Learning in Line with International Standards: Professional Training on ISO/IEC 17043:2023

On July 4, 2025, a professional training session on the topic “General Requirements for Proficiency Testing Providers according to ISO/IEC 17043:2023” was held at the State Scientific Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinesal Products and Feed Additives (SCIVP).

The event was organized by LLC “NCC Euroacademia”, a leading expert in professional development and the implementation of international quality standards.

What did participants learn?
During the training, specialists reviewed the updated ISO/IEC 17043:2023 requirements that regulate the organization and execution of proficiency testing schemes. These requirements are key tools for:
✔ ensuring the reliability of test results,
✔ improving the quality of laboratory studies,
✔ confirming the competence of laboratories in the veterinary and food sectors.

Why is this important?
Proficiency testing allows the assessment of the accuracy and reproducibility of results, which is particularly relevant for:
• quality control of veterinary medicinal products,
• safety of feed additives,
• diagnosis of animal diseases.

Preparing for ISO/IEC 17043 Accreditation
SCIVP is currently undergoing a new round of accreditation under ISO/IEC 17043. While this is a routine process for our institute, each accreditation is also a new challenge and an opportunity to reaffirm our professionalism as a leading provider of proficiency testing in the veterinary field, to strengthen trust among international partners, and to demonstrate consistent compliance with the highest quality standards.

Advancing Knowledge – Ensuring Quality
Continuous learning and professional development foster modern laboratory practices and ensure compliance with European and global standards.

We thank LLC “NCC Euroacademia” for an engaging and professionally organized training session, and all participants for their active involvement!

Together towards high quality standards!

One Health as a Strategy: Our Institute Joins the NSRA Seminar in Lviv

On June 24–26, 2025, a seminar on the National Strategic Risk Assessment (NSRA) was held in Lviv. The event was organized by the Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Ukraine.

The State Scientific Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives (SCIVP) was represented by Ihor Mykhailovych Kushnir, Head of the Laboratory for Bacteriological Control of Quality and Safety of Veterinary Medicinal Products. Participation in this seminar was an important step toward strengthening interagency cooperation in the assessment of biological threats that may impact human, animal, and environmental health.

The seminar program included a comprehensive evaluation of existing risks, analysis of potential threats within the “One Health” framework, and identification of priority areas for coordinated response. In preparation for the event, participants took part in an online meeting focused on the preliminary prioritization of biological threats.

The participation of our Institute’s specialist in this seminar contributes to the integration of veterinary expertise into the national strategic risk assessment process and fosters cross-sectoral collaboration in public health and safety.

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.