Swedish Delegation Visits the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives
The State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives (Lviv, Ukraine) was honored to host a Swedish delegation as part of the international project “Knowledge Exchange: Challenges in the Food Supply Chain from a Sustainability Perspective.”
The delegation included representatives of the County Administrative Board of Dalarna and the Dalarna Competence Center:
- Mikael Selander – Director of the Department for Sustainable Development;
- Håkan Mowitz – Head of Rural Development;
- Sten-Rune Lundin – Senior Advisor on Rural Development and the Agricultural Sector (Representative of the Dalarna Competence Center);
- Mikael Röcking – Director of the Dalarna Competence Center.
The main purpose of the visit was to establish partnerships with Ukrainian colleagues and explore opportunities for future collaboration in international projects focused on sustainable agriculture and veterinary public health.
The County Administrative Board of Dalarna is a government authority responsible for implementing the decisions of the Swedish Government and Parliament. It coordinates the work of national agencies at the regional level and protects the interests of citizens and society. Its areas of responsibility include rural development, biodiversity, cultural heritage, integration, food safety control, animal welfare, and veterinary issues.
The visiting delegation represented the Dalarna Competence Center, whose mission is to strengthen the food supply chain through knowledge, innovation, and collaboration. The Center serves as a platform for cooperation between public authorities, the Federation of Swedish Farmers, local producers, and research institutions. Its core activities include the organization of courses, seminars, and networking events to promote sustainable solutions in the food sector.
The delegation was warmly welcomed by the Director of the Institute, Professor Volodymyr Stybel. The meeting was also attended by Lyudmyla Honcharenko, Director of the Department of Agro-Industrial Development of the Lviv Regional State Administration; Iryna Mazur, Deputy Director of the Institute for Scientific Affairs; and Yurii Kosenko, Deputy Director of the Institute for International Cooperation. During the visit, the guests were introduced to the Institute’s work, toured its modern laboratories, and learned about the scientific achievements of its research staff.
The State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives, based in Lviv, is a leading Ukrainian institution responsible for the state registration of veterinary medicinal products, biocides, and feed additives. Its core activities include:
- scientific evaluation of registration dossiers and analytical testing,
- development and validation of control methods for veterinary products,
- research on the residues of active substances and their metabolites in edible tissues of food-producing animals,
- monitoring of antimicrobial resistance.
The Institute is widely recognized in Ukraine as a scientific authority and maintains active cooperation with international organizations such as VICH, WOAH, and others.
This visit marks an important step toward strengthening international collaboration to enhance the sustainability and safety of the agri-food supply chain.
