The final year students of the Faculty of Medicine of NSU, majoring in medical prevention, had an internship at "Lazzet Biscuits and Chocolate Factory" LLC.

The final year students of the Faculty of Medicine of Nakhchivan State University, majoring in Preventive Medicine in accordance with the curriculum, took part in a practical exercise at the "Lazzet Biscuits and Chocolate Factory" LLC located in Nakhchivan. aimed at forming practical habits necessary for The organization of such experiments has the essence of university-industry cooperation supporting the economic development of the country and increasing the potential of the labor force.

Executive director of the factory, Emin Rzayev, spoke about the history of the establishment of the enterprise, production capacity, exported the products that received international certificates to many foreign countries, such as Russia, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Iraq, Yemen and Afghanistan, and drew attention to the successes and achievements. He also talked about fundamental issues related to the organization of efficient activities in the enterprise.

Then the students got to know the "Lazzat Biscuit and Chocolate Factory" more closely, they were given information about the importance of observing hygienic rules. Working conditions, technological equipment, the laboratory and its devices, reactive and nutritious environments, inspection protocols of raw materials and finished products examined in the laboratory, the sequence of technological processes during production and other rules were discussed. Also, the students accompanied the consistent and planned development of the food industry, the introduction of automation in the work process, learned the modern technology of food production, the production of hygienic standards and sanitation. were a practical witness of the comprehensive fulfillment of the requirements of the regime. 

In the experiment, students were visually taught how to check objects that are well provided with technical equipment and whose technological processes are automated based on special methodical instruction and examination scheme. The main purpose of conducting hygienic inspections and examinations was explained, the essence of providing consumers with safe confectionery and confectionery products by an enterprise that has mastered the modern technology of food production and operates in accordance with hygienic principles and sanitary regime was explained. During the internship, students were given the opportunity for practical activities. On this basis, a memorandum of cooperation was signed on February 19, 2024 between the "Lazzet Food Industry" Limited Liability Company and the university. This collaboration also included the objectives of supporting mentorship programs and internship programs to enable young researchers and students to connect with industry professionals and qualified specialists, gain experience in the application of scientific achievements in industry.