Yes, IVF is legal in Switzerland under strict federal oversight, governed by the Reproductive Medicine Act (FMedG) and the Embryo Protection Act (ESchG). Since 2026, compliance requires mandatory genetic counseling and donor anonymity restrictions, enforced by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH).
Key Regulations for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Switzerland
- Embryo Limitation: Only three embryos may be created per cycle, with all implanted unless medically contraindicated, per ESchG Article 12.
- Donor Anonymity: Gamete donors lose anonymity upon the child’s 18th birthday, aligning with FMedG amendments effective 2026.
- Same-Sex Couples: Married lesbian couples gain equal access to IVF via sperm donation, recognized under the 2022 Marriage Equality Act, with FOPH-mandated counseling.
Clinics must report outcomes annually to the FOPH, which audits adherence to genetic screening and embryo storage limits. Non-compliance risks license revocation. Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) remains restricted to severe hereditary conditions, requiring FOPH approval.