BTSF training course on Food & feed testing-non-EU - Residues of plant protection products
The overall project objective is to develop the ability of laboratory staff and management from non-EU countries to apply the sampling and analysis methods used in official food and feed controls.
Content
Considering the specificities of the PPP area, the goals of the European legislation, as well as the overall strategy of the BTSF initiative, the following objectives for this training course have been formulated:
- Raise awareness on all aspects related to control on residues of PPP in food and feed.
- Underline the need of assuring correct sampling procedures to reduce the error in the analytical results.
- Support the application of quality management standards for the laboratories to increase their performance and reliability levels.
- Improve the practical knowledge on simple and more advanced analytical methods to enhance the degree of accuracy and widen the number of substances determined.
- Underline the need of assuring correct sampling procedures to reduce the error in the analytical results.
- Foster exchange of best practices and ideas to increase the efficacy of knowledge transfer in analytical activities.
- Encourage networking and dissemination of knowledge among the trainees.
Target audience
This training course has been designed for the profiles and positions described below. Please verify compliance with the selection criteria before submitting or validating applications.
Staff or management of public or private food testing laboratories designated to perform official controls on residues of plant protection products (PPP)Staff of national competent authorities involved/ experienced in collecting samples for analysis of residues of plant protection products.Calendar and locations
| Session | Start Date | End Date | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30/09/2019 | 11/10/2019 | Athens | Greece |
| 2 | 01/06/2020 | 12/06/2020 | Stuttgart | Germany - CANCELLED |
| 3 | 05/10/2020 | 16/10/2020 | Poznan | Poland - CANCELLED |
| 4 | 01/05/2023 | 12/05/2023 | Stuttgart | Germany - CANCELLED |
| 5 | 12/06/2023 | 23/06/2023 | Poznan | Poland |
| Phase II - 1 | 13/05/2024 | 24/05/2024 | Poznan | Poland |
| Phase II - 2 | 14/10/2024 | 25/10/2024 | Athens | Greece |
| Phase II - 3 | 26/05/2025 | 06/06/2025 | Stuttgart | Germany |