Globalization 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

The 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

Standards 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

On 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

In 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