On March 27 last. A co-operation agreement on the implementation of tests and safety services was signed by Matís for the Food Administration.
The main purpose of the agreement is, on the one hand, to ensure the Food Administration's access to the laboratory's security services, which will be given priority in the event of foodborne illness. On the other hand, the agreement should ensure, as far as possible, that Matvælastofnun can fulfill its legal role of supervising food or supervising other parties, in order to ensure the safety and quality of food.
Sjöfn Sigurgísladóttir, CEO of Matís, and Jón Gíslason, CEO of Matvælastofnun, signed the agreement.