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Administrative Order No. 09 Series of 2009 governing the rules and regulations on the importation of agricultural and fish and fishery/aquatic products, fertilizers, pesticides and other agricultural chemicals, veterinary drugs and biological products into the Philippines.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Internal trade International trade Procedural matters Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Agricultural commodities Animal health Drugs Pesticides Fertilizers/nutrients Planting material/seeds Plant production
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Administrative Order shall take effect 15 days after publication in 2 newspapers of general circulation.
Abstract

This Administrative Order, consisting of 13 sections, regulates the importation of agricultural and fish and fishery/aquatic products, fertilizers, pesticides and other agricultural chemicals, veterinary drugs and biological products into the Philippines for the information, guidance and compliance of all concerned. Sections 2 covers the importation of: plant, plant products and other related materials capable of harboring plant pests; Animals, animal products and by-products; Live/fresh/chilled/frozen fish and fishery and aquatic products including microorganisms and biomolecules; Fertilizers, pesticides and other agricultural chemicals; Feeds, feed ingredients and other feed products; Meat and meat products; Pet foods; Processed agriculture and fishery products not elsewhere specified; Veterinary biological products; Veterinary drugs and products, etc. Any accredited importer who desires to import any products must obtain an SPS Import Clearance.

Full text
English
Website
spsissuances.da.gov.ph