WHO Experts Visit State Agricultural Laboratory to Enhance Capabilities for Detecting Trans Fats in Food

The State Agricultural Laboratory is hosting experts from the World Health Organization (WHO). As part of this visit, the Head of the WHO Country Office in Georgia, João Breda, visited the laboratory.

The objective of this four-day working visit is to improve methods for detecting trans fats in food and to strengthen laboratory research capabilities. International experts will work alongside the laboratory’s specialists to optimize research methodologies and develop relevant technical capacities.

"This visit marks an important step toward reducing trans fats in food in Georgia. Collaboration with international experts will help strengthen laboratory capabilities, which is essential for the effective monitoring of the trans fat reduction process," stated Marina Ghvinjilia, Head of the Food Research Department at the State Agricultural Laboratory. Reducing trans fats in food is a key aspect of protecting public health. Laboratory analysis plays a crucial role in this process, enabling the detection of trans fats in food and the monitoring of efforts to reduce them.

"The consumption of trans fats is linked to serious health risks. Reducing them is a major public health priority. Achieving this goal requires interagency cooperation and the strengthening of laboratory capabilities. I am confident that our collaborative efforts will help foster a healthier and safer food environment in Georgia," noted João Breda.

At the conclusion of the visit, the parties will review the outcomes of the working meetings and define the direction for future cooperation.