Skip to main content

About METAS

METAS in brief

The key facts about METAS at a glance.

Vision, mission and values of METAS

The vision, mission and values shape the actions of METAS. We ensure accurate, traceable and internationally recognized measurements. This is how we create trust in academia, industry, administration and society.

Strategic objectives of METAS

The strategic objectives of the Federal Council set the direction for METAS. They define the priorities for each 4-year period and put our legal mandate in concrete terms.

National Reference Laboratories for Food Safety

The National Reference Laboratories provide suitable analytical procedures so that legal limit values for hazardous substances in food can be reliably monitored.

METAS integrated management system

The integrated management system forms the basis for the quality, reliability and continuous improvement of our services. Find out more about our management system, international recognition and gender equality at METAS.