EIM's strategy and policies are planned and decided by its seven member management council, according to the general policy of the Ministry of Development. The general director is responsible for the implementation of policies at the operational level with the support of the management structure of EIM.

EIM implements a quality management system according to the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 17025 standards and legal requirements to fully cover the technical competence of its activities and services.The scientific and technical staff of EIM is comprised of highly qualified personnel with extensive experience in the field of measurement science.

EIM implements a program for the continuous training of staff engaged in laboratory and metrological support work, which partly takes place in National Metrology Institutes world-wide, in order to ensure technical competence and acquaintance with cutting edge technology at the forefront of metrology.