Products regulated by the BFAD

Products/services regulated by BFAD

Per RA 3720, BFAD regulates drugs, processed food, cosmetics, and household hazardous
substances.

The products are classified into product classes, product categories and then product types as
shown in the Table of Products. This classification of products is used in determining the
applicable documentary requirements for submitting applications for establishment licensing or
product registration.

Issuance of an LTO involves the following processes:

*An establishment applies for the issuance, renewal or amendment of an LTO and pays the
corresponding processing fees.
*BFAD processes, evaluates and decides on the application.
*BFAD issues the LTO

The BFAD Integrated Information System (BIIS) provides for online submission of applications,
online payment and automated processing and issuance of the LTO.

DIVISIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

The Laboratory Services Division (LSD) performs the following services:

• Conducts laboratory tests on finished products to determine compliance with standards of

safety, efficacy, purity and quality

• Conducts tests on packaging materials used for foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices and
other related products.

• Establishes scientific databases for use in the development of product standards.

• Produces properly bred laboratory animals used for toxicological examinations, bioassay and
biological research and development

• Conducts inspection and audit for analytical laboratories to be recognized by BFAD-LSD

• Provides and conducts training to Regional FDRO's in Centers for Health Development mini-
laboratory