Meeting of the Academic Council of the Institute on the results of work in 2024

On 23 December 2024, the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives held a meeting of the Academic Council to summarise the results of the Institute’s scientific and organisational activities in 2024.

The meeting heard the annual reports of the Institute’s laboratory heads, who presented the results of their research, achievements in the implementation of scientific projects, publication activity and plans for the future.

The Director of the Institute, Professor Volodymyr Stybel, presented a final report on the overall activities of the Institute, including the main achievements, challenges and strategic directions of the Institute’s development for 2025.

Iryna Mazur, Deputy Director for Research, presented a report on the work undertaken to organise the funding of the Institute in 2025. In her speech, she stressed the importance of approving the Statutes and other regulatory documents governing the Institute’s activities and ensuring its financial stability. Iryna Mazur also outlined the main challenges in this area and, together with Olena Kaminska, Quality Specialist, provided information on the development of the Institute’s Strategic Plan.

The members of the Academic Council noted the high level of work carried out and made proposals to improve the work in certain areas, to extend international cooperation and to improve the material and technical base of the Institute.

The discussion also identified the Institute’s key priorities for the coming year, including the translation of research into practice, competitive salaries for staff and the development of interdisciplinary initiatives.

The Academic Council expressed its gratitude to all the staff of the Institute for their hard work and contribution to the development of science.

Ukrainian delegation at the 7th VICH Conference and VICH Forum: steps towards harmonisation of veterinary legislation

The Ukrainian delegation, led by Oleh Osiyan, First Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, and consisting of Volodymyr Stybel, Director of the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives, and Yuriy Kosenko, Deputy Director of the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives, participated in the 7th VICH Conference (13-14 November, Amsterdam) and the VICH Forum (11-12 November, EMA).

The 7th VICH Conference brought together more than 200 participants from 25 countries, including representatives of the veterinary pharmaceutical industry, scientists and competent authorities. During the event, the Ukrainian delegation held a number of important meetings with key international partners, including representatives from the

  • European Commission,
  • EMA (European Medicines Agency)
  • WOAH (World Organisation for Animal Health),
  • AnimalhealthEurope, ANSES ANMV, etc.

Important issues were discussed, including

  • Harmonisation of Ukrainian legislation with EU requirements;
  • Analysis of amendments to the Law of Ukraine No. 1206 “On Veterinary Medicine”;
  • Conditions for the audit of the system of marketing authorization of veterinary medicinal products in Ukraine;
  • Translation of VICH guidelines into Ukrainian and organisation of training sessions for specialists.

The VICH Forum, held on the eve of the conference, became an important platform for discussion:

  • Implementation of VICH guidelines,
  • Improving communication between participants
  • Possibilities for self-assessment of regulatory systems,
  • “unmet needs” in the field of veterinary medicines.

These events have become important steps towards the integration of Ukraine into the European veterinary community and the improvement of national approaches to regulatory policy. We thank our international partners for their support and the Ukrainian team for their professionalism and perseverance on the path of European integration!

Fruitful discussion: State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives and the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection discussed the digitalisation of scientific activities in the field of veterinary pharmacy.

On 18 October, the staff of the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives, led by its Director, Professor Volodymyr Stybel, had a fruitful meeting with the Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Serhii Zakharin. The meeting was initiated and moderated by Professor Stybel, who briefed the guest on the Institute’s activities and achievements.

The meeting took place in a friendly atmosphere. Serhii Volodymyrovych told the audience about the implementation of a number of digital transformation projects in the field of activity of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, which are aimed at optimising the operation of information systems and improving the quality of public and administrative services through their digitalisation. As a scientist, Sergii Zakharin also showed active interest in the work of the Institute and held a constructive discussion, during which special attention was paid to the issues of digital optimisation of state registers of veterinary medicines, feed additives, etc.  Scientists of the Institute and the representative of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection held a constructive dialogue on current issues and prospects for the development of the industry.

One of the important items on the agenda was a discussion on the possibilities of state funding for scientific research. The meeting resulted in an agreement in principle to work together to develop a state budget programme to support scientific research by the institutions of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection.

As part of the visit, Sergii Zakharin visited the National Reference Laboratory for the Control of Residual Amounts of Active Ingredients of Veterinary Medicines and Feed Additives, where he had the opportunity to get acquainted with modern equipment and advanced research methods. The meeting with the young scientists of the laboratory was an additional opportunity to discuss the prospects for the development of domestic veterinary science.

The results of this event open up new prospects for the development of the veterinary pharmaceutical industry and the improvement of the quality and safety of veterinary medicines and feed additives in Ukraine.by the institutions of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection