Art. 6 Federal Act of 8 October 2004 on the Transplantation of Organs, Tissues and Cells (Act) - Non-commercialism of donation

It is prohibited to offer, grant, request or accept a financial gain or a comparable advantage for a donation of human organs, tissues or cells. {note: Amended by Annex No 1 of the FD of 19 June 2020 on the Approval of the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs and on its Implementation, in force since 1 Feb. 2021 ( AS 2020 6567; BBl 2019 5971).} The following are not regarded as a financial gain or a comparable advantage: a. reimbursement of loss of earnings and expenses incurred directly by the donor; b. compensation for damage incurred by the donor as a result of organs, tissues or cells being removed; c. a subsequent symbolic gesture of gratitude; d. a crossover living donation.

Art. 6 Act · Non-commercialism of donation