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

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Date & Venue

• When: 18 – 19 November 2026

  • Wednesday 18 Nov – 08:45 h

  • Thursday 19 Nov – until 12:00 h

• Where: Maisons‑Alfort, France

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Course focus

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

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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.

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Practical information

• Bring your own laptop.

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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.

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Funding

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

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Application

• Deadline: Monday 1 June 2026

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