GENERAL INFORMATION

The aim of the project is to provide technical assistance in the area of controls on Microbiology. This need is given by the increase in the number of SPS-related trade concerns between the EU and exporting developing countries, by the notifications in the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) and the observations made during missions of the Commission inspection service of DG Health and Food safety - Food and Veterinary Office (FVO).

The training session will be conducted in English.

CONTENT OF THE TRAINING

The Course 1 on Microbiology will tackle the following topics:

Topic 1: Food-borne pathogens, prevention and reduction

Topic 2: Legislation and official controls

Topic 3: Quality in Laboratory

Topic 4: Sampling and sample preparation/management

Topic 5: Laboratory techniques and results analysis

TRAINING SESSION DATES

The training session will be held from 5 to 16 March 2018 in Brussels/Ghent area, Belgium.

TRAINING AUDIENCE

All candidates must be staff of official food testing laboratories or national competent authorities in charge of Microbiology controls. They should all commit themselves to disseminate the knowledge received. As the seminar will be conducted in English so it is necessary the candidates to have a good knowledge of English.

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HOW TO APPLY

If you wish to express your interest in the course, please contact your BTSF national contact point.