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| PDEA receives ISO 9001 certification / photo from Google (ctto) |
Manila, Philippines -
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has just joined the list
government offices that are in compliance with quality management standards.
During the flag raising ceremony on Monday, PDEA Director
General Aaron N. Aquino has formally received the ISO 9001:2015 certification
from Renato V. Navarette, President and Managing Director of the Certification
International Philippines (CIP).
“PDEA is now a proud recipient of the revised version of an
International Organization for Standardization, or ISO 9001 certification,
affirming its commitment in implementing a quality management program to ensure
optimum client satisfaction,” Aquino said in a statement on Tuesday.
ISO 9001 is defined as the international standard that
specifies requirements for a quality
management system (QMS).
Organizations use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently
provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
The PDEA’s ISO 9001:2015 certification covers the frontline
services of the agency, particularly the regulatory functions through
Compliance Service (CS) under Director Agnes D. Mandap, which is responsible
for processing and issuing permits and licenses to industry partners, medical
practitioners, pharmaceutical companies, suppliers and retailers, and regulate
and control the movement of dangerous drugs, and controlled precursors and
essential chemicals (CPECs) to prevent diversion; and PDEA Laboratory Service
under Director Derrick Arnold C. Carreon, for the qualitative and quantitative
examination of seized drug evidence, and its subsequent destruction sanctioned
by court order, and drug testing of arrested drug personalities during
anti-drug operations.
“PDEA proves once again that its frontline services continue
to adhere to world-class standards. The agency, through Compliance Service and
Laboratory Service, has now joined the ranks of prestigious ISO-certified
government agencies after passing stringent audit stages, workshops, and
accreditation process,” Aquino said
“The PDEA’s ISO-certification was not handed on a silver
platter. It is a product of the ISO Core Team’s hard work, dedication and
commitment. With the adoption of ISO principles geared toward responsive public
service, PDEA is well on its way to realizing its vision to become a highly
credible and competent lead anti-drug agency by 2020,” the PDEA chief said
The certification is valid for three years -- October 10,
2018 until October 9, 2021.
Source: PNA
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