Products and services
All our metrological services are directly traceable to the national standards managed by METAS. Through regular comparative measurements with other metrology institutes, the signing of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA), the declaration in the Key Comparison Database (KCDB) and compliance with the international standard ISO 17025, we guarantee the international recognition of our calibration and test certificates. For reference materials in the Chemistry and Biology Department, we meet the requirements of the ISO 17034 standard.
You can find more information on the quality of our services on the page “Integrated Management System”.
Metrological consultations and expertise
Thanks to our extensive metrological expertise, we can offer you tailor-made consulting solutions and support you with complex metrological challenges.
Verification
Our verifications ensure that measuring instruments subject to verification carry out measurements in compliance with legal requirements. A verified measuring instrument can be recognised by its verification mark, which indicates the validity of the verification and, by extension, fosters trust in its measurement results.
Calibration
Our calibrations are based on nationally and internationally traceable references and guarantee the highest measurement accuracy and traceability to the International System of Units (SI) for measuring instruments from industry, research and administration.
Testing of measuring instruments
METAS tests ensure the accuracy, reliability and conformity of your measuring instruments. We carry out independent tests of measuring instruments, systems and methods, as well as of chemical properties, in accordance with national and international requirements.
National approval for measuring instruments in Switzerland
The national approval based on Article 16 of the Measuring Instruments Ordinance (SR 941.210; MIO) confirms compliance with binding requirements for measuring instruments and thus enables the legally compliant placing of your measuring instrument on the market. The application for national approval is usually submitted by the manufacturer or the Swiss distributor.
METAS Certifications
Biological analyses
Using our analyses, we determine biomarkers in complex samples using accredited and traceable methods. For new analytes, we develop detection methods tailored to your individual requirements.
Chemical analyses
We use chemical analyses to determine the composition, properties and contaminant content of your samples. We use SI-traceable, high-precision measurement methods and develop tailor-made analysis methods if required.
Metrological reference materials and artefacts
Metrological reference materials and artefacts enable the calibration, validation and metrological traceability of measurements. Our selected reference materials thus ensure accurate, reliable and internationally comparable measurement results.