About the laboratory

The Regional State Laboratory of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection in Poltava Region is a state institution with over a century of history, ensuring veterinary and sanitary control and protecting the health of animals and people in Poltava Region.


General Information

  • Legal status: legal entity
  • Organizational and legal form: state institution
  • Service area: Poltava Region

Structure

  • Regional State Laboratory of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection in Poltava Region (Horbanivka village, Poltava district)
  • Kremenchuk Department
  • Lubny Department
  • Myrhorod Department
  • Pyriatyn Department
  • Shyshaky Department
  • Laboratories of Veterinary and Sanitary Expertise at agri-food markets of the region

Scope of Activities

  • Protection of the region against the introduction of dangerous animal infections
  • Diagnosis of infectious, invasive, and non-contagious diseases
  • Testing of raw materials and food products for quality and safety indicators
  • Animal health monitoring for especially dangerous diseases
  • Sampling for laboratory testing
  • Organization of seminars and internships for professional development
  • Implementation of modern achievements in veterinary medicine

Competence

  • Quality management system compliant with DSTU EN ISO/IEC 17025:2019
  • Accredited laboratory with regular external and internal audits
  • Continuous quality control of conducted tests

Personnel

  • Qualified specialists with higher professional education
  • Participation in interlaboratory comparisons
  • Ongoing professional training, including international seminars and internships

Methods and Equipment

  • Use of modern and validated methods
  • High accuracy and reliability of results
  • Modern equipment with regular calibration and verification

Reagents and Materials

  • Certified reference samples and test systems
  • Quality control upon receipt
  • Selection and evaluation of reliable suppliers

Facilities

  • Conditions for sample reception, research, and training activities
  • Access control and prevention of incompatible operations
  • Continuous monitoring of premises condition