Stem Cell Research Ordinance (SCRO)
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Art. 30 Calculation of charges
1 The charges are calculated according to the rates given in Article 31. Within the framework of these rates, the charges are set on the basis of the time required, taking account of the necessary expertise. 2 For services not explicitly mentioned in Article 31, the level of the charge is based on the time required. The hourly rate, according to the expertise required and the functional level of the personnel involved, ranges from 90 to 200 Swiss francs.
Art. 31 Rates of charges
The FOPH shall levy the following charges in particular: Swiss francsa. Licence for derivation of embryonic stem cells from surplus embryos: grant, renewal, suspension, revocation500–10 000b. Licence for a research project aimed at improving derivation methods: grant, renewal, suspension, revocation500– 10 000c. Licence for the storage of surplus embryos: grant, renewal, suspension, revocation250–5 000d. Licence for the import or export of embryonic stem cells: grant, renewal, suspension, revocation500–10 000e. Inspection (excluding preparation and report) per day1 000–20 000f. Certificates, reports200–2 000
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Art. 32 Surcharge
The FOPH may levy a surcharge of up to 50 per cent of the charge if the service: a. is provided, on request, urgently or outside normal working hours; b. is exceptionally time-consuming or involves particular difficulties.
Art. 33 Expenses
In addition to the charges levied, expenses relating to the individual service are invoiced. The following items are deemed to be expenses: a. fees for committee members, experts and representatives; b. costs occasioned by the collection of evidence, scientific studies, special investigations or the procurement of documents; c. travel and transport costs; d. costs of tests at internal or external laboratories; e. costs of work carried out by third parties on behalf of the FOPH.