We are excited to announce a Capacity Building Initiative for PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), organized by CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow from November 12-14, 2024. This initiative aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 technical assessors in food and water testing laboratories, ensuring they can effectively evaluate laboratory competence in detecting and quantifying PFAS contamination.
Key Highlights:
- Focus on PFAS: With increasing global concerns over PFAS contamination, this initiative emphasizes harmonizing detection methods for these harmful substances in food and water, essential for regulatory compliance and public health protection.
- Collaborative Efforts: The program is a joint effort with international and national organizations like AOAC International India Section, GFORSS, Food Industry Asia (FIA), IUFOST, and NABL, facilitating a broad exchange of best practices and methodologies in PFAS testing.
- Technical Assessors Training: Designed for ISO/IEC 17025 technical assessors, this initiative provides in-depth training on laboratory assessments related to PFAS testing, improving their capability to ensure adherence to international analytical standards.
- Support from Abbott Nutrition: This initiative receives expert support from Abbott Nutrition, ensuring additional resources to enhance training efficacy.
This event will play a vital role in addressing the challenges posed by PFAS in India, equipping technical assessors with the skills needed to ensure laboratory compliance with PFAS testing standards.
Event Details:
- Dates: November 12-14, 2024
- Venue: CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow
- Organizers: AOAC International India Section, GFORSS, FIA, IUFOST, NABL

Be part of this initiative to help strengthen India’s laboratory standards and methods in tackling PFAS contamination.
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