RThoads
Subscriber
So all i need now is info on how to get the ball rolling. @RThoads if you could post that info it would be much appreciated by myself and others wanting to do the same.
Here is how I successfully used SIMEC's services to test my AAS samples:
Sending to Simec basically comes down to mailing out a sample and wiring the fees.
However, you need a few more things to consider:
1) I contacted them using the general contact email on the Simec website and explained I did not know German -- I was contacted back in English.
Here is the website: www.simec.ch/
Here is the contact email from their website: info@simec.ch
2) I had to use my real full name, I tried to use my online nickname but that was rejected and it was explained to me that they require a real name and address.
3) You will be mailing a package that needs to pass out-going customs so you are taking a little risk but I assume you are very experienced with opening packages so you should know how to pack something correctly to pass. My biggest worry was at the post-office; they asked what are the contents and needed to enter it into a record--I said it was an analytic sample (worth less than $5) for a new product I am working on with my partners in the EU (I gave no other details -- only said under $5 value to avoid issues, and answered "no" to all the specific questions such as "is it perfume" or "is in toxic and need special handling").
4) Your package also needs to pass Swiss custom and to do so make sure you print these forms out and include them in the package (you need all 3):
Swissmedic No Objection Certificate Steroids 11.2014
Swissmedic No Objection Certificate Steroids 03.2015
Swissmedic No Objection Certificate Steroids 07.2015
5) Next you need to send funds; you will have to use your real name and info because this is a legit real business that keeps records and accounting etc. Keep in mind, these items are NOT illegal in Switzerland.
6) I made sure to take a lot of good pictures of the packing process, actually had my GF vid it also, in case anyone, internet idiots/bashers, try to claim some bullshit -- while it does not prove anything 100% it at least shows I did everything possible to be open and prove I did send the real item I claimed.
7) Costs (approximately October 2015) came to about $360 USD total for my sample which was to test the presence of one specific compound and test the concentration of that compound.
hope all that helps everyone.