On 4 November, 2021, 17 years passed since the foundation of LEPL Levan Samkharauli National Forensic Bureau. From year to year the Forensic Bureau is developing and it is safe to say that the Bureau is one of the leading forensic institutions in the whole region. More than 500 expert services, affordable tariffs, modern equipment, qualified staff and, most importantly, an international standard – these are the principles that guide activities of the Bureau. The Bureau successfully operates in various regions of Georgia, namely Western Georgia (Kutaisi), Adjara (Batumi), Kvemo Kartli, Shida Kartli, Kakheti and Samtskhe-Javakheti.

Dear colleagues, I would like to congratulate you on the day of forensics! Your high qualification, dedication to work and commitment to the profession determine the authority of the Bureau not only in Georgia, but in the whole region, as well as in international forensic associations. Bureau's success can be attributed to a high professionalism and dedication to the work. I would like to wish you career advancement and thank you for your professional contribution to the construction of the modern state.

Representatives of LEPL Levan Samkharauli National Forensic Bureau hosted Konstantinos Athanasiadis, an expert assessing the capabilities and compliance of Georgian laboratories. The expert was visiting Georgia within the framework of the second stage of the implementation of the EU Association Agreement. The meeting was held at the Forensic Engineering Department of the Bureau, where representatives of the department introduced the EU expert with the capabilities of the laboratory of the Unit of Normative, Technical and Experimental Studies and provided detailed information on the accredited areas.

Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometer “ICAP DUO 7400” has been installed and launched in the Bureau. The ICAP DUO 7400 Spectrometer provides fast and efficient determination of the complete elemental composition of various samples. The device is equipped with dual plasma vision, which allows to detect at least 70 elements simultaneously (range of detection 1 ppb). The ICAP DUO 7400 Spectrometer is equipped with a special GE IsoMist cooled spray chamber for handling organic samples. By the method of direct scattering, the kit enables the identification of a full range of metals in motor and aviation oils, jet fuels, middle distillates, crude oil, used and new oils, which is especially important for organic solvents and flammable petroleum products.