State General Laboratory Annual Report 2019

19 State General laboratory Annual Report 2019 COOPERATION NATIONAL COOPERATION In order to achieve its objectives, the SGL cooperates at national level with almost all Ministries and com- petent Authorities, municipalities, governmental and other organisations, universities and institutions. It also offers paid services to individuals. EUROPEAN / INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION The SGL also expands its European and international coopera- tion so as to improve even further its scientific progress, to enhance capacity building and exploit sources of external funding. Through this cooperation, there is an exchange of knowledge and experience with other EU Member States and countries. At the same time, the SGL has the opportunity to demonstrate the activities and skills of a small Member State and its adaptability to cope with new require- ments and challenges. In 2019, the SGL actively participated in the following European bodies / networks / meetings / programmes/ studies:  European Food Safety Authority (EFSA):  Advisory Forum (AF)  Focal Point (FP) https://cutt.ly/ufbWpcl  Communication Experts Network (CEN)  Scientific Networks: Chemical Occurrence Data, Pesticide Residues Monitoring, Veterinary Medicinal Products Residues, Food Consumption and Exposure Data, Emerging Risks Exchange Network (EMRISK), Food Contact Materials, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Risk Assessment of GMOs (Food & Feed)  European Reference Laboratories (EURL-NRL) meetings  Collaborative studies on standardisation of methods (ISO) under the coordination of the competent EURLs  EU Comitology expert groups and Standing Committees  "Ring Tests" of the European Customs Laboratories CLEN for the harmonisation, integration and the publication of official CLEN methods