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The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute excelled in its latest ISO 9001:2015 Surveillance Audit conducted by the Certification International Philippines, Inc. (CIPI).

Audit results showed that the Institute’s Quality Management System (QMS) had zero nonconformities and successfully met the requirements of ISO 9001:2015.

ISO 9001 is an international standard system that organizations use to show their ability to “consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.” The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective use and improvement of the system.

Great news to the Philippine abaca industry!

The Department of Science and Technology – Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) has finally come up with a solution to one of our abaca farmers’ biggest concerns: a fiber-extracting machine that is both safe and effective.

A Quezon-based organization is set to upgrade the quality of its bamboo products using a dryer made especially for non-wood agro-forest raw materials.

Thru DOST-Quezon, the San Quintin Multi-Sectoral Organization (SQMSO) recently adopted a 60 cubic ft-capacity dryer designed by DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI).

(Left): FPRDI’s non-wood dryer installed at the SQMSO compound in Quezon Province;
(Right) Group members practice using FPRDI’s moisture meter for bamboo