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Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 15 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Port, Airport Vessel and Aircraft Sanitation.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Vending Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Public health Inspection Authorization/permit Solid waste Waste management Effluent waste water/discharge Hazardous substances Potable water Water supply Sewerage
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
These rules and regulations shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from date of publication in the official gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Abstract

These implementing rules and regulations shall apply to all ports and airports operating within the territory of the Philippines and shall likewise apply to all vessels and aircraft entering said ports and airports. The Regulation provides for sanitary permit, sanitary requirements for personnel, sanitary requirements for ports and airports such as water supply, drinking water facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal and drainage and solid waste management. The Regulation further provides for evaluation and inspection of vessels, ports and airports and responsibility of local health authority and officer. In the final provision of the Regulation reference is made to penal provision. This Regulation consists of 24 Sections.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Presidential Decree No. 856 Promulgating the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines.

Legislation | Philippines | 1975

Keyword: Pollution control, Protection of environment, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Certification, Disinfection/disinfestation, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Freshwater fishes, Sheep/goats, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Vegetables/legumes, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Mineral water, Monitoring, MRL-maximum residue limit, Potable water, Poultry products, Public health, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Sewerage, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX