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Green Economy, Innovation and Quality Infrastructure
Created:
July 2021
Category: Impacts of Quality Infrastructure
Stakeholders: QI experts, Sector stakeholders
Thematic focus: Environment/ Natural Resources
The publication describes the contribution of Quality Infrastructure to the development of a green economy. The study is based on cases in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Deaths Caused by Consumption of Drinking Water in Canada
Created:
May 2009
Category: Impacts of Quality Infrastructure
Stakeholders: General public, Sector stakeholders, QI experts
Thematic focus: Health
The document describes how an ineffective control system led to deaths of consumers caused by the contamination of surface water. By changing the regulations on water testing, requiring the accreditation of testing laboratories, the control of the drinking water quality could be improved.
Eviction of Tenants due to Lack of Security in Buildings and Hotels in Japan
Created:
May 2009
Category: Development of Quality Infrastructure systems and services
Stakeholders: General public, Sector stakeholders, QI experts
Thematic focus: Accreditation
The publication describes problems in the construction and security of buildings caused by low quality materials and falsified test results in Japan. Solutions in the areas of certification and accreditation are highlighted. Having an internationally recognized system of accreditation and accredited certification bodies minimizes the possibility of fraud and assures quality.
Increase in Cervical Cancer Deaths due to Negligance in its Detection
Created:
May 2009
Category: Impacts of Quality Infrastructure
Stakeholders: General public
Thematic focus: Health
The publication deals with the consequences of inaccurate tests used to detect cervical cancer. The false-negative tests were caused by ineffective testing laboratories and a lack of standards to regulate the methods of testing and ensure prevention.
Export Quality Management Improving Market Access through Standards and Conformity Assessment
Created:
January 2019
Category: Development of Quality Infrastructure systems and services
Stakeholders: QI experts
Thematic focus: QI systems
The document presents the contents and objectives of the "Export Quality Management" seminars. The seminars were created for trade-promoting institutions. They explain how to guide local SMEs with regard to the requirements of international markets and foster the cooperation between producers and QI service providers.
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Export Quality Management
The website presents publications related to the regarding the concept of “Export Quality Management”, created by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and PTB.
Covid-19 Response
The website shows the results of the PTB’s International Cooperation Group task force’s work and gives partner institutions, but also the interested public, access to the related information.
Calidena
The website presents information and publications related to CALIDENA, including a list of facilitators, studies and news.
SEE QI Fund Website
The website is dedicated to the Regional Consultancy Fund for Quality Infrastructure (SEE QI Fund) project and presents related information.
Capacity development online navigator
The Navigator contains many summaries of formats and experiences as well as practical tips and examples which will help you to better prepare and conduct your virtual events.
QI-Africa
The website presents information, news, and publications related to the "Upgrading of Quality Infrastructure in Africa" project.
Videos
Export Quality Management
The video summarizes the Export Quality Management (EQM) seminars.
Calibrating infrared ear thermometers
Professionals test the accuracy of thermometers prior to sale, and often also perform regular metrological verification tests after the sale.
From the laboratory to sustainable concrete
As part of the Quality Infrastructure Fund project, PTB and Germany’s Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing – BAM) created virtual tutorials on the topic of cement
From Farm to Market
The video shows what quality requirements there are for exporting fruit and vegetables in East Africa and how they can be met.
A world without quality infrastructure
Here we show both the effects of a lack of functioning quality infrastructure (QI) and the accidents that functioning QI can prevent.
Assuring Quality during Mango Juice Production – Inspection, Washing and Sorting
The video shows the first stage (inspection, washing and sorting) of mango juice production in Uganda and explains the crucial role of quality assurance.
Assuring Quality during Mango Juice Production – Processing and Pasteurizing
The video shows the second stage (processing and pasteurizing) of mango juice production in Uganda and explains the crucial role of quality assurance.
Assuring Quality during Mango Juice Production – Quality Tests and Packaging
The video shows the third stage (quality tests and packaging) of mango juice production in Uganda and explains the crucial role of quality assurance.