18 | STATE GENERAL LABORATORY – Accreditation of method for determination of the following pesticides: Atrazine, Simazine, Chlorfenviphos, Diuron, Isoproturon, Imazalil, Prochloraz, Tebuconazole, Penconazole, Dimoxystrobin, Metaflumizone in marine water. Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology – Detection of nine new psychoactive substances that were reported for the first time in Cyprus. – Methods development for explosives (LC/MS/MS) and methamphetamine (Benchtop NMR). 4. Prompt and effective response to food, environmental and other crises/incidents that occurred in 2022, in cooperation with the respective competent authorities, such as: – Analysis of different batches of imported chocolate products from EU (chocolate eggs, etc.) for salmonella (RASFF notification). – Contribution to the proper operation of water refineries by identifying samples of drinking water in which the concentration of manganese was higher than the legal limit. – Investigation and testing of samples of drinking water in order to find the cause of the presence of yellowish colour due to high concentration of iron (over the maximum permitted level). – Contribution to the investigation for the presence of suspended particles and soil in water from the Waterboard’s network. – Contribution to the decision making of the relevant authority regarding the suitability of new groundwater boreholes and their use as drinking water. – Monitoring of the Dekeleia refiners water quality (Langelier Saturation Index) following problems caused to the tubings and solar systems for water heating. – Scientific support to the Police as regards the management of serious and major cases involving drugs. 5. The effective expansion of ammunition controls by the accreditation National Guard Laboratory, which has been set up and scientifically supported by the SGL since 2014, resulted to the completion of over 3977 sample controls of smokeless powder from 2014 to 2022. 6. Continuous contribution to tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), by carrying out intensive controls on products of animal origin for the detection of veterinary drug residues, including antibiotic residues. 7. Completed successfully its participation in the research project “Black Gold: When Science meets the Industry” (2019-2022), funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation and coordinated by the University of Cyprus with the collaboration of other bodies, to highlight the special properties of the Cypriot carobs that can be used in its production and processing, for the benefit of producers and consumers. Tο this end, it contributes to the standardisation of traditional carob products (e.g. carob syrup) as well as new products (e.g. alcoholic beverages and carob liqueur) through the study of their physical, chemical, isotopic and organoleptic characteristics, and the gathering of evidence proving the link with their geographical origin. 8. Implementation of the Component: “Enhancing the existing isotopic databases of Cypriot local traditional food/drinks, by developing a blockchain platform, to ensure their identity-IsoDataBase”, funded by Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan (2021-2026). 9. Continuous contribution, through the systematic microbiological monitoring of marine waters, towards the classification of Cyprus’ waters among the cleanest bathing waters in the EU in recent years, within the framework of Directive 2006/7/ΕΚ and the “Blue Flag” EU programme. Especially in 2022, Cyprus was first in the European rankings among 30 other countries. 10. Expansion of the “Isotopic Mapping of Cyprus Food and Drinks” to create databases, in order to certify their authenticity, which contributes to their registration and promotion and facilitates the control of local and imported products in the Cyprus market. Scatter Plot for 76 carob syrups from Cyprus, based on their isotopic imprint and their composition Authentic Standardised Commercial
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