The Ministry of Science and Technology – Bangsamoro Standards and Halal Testing Laboratories (MOST-BSHTL) underwent an Internal Quality Audit (IQA) for 2023 at the BSHTL Building, Bangsamoro Government Center, Cotabato City.
The IQA was conducted from October 25 to 27, 2023, to assess the laboratory’s compliance with the requirements of the established Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS), the national standard PNS ISO/IEC 17025:2017, and the supplementary requirements of the accreditation body (DTI-PAB).
The audit scope included all aspects of the laboratory’s operations, including management, personnel competence, equipment, testing and calibration methods, quality of results, control of records, risk and opportunities, and improvements. The IQA involved interviews, document reviews, and the witnessing of analysis.
The audit team consisted of Mr. Admer Rey C. Dablio (ITDI), Mr. Marlon S.A. Aguinaldo (ITDI), and Ms. Helen Grace G. David (DOST-XI).
Furthermore, the ministry congratulated the BSHTL staff for successfully completing the IQA process.