First newsletter of 2020 which includes important future dates.
Kgs. Lyngby, February 6, 2020
Dear NRLs,
We are pleased to announce dates for this year’s PTs and the annual workshop. We are also pleased to announce that we will organise a training course on the analysis of nitrite and nitrate in feed and food in June. We look forward to collaborate with you in 2020.
Proficiency tests
This year we plan to organise three PTs; one covering feed and two covering food. The PTs are open for participation for all NRLs. The PTs and important dates are:
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PT
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Registration deadline
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Shipment of samples
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Submission of results deadline
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EURL-MN PT-2020-01
Fresh frozen fish
As, iAs*, Cd, Pb, Hg and MeHg*
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April 17 2020
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May 25 2020
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June 25 2020
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EURL-MN PT-2020-02
Cocoa product
Cd, Pb, Ni, Al*, Cu*
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April 17 2020
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May 25 2020
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June 25 2020
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EURL-MN PT-2020-03
Fish meal feed
As, iAs, Cd, Pb, Hg, MeHg*, NO2- and NO3-*
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July 6 2020
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August 24 2020
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September 24 2020
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*optional
Workshop
The 3rd annual EURL-MN Workshop will be held in Copenhagen, October 28-29 2020. Invitations and further information will be sent in June.
Training – determination of nitrite and nitrate
The EURL-MN invites NRLs from EU member states to a training course on the determination of nitrite and nitrate in feed and food. The training is held June 17-18 2020 at DTU, Lyngby, Denmark. The training is open to 8-10 participants. Participants will be selected based on their need for training, availability of suitable instrumentation at the NRL, and/or performance in EURL-MN PTs. Participation is free of charge and costs of travel and hotel are reimbursed. More information on the training will be send in March 2020.
Kind regards,
Jens J. Sloth
Director of EURL-MN