The centenary of Spiez Laboratory
Spiez Laboratory was founded under the name Gas Laboratory in the town of Wimmis in 1925. Since then, the laboratory has developed into a cornerstone of Switzerland’s security architecture and an internationally recognised institution in the field of NBC protection. To mark this occasion, the celebration “The centenary of Spiez Laboratory” was held on 23 October 2025 at the Bernerhof, in attendance of invited guests.
Services
NBC arms control
Spiez Laboratory works in the framework of the implementation and preparation of international disarmament and arms control treaties.
Accredited laboratories
Spiez Laboratory operates six testing centres that are accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS).
Training opportunities at Spiez Laboratory
Spiez Laboratory is also a host company providing upper-secondary level vocational education and training. We offer young people living in the region apprenticeships as chemistry lab technicians. As a rule, two new apprentices are accepted each year.
Announcements
Press releases
Better protection for critical infrastructure in Switzerland
The Federal Council plans to strengthen protections for Switzerland's critical infrastructure against all types of failure. This includes better safeguards against cyberattacks and manipulation for the most important electronic data held by the federal government, the cantons and operators of critical infrastructure. At its meeting on 18 February, the Federal Council decided to press ahead with draft legislation to improve the resilience and data security of critical infrastructure, responding to two motions referred to it by Parliament.
Second evacuation of injured children from Gaza completed
Switzerland has completed its second humanitarian operation to evacuate injured children from the Gaza Strip. In collaboration with Norway, 13 children and 51 family members, who had previously travelled from Gaza to Jordan, were transported to Switzerland on Friday. They will be hosted by eight Swiss cantons, where they will receive medical treatment at various university and cantonal hospitals. They will also undergo an asylum procedure in Switzerland. As part of this humanitarian operation, Switzerland has evacuated a total of 20 injured children and 78 accompanying family members from Gaza.
Cyberthreat alerts now also on Alertswiss
Alertswiss will now also provide warnings to the public and businesses about serious cyberthreats. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP) have stepped up their collaboration. Cyberalerts are now integrated into both the Alertswiss app and website. This provides an additional channel through which to inform and warn the public as quickly as possible in the event of large-scale or unprecedented cyberattacks, and to provide practical guidance.