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National Quality Policy for Palestine
Created:
February 2014
Category: Quality Infrastructure in specific regions
Stakeholders: Policy makers
Thematic focus: Asia
The publication outlines the National Quality Policy for Palestine, created in 2014. The policy document aims to direct all quality and productivity initiatives in Palestine. The National Quality Policy will help Palestine to strengthen its ability to improve the quality of goods and services.
The Answer to the Global Quality Challenge: A National Quality Infrastructure
Created:
June 2005
Category: Development of Quality Infrastructure systems and services
Stakeholders: Sector stakeholders, Policy makers, General public
Thematic focus: QI systems
The publication serves as an introductory guide to the topic of Quality Infrastructure. The purpose of this publication is to provide support to private and governmental entities that play a key role in the establishment of a coherent and effective national Quality Infrastructure, in accordance with internationally agreed parameters. In addition, it aims to provide guidance to companies, in particular SMEs, through the steps necessary to ensure that their products and/or services meet the quality criteria required by international markets.
Quality Infrastructure for protection and for the sustainable use of biodiversity "Qualitätsinfrastruktur zum Schutz und zur nachhaltigen Nutzung der Biodiversität"
Created:
January 2020
Category: Impacts of Quality Infrastructure
Stakeholders: General public
Thematic focus: Environment/ Natural Resources
The article puts forward the immediate necessity of protecting biodiversity. The document explains that having a well-functioning, internationally recognized Quality Infrastructure is an important prerequisite for biodiversity and environmental protection within the framework of international environmental agreements and environmental policy.
Quality Infrastructure for Energy Efficiency Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean
Created:
October 2020
Category: Impacts of Quality Infrastructure
Stakeholders: QI experts
Thematic focus: Climate/Energy
This Policy Position Paper is designed to present the main aspects to be considered to develop Quality Infrastructure required for energy efficiency in Latin America and the Caribbean. The publication is the result of more than eight years of work carried out by two PTB energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, in collaboration with the OAS, SIM, COPANT and IAAC, with the aim of underlining the importance of technical competence on Quality Infrastructure services for successfully implementing energy efficiency labelling programs.
16 Years of Following False Clues in the Search of a Serial Killer Caused by an Error in DNA Sampling
Created:
May 2009
Category: Impacts of Quality Infrastructure
Stakeholders: General public
Thematic focus: Certification
The article establishes the importance of certification and quality assurance based on an real-life example: DNA testing to identify a serial killer.
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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.