Metrosert, Estonia’s Applied Research Center and National Metrology Institute, will discontinue the provision of certification services as of March 2026. As an exception, the auditing service for prepackages (verification of nominal quantity control systems) will continue, as no other institution in Estonia provides this service.
The decision stems from the expectations of the state as the owner of the company and from the need to focus on Metrosert’s core strategic functions – applied research and metrology – which support business innovation as well as reliable and accurate measurements.
Although the number of clients using certification services and the related revenue have increased in recent years, and new certification schemes have been introduced, continuing certification activities in line with Metrosert’s overall growth strategy would require very rapid and sustained growth in service volumes, which could not realistically be achieved without incurring quality risks.
Metrosert has contacted all clients, explained the situation, and supported them in identifying the most suitable alternative solutions.
Metrosert will continue auditing prepackage nominal quantity control systems, as this service is not provided by any other institution in Estonia.
AS Metrosert is a state-owned company operating under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. Metrosert fulfils two mutually reinforcing and strategically important roles for Estonia. As an Applied Research Center, it conducts research and development activities and develops new technologies and solutions that enhance business competitiveness and innovation. As Estonia’s National Metrology Institute, it ensures the functioning of the quality infrastructure by maintaining and developing national measurement standards, establishing internationally recognised traceability in measurements, and providing metrology services. Metrosert’s activities are guided by Estonia’s national Research, Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Strategy 2035 (TAIE2035), contributing to the knowledge intensity and added value of the Estonian economy.