Role of ISO 15189 Accreditation in Elevating Patient Care Standards

The Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) took center stage at the 59th Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET) Convention held at the Manila Hotel on December 6, 2023. Mr. Marlon A. Macadamia, the Supervising Trade Industry Development Specialist at DTI-PAB, delivered an insightful presentation on the pivotal role of ISO continue reading : Role of ISO 15189 Accreditation in Elevating Patient Care Standards

DTI-PAB SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT

The DTI-PAB management committee, headed by Director James E. Empeño, Assistant Director Ernani M. Dionisio, together with the bureau’s division chiefs Ms. Ma. Juanita P. Carpio of Management System Accreditation Division (MSAD), Ms. Michelle P. Esteban of the Laboratory Accreditation Division (LAD), and Ms. Japhet T. Celis of the Promotion and Documentation Division (PDD), completed continue reading : DTI-PAB SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Philippine Accreditation Bureau Receives International Recognition at the 2023 ILAC-IAF Joint Meeting

Recognition as IAF MLA signatory member Before the year ends, the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) once again secured a formal recognition of its competence. At the 2023 International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Joint Meeting in Montreal, Canada, held from November 6-15, 2023, Dir. James E. Empeño, received the formal recognition continue reading : Philippine Accreditation Bureau Receives International Recognition at the 2023 ILAC-IAF Joint Meeting

DTI-PAB Shows Unwavering Support for the Philippine Health Sector’s Quest for Excellence with ISO 15189 Version 2022 Orientation

The Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) reaffirmed its commitment to the enhancement of the Philippine health sector’s quality standards by hosting a two-half-day virtual orientation on the ISO 15189:2022 standard. The event, held on October 17-18, 2023, attracted over 500 participants from all over the Philippines. ISO 15189:2022 is a continue reading : DTI-PAB Shows Unwavering Support for the Philippine Health Sector’s Quest for Excellence with ISO 15189 Version 2022 Orientation

DTI-PAB Stamps Approval on Monde Nissin’s Food Quality Standards by Awarding ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation to QA Lab

The Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) awarded Monde Nissin Corporation Quality Assurance Laboratory the Certificate of Accreditation for its successful compliance to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 in the field of biological testing. The awarding ceremony was held on September 25, 2023 at Monde Nissin, Sta. Rosa, Laguna Plant. ISO/IEC 17025 continue reading : DTI-PAB Stamps Approval on Monde Nissin’s Food Quality Standards by Awarding ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation to QA Lab

DTI-PAB Recognizes Meteorological Calibration Excellence of DOST-PICL through ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation

The Department of Trade and Industry-Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) is delighted to announce the accreditation of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) Instrument Calibration Laboratory (PICL) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 standard. This remarkable milestone achieved by DOST-PICL serves as a validation of their longstanding dedication and unwavering commitment to achieving excellence continue reading : DTI-PAB Recognizes Meteorological Calibration Excellence of DOST-PICL through ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation

DTI-PAB Convenes CBs and Features ISO 21001 Standard

The Philippine Accreditation Bureau-Management System Accreditation Division (PAB-MSAD) convened its Conformity Assessment Bodies’ (CABs) Forum to further gather insights from accredited and applicant CABs, refine accreditation processes, and introduce a new standard that CABs might be interested in implementing as one of their certification schemes. The online forum was conducted on Wednesday, 27 September 2023, continue reading : DTI-PAB Convenes CBs and Features ISO 21001 Standard