The University of Rizal System is a fortunate recipient of the grant for a Food testing Laboratory which is the first in the Region.
According to Prof. Eugene Sf. Tia, Head, FTL, the establishment of the URS Food Analytical and Research Services Laboratory (formerly URS Food Testing Laboratory) will be of significant support to stakeholders and industry partners towards ensuring quality management system in the testing of food considering appropriate inputs for a thorough analysis of data so as to ensure the quality of the product or the prescribed production process.
Prof. Tia provided the following updates in early December 2020:
Food Testing Laboratory Facility Improvement/ Maintenance
| Activity | Personnel Involved | Remark/Status |
| Construction of Storage Rooms for Chemicals and Wastes | General Services | Ongoing |
| Installation of window for the Storage Rooms for Chemicals and Wastes | General Services | Fabrication Completed/ Not yet Installed |
| Wiring for the Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Graphite System and Microwave Digestion System | General Services | Completed |
Instruments/ Equipment Maintenance
| Activity | ABC | Date | Remark/Status |
| Procurement and delivery of the following instruments/ Equipment:
Upgrading of Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy to Graphite System Gas Chromatography Headspace sampler Microwave Digestion system Automatic Colony counter Gravimetric Dilutor Automatic Spiral Plater |
Php 10,000,000.00 | November to December 2020 | Completed
Source of Fund: GAA |
Manpower
| Activity | Date | Personnel Involved | Remark/Status |
| Interview of applicant for chemist | November | Personnel Selection Board | With only one applicant/ not hired
-recruitment extended |
Services
| Services | Number |
| Number of inquiries assisted | 6 |
| Number samples accepted for analysis | 1 |
| Total number of Samples | 1 |
Additional Equipment delivered for the URS Food Analytical and Research Services Laboratory
HIGHLIGHTS
FORGING TOWARDS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: THE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES–SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS OFFICES VISITED THE URS FARSL FOR BENCHMARKINGThe Polytechnic University of the Philippines–Special Programs and Projects Office (PUP-SPPO), represented by Director Maria Luisa U. Oliveros and Engr. Carlito A. Quines conducted a benchmarking at the University of Rizal System FARSL headed by Prof. Eugene SF. Tia along with the University Read more...
URS FARSL CONDUCTED FREE MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER TESTING IN JALA JALA, RIZALWith the university’s aim to help the community and ensure a quality and safe water intake, the University of Rizal System Food Analytical and Research Services Laboratory (FARSL) conducted four (4) microbiological analysis of water in different communities in Jala Jala, Rizal last September 13, Read more...
URS FARSL SEALED ITS RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL LICENSEIn accordance with the Code of Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) Regulations, promulgated pursuant to Section 16-a of Republic Act 2067, as amended by Republic Act No. 3589 and Republic Act No. 5207, the University of Rizal System Food Analytical and Research Services Laboratory (FARSL) Read more...
DTI TURNOVER OF FOOD TESTING LABORATORY PROJECT TO URSIt is indeed the grace of partnership that an institution like the University of Rizal System was given a truly significant blessing like the Food Analytical and Research Services Laboratory (FARSL). The turnover program last January 19, 2023, which was held at the Audio-Visual Education Center Read more...
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