Federal Act on Human Genetic Testing (HGTA) (HGTA)

Art. 54

1 The Federal Council shall appoint a Federal Commission for Human Genetic Testing. 2 The Commission shall have the following tasks in particular: a. It makes recommendations with regard to providing information (Art. 6), genetic counselling (Art. 21 and 22) and providing information on prenatal risk assessments (Art. 23). b. It makes recommendations with regard to qualifications required in accordance with Article 20 paragraph 1. c. At the request of the FOPH, it provides an opinion on applications for authorisation (Art. 28 para 1) and participates in supervisory measures. d. It draws up standards for the quality control of genetic tests the Federal Council. e. It makes recommendations on DNA profiling. f. It follows the scientific and practical development of genetic testing, makes recommendations thereon and highlights the need for action in the legislation. 3 It shall fulfil its tasks independently.