Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

The mission of the Slovak Office of Standards, Metrology and Testing, (afterwards the UNMS SR), the governmental institution with cross-industry competence is to create and develop the quality infrastructure tools. Its primary goal is to create a competitive and effective environment and to perform tasks in the field of standardisation, metrology, quality, conformity assessment and accreditation.

In European understanding, the quality infrastructure is comprised of standardization, metrology, conformity assessment, accreditation and market surveillance, with activities being focused on enforcement of EU Law, particularly of the New Approach Legislation.

The Office is a central state administration body that performs key tasks in making technical standards available, product testing, measuring and quality, in order to protect consumers and promote the competitiveness of our entrepreneurs in the technical product market.

Vision

The Office has the ambition to become an institution that is easily identifiable as a logical partner for state organisations, citizens and entrepreneurs in the field of technical standards, product regulations, quality management systems, measurement in business or in the protection of health, nature and property.

Values

Professionalism

  • We ensure systematic training of employees in order to be a professional, responsible, reliable and trustworthy partner for the public.
  • We support critical thinking, innovation, good ideas and commitment from each individual.
  • We perceive responsibility for the conditions we create through our activities.

Openness

  • Our teams are strong, openly communicating, seeking consensus, creating an atmosphere of trust and cooperation.
  • Information is a valuable value for us and leads to greater agility and flexibility.
  • We support the implementation of modern means of communication so that our clients have easier access to information.

Respect

  • We respect the views of all market players.
  • Feedback is an important tool for continuous improvement.

Clarity

  • The laws are for people, so they should be clear, understandable and unambiguous.

Partnership

  • We build long-term and sustainable relationships with institutions and business associations.