The Day of Remembrance of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred

Dear colleagues and friends,

 

Today, on February 20th, we honor the memory of the Heroes of the Nebesnoi Sotni (Heavenly Hundred) – those who gave their lives for Ukraine’s freedom and dignity. They became a symbol of our nation’s resilience, reminding us all that justice and independence must be fought for.

Our struggle continues. For more than 10 years, Ukrainians have been forced to defend their right to a peaceful future, resisting brutal russian aggression. Our soldiers, volunteers, medics, scientists – everyone in their place is bringing our Victory closer.

Despite all the challenges, we know: Ukraine will stand, Ukraine will prevail. Light always triumphs over darkness, and truth defeats lies. The day when our flag proudly flies over every Ukrainian city will surely come.

Eternal memory to the fallen. Honor and glory to the living heroes!

 

Heroes never die!

The Ukrainian Delegation Participated in a Bilateral Meeting with the European Commission on the Harmonization of Consumer Rights Protection Legislation

A bilateral meeting between representatives of Ukraine and the European Commission took place in Brussels as part of the official screening of Ukraine’s legislation for compliance with EU law under Chapter 28 – “Consumer Protection and Health.” The event marked an important stage in Ukraine’s European integration process and its preparation for accession to the European Union.

During the meeting, the Ukrainian delegation presented progress in implementing European standards, particularly EU Directive 2006/114/EC on misleading and comparative advertising. Representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine emphasized that harmonizing legislation in this area is not only a fulfillment of obligations to the EU but also a key step toward creating a transparent advertising market in Ukraine, where fair competition and consumer rights protection are top priorities. During the discussions, the parties reviewed the progress made, potential challenges, and ways to address them.

As part of the official screening, discussions were also held on the alignment of Ukrainian legislation with EU requirements in the field of veterinary medicinal products. Presentations were delivered by the First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Taras Vysotskyi, and the First Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Oleh Osiyan. The discussions included a 30-minute Q&A session and a productive exchange of views with representatives of the European Commission on further steps in this area.

Participants in the screening included representatives of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, specifically First Deputy Head Oleh Osiyan, Deputy Head Andrii Kreitor, and expert Yuriy Kosenko. They outlined the level of compliance of Ukrainian legislation with EU standards and presented clear roadmaps for its further adaptation.

This bilateral meeting was another step towards Ukraine’s European integration, as the process of legislative harmonization not only formally brings the country closer to the EU but also aims at the real protection of Ukrainian citizens’ rights and the creation of equal business conditions. The Ukrainian side reaffirmed its commitment to the shared goal of developing a modern and efficient legal system that meets European standards.

Food safety control: Ukraine and Moldova strengthen cooperation

Within the framework of international cooperation with the National Accreditation Centre of the Republic of Moldova (MOLDAC), the Head of the National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residues Control, Dr. Mariana RYDCHUK, participated as an expert in the assessment of HPLC-MS/MS methods for testing food of animal origin for residues of veterinary medicinal products at the Laboratory of Food Products and Animal Feed, I.P. National Center of Animal, Plant Health and Food Safety (Chisinau, Republic of Moldova), for which the laboratory applied to extend the scope of accreditation in accordance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 17025:2019.

It demonstrates the high level of competence of our specialists and is an important step towards strengthening international cooperation in the field of food safety.