GIES and its partner institutions tested the response procedures to chemical and biological risks during the RNOCL-2026 training.

During the period of 21–23 October 2026, the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations conducted the interdepartmental training of the National Observation and Laboratory Control Network (RNOCL-2026), under the theme "The action algorithm of the laboratories of the national observation and laboratory control network for the detection of radioactive, chemical and bacteriological substances in the environment." 
These activities took place at the Republican Training Centre of the IGSU in the village of Răzeni, Ialoveni district. The training brought together representatives of the IGSU, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the institutions responsible for monitoring and managing radioactive, chemical and biological risks. 
Thus, IGSU employees ensured the reception, transportation and delivery of samples to the territorial laboratories within the national network. 
During the working sessions, the participants exchanged experience and presented the activity of the laboratories of the institutions represented, addressing intervention and interdepartmental coordination procedures. At the same time, the activity of the CBRN team within the IGSU and the experience of the laboratories of the National Public Health Agency, the National Food Safety Agency, the Environment Agency, the State Hydrometeorological Service, the Customs Service, the Environmental Protection Inspectorate and other participating institutions were analysed. 
In addition, the specialists carried out practical field exercises, during which they tested response capabilities to emergency situations of a chemical and biological nature. The activities included CBRN reconnaissance, sample collection and technical decontamination of contaminated areas. At the same time, participants practised intervention procedures in the case of a scenario involving rabies. 
The purpose of conducting the RNOCL-2026 training was to strengthen interinstitutional cooperation and to verify response procedures in the event of detection of hazardous substances in the environment. 
The training was conducted in accordance with the Calendar Plan for Civil Protection Training of the Republic of Moldova for the year 2026, approved by Government Decision No.