14 May 2026 – The Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security (ITAFoS) conducted its Internal Quality Management System (QMS) Audit from 13 to 14 May 2026 to ensure compliance with established standards and the effective implementation of the organization’s quality management system.

A total of 12 Internal Auditors and 6 Observer Internal Auditors, led by Dr. Suryati Muhamad Alinafiah from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences UPM, were involved in the audit, which covered management, core services, and support scopes.

In addition to assessing compliance with standards, procedures, work instructions, and guidelines, the audit also aimed to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure readiness for the SIRIM Surveillance Audit II.

Several audit findings were identified as part of continuous improvement efforts to further strengthen the effectiveness of the ITAFoS quality management system and ensure work processes are implemented more efficiently and systematically.

Date of Input: 22/05/2026 | Updated: 22/05/2026 | ilyaaqeela