Registration for ANTH0325 now open
We are pleased to invite you to participate in our forthcoming EURL proficiency test ANTH0325 on the determination of anthelmintics in bovine milk. Participation for eligible laboratories is free of charge. However, all matters pertaining to import and customs will need to be arranged by your organisation. The EURL Berlin reserves the right to limit the number of participants from Third Countries. Please find more details on the proficiency test, as well as the proposed time schedule in the official invitation and contact the EURL Berlin should you have any questions.
BETA0324: Final report now available
The final report for the proficiency test BETA0324 – Beta-agonists in tissue has been published. It can now be retrieved from the FIS-VL. All participants are requested to fill in the follow-up questionnaire. The link and password have been distributed by e-mail.
Revised version of MMPR guidance now available
The revised version (Version 2.1) of the MMPR guidance document is now available. It contains only one change for A3 substances (steroids). The lower MMPR to be applied for the analysis of 17β-oestradiol in meat was necessary to ensure the effective enforcement of the ban on the administration of 17β-oestradiol.
Clarification on the use of HRMS based methods for “plan 2” samples
The SC PAFF (NFTS) endorsed information on the use of non-targeted screening methods and suspect screening methods for analysis of VMP residues in samples taken under the “national randomised surveillance plan for production in the Member States”. Suspect and non-targeted screening methods are effective to identify unexpected illegal uses of authorised, prohibited, and unauthorised pharmacologically active substances – also in cases where no standard substances are available. Even though these methods do not fully comply with the requirements as set out in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/808, they may be used under the specified conditions.
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TRACES 2025: Call for Abstracts !
The TRACES 2025 Conference (June 3rd–6th) focuses on residues of pharmacologically active substances in food, feed, and the environment within the framework of the One Health concept. This conference is the successor to the well-known “Euroresidue” and “Symposium on Hormone and Veterinary Drug Residue Analysis” symposia.
The conference deals with many aspects of residue control that are of great interest to the network of control laboratories and offers an excellent opportunity to present your own scientific contributions.
The deadline for abstract submission is January 15th, 2025.
For more information, please visit: https://www.traces-events.eu/en/
Technical Workshop of the EURL Berlin on 3 December 2024
As announced during the joint EURL-Workshop in May, the EURL Berlin will hold a technical Workshop as a one-day online-Workshop in the last quarter of 2024. This technical Workshop has now been announced to take place on 3 December 2024 via the meeting platform WebEx. The invitations to the NRLs and the Workshop programme have been sent out.
Consolidated Version of CIR 2021/808 available
The consolidated version of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/808 is now available. This version has been amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2052, adopted on July 30, 2024.
Explore the Latest EU Reports on Food Safety, Animal Health, and Plant Protection
The European Union Reference Laboratories (EURLs) would like to point out the release of two recent reports from the European Commission. The European Commission’s Report on the Overall Operation of Official Controls in Member States (2022) highlights recent efforts of national authorities in ensuring compliance with food and feed laws, as well as animal health, welfare, and plant protection regulations. The 2023 Annual Report of the Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN) underscores the value of cross-border cooperation in managing food safety risks. These reports emphasize the importance of robust official controls and international collaboration in safeguarding public health across the EU. We encourage all stakeholders to review these reports to gain further insights into the critical work being done to maintain high standards of food safety and health across Europe.
Euroresidue Grants
The former Euroresidue foundation has made available a one-time funding to contribute to the field of food safety for the following:
- Short internships at renowned food safety institutes
- Training courses in the field of food safety
- Travel grants for relevant conferences and workshops
The application is open to representatives from academia and food safety institutes/laboratories. Priority will be given to low and middle-income countries from Africa, Asia and South America.
See flyer for application.
Deadline for applications is 1st January 2025.
New Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2052
On July 30, 2024, the European Commission adopted the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2052, which amends the previous Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/808. This new regulation expands the scope and updates the performance criteria for analytical methods used to detect residues of pharmacologically active substances in food-producing animals.