Joint DA-DOH Administrative Order No. 2015-0007 implementing Rules and Regulations of the Food Safety Act of 2013. Country/Territory Philippines Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries Keyword Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal welfare Drugs Hygiene/sanitary procedures Aquaculture Fish disease Animal health Food quality control/food safety Consumer protection Inspection Processing/handling Standards Internal trade Governance Fraud Packaging/labelling Animal production Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force 15 days after its publication. Abstract This Order, consisting of 42 sections, implements Rules and Regulations of the Food Safety Act of 2013. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 39, Republic Act 10611, otherwise known as the “Food Safety Act of 2013”, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Health (DOH) hereby jointly adopt and promulgate the following Rules and Regulations, promulgated to facilitate compliance with the provisions of the Food Safety Act of 2013. Rule 1.3 states that the Food Safety Act of 2013 shall be the framework for implementing the farm to fork Food Safety Regulatory System. To strengthen the food safety regulatory system in the country, the State shall adopt the following specific objectives: a) protect the public from food-borne and water-borne illnesses and unsanitary, unwholesome or adulterated food; b) enhance industry and consumer confidence in the food regulatory system; and c) achieve economic growth and development by promoting fair trade practices and sound regulatory foundation for domestic and international trade. Towards the attainment of these objectives, the following measures shall be implemented: 1) Delineate and link the mandates and responsibilities of the government agencies involved; 2) Provide a mechanism for coordination and accountability in the implementation of regulatory functions; 3) Establish policies and programs for addressing food safety hazards and developing appropriate standards and control measures; 4) Strengthen the scientific basis of the regulatory system; and 5) Upgrade the capability of farmers, fisherfolk, industries, consumers and government personnel in ensuring food safety. Full text English Website www.gov.ph References - Legislation Implements Food Safety Act 2013 (Republic Act No. 10611). Legislation | Philippines | 2013 Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Inspection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Standards, Internal trade, Fraud, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX