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

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
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
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The objective of this Code on Sanitation is the improvement of the way of the Filipinos by directing public health services towards the protection and promotion of the health of the people.

Full text
English
Website
doh.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 20 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Pollution of the Environment.

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

Keyword: Right to clean/healthy environment, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Human rights, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Environmental standards, EIA, Standards, Protection of environment, Food waste, Solid waste, Waste management, Public health, Inspection, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 17 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Sewage Collection and Disposal Excreta Disposal and Drainage.

Legislation | Philippines | 1995

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Solid waste, Public health, Waste management, Inspection, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Water supply, Potable water, Pollution control, Radiation, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 7 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Industrial Hygiene of the Sanitation Code of the Philippines Amending Administrative Order No. 111 S. 1991.

Legislation | Philippines | 1999

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Public health, Inspection, Noise pollution, Right to clean/healthy environment, Human rights, Equipment, Waste non-domestic sources, Hazardous waste, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Potable water, Water supply, Hazardous substances, Recreational water use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 6 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on School Sanitation and Health Services.

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Inspection, Equipment, Economic/social/cultural rights, Education, Institution, Human rights, Sewerage, Water supply, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 3 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Food Establishments.

Legislation | Philippines | 1995

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Public health, Food waste, Treated food, Vending, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Organic waste, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 5 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Public Laundry.

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Solid waste, Public health, Waste management, Inspection, Effluent waste water/discharge, Court/tribunal, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Waste disposal, Industrial water use, Recreational water use, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 19 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Nuisances and Offensive Trades and Occupations.

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, 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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 16 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Vermin Control.

Legislation | Philippines | 1997

Keyword: Pesticides, Disinfection/disinfestation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Solid waste, Inspection, Waste management, Potable water, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 8 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Public Swimming or Bathing Places.

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Solid waste, Public health, Waste management, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Sewerage, Water supply, Potable water, Recreational water use, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Insects, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 18 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Refuse Disposal.

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Solid waste, Public health, Waste management, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste non-domestic sources, Hazardous waste, Organic waste, Recycling/reuse, Water supply, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 4 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Markets and Abattoirs.

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Solid waste, Public health, Waste management, Inspection, Effluent waste water/discharge, Court/tribunal, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Slaughtering, Meat, Poultry, Disinfection/disinfestation, Authorization/permit, Waste disposal, Industrial water use, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 2 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Water Supply.

Legislation | Philippines | 1995

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Solid waste, Public health, Waste management, Inspection, Effluent waste water/discharge, Standards, Authorization/permit, Disinfection/disinfestation, Monitoring, Waste disposal, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Joint Administrative Order No.2022-0002 on Guidelines on Establishing Local Drinking Water Quality Surveillance (LDWQS) Program.

Legislation | Philippines | 2022

Keyword: Monitoring, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Governance, Community management, Potable water, Public health, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Philippine Drinking Water Standards.

Legislation | Philippines | 1993

Keyword: Potable water, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9275).

Legislation | Philippines | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Freshwater pollution, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX