GUIDELINES Classification of organisms - Fungi

Notes
Anamorph: imperfect or non sexual form.
Teleomorph: perfect or sexual form.
Fungi pathogenic for humans and animals
h Mentioned in the literature as pathogenic for humans, including persons whose immunity system is
deficient. As a rule these species are assigned to groups 2 and 3.
v Mentioned in the literature as pathogenic for vertebrates (mammals, with the exception of humans,
birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians). As a rule these species are assigned to groups 2 and 3.
n Pathogenic for invertebrates. These species are assigned to groups 2 and 3.
X No available classification.
Before beginning an activity with these organisms, a proper classification should be undertaken in
the context of the risk assessment required by Art. 8 CO and the federal offices have to be contacted.
TA Species from which certain strains have long been used in all safety in technical applications. These
strains can therefore be included in group 1 in accordance with the classification criteria.
Phytopathogenic fungi
p Phytopathogenic species.
In order to group phytopathogenic fungi correctly in accordance with the CO, provenance and origin
of the strain have to be known. In the present list most of the phytopathogenic species are assigned
to group 1. However, while certain strains may pose no risks, they must nonetheless be assigned
to group 2. This is particularly true for strains originating outside Europe and belonging to a
species listed in Switzerland as an agent causing disease in plants which have to be controlled
(http://www.blw.admin.ch/pflanzenschutzverz/pb_home_f.html) as well as for strains that are particularly
aggressive or resistant to fungicides, and strains that are insufficiently defined or whose
properties are little known.
The importation of fungi that are pathogenic for plants requires the authorisation of the Swiss Federal
Office for Agriculture (SFOA).
a) In accordance with OPV, RS 916.20, Annex 1, Part A: particularly dangerous organisms whose
introduction and dissemination are prohibited throughout Switzerland
(http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/916_20/app1.html). Chapter I: particularly dangerous organisms unknown
in Switzerland and important for the whole country, c) Fungi.
b) In accordance with OPV, RS 916.20, Annex 1, Part A: particularly dangerous organisms whose
introduction and dissemination are prohibited throughout Switzerland
(http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/916_20/app1.html). Chapter II: particularly dangerous organisms
present in Switzerland and important for the whole country, c) Fungi.
c) In accordance with OPV, RS 916.20, Annex 2, Part A: particularly dangerous organisms whose
introduction and dissemination are prohibited when present in certain kinds of merchandise
(http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/916_20/app2.html). Chapter I: particularly dangerous organisms unknown
in Switzerland and important for the whole country, c) Fungi.
d) In accordance with OPV, RS 916.20, Annex 2, Part A: particularly dangerous organisms whose
introduction and dissemination are prohibited when present in certain kinds of merchandise
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