The National Centre for Laboratory Research and Risk Assessment authorized as a national reference laboratory

On February 28.02.2024, Regional Minister Madis Kallas authorised LABRIS to act as a national reference laboratory in 12 areas.

LABRIS is designated as the European Union reference laboratory for the following:

1) reference laboratory for zoonoses (Salmonella);

2) reference laboratory for Listeria monocytogenes;

3) reference laboratory for coagulase-positive staphylococci including Staphylococcus aureus;

4) reference laboratory for Escherichia coli;

5) reference laboratory for Campylobacter;

6) reference laboratory for parasites, especially Trichinella and Anisakidae;

7) reference laboratory for antimicrobial resistance;

8) reference laboratory for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies;

9) reference laboratory for metals and nitrogen compounds in food;

10) reference laboratory for residues of veterinary medicines in animal-origin food;

11) reference laboratory for mycotoxins;

12) reference laboratory for pesticide residues.

The authorization to act as a national reference laboratory is granted indefinitely.

More information:
Toomas Kramarenko
Deputy director
tel 738 6136
email toomas.kramarenko[at]labris.agri.ee