Maputo, March 5, 2025 – With the aim of enhancing the technical capacity of professionals involved in standardization and product certification, the PROMOVE Comércio Project, implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and funded by the European Union, launched today the Seminar on European Standards (EN). The event is taking place at the Afrin Hotel in Maputo and will run until March 7.
The seminar brings together members of the Technical Committee for Standards Development, senior laboratory technicians, and representatives of laboratory associations from the project’s beneficiary institutions. Over the three days, participants will deepen their knowledge of European standards, which are essential for exporting Mozambican products to the European market.
The opening session featured the project coordinator, Zacarias Zandamela from UNIDO, who emphasized the importance of adopting international standards to facilitate trade and ensure that Mozambican products comply with foreign market requirements. Consultant Cristina Antão delivered the initial presentation, outlining the seminar’s expectations and goals.
The seminar program includes modules on analytical methodologies applicable to microbiological testing in drinking water, food, surfaces, and ambient air, as well as physicochemical methods. Topics covered include microorganism counting, Salmonella spp. detection, pH and conductivity determination, among other methodologies based on ISO standards.
Participants include representatives from institutions such as the National Institute for Standardization and Quality (INNOQ), the National Institute for Fisheries Research (INIP), and various laboratory associations in the country. This initiative aims to strengthen Mozambique’s quality infrastructure and contribute to improving the competitiveness of national exports.
The event reaffirms UNIDO and the European Union’s commitment to supporting Mozambique’s sustainable economic development by promoting harmonization with international standards and expanding access to global markets for local products.
