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27NOVEMBER
TURKLAB Technical Seminar: “Quality Control in Microbiology Laboratories“
On November 26, 2020, our Technical Seminar on "Quality Assurance in Microbiology Laboratories," sponsored by Kemiteks and presented by Prof. Dr. Emrah Torlak, covered essential requirements for microbiology laboratories conducting food and water analyses. The seminar also provided insights into method validation and measurement uncertainty.With hi
20NOVEMBER
TURKLAB Technical Seminar: “The Use of CRISPR Genome Editing Technology in Next-Generation Diagnostics; Health, Environment, and Food Safety“
On November 19, 2020, as part of the TURKLAB Technical Seminar Series, Dr. Can Altunbulaklı from Sentromer DNA Technologies delivered a webinar on CRISPR genome editing technology with high participation.The seminar covered the CRISPR method, which was the subject of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, including experiment design, guide RNA design,
02OCTOBER
TURKLAB Environmental Committee Visit to the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization of the Republic of Türkiye
On September 29, 2020, TURKLAB Environmental Committee representatives visited the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization to discuss key industry issues and propose solutions.Meeting Participants:From TURKLAB Environmental Committee: Committee Chairs: Birkan İSKAN, Murat HACIÖMEROĞLU Committee Members: Arzu BALLIKAYA, Erkan KARAHASAN
16SEPTEMBER
Building Materials Conformity Assessment Committee Meeting
On September 15, 2020, the Building Materials Conformity Assessment Committee meeting was held via remote connection with the participation of member laboratories. The agenda item was the planning of a webinar event on "Developments in the Building Materials Sector (e.g., Sample CPR Revision) and Its Impact on the Conformity Assessment Sector." Dur
27AUGUST
Environmental Committee Meeting
On August 26, 2020, the Environmental Committee Meeting was held to discuss key industry topics. Key Discussion Points: Need for a Certification Training Program by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization. Recent and planned changes in the MELBES system. Member requests, sector priorities, and proposed solutions. Evaluation of proposa
13AUGUST
Consumer Products Laboratories Committee Meeting
On August 12, 2020, the Consumer Products Laboratories Committee meeting took place with the participation of our member laboratories via remote connection. During the meeting, the Ministry's application of the Decision Rule for toy samples, the collection of questions and uncertainties regarding the KKDIK, and their submission to the Ministry were
28JULY
Food Committee Meeting - July 27, 2020
On July 27, 2020, TURKLAB Food Committee members convened for a committee meeting. Key Discussion Points: Review of the new regulatory draft. Current status of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on laboratories. Potential solutions to address challenges faced by laboratories during this period. Member feedback was gathered, and evaluatio
08JULY
TURKLAB Sectoral Conversations “Interview with ISGUM“
The interview conducted via Zoom Live with the President of the Occupational Health and Safety Research and Development Institute, Ms. Sakine OVACILLI, and her colleagues; Meltem METE KILIÇ, Kadriye ÇINAR, Barış KONUKLAR, and Dr. Bülent GEDİKLİ lasted for about an hour.After the general briefing by the President of ISGUM, Dr.
23JUNE
Consumer Products Laboratories Committee Meeting
The Consumer Products Laboratories Committee meeting took place on June 23, 2020, via remote connection with the participation of our member laboratories.During the meeting, the results of the evaluation meeting held on May 29, 2020, between TÜRKAK and TURKLAB were shared with the members.Activities affecting laboratories during the pandemic a
19JUNE
TURKLAB Sectoral Talk - June 18, 2020
As part of our live interview series with industry representatives, technical experts, and stakeholders, the Environmental Committee hosted Soner OLGUN, Head of the Laboratory Measurement and Monitoring Department at the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, on Instagram Live. Key Discussion Points: Responses to questions from committee m
16JUNE
TURKLAB Sectoral Talk - June 11, 2020
As part of our Instagram Live interview series with industry representatives, technical experts, and stakeholders, our first guest was Ahmet Yavuz Karaca, Istanbul Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry. Key Discussion Points: Responses to questions from members regarding industry concerns. Evaluation of COVID-19’s impact on the
21MAY
Food Committee Meeting - May 18, 2020
During the meeting, discussions were held on the current status and operations of laboratories amid the pandemic. Key Discussion Points: Review of proposals submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to contribute to public health through food and nutrition safety. Evaluation of the Ministry’s directive on pesticides and its p