Dear colleagues,

Following two items might interest you:

 

1.       Announcement

FAO-Texas A&M Aflatoxin Proficiency Testing and Control: Registration Notification for Second Phase is now Open

 

FAO and Texas A&M are collaborating to deliver the second phase of a global aflatoxin proficiency testing programme. During the first phase, a total of 84 labs from Africa, Asia, Americas and Europe participated in testing ground maize samples for aflatoxin.

Proficiency samples for the second phase will be mailed in early July. Institutions/firms that participated in the first phase need not reapply. We will contact them in the coming days. While there is no registration fee, participating laboratories are responsible for their analysis cost. Applications must be completed and submitted to [log in to unmask] by July 1, 2016. Please see Page 3 of the attached file for submission of the application. Additional information about the Proficiency Testing Programme is also in the attached file.

 

The Office of the Texas State Chemist (OTSC) is the proficiency provider and they utilize their ISO 17025 accredited laboratory to prepare the proficiency samples. They will mail the proficiency samples on or before July 12. Participants must enter their results on or before October 1, 2016. The Phase Two report will be issued by Oct. 5, 2016.

 

The Aflatoxin proficiency testing is a key component in managing aflatoxin risk in the global feed sector. Proficiency testing is one of the BIG THREE in a laboratory quality system, along with traceability and uncertainty. Participation in proficiency testing programmes helps a laboratory assure the quality of test results.

 

2.       News item

Promoting sustainable and thriving goat sector through networking and capacity building

http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/home/en/news_archive/2016_promoting_goat_sector_through_networking_capacity_building.html

 

 

Also see:

http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/resources/newsletter/2016_newsletter_141.html

 

 

Best regards,

 

 

Harinder Makkar

FAO, Rome, Italy



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