Hub for National Economic Supply of Switzerland
The National Economic Supply system (NES) comprises the Federal Office for National Economic Supply (FONES) and representatives from business, cantons and other federal agencies. The NES ensures the supply of critical goods and services to the Swiss population during severe shortages.
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Reporting Office for Essential Human Pharmaceuticals
Since 2015, the NES Reporting Office for Essential Human Pharmaceuticals has been tasked with swiftly identifying supply shortages or disruptions of essential medicines. It takes appropriate action when the industry can no longer manage the situation.
Organisation
The Federal Office for National Economic Supply (FONES) is the coordination centre for the various actors involved in ensuring Switzerland's economic supply. It coordinates efforts to prepare and implement appropriate measures in the event of shortages. The FONES also monitors compulsory stockpiling. During a shortage, it plays a key role in communicating measures to business and the general public. In addition to the Federal Office for National Economic Supply, the actors in the national economic supply include the militia cadre, the cantonal delegates, other federal organs and the armed forces.
Brochure on emergency supplies now also available in English
The brochure containing the recommendations of the NES for emergency supplies is now also available in English. This will enable the information on why and how to build up a private supply for around a week to be disseminated even more widely.
NES Divisions
Energy
The Energy Division plans and secures the country's supply of key energy resources in the event of serious shortages.
Therapeutic products
The Therapeutic Products Division is responsible for planning and ensuring the country's supply of essential pharmaceuticals, medical devices and hygiene products in the event of severe shortages that the economy cannot manage independently. Therapeutic products encompass both pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Foodstuffs
An adequate food supply is essential for survival. Consequently, food shortages are immediately perceived as a crisis. The Foodstuffs Division ensures that Switzerland maintains a supply of critical commodities and foodstuffs during serious shortages.
Logistics
The NES can intervene with support measures in the event of major disruptions to the logistics chains supplying the country with critical goods.
ICT
Information and communication technologies (ICT) are essential for businesses and institutions. A large-scale ICT failure would seriously jeopardise the functioning of the economy and the availability of essential goods and services.
Industry
The Industry Division of the National Economic Supply (NES) focuses on raw materials, auxiliary materials, and industrial goods that are used across sectors and are indispensable for ensuring the supply of essential goods and services in Switzerland. It regularly reviews the procurement risks associated with these goods and, together with supply‑relevant companies, prepares precautionary measures to manage potential shortages. The Division supports the industrial sector in maintaining the production of essential goods and services as reliably as possible, even during severe shortages, thereby helping to ensure Switzerland’s basic supply.