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Visit by Assistant of Prime Minister for Health Affairs to New Standard Company Laboratories

Delegation

Mr. Mohammed Haji, Assistant of the Prime Minister for Health Affairs in the Kurdistan Regional Government, accompanied by Dr. Goran Mirza, the director of KMCA in Erbil, visited the laboratories of New Standard Company at Ibrahim Khalil International Entry. The Laboratory’s supervisor and scientific staff warmly welcomed the visitors. The delegation, along with the company supervisor, also visited the DPD project at Siji to observe the workflow system. Furthermore, the delegation coordinated with the general director of Health in the Duhok governorate to organize testing of medicines and foodstuff imported through Ibrahim Khalil international entry point.

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New Standard Company Team’s Participation in Chemical Pesticide Examination Training Course in Istanbul

Training

A team of consultants and laboratories examiners from New Standard Company actively participated in a training course held in Istanbul, Turkey, organized by Intertek UK Company. The course focused on sample preparation techniques for examining chemical pesticides in agricultural and food products, aligning with the goal of enhancing expertise in testing procedures within the industry.

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ISO 17025:2017 Workshop – Preparing Laboratory Evaluators

Workshop

In response to an official request from the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, a delegation comprising 39 employees from various oil companies visited New Standard Company's laboratories at Ibrahim Khalil International Entry Complex from September 15 to 17, 2019. The purpose of the visit was to partake in a practical workshop titled 'Verification of Methods of Measuring,' as part of the program for preparing laboratory evaluators according to the ISO 17025:2017 standard. During the visit, the delegation observed the laboratory's workflow, received explanations from the staff, and expressed satisfaction with the organized work. The workshop included detailed explanations of verification methods by both New Standard and Intertek, the company in partnership with New Standard. Beyond tests and quality control, discussions and suggestions were made for future plans to enhance scientific communication at both local and regional levels.

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Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources Visits New Standard Laboratories at Ibrahim Khalil International Entry

Delegation

The Director of the company welcomed the Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources in the Kurdistan Regional Government, Mrs. Begard Talabani, to the laboratories at the port of Ibrahim Khalil International. The visit, attended by the supervisor of Ibrahim Al Khalil International complex, director of customs Ibrahim Khalil, and directors of quarantines of the complex, aimed to familiarize the Minister with the company's laboratories, management procedures, and implementation processes, including those related to quarantines. During the visit, the Minister expressed her support for the company, offering solutions to any laboratory-related challenges. She emphasized the ministry's commitment to enhancing quality control and inspection of imported agricultural goods and products. The Minister commended the role of the company's laboratories, acknowledging the high standards and dedication of the staff, especially highlighting the director's and laboratory staff's exceptional contributions.

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Health Protection Department Delegation Visit to New Standard Laboratories

Delegation

The company director extended a warm welcome to a delegation from the Health Protection Department in Erbil and Sulaimaniyah governorates at Ibrahim Khalil international entry complex. During the visit, the delegation thoroughly examined the workflow system within the company's laboratories and engaged in extensive discussions on the current state of scientific work and laboratory tests, emphasizing the utilization of the latest scientific advancements and equipment. An agreement was reached to facilitate the exchange of scientific expertise and foster practical communication between the visiting delegation and the scientific staff of company Laboratories. The ultimate objective of this collaboration is to unify the system used in all provinces of the Kurdistan Region.

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Iraqi Ministry of Health Delegation to New Standard Laboratories at Ibrahim Khalil International Entry

Delegation

The company director extended a warm welcome to a delegation from the Iraqi Ministry of Health at Ibrahim Khalil International Entry. The delegation received a comprehensive briefing on the working mechanism within the company's laboratories. Expressing satisfaction with the scientific standard of the tests conducted, they highly appreciated the efforts of the management and staff. During the visit, the delegation held discussions with the scientific team, leading to an agreement to develop a cooperative plan between the company's laboratories and the Ministry of Health laboratories in Baghdad. The collaboration will adhere to Iraqi standards for laboratory tests on both imported and local goods.

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University of Zakho Delegation’s Visit to New Standard Company Laboratories at Ibrahim Khalil International Entry Complex

Delegation

Led by the president of the University of Zakho, a delegation from the university visited the laboratories of New Standard Quality Control Company at Ibrahim Khalil International Entry. The Company Director, along with his Assistants and the lab’s scientific committee, extended a warm welcome to the delegation. The visit encompassed an inspection of the company's laboratories within the complex. The delegation expressed appreciation for the high level of technical and scientific development achieved by the company's laboratories.

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Meeting Between Central Agency for Standardization and Quality Control – Baghdad and New Standard Company for Quality Control at Ibrahim Khalil International Entry Complex

Meeting

A meeting took place between the delegation of the Central Agency for Standardization and Quality Control - Baghdad and the director, along with representatives, of New Standard Company for Quality Control at Ibrahim Khalil International Entry Complex. The delegation was briefed on the available laboratory equipment and analysis processes, paving the way for an agreement to activate cooperation and communication. Plans were set in motion, including visits from the Central Agency to acquire modern Iraqi specifications and the essential activation of joint efforts through reciprocal visits and workshops. The aim is to enhance and standardize procedures related to ensuring health and citizen safety.

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Training on ICP-OES: Heavy Metal and Trace Element Analysis in Various Products

Training

The training focuses on the Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES), an instrument vital for determining heavy metals and trace elements in a diverse range of products. These include food products (solids, liquids), veterinary products (including meat and milk), agricultural products (fertilizers, pesticides, plant products, and soil), water and wastewaters, petroleum products, drugs, and various environmental aspects. Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in utilizing ICP-OES for accurate and reliable analysis.

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Disposal of Infected Potatoes at Ibrahim Khalil International Entry

Agriculture LaboratoryDisposal

Thirty-three trucks, totaling 753 tons of potatoes intended for chip processing, arrived at Ibrahim Khalil International Entry. Following the revelation by staff from the agriculture laboratory and subsequent examination, it was discovered that the potatoes were affected by agricultural pests. Consequently, a decision was made to destroy the entire load on May 9, 12, and 13, 2019, in the presence of customs, agriculture laboratory, and security representatives.