APEC Project Proposal

Project No.SCSC 03 2019S
Project TitleFood Microbiology Laboratory Proficiency Testing
Project StatusCompleted Project
Fund AccountSelf-Funded
Project Year2019
Sponsoring ForumSub-Committee on Standards and Conformance (SCSC)
TopicsConformance;Standards
CommitteeCommittee on Trade and Investment (CTI)
Other Fora Involved
Other Non-APEC Stakeholders Involved
Proposing Economy(ies)China
Co-Sponsoring EconomiesChile;Malaysia;United States;Viet Nam
Expected Start Date01/03/2019
Expected Completion Date31/12/2019
Project Proponent Name 1Liu Hanxia / Lu Xing-An
Job Title 1Dr/Researcher, Deputy Director / Dr/Researcher, Deputy Director
Organization 1Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine
Postal Address 1No. 11 South Ronghua Road, Economic-Technological Development Area, Beijing, China
Telephone 1(86-10) 53897821 / 53897849
Fax 1Not Applicable
Email 1liuhanxia_cn@163.com / luxa@sina.com
Project Proponent Name 2Li Yexin
Job Title 2Head of Research and International Cooperation Department
Organization 2Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine
Postal Address 2No. 11 South Ronghua Road, Economic-Technological Development Area, Beijing, China
Telephone 2(86-10) 53897814
Fax 2Not Applicable
Email 2liyx@acas.com.cn
DeclarationDr Liu Hanxia / Dr Lu Xing-An / Li Yexin
Project Cost (US$)$74,600.00
Project Summary

Laboratory capacity building is critically important to fulfilling the needs of FSCF and its PTIN for improving technical competence of food safety management in APEC region. However, upon feedback and results collected from the previous projects, various levels of testing technologies, laboratory management and food safety standards implementation can be easily identified in APEC region. This project aims to assist APEC economies continue to improving food safety, public health, and competitiveness of businesses, including SMEs, by building laboratory capacity, which complies with SCSC and its FSCF’s priorities. 

This project will hold a food microbiology proficiency testing scheme in which 80-100 laboratories from APEC economies will be invited to participate. The PT scheme will help participants assess their performances of testing and promote implement and understand of international technical standards, laboratory management and assess the need of laboratory capacity building.
Are there any supporting document attached?Yes