PAB News
On April 6, 2022, the DTI-Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) conducted a capacity building webinar on relevant accreditation standards for the Department of Energy (DOE) personnel. The objective of the activity is to aid DOE in the implementation of its Department Circular on the Recognition of Testing Laboratories for the Examination,
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On March 09, 2022, the DTI-Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) held a virtual meeting to deepen their partnership in recognizing the importance of collaboration among government agencies for better service delivery. Both agencies presented an overview of their respective accreditation and conformity assessment services, and
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On February 28, 2022, the DTI-Philippine Accreditation Bureau's Management System Accreditation Division (PAB-MSAD) convened an online stakeholders' forum with representatives from the fields of management, product, and person certification. A total of 47 stakeholders from the private and public sectors attended the event. This yearly activity is held to ensure
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As the new year starts, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) received good news as the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) accepted PAB as a Member of the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) granting the IAF scope extension for Product Certification based on ISO/IEC 17065
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The ISO/IEC 17025 and its Importance The ISO/IEC 17025 is an internationally recognized standard that specifies the general requirements for laboratories performing tests or calibrations. This standard is used by laboratories in the development of quality, administrative, and technical systems that govern operations. It is also used by laboratory clients,
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When a conformity assessment body (CAB) is accredited, it indicates that an accreditation body (AB) has confirmed that it adheres to a series of criteria and procedures that ensure that their product or service is objective, consistent, and produces reliable and valid results. CABs are assessed by accreditation bodies on
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Despite the work disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Fertilizer and Pesticides Authority-Laboratory Services Division (FPA-LSD) remained dedicated to providing the best laboratory services possible. The DTI-Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) formally granted the FPA-LSD continuing accreditation in the field of Chemical Testing based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 on December 14, 2021,
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The COVID-19 pandemic did not deter the Philippine Coconut Authority - Laboratory Services Division (PCA-LSD) from obtaining its PNS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation in the fields of Biological and Chemical Testing from the Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB). The PCA-LSD’s journey to accreditation began in October
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The Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) – Metro Manila South Chapter (MMS) held its first session of the webinar series, “Chemical Engineers in the Forefront of Consumer Protection” on 04 December 2021, highlighting the National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) and providing vital updates on the current progress and innovations in
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With the promulgation of the Republic Act No. 10817 known as the, “Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Act of 2016,” the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) is empowered to accredit Halal Certification Bodies (HCBs) in accordance with established policies and guidelines. During the 4th Philippine National Halal Conference on Friday,
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