The round “Determination of 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone (AOZ) content in honey” of the professional level verification programme AMP-2024 “HONEY – ANTIMICROBIALS” was completed

 

The round “Determination of 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone (AOZ) content in honey” of the professional level verification programme AMP-2024 “HONEY – ANTIMICROBIALS”, performed by the National Reference Laboratory for Control of Residual Amounts of Active Ingredients of Veterinary Preparations and Feed Additives of the Testing Centre of the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives as a provider accredited according to ISO/IEC 17043:2017, was completed.

Seven participants took part in the round: six laboratories from Ukraine and one laboratory from the Republic of Moldova (one of the laboratories submitted two results obtained by different methods).

According to the statistical analysis, 75% of the results of the participating laboratories were found to be satisfactory and 25% of the results were found to be unsatisfactory; no questionable results were identified.

It should be noted that a participant whose laboratory has a quality management system in place and has received satisfactory results in several rounds of proficiency testing schemes has the right to use its results as evidence of its ability to consistently produce reliable test results. Therefore, all participants are encouraged to participate in subsequent rounds.

Fruitful discussion: State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives and the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection discussed the digitalisation of scientific activities in the field of veterinary pharmacy.

On 18 October, the staff of the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives, led by its Director, Professor Volodymyr Stybel, had a fruitful meeting with the Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Serhii Zakharin. The meeting was initiated and moderated by Professor Stybel, who briefed the guest on the Institute’s activities and achievements.

The meeting took place in a friendly atmosphere. Serhii Volodymyrovych told the audience about the implementation of a number of digital transformation projects in the field of activity of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, which are aimed at optimising the operation of information systems and improving the quality of public and administrative services through their digitalisation. As a scientist, Sergii Zakharin also showed active interest in the work of the Institute and held a constructive discussion, during which special attention was paid to the issues of digital optimisation of state registers of veterinary medicines, feed additives, etc.  Scientists of the Institute and the representative of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection held a constructive dialogue on current issues and prospects for the development of the industry.

One of the important items on the agenda was a discussion on the possibilities of state funding for scientific research. The meeting resulted in an agreement in principle to work together to develop a state budget programme to support scientific research by the institutions of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection.

As part of the visit, Sergii Zakharin visited the National Reference Laboratory for the Control of Residual Amounts of Active Ingredients of Veterinary Medicines and Feed Additives, where he had the opportunity to get acquainted with modern equipment and advanced research methods. The meeting with the young scientists of the laboratory was an additional opportunity to discuss the prospects for the development of domestic veterinary science.

The results of this event open up new prospects for the development of the veterinary pharmaceutical industry and the improvement of the quality and safety of veterinary medicines and feed additives in Ukraine.by the institutions of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection

We honour heroes!

Today, on the occasion of Holy Intercession Day and Defenders of Ukraine Day, on the initiative of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the team of the State Scientific-Research Control  Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives together with the staff of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection of Ukraine, headed by Sergii Tkachuk, gratefully commemorates all those who fought for our independence and those who gave their lives for it. During the national minute of silence, we together with the whole country, honoured the memory of our heroes.

Their achievement is a legacy for future generations. We have a duty to preserve the memory of each of them and to do everything possible to ensure that their sacrifice is not in vain.

The Holy Intercession, the patron saint of the Cossacks, continues to protect our soldiers today. Their heroism and selflessness continue the glorious traditions of the Ukrainian army. We sincerely thank each and every defender of Ukraine who is on the frontline defending our country today. Your courage and dedication inspire us to new achievements. We believe in our Victory and look forward to the day when we can meet our victorious heroes at home, at the family table, in the warm embrace of family and friends.

And the bright memory of the fallen will always remain in our hearts. Heroes never die!

Let’s support our defenders! Let’s join volunteer initiatives, help our Armed Forces and everyone who needs it. Together we will overcome all challenges and bring our Victory closer.