Generate good quality scientific data and information to support formulation of environmental policies, standards, rules and regulations on existing and anticipated environmental issues

Implement the DENR Environmental Laboratory Recognition Scheme

Ensure data quality for compliance monitoring and enforcement through a sustained capacity building of central and regional office laboratory personnel

Formulate, develop, coordinate and implement short-term and long-term research programs and other environment-related activities at the national, and regional/ international levels

Establish analytical capability for existing, new and other contaminants of emerging concern

Provide assistance in the implementation of environmental and pollution control laws and the conduct of environmental research programs

Recommend analytical methods to be used in the analysis of environmental samples and other media