In October, Yurii Kosenko, Deputy Director for International Cooperation and European Scientific Integration at the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives (SCIVP), took part in a four-day online seminar dedicated to the study of the ISO/IEC 17065 standard. The event was organized by the Swedish national accreditation body – Swedac.

During the training, participants conducted a detailed review and analysis of the provisions of the standard, focusing on issues such as impartiality, procedural and process requirements, staff competence, and technical support.

Particular attention during the seminar was devoted to aspects of certification of inspections for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. It was emphasized during the discussions that GMP certificates for the manufacture of veterinary medicinal products are issued by the competent authority – the Swedish Medical Products Agency.

Furthermore, it was underlined that international standards such as ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17065 are not applicable for issuing GMP certificates for the manufacture of medicinal products.