Representatives of the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives Participate in the 92nd General Session of WOAH in Paris

On May 26–30, 2025, the 92nd General Session of the World Assembly of Delegates of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is taking place in Paris. This is a key annual event in the field of veterinary medicine and global cooperation on animal health and biosecurity.

The Ukrainian delegation is headed by the Chairman of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Serhii Tkachuk, and his Deputy, Volodymyr Kursturov. Among the delegates are Volodymyr Stybel, Director of the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives, and Yurii Kosenko, Deputy Director for International Relations.

The WOAH General Session brings together official delegates from member countries, representatives of international organizations, veterinary professionals, and scientists to discuss current challenges in animal health, infectious disease control, food safety, and scientific approaches to monitoring and prevention of zoonotic diseases.

As part of the event, the Ukrainian delegation held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives of the competent authorities of Canada, the Sultanate of Oman, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Moldiva, Turkey, Romania. The discussions focused on expanding exports of Ukrainian products, harmonizing veterinary certificates, improving control procedures, and enhancing cooperation within the framework of European integration. A separate meeting was also held with the Deputy Head of the WOAH Scientific Department to discuss the development and application of various vaccines, including those targeting African swine fever (ASF).

The participation of the Institute’s representatives in such a high-level event contributes to international cooperation in veterinary science and practice, fosters the development of professional and scientific connections, promotes awareness of modern approaches to biosecurity, and supports the integration of Ukrainian scientific institutions into the global professional community.

Vyshyvanka Day: A Tradition That Unites Hearts

On May 15, our institute hosted a warm and heartfelt event — the celebration of Vyshyvanka Day.
For every Ukrainian, this is more than just a date on the calendar — it is an annual reminder of our identity, culture, and the strength that is born from unity.

In these challenging times, we came together to demonstrate our unity, love for Ukraine, and unbreakable spirit — all dressed in vyshyvankas, each one with its own unique character.
Some wore traditional shirts, others chose modern interpretations, and some simply brought a good mood and a small embroidered accessory. But the most important thing — we were together.

We are deeply grateful to the Ukrainian defenders for giving us the opportunity to live, work, celebrate, and preserve our traditions — even in the most difficult of times.

Today, we didn’t just wear embroidered shirts — we honored our history, our memory, the strength of our heritage, and our love for the homeland.

May the vyshyvanka always remain not only a piece of clothing, but a symbol of the inner dignity and resilience of the Ukrainian people.

Glory to Ukraine!
Together — to Victory!

Ukraine Took Part in the Meeting of EU Competent Authorities on Veterinary Medicinal Products for the First Time

A Presidential Meeting of the Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) and the Coordination Group for Mutual Recognition and Decentralised Procedures – Veterinary (CMDv) was held in Warsaw. For the first time, a representative from Ukraine was invited to participate in this high-level international platform.

Ukraine was represented at the event by Yurii Kosenko, Deputy Director of the Institute for International Cooperation and European Scientific Integration.

As part of the CMDv meeting, held under the Polish Presidency of the EU Council, Yurii Kosenko presented the Ukrainian system for the registration and circulation of veterinary medicinal products (VMPs), outlining current challenges and future opportunities in the context of newly adopted legislation. During the discussion, the following topics were addressed:

  • powers and responsibilities of the competent authority;

  • registration of products containing prohibited active substances intended for export;

  • procedures for registering reference products;

  • batch control during import;

  • inspections for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP);

  • setting annual fees for market presence of VMPs;

  • the specifics of national legislation in the field of VMPs.

Special attention was given to the following areas:

  • guidance for applicants;

  • regulatory approaches in exceptional circumstances;

  • circulation of generic and hybrid products;

  • support for EU candidate countries;

  • homeopathic veterinary medicines;

  • regulation of borderline products.

The meeting resulted in the following agreements:

  • CMDv will prepare responses to the questions raised by Ukraine;

  • Ukraine will gain access to existing EU training programmes in the field of VMPs;

  • trilateral cooperation will be developed between Ukraine, Poland, and France in the field of veterinary medicinal products.

It was expressed that this first participation of Ukraine may mark the beginning of a long-term and constructive cooperation with the European regulatory community.

Sincere thanks are extended to Urząd Rejestracji PL, WM i PB, especially Agata Andrzejewska and Joanna Kubisa, for the invitation and excellent organisation of the meeting, as well as to Laetitia Le Letty and ANMV for their valuable advice, support, and leadership.