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Memorandum Order No. 28 on Supplementary Provisions to DA Department Circular No. 4 Series of 2016 entitled "Guidelines on the Importation of Plants, Planting Materials and Plants Products for Commercial Purposes".

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant production Plant protection Plant variety Planting material/seeds Internal trade International trade Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Memorandum Order enters into force immediately.
Abstract

This Memorandum Order establishes Supplementary Provisions to DA Department Circular No. 4 Series of 2016 entitled "Guidelines on the Importation of Plants, Planting Materials and Plants Products for Commercial Purposes". It amends Sections 7 and 19 of DC 4 s.2016 to implement revised requirements for registration and renewal of importers of plants, planting materials and plant products and validity period of SPSIC for rice, such as: For initial registration and renewal of importers: 1. Notarized Application form with two 2x2 ID picture of the owner; 2. Mayors Permit or Business Permit; 3. Proof of Business Establishment; 4. Proof of existence and authority to use Storage/Warehouse (if applicable) or DA Accredited Cold storage warehouse (with DA Certificate of Accreditation) (if applicable); 5. Updated and Current Registration with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Registration of importer and/or authorized broker; 6. Special Power of Attorney (SPA) with two (2) 2x2 ID picture (Maximum of 3 representatives); 7. Annual Income Tax Return with Audited Financial Statement of the owner/importer for the last 3 years). Pursuant to the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 11203 and in consonance with Section 4 of the Guidelines on Importation, the requirement that "The imported rice should arrive before the expiration of the SPSIC from the BPI".

Full text
English
Website
spsissuances.da.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Amends

DA Department Circular No. 4 Series of 2016 on Guidelines for the Importation of Plants, Planting Materials and Plants Products for Commercial Purposes.

Legislation | Philippines | 2016

Keyword: Plant production, Plant protection, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Internal trade, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX