Georgia
1.2 Georgia Regulatory Departments

Georgia Regulatory Departments

The 3 testing laboratories visited by the consultant are engaged in chemical and physical testing of food products (in most cases, wine and mineral water). The first one, Multitest Ltd Laboratory, is a private laboratory, quite well equipped and with very convenient premises. It has some relationship with the Exporters Association. Most of its personnel seem to be very qualified and experienced. The laboratory has initial plans to enlarge its activities to a microbiological analysis. The management of the laboratory has expressed interest in initiation of activities to implement a quality management system and eventually become accredited according to ISO 17025.

The second laboratory, Wine Laboratory, is accountable to the Wine Quality Foundation established by wine producers and the State (represented by the Ministry of Agriculture); therefore, its independence from political and corporative sector raises certain concerns. Its activities have been supported by GTZ (Germany). The laboratory is quite well equipped; the technical staff is young, but has received the appropriate training, both in Georgia and Germany. The German specialists come on a regular basis to give further hands-on training. The Laboratory has a microbiology section but the consultant was not able to visit it. Its Director has signaled that he was not interested either in additional technical support as the GTZ project is covering their needs or accreditation according to international standards at this stage. The third laboratory is Norma Laboratory. It is a private laboratory that has been developed with many efforts, but it needs a general rehabilitation in equipment, technical staff and premises. The owner has shown his willingness to upgrade the present facilities and introduce ISO/IEC 17025, but he lacks the necessary funds to carry on such upgrading.

For information on Georgia Regulatory Department contact details, please see the following link: 

4.1 Georgia Government Contact List

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