PNRI Microbiological Laboratory Awarded with ISO 17025:2005 Accreditation
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The Microbiological Laboratory of the Biomedical Research Section (BMR), Atomic Research Division (ARD), Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), was awarded with a Certificate of ISO 17025:2005 accreditation on July 08, 2012. The certificate was presented by Mr. Jaime Lasaro L. Olmos, Officer-in-Charge of the Philippine Accreditation Office (PAO), during ceremonies held recently at the PNRI.
This achievement was made possible with assistance from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Grants-in-Aid Project, “Establishment, Implementation and Maintenance of Management Systems in all DOST Research and Development Institutes and Regional Offices”. The BMR Laboratory`s accreditation is valid until July 2017, subject to continuing conformity with the ISO technical requirements and PAO conditions for accreditation. The scope covered by the accreditation is “Aerobic Plate Count” in foods and beverages. These include meat and poultry products, cereal and cereal/legume-based products, fruits, vegetables and nuts. The PAO Approved Signatories for microbiological testing are Ms. Zenaida M. De Guzman, Laboratory Manager; Mr. Chitho P. Feliciano, Technical Manager; and Ms. Levelyn Mitos M. Tolentino, Document Custodian.
The BMR is the second PNRI laboratory to gain ISO 17025 accreditation, the first being the Analytical Measurements Research Laboratory, ARD, on July 28, 2009.. The management system developed is applicable to other PNRI testing and calibration laboratories (PNRI LAB) which are also working to gain accreditation. This implies that these laboratories have common PNRI LAB Quality and Procedures Manuals, while maintaining a Procedures Manual specific to each laboratory. It is expected that the accreditation will be expanded to include the following additional scopes: Gafchromic Dosimetry System for the Multipurpose Irradiation Facility; X-Ray Diffraction Spectrometry for the Applied Physics Research Laboratory, Calibration and Personnel Monitoring Services for the Radiation Protection Section, and X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry for the Analytical Measurements Research Section.
PNRI Launches the new OSL Personnel Monitoring Services
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PNRI is now launching its new Personnel Monitoring Service that makes use of the Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) Dosimeters instead of the traditional film badges. This new Dosimeter system has a more advanced technology in terms of accuracy, handling, and evaluation of exposures received by personnel. For more details on the various options & its corresponding subscription details please click on the DOWNLOAD FORMS on the left side panel of the site.
DOST nuclear experts say do not be alarmed over NoKor satellite launch
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Experts at the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PNRI) stressed that there is no reason for the public to be alarmed in the event the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) or North Korea launches to orbit its earth observation satellite “Kwangmyongsong-3” on April 12 and 16 which many analysts say is a ballistic missile test.
PNRI Director Co-Chairs International Experts` Meeting in Vienna, Austria
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Philippine Nuclear Research Institute Director Dr. Alumanda M. dela Rosa co-chaired the International Experts` Meeting on Enhancing Transparency and Communication Effectiveness in the event of a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency upon the invitation of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The international experts` meeting (IEM), which was chaired by Claude Birraux, First Vice President of the French Parliamentary Office for the Evaluation of Scientific and Technological Choices, was held at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on June 18-20, 2012. The other co-chair during the three-day event was Gordon White, Vice President of the Regulatory Affairs Branch at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
The objective of this IEM was to analyze relevant aspects for enhancing transparency and effectiveness in communications during a nuclear or radiological emergency, in the light of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, and to identify lessons learned and best practices for improving information dissemination.
Dr. dela Rosa made a keynote presentation entitled “The Philippine Experience in Communicating with the Public During the Fukushima Nuclear Emergency: Challenges and Lessons Learned” during Working Session II which she chaired on June 19.
The international experts` meeting was participated in by more than 180 communication experts and government officials from 63 countries and 13 international organizations.
