As with other electrical and electronic devices, when buying e-cigarettes Swiss consumers already pay a contribution for subsequent recycling to partners implementing the industry solution. This advance recycling contribution (ARC) is added to the sale price and amounts to CHF 0.10 for disposable or reusable e-cigarettes as well as battery carriers with a battery, or CHF 0.05 for battery carriers without a battery.

The advance recycling contribution (ARC) is levied by manufacturers or importers as a fixed amount on the sale price and is subject to value added tax. It cannot be incorporated into pricing policy as a marketing instrument.