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Published explanatory drat of revised Unfair Competition Act

On 17 November 2021, the Federal Council published its explanatory draft of the revised Unfair Competition Act. The amendment includes a new article 3a, which prohibits geoblocking. Article 3a further prevents price discrimination toward Swiss customers on the basis of their nationality or the location of residence, business, or payment origin.

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Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2021-11-17
under deliberation

On 17 November 2021, the Federal Council published its explanatory draft of the revised Unfair Comp…

2022-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2022, the amendment to the Unfair Competition Act (UCA) is implemented. The amendment …