National Center of Public Health and Analyses

The Testing Center “Zdrave” at the National Center of Public Health and Analyses (NCPHA)

Testing Center “Zdrave”

ИЗПИТВАТЕЛНИЯТ ЦЕНТЪР “ЗДРАВЕ” към НАЦИОНАЛНИЯ ЦЕНТЪР ПО ОБЩЕСТВЕНО ЗДРАВЕ И АНАЛИЗИ обединява 5 аналитични лаборатории Testing Center "Zdrave" within the National Center of Public Health and Analyses (NCPHA) houses five analytical laboratories under one roof.

Тук съм дала описание на структура та – бел . прев . National Center of Public Health and Analyses Director Изпитвателен Център „Здраве” - Testing Center “Zdrave” Ръководител ИЦ - Head of Testing Center Manager Заместник РИЦ - Deputy of Testing Center deputy manager Отговорник по качеството - Quality Manager Отговорник Метрологично осигуряване - Metrological Assurance Manager Отговорник Централна приемна - Front Office Manager Отговорник Нормативно и Информационно обслужване – Standardization and Information Assurance Manager Технически ръководител - Technical Manager РЛ – Laboratory manager Химичен състав на храните Food Chemical Composition Микробиология на храните Food Microbiology Химични замърсители и добавки в храните Chemical Contaminants and Additives in Foods Козметични продукти и детергенти Cosmetic products and detergents Генетично модифицирани организми Genetically modified organisms GMOs Our laboratories have a proven Quality management system, accredited by the Bulgarian Accreditation Body in accordance with the BDS EN ISO 17025:2006. For our partners and customers the accreditation provides recognition of regulated reliability, independence and impartiality of our analyses and results. This ensures comparability of results with other member states of the EU, the international recognition of our competence, high quality and transparency of our services. The Laboratories of the Testing Center "Zdrave" provide services oriented to the competent authorities, industrial and private clients. There have been applied the latest methods and analytical techniques in accordance with the regulations and at the request of customers.

Services rendered by us Regardless of the type of consumer goods: foods, beverages, raw materials, grains, cosmetics, detergents, etc., we have analyzed different characteristics in different environments. We apply a wide range of test methods for organoleptic, physical, chemical and microbiological parameters and detection of GMO in accordance with ISO standards. In an accredited laboratory there have been analyzes materials, products and commodities for compliance with the threshold limit values laid down in national and European legislative framework. In the Testing Center “Zdrave” is situated one of the few laboratories in the country to assess the food composition.

Conceptual laboratory services Highly qualified staff and participation in numerous national and international research projects and programs enable us to develop methods for and with our clients as well as to exchange the "know-how" and the expertise in the form of advice and training.

National reference laboratories According to Regulation (EC) № 882/2004. NCPHA is a National Reference Laboratory for “Genetically Modified Organisms” (NRL- GMO) and for “Materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods” http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/biotechnology/gmo_reference_lab_en.htm http://ihcp.jrc.ec.europa.eu/our_labs/eurl_food_c_m/european-network NCPHA is a member of the European Network of GMO Laboratories (ENGL). http://gmo-crl.jrc.ec.europa.eu/engl/ The NCPHA is a NRL-GMO according to Regulation (EC) № 1829/2004. We work with the European reference laboratories within the scope of our accreditation and participate in the validation of methods for control of new GMOs on the market according to Regulation (EC) № 1981/2006 and № 1829/2004 as part of the European registration procedure for new GMOs. Our partners and regular clients are: Agro Max Invest Co. - Razgrad, Alimko Ltd, Bulgarcontrol Co., Bulfruct Ltd Kostenets, Bictoria Nuts Ltd, Danon, Eliaz Co., Sugar Factories Gorna Oryahovitza, Kronos Ltd, PB Bulgaricum, Mlin 97, Co., - Razgrad, Milk products Trakiya Ltd – Haskovo, Nilana Ltd, Tandem Co., Si Comercial 7 Ltd – Samolov, Slancho Co., P.I.C.Co., TUF Bulgaria, Faustina Grup Ltd, SGS – Bulgaria The range of Testing Center “Zdrave” includes tests on groups of products as follows  Cereal grains and legumes and products made from them;  Bread and bakery products  Edible oils and fats, Oil seeds  Meat and meat products  Eggs and egg products  Poultry and poultry products  Fish and fishery products  Fruits, vegetables and products made from them  Sugar and sugar confectionery  Chocolate and chocolate products  Pastries  Honey and honey bee products  Ready made meals and semi-fabricated food components  Tea, coffee, cocoa  Spices and food additives  Nutritional supplements  Beverages  Wines  Ethanol  Distillates  Alcohol beverages  Detergents  Cosmetic products

A detailed list of characteristics that are experienced with the Order № 1425/16.11.2012 of the Bulgarian Executive Agency "Accreditation Services". Certificate

Contacts Diana Aleksandrova - Front Office Manager Tel.: +359 (2) 8056 398; e-mail: [email protected] Assos. Prof. Tzveta Georgieva – Head of the Testing Center “Zdrave” Tel.: +359 (2) 8056 239; GSM: 0884642433 e-mail: [email protected]