REP” or “Authorised representative for Switzerland”.

Where the CH-REP must appear

The required position depends on the type of device:

MDR devices: always on the label, and in the IFU (if applicable)
IVDR devices for self-testing: always on the label, and in the IFU (if applicable)
IVDR devices not for self-testing: always on the label, and in the IFU (if applicable), or in a document accompanying the device
Legacy devices (MDD, AIMDD, IVDD): depends on the device and whether an EU manufacturer or EC REP exists – see the Swissmedic information sheet

“Label” covers the device itself, the packaging of each unit and multi-unit packaging. An accompanying document can be a delivery note, invoice, customs document, sticker or the instructions for use.

Examples

The following label examples show correct and incorrect ways to state the CH-REP. They are simplified illustrations, not print templates.

Manufacturer inside the EU:

Manufacturer and CH REP.

Correct: the CH REP symbol with the full name and street address of the CH-REP right next to it.

Label example: correct use of the CH REP symbol with the full name and address of the CH-REP

Wrong: only a P.O. box or an e-mail address – the address must allow someone to contact the CH-REP.

Label example (wrong): CH REP symbol with only a P.O. box and e-mail address

Manufacturer outside the EU:

manufacturer, EU REP, CH REP and Swiss importer on one label. The importer may alternatively be stated in an accompanying document.

Correct: manufacturer, EU REP, CH REP and Swiss importer with full addresses on one label.

Label example: manufacturer outside the EU with EU REP, CH REP and Swiss importer

Wrong: the symbol stands on its own and the CH-REP address appears somewhere else on the label.

Label example (wrong): CH REP symbol on its own, CH-REP address shown elsewhere on the label

Common mistakes

Using the EU REP symbol for the Swiss representative, or the CH REP symbol for the EU representative.
Leaving out the CH-REP because an EU REP is already on the label – an EU REP does not replace the CH-REP.
Keeping an old CH-REP address after a change. Swissmedic expects the new address immediately and tolerates the old one for six months at most.

Download the CH REP symbol

Swissmedic provides the official symbol free of charge. Download it directly from Swissmedic:

More on the Swissmedic CH-REP page. Always check the symbol on your final label proof.

FAQ

Do I have to use the symbol?

No. You can write “CH-REP”, “CH authorised representative” or “Authorised representative for Switzerland” instead.

Do I need to explain the symbol in my IFU?

No. Swissmedic accepts the symbol without an explanation in the accompanying documentation.

How large must the symbol be?

There is no fixed size. Symbol and name must be clearly legible to the naked eye.

Is an e-mail address enough?

No. The address must be the CH-REP’s registered place of business.

Does a manufacturer in Liechtenstein need a CH-REP?

No. Due to the customs treaty between Switzerland and Liechtenstein, it does not.

Sources: Swissmedic, “Swiss authorised representative (CH-REP)”; Swissmedic information sheet MU600_00_016, version 8.0 (26.10.2026). Last reviewed: November 2026.

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