The course is organised by the Working Group (WG) for Measurement Uncertainty (MU), a joint WG that includes participants from:

• EURL‑Campylobacter

• EURL‑Coagulase Positive Staphylococci

• EURL‑Listeria monocytogenes

Date & Venue

• When: 18 – 19 November 2026

  • Wednesday 18 Nov – 08:45 h

  • Thursday 19 Nov – until 12:00 h

• Where: Maisons‑Alfort, France

Course focus

Implementation of EN ISO 19036:2019 – Microbiology of the food chain — Estimation of measurement uncertainty for quantitative determinations.

Programme outline

• Theoretical lectures covering the standard and the WG‑prepared guidance document.

• Group exercises to apply the material.

Outcome: Participants will be able to implement the standard in their own laboratories.

Practical information

• Bring your own laptop.

Selection criteria (evaluated by the EURLs)

• Training needs of the NRL.

• If a laboratory holds several NRL mandates, only one applicant from that laboratory may participate.

• One participant per country for each EURL.

Priority is given to NRLs that did not take part in the last on‑site Training Courses on Measurement Uncertainty.

Funding

The EURLs will reimburse travel, accommodation, and subsistence for selected applicants in accordance with EU rules.

Application

• Deadline: Monday 1 June 2026

• Notification: Applicants will be informed of the decision by the end of June 2026.