Presidential decree 856 Patricio, Aries Mateo, Richelle Mendoza, Noelle Faye introduction “Water is not a mere commodity for sale and consumption but a natural asset that must be protected and conserved” Everyone has a collective responsibility to preserve water resources and improve facilities for future generations. Water is considered as the “universal solvent” due to its ability to dissolve most substances. It is one of the most essential resources in the world, and its preservation is a top priority. introduction Henry Cavendish, an English chemist, and physicist, demonstrated in 1781 that water is composed of oxygen and hydrogen molecules, which are elements that occur in nature. The “Giver of Life” is threatened by various adversities: v Local incidents of water scarcity v Local sewerage systems are antiquated v Water became an expensive resource AS A RESPONSE: December 23, 1975 P.D 856, “Code on Sanitation of the Philippines” The primary law that mandates the accreditation of water analysis laboratories March 22, 2004 R.A. 9275 “Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004” P.D 856 “code on sanitation of the Philippines” Mandates “the examination of drinking water shall be performed only in private or public laboratories duly accredited by the Department. It is the responsibility of operators of water systems to submit to accredited laboratories water samples for examination in a manner and at such intervals prescribed by the Department” Drinking water analysis laboratory and its classifications 1. As to ownership a. Government laboratories b. Private laboratories 2. As to institutional Character a. Institution-based laboratories b. Freestanding laboratories 3. As to service capability a. Bacteriological Analysis Laboratories detect and estimate bacterial coliform organisms in the water sample b. Biological Analysis Laboratories detect and estimate biological organisms such as plankton c. Physical Analysis Laboratories to measure aesthetic characteristics of the water sample d. Chemical Analysis Laboratories detect and estimate the levels of chemical substances e. Radiological Analysis Laboratories detect and estimate the radioactive contaminants in the water sample Note! - Freestanding laboratories shall have a minimum of 20sqm workspace requirement - Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW) of 2017 states that all water samples for regulatory purposes shall be examined only in DOHAccredited laboratories - Examination for radiological quality shall be done by the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) Water analysis laboratories and their implementing rules and regulations WHAT IS ACCREDITATION Accreditation is a formal authorization issued by the DOH to an individual, partnership, corporation, or association seeking to perform drinking water analysis in compliance with the requirements provided by the DOH. Laboratories of drinking water analysis must register with the HFSRB and have a valid Certificate of Accreditation (COA). The National Reference Laboratory (NRL) shall also conduct proficiency testing, confirmatory testing, and personnel training relative to the accreditation of laboratories for drinking water analysis. • The NRL for drinking water analysis is the East Avenue Medical Center (EAM) Laboratories for drinking water analysis may be accredited for separate services depending on the service capability except for radiological analysis which shall be regulated by the PNRI HOW LONG IS THE VALIDITY OF A CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION? The COA is valid for two years HOW DO YOU APPLY? In applying for a COA, the applicant must submit an application to the HFSRB or CHD, accompanied by a proficiency test result, and an on-site survey to determine compliance with standards and technical requirements within 30 days. Guidelines for coas 1. The COA is valid for two years and expires on the last day of December stated in the certificate. Failure to submit an application for renewal of accreditation within 60 days of the expiration date will result in lapse of accreditation and cancellation of registration. 2. The COA granted cannot be assigned directly or indirectly to any party. 3. A separate COA is required for all laboratories or branches maintained in separate premises but operated under the same management. Guidelines for coas 4. The COA should be placed in an area that is readily visible to the public. 5. A laboratory for drinking water analysis that is a unit/section/ division of a clinical laboratory is not required to secure a separate COA. Hence, permission to perform an examination of drinking water shall be included in the License to Operate of a clinical laboratory Who is qualified to supervise? Laboratories for drinking water analysis must be under the direction and supervision of a licensed sanitary engineer or clinical pathologist. • (A.O no. 31 S.1979-requirements for the accreditation of water analyst laboratory) However, in areas where there is no available licensed sanitary engineer, ü A licensed chemist ü Registered Medical Technologist ü Registered pharmacist may provisionally supervise its operation. Who are qualified to become an analyst? 1. Registered medical technologist 2. Registered pharmacist 3. Licensed chemists 4. Microbiologist Enforcement, violations, reports, and records Eenforcement of the p.d 856 - The Secretary of Health, through the HFSRB Registration of laboratories for drinking water and its implementing rules. Violation of the rules and regulations 1. Issuance of fraudulent water testing result. 2. Change in the ownership, location, and head of the laboratory or personnel without informing the HFSRB/CHD. 3. Refusal to allow survey or monitoring visits of the laboratory by the person/s authorized by the HFSRB/ CHD at an appropriate time. 4. Refusal to participate in the proficiency testing conducted by the NRL Violation of the rules and regulations 5. Any materially false statement in the application if the laboratory is found violating these rules and regulations on a monitoring visit ® immediately preventively suspend the operation of the aforesaid laboratory for not more than 60 days. ® Any party aggrieved by the decision of the HFSRB/CHD may file a notice of appeal to the Office of the Secretary of Health within 15 days after receipt of notice of decision. ® The decision of the Secretary of Health is final and executory. administrative order no. 31 s. 1979 management and supervision of laboratories of drinking water analysis including qualified analysts. • RMT, RP, and microbiologists - carry out bacteriological and biological analysis services • Licensed chemists - chemical and physical analysis. • Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) - examination of water samples for radiological quality shall be done by qualified staff. Laboratory reports and records • persons authorized to sign an official laboratory report ® The analyst in charge of the official laboratory report and the head of the laboratory ® The head of the laboratory and analyst must affix their actual signature to all laboratory reports prior to issuance. • However, the results of outsourced tests from another accredited laboratory shall be attached to the original laboratory results. • Laboratory records shall be kept secure and confidential. Records shall also be retained for a minimum of 5 years. SECTION 103. Penal Provision. a. Unless otherwise provided in any Chapter or section in this Code, any person who shall violate, disobey, refuse, omit or neglect to comply with any of the rules and regulations promulgated under this Code shall be guilty of misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or by a fine of not exceeding one thousand pesos or both depending upon the discretion of the court. b. Any person who shall interfere with or hinder, or oppose any officer, agent or member of the Department or of the bureaus and offices under it, in the performance of his duty as such under this Code, or shall tear down, mutilate, deface or alter any placard, or notice, affixed to the premises in the enforcement of the Code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable upon conviction by imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or by a fine of not exceeding one thousand pesos or both depending upon the discretion of the Court. THANKS! 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