A key aspect of operations at Matís is to engage in applied research with the goal of increasing the value of food processing and -production in Iceland as well as to ensure the safety and quality of Icelandic products.

To fulfill this mission Matís engages in the following food safety activities:

• Conducts fundamental and applied research
• Provides accurate and useful information and expertise
• Delivers quality education and training 
• Provides leadership in identifying and resolving food safety issues to meet community, government, and industry needs

Activities are focused on five main areas:

• Analysis and Consulting
• Biotechnology and Biomolecules
• Food Safety, Environment and Genetics
• Innovation and Consumers
  
• Value Chain, Processing and Aquaculture