DAO 98-63 - Environmental Management Bureau

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f. ReagentsAll reagents to be used in the analysis of environmentalsamples shall be of the highest grade to obtain reliable results,unless otherwise stated in the procedure.g. Equipment and instrumentsAll equipments, instruments and consumables shallconform to the requirements of the analytical methodsapproved, recommended or adopted by the DENR.h. Quality controlThe laboratory shall prepare and adopt a qualityassurance program to enhance the quality of the data generatedby the laboratory.The laboratory shall analyze quality control samples tocheck on the proficiency of its analysts and equipment on aregular basis.Quality control charts shall be displayed in aconspicuous place in the laboratory.i. Instrument calibrationThe laboratory shall formulate and adopt a system forcalibration and maintenance of its laboratory facilities.Certificates of equipment calibration shall be complied andmade available upon request by the DENR.j. Laboratory waste managementa. Submission of application document245
The laboratory seeking to obtain a Certificate ofRecognition by the DENR shall prepare and submit theapplication document, the contents of which are given in Section3.a of this Administrative Order.The Secretariat consisting of EMB staff shall be createdto coordinate and support activities related to the recognition ofenvironmental laboratories by the DENR. It shall make apreliminary assessment of the completeness of the applicationdocument. After the document has been assessed and therelevant data/information has been found to be included in thedocument, the same shall be forwarded to the members of theLaboratory Inspection and Assessment Team (LIAT).b. Laboratory inspection and assessmentWithin 30 working days upon receipt of the completeapplication document, the Laboratory Inspection andAssessment Team (LIAT) shall inspect the applicant laboratoryand validate the data and information contained in the saiddocument.The LIAT shall be composed of the following:Two (2) External Assessors;Two (2) EMB Assessors; andOne (1) DENR/EMPAS AssessorThe External Assessors shall be designated by the EMBDirector in consultation with relevant professional groups. Theapplicant-laboratory shall be given the right to accept or rejectthe External Assessors.The Laboratory Assessment Report, to be prepared bythe LIAT in accordance with the format prescribed by the246
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