The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS), with the continued support of the International Trade Centre (ITC) under MARKUP II Project, has commenced practical training on the operation and application of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for its laboratory personnel.
The hands-on training is designed to equip technical staff with the practical knowledge and skills required to operate, maintain, and effectively utilize the HPLC system for laboratory analysis. The programme focuses on sample preparation, instrument operation, calibration, analytical procedures, quality assurance, data interpretation, and routine maintenance in accordance with internationally recognized laboratory practices.
The HPLC equipment, which was previously underutilized, is now being fully operationalized through this capacity-building initiative. The practical training represents a significant milestone in strengthening SSNBS’s laboratory services and enhancing its ability to conduct reliable chemical analyses, particularly for food safety testing, including the detection of contaminants such as aflatoxins.
This initiative reflects SSNBS’s commitment to building a competent technical workforce and advancing laboratory excellence in support of consumer protection, public health, and the development of South Sudan’s National Quality Infrastructure.