SCIVP Staff Successfully Completed the International One Health Training Course

From June 3 to July 4, 2025, specialists from the State Scientific Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives (SCIVP) participated in an international training course dedicated to the implementation of the One Health approach. The course was organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).

About the Course

This four-week program covered key aspects of the One Health concept, including:

🔹 Cross-sectoral cooperation in the fields of animal health, public health, wildlife protection, and food safety.
🔹 Sources of pathogens and anthropogenic factors contributing to the emergence of diseases.
🔹 Risk assessment and global challenges related to infectious diseases.

The training combined self-paced learning materials, interactive modules, webinars, and discussions with international experts.

Results

SCIVP representatives successfully completed the course, passed the final assessment, and received internationally recognized certificates.
This achievement highlights the high level of expertise of our professionals and their ability to apply modern approaches in veterinary medicine, biosafety, and public health.

The course has become an important milestone in the professional development of our staff and will contribute to integrating Ukrainian science into global health strategies.

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!

TRACES 2025: An International Platform for Knowledge Exchange on Residues of Pharmacologically Active Substances

On June 3–6, 2025, the International Symposium TRACES 2025 (International Symposium on Residues of Pharmacologically Active Substances in Food, Feed and Environment, within the One Health Concept) was held in Ghent, Belgium, at the NH Ghent Belfort hotel. The event brought together two renowned scientific conferences — The International Symposium on Hormone and Veterinary Drug Residue Analysis (VDRA) and EuroResidue — launching a new phase of interdisciplinary collaboration under the One Health concept.

The TRACES symposium builds on a long-standing tradition. Since 1990, the EuroResidue conferences have addressed a wide range of issues related to residue monitoring in food, feed, and other matrices, while VDRA, organized by the Faculties of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine at Ghent University (UGent) together with the Institute for Agricultural, Fisheries and Food Research (ILVO), has focused on hormone and veterinary drug residue analysis since 1988.

Ukrainian researchers have consistently contributed to this expert forum:

  • Dr. Dmytro Yanovych,
  • PhD in Biology Zvenyslava Zasadna,
  • PhD in Biology Svitlana Melikyan,
  • PhD in Chemistry Maryana Rydchuk

 researchers of the National Reference Laboratory for Residue Control of Veterinary Drugs and Feed Additives at the State Scientific Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives (SCIVP) — presented their scientific findings, continuing the institute’s tradition of active participation in this international academic community.

The conference abstract book can be downloaded at the following link.

The integrated TRACES congress facilitated deeper interdisciplinary dialogue, knowledge exchange, and strengthened professional collaboration in the field of residue analysis of pharmacologically active substances throughout the food chain.