# SECO (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs)

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> In Swiss foreign trade, SECO becomes relevant wherever export controls, dual-use goods, or economic sanctions are at issue.

In Swiss foreign trade, SECO becomes relevant wherever export controls, dual-use goods, or economic sanctions are at issue. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs is the competent federal authority for trade policy, export control, and the implementation of embargo measures, operating under the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER). For freight forwarders and exporters, SECO matters primarily as the licensing authority — for instance when exporting dual-use items or goods subject to the War Material Act. SECO also maintains Switzerland's official sanctions lists, which Swiss companies are required to screen against in their foreign trade activities.

**Source:** [https://www.seco.admin.ch](https://www.seco.admin.ch)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | SECO (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 99 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.seco.admin.ch |

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