ITDI-Standards and Testing Division

ITDI-Standards and Testing Division Quality life and products through testing. ITDI is an attached agency of the DOST Philippines.

01/06/2026

Overcoming the Challenge of "Forever Chemicals" in Global Food Safety!

In celebration of WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY 2026, DOST ITDI, through the ITDI-Standards and Testing Division, and DOST OneLab proudly present a high-level, FREE international webinar focusing on one of the most critical frontiers in modern consumer safety and chemical compliance:

📌 TOPIC: PFAS in Foods, Food Contact Materials, and Others

📅 DATE: 08 June 2026 (Monday)
🕒 TIME:
🇵🇭 03:00 PM Philippine Standard Time (PhST)
🇪🇺 09:00 AM Central European Summer Time (CEST)

🎟️ ADMISSION: FREE with an official Certificate of Attendance

We are incredibly privileged to host world-renowned authority Dr. Thomas Gude to guide us through this complex landscape. Dr. Gude brings over three (3) decades of premier laboratory, regulatory, and industrial experience:

>> Founder of Consultancy Service “Thomas Gude GmbH” (specialized in food contact materials, risk assessments, and chemical analysis)

>> Current President of the AOAC Europe Section and the Swiss Society for Food Chemistry (SFC)

>> Former Deputy Head for SQTS (Switzerland), spending 20 years leading elite food and non-food testing laboratories

>> Academic Lecturer at world-class institutions, including ETH Zürich, instructing on analytical chemistry and food safety

>> Industry Expert with more than 10 years in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors spanning toxicology, R&D, and quality assurance.

Gain invaluable perspectives on how to navigate tightening global regulations, execute advanced chemical analysis, and protect consumer health.

🔗 REGISTER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/WebinarPFASFoods
📱 Or simply scan the QR Code on the official poster to secure your slot!

For inquiries on testing and calibration services and possible collaboration with DOST OneLab Network on various initiatives, you may contact:

📩 Mr. Admer Rey C. Dablio, RCh, CCPQM
DOST OneLab Project Coordinator

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Landline: (+632) 8-683-7750 local 2196

"DOST OneLab, One Laboratory, Worldwide"



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01/06/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE! | REGISTER NOW | FREE TECHNICAL WEBINAR

In celebration of World Accreditation Day, DOST OneLab and DOST ITDI bring you an exclusive technical session dedicated to advancing laboratory validation and data integrity!

With the launch of the newly published Nordtest Report TR 569 Edition 6, chemical laboratories are seeing a revolutionary shift in routine quality management. Is your laboratory ready to simplify its operations?

💡 What’s in it for you?

1. Streamlined QC Management: Learn about the transition to utilizing only two (2) recommended rules for daily quality control evaluations to optimize your routine workflows.

2. Fewer Operational Disruptions: Discover practical strategies to optimize data evaluation frequency and drastically reduce false out-of-control situations that stall laboratory production.

3. Global Compliance Alignment: Discover how these new guidelines assist testing environments in adhering to strict ISO/IEC 17025 data validity requirements.

🎙️ Meet the Global Expert:

We are honored to host Bertil Magnusson, PhD (Trollboken AB, Sweden)!

Dr. Magnusson is a world-renowned Metrology in Chemistry expert, Eurachem Executive Committee member, ISO/IEC 17025 technical assessor, and a lead author of the Nordtest Quality Handbooks. Don't miss this opportunity to learn directly from a global pioneer in analytical science!

📌 Mark Your Calendars:
🗓️ Date: 09 June 2026 (Tuesday)
🕒 Time: 03:00 PM PhST (09:00 AM CEST)
⏳ Duration: 45-minute Technical Webinar
💵 Admission: FREE!

🔗 HOW TO REGISTER:
Slots are open to all chemists, chemical technicians, laboratory managers, quality personnel, and testing professionals.

Scan the QR code in the poster, OR

Click here to register directly: 👇
👉 https://tinyurl.com/OneLabWebinarQualityControl

For inquiries on testing and calibration services and possible collaboration with DOST OneLab Network on various initiatives, you may contact:

📩 Mr. Admer Rey C. Dablio, RCh, CCPQM
DOST OneLab Project Coordinator

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Landline: (+632) 8-683-7750 local 2196

"DOST OneLab, One Laboratory, Worldwide"



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DOST-ITDI Researchers Complete Training at Japan Tissue Engineering Co., Ltd. to Establish the Philippines’ First In Vit...
28/05/2026

DOST-ITDI Researchers Complete Training at Japan Tissue Engineering Co., Ltd. to Establish the Philippines’ First In Vitro Skin Sensitization Testing Laboratory

Researchers from the Department of Science and Technology – Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST ITDI) have successfully completed a series of lecture and hands-on training on the Epidermal Sensitization Assay (EpiSensA) at Japan Tissue Engineering Co., Ltd. on 19–21 May 2026, under the guidance of Dr. Hiromichi Mitake, Regional Manager and Dr. Mitsuko Hatanaka, Manager from the LabCyte Business Promotion Division. The training team was composed of Ms. Ma. Rachel V. Parcon, RCh, MSc, Chief Science Research Specialist; Ms. Julieta B. Brigoli, RPh, MSc, Senior Science Research Specialist; and Ms. Chelsea Kate F. Jose, Science Research Specialist I from the ITDI-Standards and Testing Division. This capacity-building activity marks a key step toward establishing the first in vitro skin sensitization testing laboratory in the Philippines.

Skin sensitization studies check whether a substance can cause an allergic skin reaction (allergic contact dermatitis) after repeated contact. This is a key safety requirement for product approval by regulators, including the Philippine Food and Drug Administration, because such reactions can affect many consumers. At present, most sensitization tests rely on animals which are associated with prohibitive costs, handling challenges, limited animal supply, and ethical concerns. These issues are especially challenging for the Pharmacology and Toxicology Section of the Standards and Testing Division, since skin sensitization is one of the six acute safety tests that regulators require.

To respond to these challenges, DOST-ITDI is establishing in vitro testing using the EpiSensA method. This approach uses laboratory-grown human skin models (reconstructed human epidermis, or RhE) which follows OECD Test Guideline 442D. EpiSensA can test a wide range of chemicals, including complex substances that have been difficult to evaluate using older alternative methods. It is also recognized as the world’s first non-animal skin sensitization test that uses an artificial skin model, has shown strong relevance to real human skin responses in recent studies, and is already being used in advanced regulatory and industry laboratories in Japan, Europe, and the United States—making its adoption in the Philippines both a scientific milestone and in step with global best practice.

Once established at DOST-ITDI, this capability will support the local cosmetics and personal care industry, as well as research on topical drug and herbal formulations, by providing an ethical, scientifically robust, and internationally benchmarked approach to skin sensitization testing before products proceed to clinical studies or market registration.

Through this milestone, DOST-ITDI advances the country’s readiness for next-generation, non-animal safety testing in line with global best practices.

Congratulations trainees!

For inquiries on testing and other technical services (e.g. customized training), partnerships, and/or collaborations, you may contact:

📩 Ms. Ma. Rachel V. Parcon, RCh, MSc
Chief Science Research Specialist

📩 Mr. Admer Rey C. Dablio, RCh, CCPQM
Quality Manager of the Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS)

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Landline: (+632) 8-683-7750 local 2198

ITDI-Standards and Testing Division: Your partner in science-based solutions for a safer, healthier future.

"Quality life and products through testing"



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DOST Philippines











STD's First IQA based on QMS for ISO 9001:2015On 25 May 2026, the ITDI-Standards and Testing Division (STD) successfully...
26/05/2026

STD's First IQA based on QMS for ISO 9001:2015

On 25 May 2026, the ITDI-Standards and Testing Division (STD) successfully underwent an Internal Quality Audit (IQA) of its Quality Management System (QMS), focused on aligning with the rigorous requirements of ISO 9001:2015.

This targeted audit marks a pivotal milestone in the strategic incorporation of the STD into the wider DOST-ITDI Quality Management System. The evaluation was meticulously conducted by a dedicated pool of cross-divisional internal auditors: Engr. Engel Ibarra from the Environment and Biotechnology Division (EBD) and Mr. Christopher Bilbao from the Chemicals and Energy Division (CED).

Through cooperative efforts and a shared commitment to excellence, the audit highlighted STD's continuous drive to streamline processes, improve operational efficiencies, and uphold the highest standards of data integrity and customer satisfaction.

Kudos to the entire STD team and our internal auditors for working hand-in-hand to ensure that our solutions and opportunities remain world-class!

For inquiries on testing and other technical services (e.g. customized training), partnerships, and/or collaborations, you may contact:

📩 Ms. Ma. Rachel V. Parcon, RCh, MSc
Chief Science Research Specialist

📩 Mr. Admer Rey C. Dablio, RCh, CCPQM
Quality Manager of the Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS)

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Landline: (+632) 8-683-7750 local 2198

ITDI-Standards and Testing Division: Your partner in science-based solutions for a safer, healthier future.

"Quality life and products through testing"



DOST ITDI
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ITDI-Standards and Testing Division Welcomes Newly Promoted Staff in Oath-Taking CeremonyThe Industrial Technology Devel...
26/05/2026

ITDI-Standards and Testing Division Welcomes Newly Promoted Staff in Oath-Taking Ceremony

The Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST ITDI) marked a milestone in human resource development today, 26 May 2026, with the official oath-taking and assumption of duty of its newly promoted personnel.

The ceremony was spearheaded by DOST-ITDI Institute Director, Dr. Annabelle V. Briones, who administered the oath of office to ITDI-Standards and Testing Division staff Mr. Kyle Miguel B. Magsaysay. Mr. Magsaysay has been promoted to the position of Science Research Assistant.

In his new capacity, Mr. Magsaysay will vitalize operations within the division by serving as crucial staff for the Receiving and Releasing Unit (RRU). Concurrently, he will take on the vital role of Document and Information Controller (DIC) for the division's Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) based on ONS ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ensuring that the highest standards of data integrity, quality control, and procedural compliance are maintained.

The DOST ITDI and the ITDI-Standards and Testing Division leadership extend their warmest congratulations to Mr. Magsaysay as he steps into this elevated role, confident that his dedication will further drive the institute's commitment to "Solutions & Opportunities for All."

Join us in congratulating Mr. Magsaysay on this well-deserved milestone!

CONGRATULATIONS Kyle!

For inquiries on testing and other technical services, partnerships, and/or collaborations, you may contact:

📩 Ms. Ma. Rachel V. Parcon, RCh, MSc
Chief Science Research Specialist

📩 Mr. Admer Rey C. Dablio, RCh, CCPQM
Quality Manager of the Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS)

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Landline: (+632) 8-683-7750 local 2198

ITDI-Standards and Testing Division: Your partner in science-based solutions for a safer, healthier future.

"Quality life and products through testing"



DOST ITDI
DOST Philippines











Ensuring Safe Water for All! 💧 ITDI-Standards and Testing Division Successfully Completed DOH-HFSRB Site InspectionExcel...
20/05/2026

Ensuring Safe Water for All! 💧 ITDI-Standards and Testing Division Successfully Completed DOH-HFSRB Site Inspection

Excellence is not a one-time act, but a continuous standard! 👏

The ITDI-Standards and Testing Division proudly marks another milestone after completing its on-site external assessment on 20 May 2026, for the renewal of its accreditation as an authorized Drinking Water Testing Laboratory.

The assessment team from the Department of Health - Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (DOH-HFSRB) evaluated the facility's rigid compliance with DOH Administrative Order No. 2020-0031. Our physical plant layout, personnel competence, operational protocols, and data safety were thoroughly reviewed across physical, chemical, and microbiological streams to ensure the highest level of laboratory integrity.

Special thanks to the HFSRB inspection panel for their rigorous and fair evaluation:
🔹 Dr. Crystal Iris Desiderio (Medical Officer III)
🔹 Engr. Avelino Altura Jr. (Engineer III)
🔹 Mr. Fiel Luis Dela Cruz (Medical Technologist III)

With this successful evaluation, DOST ITDI continues to stand as a trusted pillar quality testing and public safety in the country. Let's keep moving forward!

Congratulations to both the teams from the biological and chemistry laboratories!

For inquiries on testing and other technical services (e.g. customized training), partnerships, and/or collaborations, you may contact:

📩 Ms. Ma. Rachel V. Parcon, RCh, MSc
Chief Science Research Specialist

📩 Mr. Admer Rey C. Dablio, RCh, CCPQM
Quality Manager of the Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS)

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Landline: (+632) 8-683-7750 local 2198

ITDI-Standards and Testing Division: Your partner in science-based solutions for a safer, healthier future.

"Quality life and products through testing"



DOST ITDI
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DOST ITDI Empowers Laboratories with Public Training on Laboratory Quality Management System based on PNS ISO/IEC 17025:...
20/05/2026

DOST ITDI Empowers Laboratories with Public Training on Laboratory Quality Management System based on PNS ISO/IEC 17025:2017

The ITDI-Standards and Testing Division of the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST ITDI) successfully conducted its regular public training offering on the Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) based on PNS ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The two-day capacity-building activity took place from 12-13 May 2026, at the STD Conference Room, DOST-ITDI, DOST Complex, Bicutan, Taguig City.

The technical training featured a robust roster of resource speakers from the institute's specialized laboratories:

Mr. Alxis John C. Movida, RMicro, PFT
Science Research Specialist II
Microbiology Section, Biological Laboratory

Mrs. Isaiah U. Sta. Ana, RCh
Senior Science Research Specialist
Organic Chemistry Section, Chemistry Laboratory

The training program was highly lauded by the participants for its dynamic delivery. Departing from traditional, lecture-heavy formats, the resource speakers utilized highly interactive training strategies, including case studies, open forums, and practical exercises. This engaging approach enabled the trainees to thoroughly comprehend and appreciate the rigorous management and technical requirements of the PNS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. By equipping the attendees with actionable insights, DOST ITDI continues to spearhead local efforts in upgrading institutional competencies and fostering international alignment in testing and calibration laboratories.

Congratulations trainees!

For inquiries on testing and other technical services (e.g. customized training), partnerships, and/or collaborations, you may contact:

📩 Ms. Ma. Rachel V. Parcon, RCh, MSc
Chief Science Research Specialist

📩 Mr. Admer Rey C. Dablio, RCh, CCPQM
Quality Manager of the Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS)

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Landline: (+632) 8-683-7750 local 2198

ITDI-Standards and Testing Division: Your partner in science-based solutions for a safer, healthier future.

"Quality life and products through testing"



DOST ITDI
DOST Philippines











DOST ITDI Strengthens Regional Soils Lab Capabilities through Customized Chemical Method Validation/Verification Trainin...
20/05/2026

DOST ITDI Strengthens Regional Soils Lab Capabilities through Customized Chemical Method Validation/Verification Training

In its commitment to fostering robust scientific metrology and reliable laboratory networks across the country, the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST ITDI) successfully conducted a three-day customized training course titled "Statistical Evaluation of Analytical Data, Validation and Verification of Chemical Methods of Analysis" from 11-13 May 2026.

The capacity-building activity was requested by the Regional Soils Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office IVA (DA RFO IVA) to enhance the technical competency of its laboratory personnel. The training took place at the Lipa Agricultural Research and Experiment Station (LARES) in Marauoy, Lipa City, Batangas.

Serving as the institute’s leading expert and resource speaker was Mr. Admer Rey C. Dablio, RCh, CCPQM (Supervising Science Research Specialist of the Chemistry Laboratory and Quality Manager of the ITDI-Standards and Testing Division's Laboratory Quality Management System). Leveraging his extensive expertise in analytical testing and laboratory quality management systems, Mr. Dablio guided the trainees through the critical statistical tools, rigorous data evaluation protocols, and practical methodologies required to fulfill stringent method validation and verification criteria.

The completion of this training equips the DA RFO IVA Regional Soils Laboratory personnel with advanced technical proficiencies crucial for maintaining high-quality analytical testing, ensuring data integrity in soil and agricultural analysis, and aligning with national and international quality standards.

Congratulations trainees!

For inquiries on testing and other technical services (e.g. customized training), partnerships, and/or collaborations, you may contact:

📩 Ms. Ma. Rachel V. Parcon, RCh, MSc
Chief Science Research Specialist

📩 Mr. Admer Rey C. Dablio, RCh, CCPQM
Quality Manager of the Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS)

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Landline: (+632) 8-683-7750 local 2198

ITDI-Standards and Testing Division: Your partner in science-based solutions for a safer, healthier future.

"Quality life and products through testing"



DOST ITDI
DOST Philippines











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