The Department of Science and Technology Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (DOST VI-RSTL) in partnership with Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) conducted last March 12-14, 2019 a training course on awareness and conduct of internal quality audit (IQA) based on new laboratory standards at the Research Hub of ISAT U in La Paz Iloilo City. The training aimed to better understand the new requirements, changes, structure and clauses of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017, and implement Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS). The training-workshop was attended by DOST VI existing internal and potential auditors comprising the laboratory internal audit team, ISAT-U, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Aklan Environment and Resources Office (AKENRO), Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC AQD), and Negros Prawn Producers Cooperative (NPPC).

Gabiota, J. R. A. (2019, March 18). DOST 6 gears up for new int'l standard for labs. The Daily Guardian, p. 11.