In Switzerland, how research involving humans is conducted is governed by the Human Research Act (HRA) and the ordinances governing its implementation. This legislation is designed to safeguard the dignity, privacy, and health of people involved in research.
The Coordination Office for Human Research (kofam), operated by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), undertakes a coordinating role in the area of human research in Switzerland and provides information to the general public and to researchers.