Associations & Interest Groups

Schweizerischer Public Relations Verband SPRV 

Zurich · Since 2016

Schweizerischer Verband für komplementärmedizinische Heilmittel 

Bern · Since 2005

The Swiss Association for Complementary Medicinal Products (SVKH) represents the interests of manufacturers and distributors of complementary and phytotherapeutic medicinal products (KPA) as well as natural food supplements and medical devices. The company's core activity is to maintain and promote comprehensive access to complementary and phytotherapeutic products at reasonable prices in a transformed, digitally supported healthcare system.

Schweizerischer Verband des Personals öffentlicher Dienste (V.P.O.D.) 

Zurich · Since 1931

Schweizerischer Verband des Personals öffentlicher Dienste (V.P.O.D.) is a trade union representing employees in the public service. It negotiates wage and social-policy matters, provides member advice and legal protection, organises training and publishes informational materials, and conducts campaigns via regional offices and sectoral committees.

Schweizerischer Verband der Strassen- und Verkehrsfachleute 

Zurich · Since 2019

The company's core activity is the promotion and further development of road and transport infrastructure in Switzerland through research, standardization, education and training, as well as the support of engineers and specialists in this field.

Schweizerischer Verband für Kältetechnik, SVK 

Alpnach Dorf · Since 2020

Schweizerischer Verband für Kältetechnik, SVK is an industry association for refrigeration technology and related professions. It provides technical information, vocational and continuing education, guidance on certification for handling refrigerants, and administers funding programmes, services and publications for the sector.

Schweizerischer Verband der Lebensmitteldetaillisten (Veledes) 

Dübendorf · Since 1950

Schweizerischer Verband der Lebensmitteldetaillisten (Veledes) represents independent food retailers and provides sector-specific advisory and member services. Services include legal advice, insurance and social‑security settlement via AK105, vocational training and continuing education, business consulting, and industry guidelines.

Schweizerischer Verband für Temperaturgeführte Logistik SVTL 

Pratteln · Since 2018

The company's core activity is the promotion and representation of the interests of companies in temperature-controlled logistics, particularly in the areas of food logistics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and healthcare. The association offers its members services such as know-how and information exchange, further education, marketing and contact platforms, and represents their interests to authorities, associations and politics.

Schweizerischer Verband für Orthopädische Muskuloskelettale Physiotherapie (SVOMP) 

Lengnau Ag · Since 2018

The core activity of the company "svomp" is the representation and promotion of the interests of musculoskeletal physiotherapists in Switzerland, including the organization of further education, courses and events, as well as the maintenance of exchange within the profession and representation towards partners and stakeholders.

Schweizerischer Verband von Comestibles-Importeuren und Händlern SIC 

Pratteln · Since 2007

Schweizerischer Verband von Comestibles-Importeuren und Händlern SIC is an industry association that promotes and safeguards the common interests of comestibles importers and traders. The association provides direct advice, represents members in dealings with authorities on enforcement of legal provisions, organises visits for members to producers and suppliers, and conducts public relations activities.

Schweizerischer Verband Selbständiger Medizinalpersonen (SVM) 

Liebefeld · Since 2016

Schweizerischer Verband Selbständiger Medizinalpersonen (SVM) is presented on the website as the VSM collective foundation for medical professionals and provides occupational pension solutions. The foundation administers occupational pension plans for employers and employees in the medical sector and offers pension products and services for physicians, medical organizations and related companies.