Qualibet Testing Services Corporation, a local company headed by Chemist Pinky Pe Tobiano, recently achieved a monumental feat when they entered into an acquisition agreement with Bureau Veritas Assurance Quality (BVAQ), a recognized world leader in the field of quality testing and certification.

This achievement is a first not only for the country but for a Filipina chemist, Pinky Pe Tobiano, to be recognized internationally.   Prior to the acquisition, Ms. Tobiano was heading Qualibet in chemical and microbiology testing of food, water, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics among others.  Her exemplary leadership has not gone unnoticed by the French-owned company which has eventually led to the acquisition.

With the backing of BVAQ, Qualibet’s expertise and proven track record will be bolstered further as they intensify their manpower, geographical reach and infrastructure.

“The future of quality testing and certification in the next few years will be more focused towards quality control, reducing errors, eliminating unnecessary testing and focusing on the challenges of global compliance as more products are being launched and introduced at a rapid rate, ” said Pinky Pe Tobiano, Director of Qualibet BVAQ.

“Qualibet BVAQ is wholly committed to fulfilling its role as a catalyst for change not just in the country but also in other parts of the world.  Being part of Qualibet BVAQ gives us more leverage in helping businesses move forward by providing practical and technical solutions, most especially the SMEs as they need guidance on best practices,”.she further added.

Ms. Tobiano also shared, “Qualibet BVAQ helps SMEs in regulatory compliance in FDA and DOH through their Certificate of Analysis .  Since we are already part of a global conglomerate, our Certificate of Analysis is recognized by food exporters . We want to be an advocate in improving our environment, this we can do by helping government bodies, businesses, whether large corporations or small and mid-range sizes, to thrive.”