DSS, MOST Continue Thai-Lao Closed Cooperation to Enhance the Competence of S&T Personnel Supporting EconomicGrowth
In May 2015, Dr. Suthiweth T.Saengchantara, Director-General of the Department of Science Service (DSS’s DG), Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and Mr. Viengthong Vongthavilay, Deputy Director of Department of Standardization and Metrology (DSM), Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) jointly signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the project on development of an accreditation and standardization at Akkaramatee room, 6th floor, Toa Labanukrom building, DSS.
Director General of DSS said that the project had been created and collaborated to develop the activities of standardization and conformity assessment by promoting and supporting DSM, Lao PDR to develop the accreditation system; industrial product certification; standard development; library of standardization; and testing laboratory by means of training, study visiting, and exchanging of management and technical issues.
Deputy Director of DSM said that he was glad to be partnered with DSS. The cooperation is a great opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences in the field of personnel development of the accreditation, and standardization as well as calibration and testing laboratories. Moreover, our similar languages are made easier to understand in a communication process. The project is anticipated to be beneficial for both DSS and DSM to improve the collaboration among the ASEAN community.
Mrs. Suda Nantavithya, Director of the Bureau of Laboratory Accreditation (BLA) gave further information that the project on development of an accreditation and standardization between Thailand - Lao PDR which was planned for 2015 – 2017. By the year 2015, the project will focus on standardisation and conformity assessment. BLA-DSS provided the training courses related to accreditation and quality management system document according to ISO/IEC 17011: 2004, including a visit to DSS’s laboratories. In 2016, we plan to provide an assessor training course and give a consultation about establishing document system according to ISO/IEC 17011: 2004. In 2017 Lao PDR will establish accreditation body and provide laboratories assessment according to ISO/IEC 17025 as well as prepare for establishment of standard library which are our continuing cooperation.