Development of novel enzyme immobilization techniques. Development of stabilization strategies for enzymes by chemical modifications and protein engineering. Investigation of protein structure and function relationships for industrially important engines. International Trade, mainly regulated by GATT and TBT agreement of GATT, requires that goods should be completely characterized in title country they are produced. This requirement forces all the countries to have an internationally recognized measurement systems.
Reference points in each country for the measurement system is the national metrology organization.
North and South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific Economic regions have well developed regional bodies of their respective metrology organizations. Black Sea Economic Cooperation will also need to organize measurement activities within the region. Because of this argument a regional organization of metrology institutes should be formed as soon as possible. This will be followed by a regional organization of accreditation bodies. The Black Sea with its variety of climatic conditions, frequent storms, and severe ecosystem degradation represents a region in a state of crisis.