Dr. Reto Battaglia takes over the management of all MGB laboratories.
June: The administrative delegation agrees in principle to an expansion to approximately 1,000 square metres and an increase in the number of employees from 84 to 116 (spread over the following 5 years). The new mission statement for MGB laboratories is approved.
A new working group is established at the Courtepin meat laboratory for the analysis of veterinary drug residues in meat.
The first industrial hygienist is appointed to inspect food processing plants.