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09DECEMBER
Food Committee Meeting
On December 8, 2022, a Food Committee Meeting was held with the participation of TURKLAB food laboratory members.Prior to the meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on December 14-15, laboratory representatives shared their opinions on the 2023 analysis price increases and regulatory matters. These views and suggestions were discussed
07NOVEMBER
7th International Food Safety Congress
The 7th International Food Safety Congress, organized by the Food Safety Association, was successfully held on November 3-4, 2022, with broad participation from stakeholders and experts in the food industry from Türkiye and around the world.The congress addressed global food safety challenges and the current landscape, covering key topics such
03OCTOBER
Calibration Committee Meeting
The TURKLAB Calibration Committee held its regular meeting on September 26, 2022. Representatives from member calibration laboratories participated in the meeting, where sector-related agenda items were discussed. Under the leadership of Dr. Metehan ÇALIŞ, the meeting focused on the sector's needs regarding inter-laboratory comparison measu
12SEPTEMBER
Visit to İSGÜM
The TURKLAB Occupational Health and Safety Committee visited the President of the Occupational Health and Safety Research and Development Institute, Emriye Yılmaz Mollasalihoğlu, at her office on September 8, 2022. The delegation presented their views on the draft regulation and evaluated the work done by İSGÜM and its valuable contribution
02SEPTEMBER
Food Committee Meeting
On September 1, 2022, a Food Committee Meeting was held online.During the meeting, discussions focused on: Challenges in exports and sample processing at customs TURKLAB’s support for the Food Control Laboratory System (GKLS) software Pricing of pesticide analyses for official request samples The committee decided to initiate the ne
27AUGUST
Occupational Health and Safety Committee Meeting
On August 25, 2022, a committee meeting was held via Zoom with the participation of the Occupational Health and Safety Laboratories Committee members.During the meeting, opinions and suggestions regarding the "Draft Regulation on Occupational Hygiene Measurements, Tests, and Analyses" sent by the Ministry were evaluated. It was decided to share the
25AUGUST
Calibration Committee Meeting
Our committee meeting was held on August 22, 2022, via Zoom, with the participation of Mr. Fatih EĞİLMEZ, Head of the Calibration Department at TÜRKAK, and authorized representatives from laboratories that are members of the Calibration Committee.This was the first meeting for Dr. Metehan ÇALIŞ as the Committee Chair, and it began wi
25JULY
16140-3 Standard Webinar
The 16140-3 Standard Information Meeting was held online on July 25, 2022.ISO WG Technical Committee Member Stefano Colombo participated as a speaker, providing insights into: The technical framework targeted in the updated standard Practical applications of the standard in laboratories With high participation, the meeting successfully fac
22JUNE
Food Committee Meeting
On June 14, 2022, a Food Committee Meeting was held with high participation from food laboratory members.During the meeting, discussions focused on: Protecting the reliability of private food control laboratories and addressing their economic challenges, based on feedback from laboratory managers. Supporting the Ministry in ensuring food safe
15MARCH
Food Committee Meeting
On March 3, 2022, a Food Committee Meeting was held to evaluate the published Food Laboratories Regulation.During the meeting, committee members' opinions and assessments on the regulation were gathered and compiled into a report.
14MARCH
TURKLAB member laboratories conducting “Halal Conformity Testing“ are expanding their capacity with accreditation from HAK.
On October 14, 2021, TURKLAB organized a seminar on “Accreditation Program for Laboratories Conducting Halal Testing”, presented by Zafer Soylu, Chairman of the Board of the Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK). The seminar was attended by TURKLAB members, industry representatives, technical experts, and stakeholders.At the end of the sem
01MARCH
Republic of Turkey Ministry of Trade – Directorate General for Product Safety and Inspection & TURKLAB Consumer Products Laboratories Committee Meeting
Representatives of the Consumer Products Laboratories Committee met with officials from the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Trade – Directorate General for Product Safety and Inspection via remote connection on February 23, 2022.The meeting was attended by Deputy Director General Mr. Ahmet Karabay, Department Head Ms. Sanem Yumurtacı, and Ms.