The Government has endorsed the Regulation on the Supervisory Board of the National Anti-Doping Control Laboratory.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the Regulation on the Supervisory Board of the Anti-Doping Control Laboratory".

The adoption of the act will allow to implement and bring to the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Code (WADA) the new anti-doping legislation of Ukraine, to further develop the national anti-doping program, to ensure the independence of the newly established National Anti-Doping Control Laboratory.

The Supervisory Board exercises the powers provided for by the Law of Ukraine "On Physical Culture and Sports" and supervises the activities of the National Laboratory, namely

- elects from among its members the chairman, deputy chairman and secretary of the Supervisory Board / decides on the termination of their powers;

- organizes the competition for the position of the Director of the National Laboratory;

- submits to the Ministry of Youth and Sports a candidate for the position of the Director of the National Laboratory/decision on early termination of his/her powers;

- approves the annual report on the activities of the National Laboratory, ensures its publication.

The composition of the Supervisory Board is approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.