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Accreditation Supports Government and Regulators
October 29, 2021When government bodies and regulators make decisions about policies on health, welfare, and protection of the public and the environment, they may make sure that these decisions are data-driven and scientifically backed up. This is similar when they are developing new regulations or requirements and measuring compliance with regulatory requirements.…Read More -
DTI-PAB Adds Confidence and Credibility to Accredited Conformity Assessments
October 06, 2021Globalization allows us to enjoy and rely on a wide range of products and services supplied from overseas. However, as international trade grows, so too are the number of national and international requirements, voluntary and mandatory technical regulations, standards, testing, inspection, and certification procedures across all market sectors. This encompasses…Read More -
Reliable Testing – A Tool to Help Control the Spread of Coronavirus
October 01, 2021Ways to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Everyone can help our country control the COVID-19 pandemic, from following government guidelines on wearing face mask and face shield to handwashing, maintaining physical distancing, and avoiding large gatherings. These simple health practices can reduce the likelihood of getting infected by SARS-CoV-2 —…Read More -
Enhancing DTI-PAB’s Capability on Marketing and Raising Awareness of Accreditation
September 16, 2021The ACCSQ Working Group on Conformity Assessment (WG 2) held its first online workshop series on Marketing and Raising Awareness of Accreditation at the National Level on August 3-4, 2021, via Zoom. The continuation workshops build and expand on the foundations laid in the earlier series of workshops that were…Read More -
DTI-PAB’s Accreditation of the First Local Halal Certification Body
September 10, 2021September 02, 2021, marks an important event as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) in a virtual event formally awards the certificate of accreditation to Prime Certification and Inspection Asia and Pacific, Inc. – PAB’s first locally accredited Halal Certification Body. The accreditation…Read More -
Significance of ISO 9001 in Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Sector
September 08, 2021Standards have been widely used as government and regulators are constantly called upon to make decisions related to the health, environment, and welfare of consumers which may entail the development or update of regulatory and legal requirements. Similarly, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) of the Philippines has released the MARINA…Read More -
Back-to-back Awareness Webinars for Bodies offering Proficiency Testing Programs and Inspection Services
September 06, 2021A back-to-back awareness webinar on ISO/IEC 17043 – requirements for the competence of providers of proficiency testing schemes, and ISO/IEC 17020 – requirements for the operation of various bodies performing inspection was conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry-Philippine Accreditation Bureau on 26 & 27 August 2021. The activity…Read More -
Accreditation Benefits Entrepreneurs and Consumers
July 23, 2021On July 19, 2021, the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB), joined the “Magandang Kabuhayan Season 2” show, to provide the public with information about the bureau and shed light on its role in supporting the entrepreneurs and safeguarding the consumers. In an interview with Dir. James E. Empeño, he shared the…Read More -
APAC CPC Webinar for Health Regulators on Accreditation, 14 July 2021, 11:00 – 14:00, UTC
June 25, 2021The Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) is pleased to share the invitation of the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) to attend the webinar entitled, “Health Sector: Accreditation Supporting Regulatory Framework,” to be held on 14 July 2021, 11:00 – 14:00, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Discussions…Read More -
DTI-PAB Celebrates World Accreditation Day 2021
June 21, 2021In line with the World Accreditation Day 2021, the Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) conducted a week-long celebration which started by hosting the DTI virtual flag raising ceremony on the 7th of June, 2021. The ceremony was graced by PAB Director, Engr. James E. Empeño…Read More
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