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Administrative Circular No. 06 Series of 2022 Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Importation of Agricultural and Fish and Fishery/Aquatic Products; Animal Feeds, Feed Ingredients and Feed Additives; and Fertilizers, Pesticides and Other Agricultural Chemical Products into the Philippines.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Agricultural commodities Authorization/permit Certification Pests/diseases Fertilizers/nutrients International trade Fish products Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Meat Offences/penalties Animal by-products Animal feed/feedstuffs Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Public health Quarantine Standards Animal health
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Circular shall take effect fifteen [15] days after completion its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation and its filing with the National Administrative Register, U.P. Law Center.
Abstract

This Circular provides regulations for import of agricultural and fishery products into Philippines with the aim of protecting human, animal or plant life and health and ensuring that the products are safe for consumers and to prevent introduction, establishment and spread of pests or diseases among animals and plants. The text provides for import certificates including Plant Quarantine Service Certificate (PQSC), SPS import clearance and valid licenses to operate and to import for the Agri-Fishery Products Importer. The text further elaborates on the process and needed documents, registration of application, inspection, and sampling of consignments at the port of entry. The Circular stipulates that any food that is not in conformity with applicable food quality or safety standard shall be seized, or refused to enter while the seized smuggled Agricultural Products, shall be disposed. The Circular consists of 13 Articles.

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Website
www.da.gov.ph