BFAR Citizens Charter

BUREAUOFFISHERIESANDAQUATICRESOURCES
CITIZENS CHARTER
OUR VISION
A modernized fishery industry that is sustainable,

technologically advanced and globally competitive; its transformation
guided by sound management practices and tempered by the principle
of social justice and strong private sector participation.
OUR MISSION
To conserve, protect and practice sustainable development of the

countrys fisheries and aquatic resources; alleviate poverty by
providing supplementary livelihood to the fisherfolk; improve
aquaculture productivity within ecological limits; utilize optimally
offshore and deep-sea fisheries resources; and upgrade
post-harvest facilities and technology.
OUR GOALS
To contribute to national food security; ensure rational

and judicious development, sustainability and conservation of the
Republic of the Philippines
countrys fisheries resources including the EEZ and adjacent
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources territorial waters; reduce poverty incidence in the coastal
PCA Complex, Elliptical Road, Diliman areas; and enhance fisherfolk empowerment.
Quezon City, Philippines
SERVICE
F
urther provide quality administrative and technical assistance to clients and stakeholders
PLEDGE aimed at increasing resource productivity, improving resource use efficiency, and
I ensuring the long term sustainability of the countrys fisheries and aquatic resources;
mprove our frontline services to meet the clientele and stakeholders increasing demand
for fast and efficient service, transparency and accountability;
We, the employees
of the Bureau of Fisheries
and Aquatic Resources
S ubscribe to local and international best practices and conduct in all our frontline services, office
processes and adopt high quality assurance standards;
commit to continue
serving the welfare of our H umbly respond to inquiries swiftly, efficiently and with utmost courtesy through our Public
Assistance Counter (PAC) from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
nation by ensuring that
and even beyond as warranted by the circumstances and demands from the public;
fish and other aquatic
products are available
to every Filipino plate E nsure strict compliance with quality service standards in the delivery of frontline services towards
creativity and innovative approaches to uplift public service;
through sustainable
development and
conservation of the
R eadily offer a wide range of quality frontline services which are easily accessible and
affordable to the general public by giving value to every clients comments,
countrys fisheries suggestions, and complaints;
and aquatic resources.
Toward this I ndividually strive to nurture an efficient, enthusiastic and competent workforce with appropriate
technologies and competencies for better service to our clientele;
end, we commit to:
E nlighten the public with 24/7 access to the BFAR website - http://www.bfar.da.gov.ph; and
S implify procedures to speed up transactions with the public within the BFAR premises.
EASY GUIDE TO OUR
SECTION 1 SECTION 2 Issuance of Sanitary and
REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION CHEMICAL AND Phytosanitary (SPS) Clearance 54
MICROBIOLOGICAL SERVICES to Import Live Fishes
and Fishery/Aquatic Products (Old Clients)
Issuance of Certificate of Hazard
Analysis of Critical Control Points 8 Chemical and Microbiological 34 Issuance of Sanitary and
(HACCP) Recognition/Accreditation Services Phytosanitary (SPS) Clearance 57
to Import Live Fishes and Fishery/
Issuance of Fish Health 38 Aquatic Products (New Applicants)
Issuance of Certificate of HACCP
Laboratory Results
Approval, Certificate of Recognition 15 Issuance of Health Certificate
for HACCP Implementation and Analytical Services for 42 for In-country Trans-Boundary 60
Certificate of Inspection Marine Biotoxins Movement of Live Shrimps
and Seaweeds for Aquaculture
Purposes
Issuance of Registration Certificate SECTION 3
for Aquaculture Farms Supplying 16 SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY Issuance of Sanitary/Health Certificate
Raw Materials to EU CLEARANCE & HEALTH CERTIFICATE for Export of Live Food Fishes 64
Issuance of Sanitary and Issuance of Health Certificate
Issuance of SPF/SPR Penaeus Phytosanitary (SPS) Clearance for Export of Live Tropical Marine 66
vannamei and SPF/SRP Peneaus 21 48 Ornamental Fish
to Import Fresh/Frozen/Chilled
monodon Hatchery Accreditation Fishery Products (Old Clients)
per DA- AO # 8 Series of 2009 Issuance of Sanitary/
Issuance of Registration Certificate 24 Health Certificate 73
for Accredited Exporters
for Live Food Fish Exporters Issuance of Sanitary and to International
Phytosanitary (SPS) Clearance Markets
Issuance of Registration Certificate to Import Fresh/Frozen/Chilled 51
for Live Tropical Marine Ornamental 30 Fishery Products (New Applicants)
Fish Exporters per DA- AO # 8 series of 2009
FRONTLINE SERVICES
SECTION 4 SECTION 5 SECTION 6
EXPORT PERMITS & OTHER IMPORT PERMITS AND OTHER LICENCES & OTHER PERMITS
RELATED CLEARANCES RELATED CLEARANCES
Issuance of Commercial Fishing 102
Vessel/Gear License
Issuance of Export Permit Inspection and Clearance Issuance of Fishing Gear 107
for Fresh/Frozen/Chilled 80 of Imported/Incoming Fish 92 Registration
Fishery Products (New Applicants) and Fishery Products
via the MDA/NAIA Issuance of International 111
Fishing Permit
Issuance of Export Permit
for Fresh/Frozen/Chilled 82 Issuance of Clearance
113
Issuance of PA-ALING
Fishery Products (Old Clients) to Import Fishing Vessels 94
Fishworkers License
Issuance of Export Conduct of Pre-Border Issuance of Certificate of 116

Commodity Clearance
84 Assessment of Compliance 96 Eligibility
for Live Fish Importation
Issuance of 25-Year Fishpond 119
Issuance of Clearance Lease Agreement (FLA)
for Outgoing Fish and Fishery 88 Assessment of Compliance to Post
Products Via the MDA/NAIA Border Quarantine Measures Issuance of Gratuitous Permit 126
for Imported SPF/SPR Peneaus for the Collection of Aquatic
vannamei Broodstocks and 97 Wildlife for Research/Scientific Purposes
SPF/SPR Peneaus monodon
Broodstocks and Post-Larvae Issuance of Fisheries Special 130
Permit for Live Aquatic Wildlife
SECTION 1
REGISTRATION AND
ACCREDITATION
Certificate of Hazard Analysis of
Critical Control Points (HACCP) Recognition/Accreditation
Certificate of HACCP Approval, Certificate of Recognition

for HACCP Implementation and Certificate of Inspection
Registration Certificate for

Aquaculture Farms Supplying Raw Materials to EU
Certificate of Hatchery Accreditation for

SPF/SPR P. vannamei and SPF/SPR P. monodon
Registration Certificate for Live Food Fish Exporters
Registration Certificate for

Live Tropical Marine Ornamental Fish Exporters
Certification for Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Recognition/Accreditation
Central Fisheries Requirements

O
F Inspection Unit (CFIU)
F A. For all Applicants: Application Letter
I
C Regional Fisheries
E B. Specific Requirements
Inspection Unit (RFIU)
For Fish Processing Plants
a. License to Operate (LTO) issued by BFAD
s Mondays to Fridays b. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) & Sanitation Standard
c
h 8:00AM to 5:00PM Operating Procedure (SSOP)/HACCP Plan
e
d For IPCS and Pre-processing Plants
a. *Simplified HACCP Plan
Operators/owners of:
C b. License To Operate / Sanitary Permit (issued by LGU)
L Fish Processing Plants c. GMP/SSOP Plan
I Pre-processing Plants
E
For FVs (Refrigerated and Non- refrigerated)
N Ice Plant and Cold Storage (IPCS)
T Fishing and Freezer Vessels (FV) a. HACCP Plan
S b. Commercial Fishing Vessels License (CFVL)
Buying Stations/Auction Markets
c. Certificate Registration Number from MARINA
d. GMP and SSOP Plan
F
E NO FEES REQUIRED For Buying Stations and Auction Markets
E per Executive Order No. 554 a. Sanitary Permit
S b. GMP & SSOP Plan
processing C. Additonal Requirement for Regional Applicants

20 working days, a. Endorsement from the BFAR Regional Office
time
4 hours and 45 min
Step Maximum Office/Person Forms Location
Client Step Agency Actions
No. Duration Responsible Required of Office
Submit application letter * and Receive documents 5 mins. Rosalind Santos Documents Directors Office
documents required as indicated indicated under 3F PCA Main
in the previous page requirements Bldg., Elliptical
1 Endorse the application letter to 1 day Director or Officer - In

Rd., Diliman, QC
Fish Inspection Unit - Charge

Review and check the 20 mins. Dennis Tiotangco/ Pre- Evaluation BFAR-CFIU
completeness of food safety Renato Gutierrez/ Checklist 3F, Arcadia
programs submitted Virginia Valiente/ (Form 106) Bldg., Quezon
Reymundo Nebres/ Ave., Q.C.
Josefina Genesera/
Cristina Nuqui/
Haide Rojas
Fill- up the application form and Provide Form No. 210 10 mins. Dennis Tiotangco/ Form No. 202 CFIU
submit the requirements (Application for Registration and Renato Gutierrez/ and Form No.
HACCP Recognition of Fishery Virginia Valiente/ 210
Products Establishments) and Reymundo Nebres/
2 Form No. 202

(Company Profile)
Josefina Genesera/
Cristina Nuqui/
Haide Rojas
Receive and review the forms

Schedule a Joint Central and 1 day Dennis Tiotangco/ None BFAR Regional
Regional pre-assessment Renato Gutierrez/ Offices
inspection Virginia Valiente/
Reymundo Nebres/
Josefina Genesera/
Cristina Nuqui/ Haide
Rojas and concerned
Regional Fish
Inspectors
Allow the inspection of the plant Conduct pre- assessment 2 days Joint Fish Inspectors Food Safety Fishery
following normal operating on-site inspection with the Team (CFIU/RFIU) Programs (GMP/ establishment
3 procedures following order of activities:

a. meeting with the plant
SSOP/ HACCP)
and monitoring
owner records
b. walk-through in plant
premises
c. documents review
d. consolidation and review
of findings
e. preparation of draft
inspection report
f. opening/exit meeting with
the plant management
4 Preparation of Final
Pre-assessment Inspection
1 day Joint Fish Inspectors
Team (CFIU/RFIU)
None BFAR Regional
Office
Report
5
Secure Final Pre- Assessment Release of Final Report 10 mins. Regional Fish None BFAR Regional
Inspection Report Inspectors Office
Submit corrective action plan Acknowledge and evaluate CAP 4 hours Dennis Tiotangco/ CAP CFIU
(CAP) based on the identified submitted Renato Gutierrez/
6 deficiencies to regional offices

with copies furnished to the
Virginia Valiente/
Reymundo Nebres/
national office Forward the CAP to the Office of Josefina Genesera/
the Director for approval Cristina Nuqui/
Haide Rojas
Approve the result of CAP 1 day Director Malcolm I. Directors Office
evaluation Sarmiento, Jr. 3F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman,
Q.C.
Secure results of CAP evaluation Release the result of CAP 1day Adelaida Alcisto None Record Section
evaluation thru email or fax and 3F, PCA Annex
7 the original copy thru a Courier Bldg., Elliptical

Rd., Diliman,
Q.C.
8 Allow the inspection of the plant

following normal operating
On-site verification by the
regional inspectors upon
1 day Regional Fish
Inspectors
None Fishery
Establishment
procedures request by the client
Request schedule for desk review Schedule desk review as 1 day Dennis Tiotangco/ None BFAR Regional
requested either by the client or Renato Gutierrez/ Office
9 thru the regional office Virginia Valiente/

Reymundo Nebres/
Josefina Genesera/
Cristina Nuqui/
Haide Rojas
10 Present and explain food safety Critique food safety programs 1-2 days Joint Fish Inspectors None Fishery
programs during desk review (GMP/ SSOP and HACCP) Team (CFIU/RFIU) Establishment
Prepare final report of desk 1-2 days National and Regional None BFAR Central/
evaluation with a cover letter Inspectors Regional Offices
signed by the Regional Director
11 Secure result of desk evaluation Release desk evaluation report 2 days Regional Fish None BFAR Regional
thru email or fax and the Inspectors Office
original copy thru a Courier
Write official communication Schedule systems audit 2 days Regional Fish None BFAR Regional
to BFAR Regional Office of the Inspectors Office
12 readiness of the plant for
systems audit
Request for national inspectors
to join the systems audit
Allow the inspection of the plant Conduct systems audit (with 2 days Joint Fish Inspectors Food Safety Fishery
13 following normal operating rating) Team (CFIU/RFIU) programs (GMP/ establishment
procedures SSOP/ HACCP)
and monitoring
records
Preparation of final report 1 day Joint Fish Inspectors None BFAR Regional
Team (CFIU/RFIU) office
14 Secure final report of system Release final report thru email 2 days Regional Fish None BFAR Regional
audit or fax and the original copy thru Inspectors Office
a Courier
Recommend the establishment 1 day Regional Fish None CFIU
15 to ASPCU for inclusion in the Inspectors or
list of HACCP-approved fishery documentation officer
establishments
Request for re-inspection if found Schedule for re-inspection 1 day National Inspectors CFIU
not compliant
Submit CAP to Regional Office

16 copy furnished BFAR Central
Office (back to step number 8)
* Per FOO 131, application on HACCP recognition has been decentralized except for some cases when applications are done at the BFAR Central Office
** Pre- assessment inspection is repeatedly being conducted until such time that the plant passed the minimum food safety requirements.
However, if the plant passed the initial inspection, desk review of food safety programs will follow.
*** For those applying for EU, they have to wait the notification from EC prior to export of their products,
while those compliant plants applying to non-EU must coordinate with ASPCU for other export requirements.
application for recognition of fishery
product establishments
pre-evaluation
checklist for haccp
programs
company profile (checklist no. 06)
(form No. 202)
Issuance of Certificate of HACCP Approval, Certificate of Recognition for HACCP
Implementation and Certificate of Inspection
Certificates are issued once or twice a year per establishment
OFFICE
Administrative Support
and Product Certification Unit (asPCU)
s PROCESSING C F
c TIME L requirements E
h I Fish Processing Establishments E
e
d
Mondays to Fridays
N
E Fishing /Freezer Vessels (FFV) Fish Inspection S NO FEES REQUIRED
8:00AM to 5:00PM 1 day and 29 min T Ice Plants & Cold Storage (IPCS) Unit (FIU) Report per Executive Order No. 554

Receive and acknowledge the 2 mins. Corazon A. Dela Cruz Inspection ASPCU
Inspection Report from Fish Report 2F PCA Annex
1 Inspection Unit Bldg. Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Review for completeness of 5 mins. Lucerna A. Icapin None ASPCU
2 documents
Prepare HACCP Certificate of 15 mins. Corazon A. Dela Cruz None ASPCU
Implementation/ Certificate of
3 Inspection/ Certificate of
Approval
Review of Certificate 5 mins. Consuelo C. Baltazar/ None ASPCU
4 Lucerna A. Icapin
Approve and sign Certificate 1 day Dir. Malcolm I. None Directors Office
Sarmiento, Jr. 3F PCA Main
5 Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
6 Claim certificate Record and release certificate 2 mins. Corazon A. Dela Cruz ASPCU
Issuance of Registration Certificate of Aquaculture
Farms Supplying Raw Materials to EU
O requirements
F
F Fish Health Management and Quality
1. Endorsement letter from the BFAR Regional Office
CI Assurance Section (FHMQAS) 2. Aquaculture Farm Registration Form
E 3. Filled-up farm hygiene inspection report
4. Result of laboratory analysis
5. Filled-up sampling form and fish sample
c 6. Disease surveillance and monitoring report
L S F
EIAquaculture Farmers HCMondays to Fridays E NO FEES REQUIRED
N BFAR Regional Offices E 8:00AM to 5:00 PM E processing
S per Executive Order No. 554 21 days 6 hours
T D time and 30 min
S

1 Submit application for

registration thru the BFAR
Receive application form BFAR Regional
Office
Regional Office
BFAR RO submit sample to Marylou Cabello/ Request for Arcadia Bldg.
2 Central Office Marygrace Quintero Laboratory

Analysis (RLA)
860 Quezon
Ave., Q.C.
Conduct laboratory analysis for 10 days Judith Arvesu Arcadia Bldg.

antibiotic residue (Chemist) Sonia Somga 860 Quezon
(QA Manager), Ave., Q.C.
Simeona Regidor
(Lab Manager)
Forward application for Receive application 30 mins. Sonia Somga As indicated Arcadia Bldg.
3 registration to BFAR CO
(BFAR Regional Office)
above 860 Quezon
Ave., Q.C.
Evaluation of documents as to 4 hours Sonia Somga Arcadia Bldg.
4 completeness and compliance (Coordinator)

Simeona Regidor
860 Quezon
Ave., Q.C.
(Chief, FHMQAS)
On-site Validation of farm 3 days Sonia Somga/

5 compliance (inclusive
of travel
Simeona Regidor and
Regional Fish Health
time) Officer
Preparation of Registration 1 hour Sonia Somga Arcadia Bldg.
6 Certificate Simeona Regidor 860 Quezon

Ave., Q.C.
Approval of Farm Registration 3 days Dir. Malcolm I. Directors Office

Certificate Sarmiento Jr. 3F PCA Main
7 Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Mailing of approved farm 5 days Adelaida Alcisto Records Section

registration certificate to BFAR 3F PCA Annex
8 Regional Office Bldg., Elliptical

Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
9 Claim Farm Registration

Certificate
Release Farm Registration
Certificate
1 hour Office of the Regional
Director
Any valid ID BFAR Regional
Office
* Regional Fish health laboratories without capabilities on antibiotic residue analyses

health certificate for the import
into the european community of ornamental aquatic animals
intended for closed ornamental facilities
disease
surveillance
and on-farm residue
monitoring form
report on inspection of aquaculture

farms for hygiene production
national residue
monitoring
aquaculture farm
registration
Issuance of SPF/SPR Penaeus vannamei SPf/SPR Penaeus monodon
Hatchery Accreditation
O 1. Letter of Intent
F Fish Health Management and Quality requirements 2. SEC Registratiion
FI Assurance Section (fhmqas) 3. Business permit
C 4. Management System with
E Organizational Structure
5. Hatchery Building Lay-out
c 6. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
L S F
I P. vannamei Hatchery C Mondays to Fridays E NO FEES REQUIRED
E H
N Operators E 8:00AM to 5:00 PM E per Executive Order No. 554 processing time
T D S 14 working days and 24 min
S

Submit Letter of Intent Receive and check documents 20 mins. Maria Abegail A. As indicated FHMQAS
and requirements as to completeness Albaladejo above Arcadia Bldg.
1 National Coordinator
and Project Leader,
860 Quezon
Ave., Q.C., Q.C.
National Shrimp Action
Program
2 Schedule facility inspection 3 days M.A.A. Albaladejo FHMQAS
Allow inspection of hatchery Conduct inspection for 3 days M.A.A. Albaladejo, FHMQAS
facility compliance of biosecurity (inclusive Joselito Somga,
measures of travel Edwyn Alesna IFAD*
Malou Barcia/Members
3
time) 2F PCA Main
of the Committee on
Hatchery Accreditation Bldg., Elliptical
(CHA)Panel or Rd., Diliman
Technical Staff and Q.C.
Regional
Representative
4 Prepare inspection report and

recording of result
2 hours M.A.A. Albaladejo FHMQAS
a. If compliant-proceed to Coordinate/confer with applicant 1 day M.A.A. Albaladejo FHMQAS
5 step 6
b. If non compliant-return to
and clarify recommendations;
step 3
6 Prepare draft of final report 2 hours M.A. A. Albaladejo FHMQAS
Panel review and endorsement/ 1 day Asst. Director Gil Adora ADO**
recommend for approval Chairman BFAR
3F PCA Main
Bldg.,
7 Elliptical Rd.,
Diliman Q.C.
M.A. A. Albaladejo/
Jose R. Somga/ FHMQAS
Edwyn Alesna/
Malou Barcia
and CHA members
Approval of certificate of 1 day Dir. Malcolm I. Directors Office
accreditation Sarmiento Jr. 3F PCA Main
8 Bldg., Ellipti-
cal Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Receive Certificate of Record and mail Certificate of 5 days Adelaida Alcisto Certificate of Records Section
9 Accreditation Accreditation copy furnished

BFAR Regional Office
Compliance,
Transmittal
3F PCA Annex
Bldg.,
sheet Elliptical Rd.,
Diliman Q.C.
* Inland Fisheries Aquaculture Division

** Assistant Directors Office
hatchery inspection form
accreditation / certificate of p. vannamei Hatchery
Issuance of Registration Certificate for Live Food Fish Exporters
O 1. Application letter
FF Fish Health Management and Quality 2. Sanitation Standard
requirements
I Assurance Section Operating Procedures (SSOP)

C 3. Business license (DTI or SEC Registration)
E 4. Facilities/plant layout
5. Laboratory analysis results
c 6. Location Sketch
L S F
I C
E Exporters H Mondays to Fridays EE NO FEES REQUIRED 17 working days
N E 8:00AM to 5:00 PM per Executive Order No. 554 processing time (depending on the response
T D S of Taiwan Government)
S

Submit application for Receive and evaluate 10 mins. Marylou Cabello/ As indicated FHMQAS
registration application and supporting Marygrace Quintero above Arcadia Bldg.
1 documents 860 Quezon

Ave., Q.C.
Fill-up Registration Form Provide Registration Form 30 mins.
Simeona E. Regidor FHMQAS

Schedule inspection 30 mins. Chief, FHMQAS
Grace Quintero /
Joselito Somga
Assessment and inspection of 13 days Simeona Regidor, FHMQAS

2 facility including laboratory
analysis of collected samples
(inclusive
of travel
Mercedita Bantaya,
Joselito Somga,
time) Abegail Apostol,
Sonia Somga,
Grace Quintero,
Marylou Cabello
Evaluation of documents and 1 hour Simeona Regidor FHMQAS
3 inspection /assessment results Joselito Somga

Grace Quintero
4 Preparation of registration
certificate
1 hour Grace Quintero /
Marylou Cabello
FHMQAS
Approval of registration 3 days Director Malcolm I. Directors Office

Sarmiento, Jr. 3F PCA Main
5 Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
6 Claim registration certificate Record and Release registration

certificate
30 mins. Grace Quintero/
Marylou Cabello
FHMQAS
health certificate for export of live
aquatic animals
certificate of origin and hygiene

Health
certificate
for fishery and aquatic
products for export to the
peoples republic of china
order of payment
report of test
registration
of facility for export of live
aquatic animals
request for
the
laboratory
analysis
Issuance of Registration Certificate for Live Tropical
Marine Ornamental Fish exporters
O 1. Application letter
requirements
C
FF Fish Health Management and Quality
Assur a nce S ecti o n
2. DTI/SEC Registration
4. Busines s Per mit
I 3. Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP)
E 5. Manpower Profile
6. Location Sketch and Facility Layout
c
L S F
I Tropical Marine C
E H Mondays to Fridays E NO FEES REQUIRED
N Ornamental Fish E 8:00AM to 5:00 PM E per Executive Order No. 554 processing time
T Exporters D S 9 working days
S

Submit application for Receive and evaluate 10 mins. Marylou Cabello/ FHMQAS
1 registration application and supporting
documents
Marygrace Quintero Arcadia Bldg.
860 Quezon
Ave., Q.C.
2 Receive, assess and process

the documents
2 days Joselito Somga FHMQAS
3 Schedule facility inspection 1 hour Joselito R. Somga FHMQAS
Allow inspection and assessment Inspection and assessment 1 day Simeona Regidor FHMQAS
of facilities of facilities for compliance with Mercedita Bantaya
4 hygiene and sanitation Joselito Somga
Abegail Apostol
Sonia Somga
Grace Quintero
Final evaluation of facility 2 days Simeona Regidor FHMQAS
5 inspection and processing of

documents
Joselito R. Somga
Approval of application for BFAR Director Directors Office

registration 3F PCA Main
6 Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
7 Notify registration approval 1 hour Marylou Cabello/

Marygrace Quintero
FHMQAS
Claim Certificate of Release Certificate of 30 mins. Marylou Cabello/ FHMQAS

8 Registration Registration Marygrace Quintero
certificate of
registration
registration
of facility for export of live
aquatic animals
SECTION 2
chemical and
microbiological
services
Chemical and Microbiological Services
Fish Health Laboratory Services
Analytical Services for Marine Biotoxins

Chemical and Microbiological Testing
O
F Fisheries Product
F Testing Laboratory
I Requirements
C Section (FPTLS)
E
1. Duly accomplished Sample Collection Form (HFIU Form No. 201)
2. Samples
a. Should weigh at least 500 grams to 1,000 grams
Processors and /or Exporters of fish b. Must be packed in suitable packaging material and maintained in
C and fishery products appropriate state/condition (e.g., fresh-chilled and frozen products
L should be properly iced and kept in clean insulated containers)
I Other units of the BFAR (e.g., 3. Other Requirements:
NE HACCP-Based Fish Inspection Unit, a. For certification and industry own-monitoring purposes:
T Regional Offices, Fisheries Regula- i. Official Receipt (OR) of required
S tory and Quarantine Division, laboratory fees
b. For verification / BFAR-monitoring purposes:
etc. Other interested parties
i. The packaging material should be sealed
and signed across by the BFAR
inspector who collected the sample
processing time c. For technical assistance:
Microbiological: 7 working days* i. Request letter addressed to the Office of the Director.
Chemical: 10 working days*
s A. Chemical Analysis: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (submission of samples)

c Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (claiming of results)
h
e B. Microbiological Analysis: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (submission of samples)
d
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (claiming of results)
SCHEDULE OF FEES (FAO 213, series of 2001)
Physical/sensory examination for fresh/

Physico-chemical analysis Microbial and Toxicological Examination frozen, processed and canned fish
and fishery products
Ash P200.00 Standard Plate Count/Aerobic Plate Count/
Total Viable Count P200.00
Moisture P85.00 Yeasts/Mold Count P250.00 a) External & internal can examination P100.00
Protein P100.00 Coliform Count P250.00 b.) Sensory evaluation for canned, fresh, frozen
and processed fish products P100.00
Crude Fat P200.00 Faecal Coliform P250.00
Salt P160.00 Staphylococcus aureaus P300.00 Seaweeds physico-chemical analysis
Histamine P450.00 Salmonella P400.00 1) Physical Analysis: P300.00
Formalin P250.00 Shigella P400.00 Gel strength
Trimethylamine-Nitrogen P120.00 E. coli P350.00 Gelling point
Total Volatile Base-Nitrogen P120.00 Anaerobic Bacteria P400.00 Melting point
Free Fatty Acid P270.00 Water Analysis P350.00 Viscosity
Thiobarbituric Acid P100.00 Alkalinity P 50.00 2) Chemical Analysis:
Heavy Metals: (Copper, Cadmium, Lead, Sulphate P250.00
Arsenic and Mercury)
P1,200.00/element
Cyanide P250.00 Acid Insoluble Ash P200.00
Peroxide Value P200.00
Water Activity P75.00 Product Quality Certificate P 50.00
pH P 50.00 Health Certificate P 50.00
Note:
*Step 3 may take up to seven (7) working days to finish. Using the conventional method, a complete microbiological test involves a series of isolation and
purification techniques to arrive at pure cultures of the species being determined/quantified followed by biochemical test to ascertain the identity of the
microorganism. The analysis for Salmonella, for instance, involves a series of incubation periods: a 24-hour pre-enrichment in lactose broth, 24-hour enrichment in
Rapapport Vassiliadis broth, 24 to 48 hour plating on selective media (e.g., Salmonella-Shigella and Bismuth Sulfite Agar), 24 hours screening using TSI and LIA
agar slants, and 24 hour prior to biochemical tests. Sample preparation for heavy metal analysis for cadmium and lead using Dry Ashing Method,
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry takes time. Ashing alone involves 3 to 4 days.
Submit the sample Number and log the sample 30 mins. Ms. Lizette Garcia or Sample FPTLS
1 Secure Bill of Payment Issue Bill of Payment and

Mr. Khistian Escasa Collection
Form
3F Arcadia Bldg.,
860 Quezon
Analysis Request Form Ave., Q.C.
Fill-up Analyst Worksheet Form
Secure Order of Payment Issue Order of Payment 30 mins Lina Zulueta Accounting Sec.
2 2F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Pay laboratory fees Collect payment 10 mins. Francia Amaqui Cashier Section
Issue Official Receipt 2F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Conduct laboratory analyses 10 working Chemistry: 1 and/or 3F,
days for E.F. Barrameda Arcadia Bldg.,
heavy metal Flordeliza D. Cambia 860 Quezon
3
analysis Ave., Q.C.
7 working
days for Microbiology:
complete F.V. Roxas
microbiolog- R.M. Lizardo
ical analysis F.N. Pulumbarit Jr.
Encode result /s of analysis 15 mins. Lizette Garcia/ Results of 3F Arcadia Bldg.,
per Khistian Escasa Analysis 860 Quezon
job-order Ave., Q.C.
Present Official Receipt Release duly signed Results of 15 mins. Lizette Garcia or Official Receipt 3F Arcadia Bldg.,
4 Sign Releasing log book

Analysis (original and duplicate
copies)
Khistian Escasa 860 Quezon
Ave., Q.C.
Submit copy of Results of Process the Health Certificate 30 mins. Consuelo C. Baltazar Health 2F PCA Annex
5 Analysis for the Issuance of

Health Certificate
Certificate Form Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
sample
collection form
order of
payment
analysis
request
Issuance of Fish Health Laboratory Test Result/s
OFFICE
DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
Fish Health Management and Quality
Assurance Section (FHMQAS) EXAMINATION/ANALYSIS PRICE
A. Health Certificate P 50.00
c B. Biological/Bacterial/Histopathology/Molecular
L Exporters S
1. Parasite Exam P 75.00
I C Mondays to Fridays
E Fishfarmers H 2. Bacterial Exam P200.00
N Academe E 8:00AM to 5:00 PM
T Feed Millers D C. Prawn Fry
S F 1. Gross/ Microscopic Exam
2. Bacterial Count
P100.00
a. water sample P100.00

requirements Sample for Analysis b. larval/postlarval prawn P100.00
E 3. MBV detection P130.00
4. Molecular Diagnosis P600.00
5. Fungal Isolation P200.00
processing time 3-10 working days 6. Histopathological Exam P500.00
E D. Physico- Chemical
1. pH P 30.00
2. Acidity/Alkalinity P100.00
S 3. Carbon Dioxide P100.00
4. Dissolved Oxygen P150.00
RESIDUE LABORATORY 5. Ammonia P180.00
6. Nitrate/Nitrite P180.00
EXAMINATION/ANALYSIS PRICE 7. Phosphate P300.00
A. Chloramphenicol P1000.00 8. Total Hardness P300.00
9. Chemical Oxygen demand P750.00
B. Nitrofuran P1000.00
10. Biological Oxygen demand P900.00
C. Microbiological Assay P250.00 11. Total Suspended Solid P200.00
12. Salinity P 30.00
Fill-up request for laboratory Issue RLA form 10 mins. Marylou Cabello/ FHMQAS
1 analysis ( RLA) form Marygrace Quintero Arcadia Bldg.

860 Quezon
Ave., Q.C.
Submit accomplished form Assess, receive and record 20 mins. Marylou Cabello/ Filled-up Re- FHMQAS
2 and sample(s) Marygrace Quintero quest for Labo-
ratory Analaysis
form and
fish sample
3 Secure Bill of payment Issue Bill of Payment 3 mins. Marylou Cabello/

Marygrace Quintero
FHMQAS
Secure Order of Payment Issue Order of Payment 5 mins. Lina Zulueta Bill of Payment Accounting
Office
4 2F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Pay appropriate fee and Accept payment and issue 10 mins. Claudia Sanchez/Joan Order of Cashier Office
5 secure OR Official Receipt Sarmiento Payment 2F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Analysis of sample 10 days Residue Analysis FHMQAS
Simeona Regidor/
Sonia Somga/
Judith Arvesu
Seaweed/Shrimp
6 Diseases and Water
Quality
Maria Abegail
Albaladejo
Finfish Diseases
Joselito Somga
Prepare test report and 1 hour Residue Analysis Job routing slip FHMQAS
record of result Simeona Regidor/ Result of
Sonia Somga/ Analysis
Judith Arvesu
Seaweed/Shrimp
7 Diseases and Water

Quality
Maria Abegail
Albaladejo
Finfish Diseases
Joselito Somga
Present claim stub and duplicate Record and release 10 mins. Marylou Cabello/ Claim stub from FHMQAS
copy of OR Marygrace Quintero RLA form
8 Claim results
Duplicate copy
of Original
Receipt
request for
laboratory
analysis order of payment

Analytical Services for Marine Biotoxins
O
F
F Fisheries Resources Management Division (FRMD)
I Marine Biotoxins Monitoring Section (MBMS)
C
E
C Processors / Exporters of fish, PSP =P 600.00

Submission of samples: Mondays to Fridays
L shellfish and other fishery products S ASP = P 2,500.00
I F DSP = P 3,000.00
C Release of Result: 3 working days from
E Other units of the BFAR H acceptance of the sample E CFP = P 4,000.00
E SE TTX
N
T Inspection Section =P 600.00
S D (Subject to the availability of ICR Strain Test Mice) Plankton =P 600.00
BFAR Regional Offices
Fisheries Regulatory and Cyanide = P 250.00
Quarantine Division
BFAR National and/or
Regional Research Centers REQUIREMENTS
Interested parties For Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP) Testing as requirement for
Health Certificate only: Health Fish Inspection Unit (HFIU) Form 201
For Cyanide (CN) Testing (for Palawan only): Certificate Receipt of Live
7 days, 1 hour Fish Samples Taken for Examination (CRFLSTE)
processing time Samples that are MBMS/CN Protocols compliant
and 30 min

Submit the sample together with Check if sample complies with 30 mins. Marc Lawrence J. HFIU Form No. MBMS
the above-stated documents MBMS/CN protocol Romero/ 201 for CFP 3F Arcadia Bldg.,
1 Leah Mora T. Cabella/

Lovella C. Carolino/ CRLFSTE for CN
Aquezon Ave.,
Q.C.
Luisa C. Tuazon/ (for Palawan only)
Juan R. Relox, Jr.
Fill-up MBMS Form No. 101 Issue MBMS Form No. 101
If sample complies MBMS Form
No. 101 is issued
Client should resample

If sample do not comply with
MBMS/CN protocols, rejection
form is issued
Submit analysis request forms Issue Analysis Request Form MBMS Form No.
101 for Paralytic
Check that forms are Shellfish
completely filled up Poisoning (PSP)
and CFP
CN Form No. 101

for commercial
samples
CN Form No. 102

for Enforcement
and Monitoring
Samples
Secure Order of Payment (MBMS Issue Order of Payment (MBMS
Form No. 201) and Claim Notice Form No. 201) and Claim Notice
(MBMS Form No. 301) (MBMS Form No. 301)
Perform sample coding

according to MBMS manual
Submit Order of Payment and Issue Bill of Payment 45 mins. Lina Zulueta MBMS Form No. Accounting
secure Bill of Payment 201 Section
2 Pay Laboratory fees and

secure Official Receipt
Collect Payment
Issue Official Receipt
10 mins. Francia Amaqui Cashier Office
2F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Perform laboratory analysis 3 to 7 Marc Lawrence J. Analyst GF, Arcadia Bldg.
working Romero/ Logsheets 860 Quezon
3 days Leah Mora T. Cabella/
Lovella C. Carolino/
Ave., Q.C.
Luisa C. Tuazon/
Juan R. Relox, Jr.
Print Analysis Report and/or Marc Lawrence J. MBMS

Certifications Romero/ 3F Arcadia Bldg.,
Leah Mora T. Cabella/ Aquezon Ave.,
Lovella C. Carolino/ Q.C.
Luisa Tuazon/
Juan R. Relox, Jr.,/
Sign Analysis Report and/or Sandra Victoria R. FRMD

Certification Arcamo 3F PCA Annex
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman,
Q.C.
Present original and carbon copy Issue the Analysis Report / 5 mins. Marc Lawrence J. Original and MBMS
of OR and MBMS Form No. 301 Certification Romero/ Carbon copy of 3F Arcadia Bldg.,
(Claim Notice) Leah Mora T. Cabella/ Official Receipt Quezon Ave.,
Lovella C. Carolino/ Q.C.
Luisa Tuazon/ Juan R. MBMS Form No.
4 Sign the Receiving Copy Stamp release MBMS Form No.

Relox, Jr., 301
301 Authorization
Claim Original Copy of the Letter for
Analysis Report and/or representative
Certification and valid IDs
analysis
request form MBMS Form
(CN Form no. 101) no. 101
specimen
collection submission
data
(CN Form no. 102)
request for payment
of laboratory
analysis fees and services
(Mbms form no. 201)
claim stub
sample (Mbms form no. 301)
collection
SECTION 3
SANITARY AND PHYTO-
SANITARY CLEARANCE (SPS)
& HEALTH CERTIFICATE (HC)
SPS Clearance to Import Fresh/Frozen/Chilled Fishery Products (Old Clients)

SPS Clearance to Import Fresh/Frozen/Chilled Fishery Products (New Applicants)
SPS Clearance to Import Live Fishes and Fishery/Aquatic Products (New Applicants)
SPS Clearance to Import Live Fishes and Fishery/Aquatic Products (Old Clients)
SPS Clearance for Live Fishes and Fishery/Aquatic Products (Health Certificate for In-country
HC for In Country Trans-Boundary Movement of Live Shrimps and Seaweeds for Aquaculture Purposes
Health Certificate for Export of Live Food Fishes
HC for Export of Live Tropical Marine Ornamental Fish
SPS/HC for Accredited Exporters to International Markets
Issuance of Sanitary and Phyto Sanitary (SPS) Clearance to Import Fresh/ Frozen/Chilled
Fishery Products* (Old Clients)
O
F Fisheries Regulatory and Quarantine Division (FRQD)
F Foreign Trade Miscel laneous Perm its Section (FTMPS)I
C
E
requirements
CLIENTS FEES
1. Application
Importer of Fresh/Frozen/Chilled Application Fee: P 150.00** 2. Proforma Invoice
Fishery Products Improtation Fee: P1,500.00** 3. Laboratory Analysis for Shrimps
4. Distribution Report (IB)
5. Production Report for
SCHED
processing time Processing and Canning
Mondays to Fridays 1 day 6. EU Catch Certificate ( Re-export)
7:00A M to 6:00 PM 7. Delivery Receipt (IB)

Secure and fill-up application Issue application 5 mins. Avelina S. Viernes As specified FRQD
form Josephine A. San above 4F PCA Annex
Review Proforma Invoice, Pedro Bldg., Elliptical
1 Laboratory Analysis Results,

Distribution and Production
Joshua Adam
A. Wenceslao
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Report
Encode and affix initial
2 Forward all documents

to Division Chief for approval
5 mins. Atty. Annaliza A. Vitug FRQD
3 Secure Bill of Payment Issue Bill of Payment 5 mins. Josephine A. San

Pedro
FRQD
Secure Order of Payment Issue Order of Payment 10 mins. Lina Zulueta Accounting
Office
4 2F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Pay the necessary fees and Issue Official Receipt 10 mins. Francia Amqui Cashier Office
5 secure Official Receipt 2F PCA Main

Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
6 Submit the Official receipt Receive and process SPS fees 5 mins. Josephine A. San
Pedro
FRQD
7 Stamp the SPS clearance 1 min. Josephine A. San

Pedro
FRQD
8 Claim the SPS clearance Release the SPS clearance 1 min.
LEGAL BASIS:
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 195: Series of 1999- Rules and Regulations Governing Importation
of Fresh/Chilled/Frozen and Fishery Aquatic Products
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 195-1: Series of 2003- Amendment of Section 9, FAO No. 195
Fisheries General Memorandum Order No. 205: Series of 2005- Certification requirement
for antibiotic residue analysis for importation of fresh, or chilled, frozen shrimps
Fisheries General Memorandum Order No. FRQD-2: Series of 2007-

Guidelines for the Accreditation of Importers of Fresh, Chilled, and Frozen Fish and Fishery/Aquatic Products
* per DA- AO # 8 Series of 2009

** per FAO 220 s. 2001 and FAO 220-1 s. 2004
production/
distribution report
of imported fish/fishery
aquatic products
applcation for permit to import

fresh/chilled/frozen fish and/or
fishery aquatic product
Issuance of Sanitary and Phyto Sanitary (SPS) Clearance to Import
Fresh/Frozen/Chilled Fishery Products (New Applicants)*
REQUIREMENTS
O
FF Fisheries Regulatory and Quarantine Division (FRQD) 1. SEC/DTI Registration
I Foreign Trade Miscellaneous 2. BIR Registration
C Permits Section (FTMPS) 3. Customs Accreditation
E 4. Mayors Permit
5. Application
sched 6. Photocopy of ID
7. Proforma Invoice
Mondays to Fridays 8. BFAD License to Operate (LTO)
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 9. List of names and address of hotels and restaurants
10. Affidavit of Undertaking
11. Toll Packing Contract (Cannery)
C 12. Laboratory Analysis (Shrimps)
L 13. EU Catch Certificate (Re-Export) SPA for authorized
I New Importer of Fresh/Frozen/Chilled
E representative from Importer
N Fishery Products 13. Contract of Lease for Cold Storage
T
14. Report of Inspector for Cold Storage
S 15. Supply Agreement
(Processing / Smoke Fish Processors)
17. LTO/Sanitary Certificate (Smoke Fish Processors)
processing time
2 days and 2 hours (Metro Manila)

*Fisheries Administrative Order No. 195: Series of 1999 Rules
3 days and 2 hours (Provinces)
and Regulations Governing Importation of
Fresh/Chilled/Frozen and Fishery Aquatic products
F *Fisheries Administrative Order No. 195-1: Series of 2003
E Application Fee: P 150.00** Amendment of Section 9, FAO No. 195
E Importation Fee: P1,500.00** *Fisheries General Memorandum Order No. 2-05: Series of
S 2005 Certification requirement for antibiotic residue
analysis for importation of fresh, chilled or frozen shrimps
*Fisheries General Memorandum Order No.FRQD-2: Series of 2007
Guidelines for the Accreditation of Importers of Fresh,
* per DA- AO # 8 Series of 2009 Chilled, and Frozen Fish and Fishery/Aquatic Products
** per FAO 220 s. 2001 and FAO 220-1 s. 2004
Secure and accomplished Receive, check completeness 20 mins. Avelina S. Viernes FRQD-FTMPS
necessary requirements and authenticity of documents Josephine A. San 4F PCA Annex
1 Pedro Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Inspect and verify cold storage Metro Avelina S. Viernes
capacity Manila Josephine A. San
(1-2 days) Pedro
2
Provinces
(2-3 days)
Fill-up application form Receive application, review, 15 mins. Josephine A. San FRQD-FTMPS
3 for SPS clearance encode and initial Pedro
Forward all documents to 5 mins. Atty. Annaliza A. Vitug FRQD
4 Division Chief for approval
Secure Bill of Payment Issue Bill of Payment 5 mins. Josephine A. San FRQD-FTMPS
5 Pedro
Secure Order of Payment Issue Order of Payment 10 mins. Lina Zulueta Accounting
Office
2F PCA Main
6 Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Pay fees and secure Official Issue Official Receipt 10 mins. Francia Amaqui Cashier Office
Receipt 2F PCA Main
7 Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Present Official Receipt Receive and process SPS 5 mins. Josephine A. San FRQD-FTMPS
8 clearance Pedro
Stamp the SPS clearance 1 min. Josephine A. San FRQD-FTMPS
9 Pedro
10 Claim the SPS clearance Release the SPS clearance 1 min. FRQD-FTMPS
production/
distribution report
of imported fish/fishery
aquatic products
application for permit

to import fresh/chilled/frozen fish
and/or fishery aquatic product
Issuance of Sanitary and Phyto Sanitary (SPS) Clearance for the Importation of Live Fishes
and Fishery/Aquatic Products
OFFICE
requirements FEES
Fisheries Regulatory and Quarantine Division (FRQD)
Foreign Trade Miscellaneous
Permits Section (FTMPS) 1. SEC/DTI Cash Band deposit
2. BIR Registration (per FAO 213 series of 2001)
3. Mayors Permit
SCHED CLIENTS 4. Personal appearance Koi - P5, 000. 00
(per 10 pieces)
Mondays to Fridays New Importer of Live Fishes or authorization if represented
7:00A M to 6:00 PM and Fishery/Aquatic Products with photocopy of valid ID Bangus Fry - P 500.00
5. Proforma Invoice (per 1M pieces)
6. Cites Permit for Arowana
Application
processing time (Scleropages formosus) Fee - P 150.00
1 Hour

Submit requirements Receive/check and verify 30 mins. Avelina S. Viernes FRQD-FTMPS
1 completeness and authenticity
of documents
Thelma Ricablanca 4F PCA Annex
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
2 Accomplish application form Process application form

a. For regularly imported
30 mins. Thelma Ricablanca FRQD-FTMPS
species
Proceed to Fish Health and * For new fish species 3 days Simeona E. Regidor FHMQAS
submit application form with the ** Penaeus Vannamei Arcadia Bldg.
requirements for species *** Koi Carp and for probiotics, 860 Quezon
indicated in the next column microorganisms and Ave., Q.C., Q.C.
biomolecular analyses
should be
referred to BFAR Fish
Health Section for
Evaluation
3 Forward all documents to

Division Chief or OIC for
5 mins. Atty. Annaliza A. Vitug FRQD
approval
4 Secure Bill of Payment Issue Bill of Payment 1 min. Thelma Ricablanca FRQD
Submit Bill of Payment and Issue Order of Payment 15 mins. Lina Zulueta Accounting
secure Order of Payment Office
5 2F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Submit Order of Payment and Issue Official Receipt 5 mins. Francia Amaqui Cashier Office
pay the necessary fees. 2F PCA Main
6 Secure Official Receipt

Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
7 Present Official Receipt to FRQD Check OR and prepare SPS

Clearance
2 mins. Thelma Ricablanca FRQD
Claim the SPS Clearance Stamp and Release SPS 1 min. Thelma Ricablanca FRQD
LEGAL BASIS
* RA 8550
** FAO 225, s. 2007
8 Clearance
- Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Republic Act 8550)

- Allowing the importation of the broodstock (s) of Pacific White Shrimp,
Penaeus vannamei and the culture of the offspring thereof
FAO 225-1, s. 2007 - Guidelines for the importation and culture of the pacific white shrimp, (Penaeus vannamei) FAO
225-2, s. 2008 - Amending Section 2 and and Section 3 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 225, s. 2007 and
providing for additional provisions under section 2 thereof
FAO 225-3, s. 2008 - Amending Section 1 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 225, s. 2007
***Fisheries General Memorandum No., 1-04 - selective lifting of suspension of importation of Koi Carp
application for
a permit to import live fish/
fishery aquatic
product
Issuance of Sanitary and Phyto Sanitary (SPS) Clearance of Live Fishes
and Fishery/Aquatic Products
O
F Fisheries Regulatory and
F
I Quarantine Division (FRQD) S F C
C C Mondays to Fridays E Php 150.00 - L
E H
E 8:00AM- 5:00 PM E (Pursuant to FAO 213 s.2001) I Old/ Regular Importers of

Requirements D S
N
E Live Fishes and Fishery/
S
T Aquatic Products
1. Accomplished Application Form
2. Proforma Invoice processing time 1 hour
3. Disposition Report

Submit accomplished Receive accomplished 5 mins. Thelma Ricablanca As specified FRQD
application form application form above 4F PCA Annex
1 Check correctness of Proforma

Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Invoice and Distribution Report Q.C.
Prepare SPS Clearance
2 Forward SPS Clearance and

relevant documents to the
Thelma Ricablanca FRQD
Division Chief for approval

3 Approval of SPS clearance 5 mins. Atty. Annaliza A. Vitug FRQD
4 Secure Bill of Payment Issue Bill of Payment 1 min. Thelma Ricablanca FRQD
Proceed to the Accounting Office 20 mins. 2F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Submit Bill of Payment and Accept Bill of Payment and 5 mins. Lina Zulueta Accounting
Secure Order of Payment Issue Order of Payment Office
2F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
5 Submit Order of Payment and

pay the necessary fees
Accept payment and issue
Official Receipt
10 mins Francia Amaqui Cashiers Office
2F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Secure Official Receipt Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
6 Submit the Official Receipt Type permit date issued, permit

fee paid, official receipt number,
3 mins. Thelma Ricablanca FRQD
OR date issued and permit

expiry date
7 Stamp and claim permit Affix BFAR Seal and release SPS
Clearance
1 min. Thelma Ricablanca FRQD
application for
a permit to import live fish/
fishery aquatic
product
Issuance of Health Certificate for In-country Trans-boundary Movement for Live
Shrimps and Seaweeds for Aquaculture Purposes
CLIENTS OFFICE Requirements
Fish Health Management and 1. Laboratory analysis report

Shrimps and seaweed farmers
Quality Assurance Section
Hatchery operators 2. Traceability Profile
Technicians (FHMQAS)
(Hatchery name, address,
Sales Agents tank #, destination, #
Ancillary industry practitioners samples to be transported)
3. Shrimp Fry Source Certificate
SCHEDULE processing time 4. Shrimp Grow-out Certificate
Mondays to Fridays 1 hour and 15 5. Certificate of Compliance of

8:00AM- 5:00 PM BFAR-Accredited Hatchery

Submit request and Receive request and 5 mins. Grace Quintero/Malou FHMQAS
1 requirements requirements Cabello Arcadia Bldg.
860 Quezon
Ave., Q.C.
2 Assess and record document(s) 30 mins. Maria Abegail A.

Albaladejo
FHMQAS
3 Process Health Certificate 30 mins. Grace Quintero/

Malou Cabello
FHMQAS
4 Approve Health Certificate 5 mins. Maria Abegail A.

Albaladejo
FHMQAS
5 Claim Health Certificate Release Health Certificate 5 mins. Grace Quintero/

Malou Cabello
Claim stub FHMQAS
FAo 220 - 1
Amendment to the
Section 11 of the FAO 220:
Operation of the Fish Health
FAo 220 Laboratories and Collection
Operation of the Fish Health of fees and charges
Laboratories and therefore
Collection of fees and charges
therefore.
Health
certificate
Health (HC SWD Form A1)
certificate Health
(HC Form A1) certificate
(HC Form A2)
shrimp fry
source
certificate Laboratory report
(LR SWD Form A2)
inspection
report
shrimp growout
facility certification
Issuance of Health Certificate for Export of Live Food Fishes
OFFICE
Fish Health Management and Quality Requirements CLIENTS
Assurance Section (FHMQAS) Exporters
1. Invoice
S 2. Export Declaration
C EF processing time
Mondays to Fridays NO FEES REQUIRED 3. Laboratory Analysis
H E
E 8:00AM- 5:00 PM S per Executive Order No. 554 4. Registration Certificate 5 hours - 2 working days
D

Fill-up request form Receive request form and 10 mins. Marylou Cabello/ Request Form FHMQAS
1 requirements Marygrace Quintero Arcadia Bldg.

860 Quezon
Ave., Q.C.
Assessment of submitted 1 hour* Simeona Regidor/ FHMQAS
documents and requirements of Mercedita Bantaya/
2 the importing country Joselito Somga/ Maria

Abegail Albaladejo /
Sonia Somga/
Marygrace Quintero/
Judith Mae Arvesu
3 Processing of Health Certificate 2 hours Marylou Cabello/

Marygrace Quintero
FHMQAS
Approval of Health Certificate 1 hour Simeona Regidor/ FHMQAS

Mercedita Bantaya/
4 Joselito Somga/ Maria
Abegail Albaladejo /
Sonia Somga/
Marygrace Quintero/
Judith Mae Arvesu
5 Claim Health Certificate Record and release Health

Certificate
15 mins. Marylou Cabello/
Marygrace Quintero
Claim stub FHMQAS
* for countries not requiring laboratory analysis but maximum of 10 days for countries requiring laboratory analysis
request for certificate of
laboratory registration
analysis
Issuance of Health Certificate for Export of Live
Tropical Marine Ornamental Fish
OFFICE Requirements
Fish Health Management and processing time
Quality Assurance Section (FHMQAS) 1. Invoice
2. Export Declaration 1 hour for countries not
requiring laboratory
SCHED FEES 3. Certificate of Registration analysis
Mondays to Fridays NO FEES REQUIRED CLIENTS 10 days for countries requiring
8:00AM - 5:00PM per Executive Order No. 554 Exporters laboratory analysis

Fill-up request form Receive request form 10 mins. Marylou Cabello/ Request Form FHMQAS
and requirements Marygrace Quintero Arcadia Bldg.
Other Reqts.- 860 Quezon
Health Ave., Q.C.
Certification
1 requirements
of importing
country
(laboratory analysis
as per requirement
of importing country)
2 Assess submitted documents

and requirements of the
15 mins. Joselito Somga FHMQAS
importing country
3 Process Health Certificate 15 mins. Marylou Cabello/

Marygrace Quintero
FHMQAS
Approve Health Certificate 10 mins. Simeona Regidor/ FHMQAS

Mercedita Bantaya/
4 Joselito Somga/
Ma. Abegail Albaladejo/
Sonia Somga/
M. Quintero/J. Arvesu
5 Claim Health Certificate Record and release Health

Certificate
10 mins. Marylou Cabello/
Marygrace Quintero
Claim stub FHMQAS
health certificate veterinary
for marine ornamental certificate
finfish exported (russia)
to australia
health certificate
(Italy)
health certificate
(english)
health certificate
(french)
health certificate
(german)
health
certificate
(Philippines)
request from for

issuance of health
certificate
health certificate
(israel)
Issuance of Sanitary/Health Certificate for accredited exporters to
international markets
Administrative Support R 1. Letter of Application for Sanitary Exporters of fish and fishery products
OFFICE and Product Certification E Health Certificate (addressed to intended for human consumption
CLIENTS
Q the Director And stamped-received
Unit (asPCU) U by the Directors Office) (except live fishes)

I
R 2. Pre-shipment inspection report
FEES NO FEES REQUIRED E (issued by concerned BFAR PROCESSING TIME
per Executive Order No. 554 M Regional Office)
E 3. Packing List 2 working days and 20 minutes
SCHED
Mondays to Fridays N
4. Product test report (issued by BFAR
8:00AM to 5:00PM T and BFAR-recognized laboratories) * Only for aquaculture products for EU exports
S

Submit application letter and Receive and review documents 5 mins. Corazon A. Dela Cruz ASPCU
1 requirements 2F PCA Annex
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
2 Prepare Sanitary/Health
Certificate or DS 2031
5 mins. Corazon A. Dela Cruz ASPCU
3 Review Sanitary/Health
Certificate or DS 2031
2 mins. Lucerna A. Icapin ASPCU
4 Review and endorsement by

FHMQAS and ASPCU Heads *
1 day Consuelo C. Baltazar
Simeona Regidor
FHMQAS
ASPCU
Approve/Sign Sanitary/Health 1 day Dir. Malcolm I. 3F PCA Main
Certificate or DS 2031 Sarmiento, Jr./ Atty. Bldg., Elliptical
5 Benjamin Felipe S.
Tabios, Jr.*
Rd., Diliman QC
Consuelo C. Baltazar/ ASPCU

Lucerna A. Icapin
6 Claim Sanitary/
Health Certificate or DS 2031
Record and release Sanitary/
Health Certificate or DS 2031
5 mins. Corazon A. Dela Cruz None ASPCU
application for a
fishery product
health sanitary
certicate
Health certificate
for fishery and aquatic products for
export
to the peoples republic of
china
health certificate shrimp
for risk foods exported exporters/importers
to australia declaration
health certificate
for imports of fishery products intended for
human consumption
health certificate for risk
foods originating in the
philippines
pre-shipment
inspection
report
SECTION 4
EXPORT PERMITS & OTHER
RELATED PERMITS
Export Permit for Fresh/Frozen/Chilled Fishery Products (New Applicants)
Export Permit for Fresh/Frozen/Chilled Fishery Products (Old Clients)
Export Commodity Clearance
Clearance for Outgoing Fish and Fishery Products Via the MDA/NAIA
Issuance of Export Permit for Fresh/Frozen/Chilled Fishery Products (New Applicants)
Requirements
O 1. SEC Article of Incorporation (For Corporation)
F Fisheries Regulatory and Quarantine Division (FRQD) S
2. DTI Certification (For Single Proprietorship)
F Foreign Trade Miscellaneous C Mondays to Fridays
I H 3. BIR Registration
Permits Section FTMPS) 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
C E
4. Mayors Permit
E D 5. Special Power of Attorney (SPA) of representative
C from exporter and photo copy of I.D.
processing time F 6. Application
LI New Exporter of Fresh/ E NO FEES REQUIRED 7. Proforma Invoice
E Frozen/Chilled Fishery 1 hour E per Executive Order No. 554 8. Export Declaration
N T Products S 9. EU Health Certificate (For EU countries)
S 10.Certificate (Quarantine Clearance for outgoing
products) (For Non-EU countries)

Submit requirements Receive and check the 20 mins. Avelina S. Viernes Application Form 4F PCA Annex
1 completeness and authenticity Bldg., Elliptical
of documents Rd., Diliman QC.
Secure and fill-up application Receive , process the 20 mins. Avelina S. Viernes
2 form application
Forward the permit to the 10 mins. Avelina S. Viernes
3 section Chief for initial
Forward to Division Chief for 5 mins. Atty. Annaliza A. Vitug 4F PCA Annex
4 approval and signature Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman QC.
Stamp the Permit 1 min. Mr. Querald N. Quetulio 4F PCA Annex
5 Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman QC.
Claim the permit Release the permit 1 min. 4F PCA Annex
6 Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman QC.
production/
distribution report of
imported
fish/fishery/ aquatic
products
application for
a permit to export fresh/
chilled/frozen fish and fishery/
aquatic products
Issuance of Export Permit for Fresh/Frozen/Chilled Fishery Products (Old Clients)
OFFICE
1. Application
Foreign Trade Miscellaneous 2. Proforma Invoicerequirements
Permits Section (FTMPS) 3. Export Declaration
4. Authorization letter of representative from exporter with photocopy I.D
5. EU Health Certificate or Non-EU countries (Quarantine Clearance
for outgoing products)
SCHED FEES
Mondays to Fridays NO FEES REQUIRED processing time CLIENTS

7:00A M to 6:00 PM per Executive Order No. 554 Exporters of Fresh/Frozen/Chilled
30 minutes
Fishery Products (Old Clients)

Secure and fill up application Review documents and encode 10 mins. Avelina S. Viernes Application Form FRQD - FTMPS
form Querald N. Quetulio 4F PCA Annex
Bldg., Elliptical
1 Submit the application form Rd., Diliman
together with the requirements Q.C.
Forward to Division Chief for 5 mins. Atty. Annaliza A. Vitug FRQD
approval and signature 4F PCA Annex
2 Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
3 Stamp the permit 1 min. Querald N. Quetulio FRQD - FTMPS
4 Claim the permit Release the permit 1 min. FRQD - FTMPS

production/
distribution report of
imported fish/fishery/
aquatic
products
application for
a permit to export fresh/
chilled/frozen fish and fishery/
aquatic products
Issuance of Export Commodity Clearance (ECC)
Requirements:
O 1. For non-commercial export (ie. personal use, sample only,

F Fisheries Unit, One Stop scientific research, etc) :
F Export Documentation (a) Partially completed ECC Application Form 1, invoice,
Center (OSEDC) product sample and other relevant documents
I
C
E if applicable (see item # 2b).
2. For commercial export :
(a) Partially completed ECC Application Form 1, copy of
s Export Declaration (ED), invoice/ packing list,
c and product/commodity sample in lieu of on-site
Mondays to Fridays
h
7:00A M to 6:00 PM inspection of commodity for export.
e
d (b) Other relevant documents as may be required
by the importing country, buyer & OSEDC Unit, such as
but not limited to:
Copy of BFAR Registration Certificate issued by BFAR-Fish Health Management
processing time & Quality Assurance Section (FHMQAS) to exporters of live ornamental fish,
live food fish and crustaceans (Note: one time submission only);
20 min to 1 hour Copy of Health Certificate & other certification issued by FHMQAS as applicable
Updated inspection report of FHMQAS on the holding & packing facilities for
live ornamental fish, live food fish & crustacean
F LGU/BFAR-issued Certification for aquacultured or farmed (ie. propagated
E NO FEES REQUIRED or hatchery bred ) live food fish and crustaceans
E per Executive Order No. 554 DOH-Quarantine Certificate on the laboratory analysis (ie., Vibrio cholerae)
S of fish & fishery products for human consumption bound for Japan
Results of Laboratory Analysis for fish & fishery products for
human consumption as applicable
C
L
I Exporters of Fish & Fishery Products including Shellcrafts & Ornamental Shells
E (Except exporters of fresh, chilled & frozen products and those exporting to EU which requires HACCP
N accreditation/ EU approval number)
T
S
Submit application for ECC, Receive & evaluate the 2-3 mins. Farida M. Batolos Partially Hall 2, Philtrade
relevant supporting documents submitted documents & partially completed Center, Roxas
and commodity sample completed application form for application Blvd, Pasay City
1 CC and product/ commodity
sample to check whether form
form1 (typewritten)
for ECC
is properly filled up &
commodity being applied is not Copy of ED (if
banned for export commercial export)
Assign application number on Invoice/packing

the document list
Assign to inspector for further Commodity

taxonomic identification sample; and
Identification & inspection/ Additional

verification of commodity Requirements
against submitted export (as applicable):
documents
BFAR-FHMQAS
Registration
Certificate
HC/ other required

FHMQAS
certification
Updated FHMQAS
inspection report
DOH-Quarantine
Certificate (Japan
bound fishery
products for human
consumption)
Results of
laboratory analysis
as applicable
Taxonomic identification & 10-25 Amor G. Diaz/ Hall 2, Philtrade
verification of the submitted mins. Dalisay D. Moneda Center, Roxas
commodity sample, and (Note: Blvd, Pasay City
shellcraft
validation of export documents commodity,
may take
longer time
2 in identify-
ing the
taxonomic
description
of each shell
used or
contained in
the item)
3 Preparation of CC 3-10 mins. Amor G. Diaz/

Dalisay D. Moneda
Hall 2, Philtrade
Center, Roxas
Blvd, Pasay City
BFAR inspector checks/ reviews, 1-5 mins. Amor G. Diaz/ Hall 2, Philtrade
4 and signs CC before forwarding

to the Approving Officer
Dalisay D. Moneda Center, Roxas
Blvd, Pasay City
Final review and approval of 1-10 mins. Farida M. Batolos Hall 2, Philtrade
CC (Note: Center, Roxas
review &
approval
Blvd, Pasay
process City -
takes
longer than
5 usual if cli-
ents are do-
ing multiple
applications
per transac-
tion and
also, during
peak hours)
Receive CC Release CC 1 minute Farida M. Batolos/ Hall 2, Philtrade
6 Amor G. Diaz/
Dalisay D. Moneda
Center, Roxas
Blvd, Pasay City
commodity clearance
issuance of Clearance for outgoing fish and
fishery products via the MDA/NAIA
Requirements
OFFICE Fisheries Quarantine Services FEES
Manila Domestic Airport (MDA)/ 1. Export Permit/s
NO FEES REQUIRED
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) 2. Commodity Clearance/s
per Executive Order No. 554
3. Export Declaration/s and
Invoice/s CLIENTS
SCHED 4. Airwaybill Shippers/Exporters
processing time 1 hour 24/7 5. Other requirements of importing and Outgoing Passengers
countries

1 Notify and present fish and/or

fishery products to the Fisheries
Accepts notice and immediately
schedule inspection and
1 min. Fisheries Quarantine
Officer and/or
Fisheries
Quarantine
Quarantine officer or inspector clearance procedures Inspector on-Duty Office/Counter
for inspection, verification and
clearance for at least 3 days
prior to shipment
2 Inspect/verify the fish and/or

fishery products shipped
Minimum
of 5 mins.
Fisheries Quarantine
Officer and/or
Fisheries
Quarantine
(incoming/import) or to be or more Inspector on-Duty Office/Counter
shipped (outgoing/export)
Depend-
If approved, proceed with ing on the
processing volume of
shipment
If disapproved, notify BFAR
FRQD
3 Withdraw shipment or surrender

it for confiscation
Deny clearance for commodities
that does not comply or violates
Depend-
ing on the
Fisheries Quarantine
Officer and/or
Fisheries
Quarantine
fishery rules and regulations volume of Inspector on-Duty Office/Counter
the
Shipment
4 Present or submit transport/

document requirements
Check the documents for
completeness and determine
2 minutes Fisheries Quarantine
Officer and/or
Transport/
Document
Fisheries
Quarantine
compliance to fishery rules and Inspector on-Duty requirements Office/Counter
regulations
Claim final clearance Issue final clearance for

commodities that complies with
fishery rules and regulations
SECTION 5
imPORT PERMITS & OTHER
RELATED PERMITS
Inspection and Clearance of Imported/Incoming

Fish and Fishery Products via the MDA/NAIA
Clearance to Import Fishing Vessels
Pre-Border Assessment of Compliance for Live Fish Importation
Assessment of Compliance to Post Border Quarantine Measures for

Imported SPF/SPR Peneaus vannamei Broodstocks and SPF/SPR
Peneaus monodon Broodstocks and Post-Larvae
Inspection and Clearance of Imported/Incoming Fish and
Fishery Products via the MDA/NAIA
O Requirements
Fisheries Quarantine Service S
F
C 24/7
F Manila Domestic Airport (MDA)/ H 1. Import Permit/s
I
C
Ninoy Aquino Internatioanl Airport(NAIA) E 2. Aquatic Animal Health Certificates or Aquatic
E D Product Sanitary Certificates and
other requirements stated in the import permit
3. Bureau of Customs (BOC) Entry and Gatepasses
4. Invoice/s
C 5. Airwaybill
L processing time
I Importers, incoming F
E passengers 1 hour E NO FEES REQUIRED
N E per Executive Order No. 554
T S
S

Notify and present fish and/or Accepts notice and immediately 1 min. Fisheries Quarantine Fisheries
fishery products to the Fisheries schedule/conduct inspection Officer and/or Quarantine
Quarantine Officer or inspector and clearance procedures Inspector On-Duty Office / Counter
for inspection, verification and
clearance I. Arrival Area
1 II. PAL Counter

Arrival Area
III. Air Philippine

(Cebu Pacific)
Office
Allow/facilitate inspection of Inspect/verify the imported/ Minimum Fisheries Quarantine Fisheries
imported/incoming commodity to incoming fish and/or fishery of 5 mins. Officer and/or Quarantine
be shipped product to be shipped or more Inspector On-Duty Office / Counter
2 Depend-
ing on the
volume of
shipment
Submit requirements Check documents for 5 mins. Fisheries Quarantine Transport / Fisheries
completeness and determine Officer and/or Documents Quarantine
3 compliance to fishery rules and

regulations
Inspector On-Duty requirements Office / Counter
Claim final clearance Issue Final Clearance

Issuance of Clearance to Import Fishing Vessels
OFFICE

Fishing Vessel Policy and Licensing Section
clients
Commercial Fishing
Vessel Operators requirements
1.Letter of Intent
2. Latest Business Registration issued by SEC, DTI or LGU
schedule 3. Articles of incorporation and By-Laws (for corporations)
4. Valid Certificate of Vessels Registry from the country of origin
Mondays to Fridays
5. General arrangement plan of the vessel
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 6. Latest survey from the country of origin
7. Sworn statement that the vessel to be imported is for companys exclusive use only
8. Deletion certificate from the country of origin (for Taiwanese vessels)
9. Valid Memorandum of Agreement, pro-forma in voice or deed of absolute sale
processing time
4 days, 4 hours and 11 minutes
fees
NO FEES REQUIRED
Write official letter address to the Receive letter and inform 5 mins. Amado Aonuevo/ None FRQD - FVPLS
BFAR Director of the intention to applicant of the requirements Peter Erick Cadapan/ 4F PCA Annex
1 import fishing vessel Doris Frias Bldg., Elliptical

Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Submit compliance letter Receive and forward 6 mins. BFAR Directors Office None Directors Office
together with the requirements compliance letter and 3F PCA Main
2 to the Directors Office requirements to FVPLS Bldg., Elliptical

Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Check, verify and evaluate the 1 hour Amado Aonuevo/ None FRQD - FVPLS
authenticity of the requirements Peter Erick Cadapan/
Doris Frias
Process Clearance to Import 1 hour Atty. Benjamin F. S. None ADAS*

Tabios, Jr./ Atty. 3F PCA Main
Annaliza Vitug/ Bldg., Elliptical Rd.
3 Severino Escobar Jr./

Amado Aonuevo/
Diliman, Q.C.
Peter Erick Cadapan/ FRQD - FVPLS

Doris Frias
4 Approve Clearance to Import 4 days Director Malcolm I.

Sarmiento, Jr.
None Directors Office
Claim Clearance to Import Release /Mail Clearance to 2 Hours Adelaida Alcisto None Record Section
Import to clientele 3F PCA Annex
5 Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
*Assistant Director for Administrative Services

Conduct of Pre-border / assessment of compliance for Live Fish Importation
FEES Requirements
OFFICE
Fish Health Management NO FEES REQUIRED
1. Routing slip/Letter of referral
and Quality Assurance Section (FHMQAS) per Executive Order No. 554 2. Application for importation
documents Referral from
SCHED
Fisheries Regulatory and
processing time 30 days CLIENTS Importers Monday to Friday, Quarantine Division (FRQD)
8:00AM -5:00PM

Receive referred documents 1 hour Marylou Cabello/ Routing slip/ FHMQAS
1 from Fisheries Regulatory and
Quarantine Division (FRQD)
Marygrace Quintero Letter of referral
and Application
Arcadia Bldg.
860 Quezon
for importation Ave., Q.C.
documents
2 Submit proposal for importation

with emphasis on disease/health,
Accept, review and conduct
Import Risk Assessment (IRA)
24 days IRA Panel FHMQAS
ecological and genetic impacts

Inspection and approval of 3 days Joselito R. Somga/ FHMQAS
quarantine facility for compli- (inclusive Edwin Alesna/ Thelma FRQD
3 ance of travel
time)
Ricablanca/Regional
Fish Health / Regional Office
Quarantine Officers
4 Prepare IRA report and endorse

to FRQD - Foreign Trade Section
3 days Joselito R. Somga / IRA
Panel
FHMQAS
assessment of compliance to Post Border Quarantine Measures For Imported SPF/SPR Peneaus vannamei
broodstock/s and complianceSPF/SPR Peneaus monodon BROODSTOCKS and post-larvae
OFFICE
Fish Health Management
and Quality Assurance Section (FHMQAS)
REQUIREMENTS
CLIENTS
1. Import permit
Accredited P. vannamei
Hatchery Operators 2. Two (2) years disease-free status certification from
competent authority (CA) of the country of origin
3. Health Certificate from CA of Country

processing time of Origin
15 - 30 working days 4. Disease history of broodstock facility for the

period covering its commercialization
4. Laboratory results from authorized diagnostic laboratory

SCHED
5. Airway bill
Monday to Friday
8:00AM -5:00PM 6. In case of delay, certificate from competent authority
present at the airport that the cargo were not mixed
with other cargoes.
FEES
NO FEES REQUIRED
per Executive Order No. 554
Inform BFAR-FHMQAS a day Coordinate with quarantine 5 hours Maria Abegail A. FHMQAS
before the arrival of P. vannamei officer/Regional Fish Health Albaladejo, Arcadia Bldg.
1 imported broodstock/s or
P. monodon broodstocks or
Officer National Coordinator,
National Shrimp
860 Quezon
Ave., Q.C., Q.C.
post-larvae Action Program
Collect samples 3 day M.A.A. Albaladejo/ 1 % of total FHMQAS

(inclusive Regional Fish Health shipment or 10
2 of travel
time)
Officer pieces of
imported
broodstocks
Laboratory analyses 10 days M.A.A. Albaladejo/ FHMQAS
3 (WSSV, TSV, IMNV, YHV, IHHNV,

NHPB, MBV)*
Officer
Prepare laboratory analyses 1 hour M.A.A. Albaladejo/ FHMQAS
4 results Regional Fish Health

Officer
Stocking of broodstock/s in Conduct facility and broodstock 1 day M.A.A. Albaladejo/ FHMQAS
5 importers hatchery facility inspection Regional Fish Health

Officer
6 Claim result Record and release results 10 mins. Marygrace Quintero/

M. Cabello
FHMQAS
Proceed with maturation and Hatchery monitoring 3 days M.A.A. Albaladejo FHMQAS
7 breeding broodstocks with

negative laboratory results
(inclusive
of travel
/Regional Fish Health
Officer
time)
Destroy broodstocks with Ensure broodstock/s destruction 3 days M.A.A. Albaladejo, Legal Division
positive laboratory results (inclusive Edwyn Alesna, and Law
of travel Atty. Demosthenes Enforcers
time) Escoto, 4F & 3F PCA
8 Ricardo Esteban,
Annex Bldg.,
Elliptical Rd.,
Officer Diliman Q.C.
BFAR Regional
Office
Note:
BFAR Regional Offices with Molecular Diagnostic Capabilities
a) using IQ2000 method-Confirmatory): BFAR Regions I, V, VI
(NPPMCI & SEAFDEC-AQD), VII, VIII, X, XI, and XIII
b) using I-screen method): BFAR Regions I, III, IVA, V, VI,

VIII, IX, X, XII, and XIII
Acronyms:
WSSV - White Spot Syndrome
TSV - Taura Syndrome Virus
IMNV - Infectious Myo-Necrosis Virus
NHPB - Necrosis Hepeto-Pancreatitis Bacteria
MBV - Monodome Bacaulo Virus
IHHNV - Infectious Hypodermal and Haematopoietic Necrosis Virus
YHV - Yellow Head Virus
SECTION 6
LICENCES
& OTHER PERMITS
Commercial Fishing Vessel/Gear License
Fishing Gear Registration

International Fishing Permit
PA-ALING Fishworkers License
Certificate of Eligibility
25-Year Fishpond Lease Agreement (FLA)
(Per Fisheries Administrative Order No. 197, s. 2000)
Gratuitous Permit for the Collection of Aquatic Wildlife for Research/Scientific Purposes
Fisheries Special Permit for Live Aquatic Wildlife
Issuance of Commercial Fishing Vessel/Gear License (CFVGL)
OFFICE
Fisheries Regulatory and Quarantine Division (FRQD) REQUIREMENTS
1. Duly accomplished and notarized BFAR application form for
CFVGL
2. Two (2) 8X 10 unedited recent vessel pictures (port
clients and starboard)
Commercial Fishing 3. Grid map indicating the proposed fishing grounds
Vessel Operators 4. Authenticated copies of Certificate of Vessel Registry
(CVR), Certificate of Ownership (CO) and Fishing Vessel
Safety Certificate (FVSC)
schedule 5. Articles of Incorporation from Securities and
Mondays to Fridays Exchange Commission (SEC) or DTI Registration
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 6. Fishing Logbook for catcher vessel (for renewal only)
7. Duly accomplished and notarized certification that the vessel
is not involved in any administrative and judicial case (pro
processing time
forma available at BFAR)
4 days, 8 hours and 30 minutes 8. Duly accomplished and notarized affidavit of
undertaking (pro forma available at BFAR)
9. Tax identification number (TIN)
1.) For vessels 3.1 GT to 20.0 GT - P200.00 + P2.00/GT

2.) For vessels 20.1 GT to 50.0 GT - P250.00 + P2.00/GT
F 3.) For vessels 50.1 GT to 100.0 GT - P300.00 + P2.00/GT
E 4.) For vessels 100.1 GT to 125.0 GT - P500.00 + P3.00/GT
E
S 5.) For vessels 125.1 GT to 150.0 GT - P1,000.00 + P3.00/GT

6.) For vessels 150.1 GT to 250.0 GT - P1,500.00 + P3.00/GT
7.) For vessels 250.1 GT and above - P2,500.00 + P4.00/GT
Secure and fill up CFVGL Provide CFVGL application and 5 mins. Amado Aonuevo/ CFVGL FRQD - FVPLS
application form list of requirements Peter Erick Cadapan/ application form 4F PCA Annex
1 Doris Frias (Can be downloaded
in the BFAR web:
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
www. bfar.gov.ph)
Q.C.
Submit duly filled up application Receive and transmit CFVGL 6 mins. BFAR Directors Office Directors Office
2 form together with the

requirements to the
application to FVPLS 3F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Directors Office Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Check, verify and evaluate the 1 hour Amado Aonuevo/ FRQD - FVPLS
Doris Frias
Accompany BFAR inspector to Inspect fishing vessel 4 hours Severino Escobar Jr./ Navotas Fish
inspect the boat/gear (for catcher vessels and Amado Aonuevo/ Port Complex
3 lightboats only)* Peter Erick Cadapan/

Doris Frias
If not compliant, subject for
re-inspection
Secure Bill of Payment Issue Bill of Payment 5 mins. Severino Escobar FRQD - FVPLS
4 Jr./Amado Aonuevo/
Peter Erick Cadapan/
Doris Frias
Secure Order of Payment and Issue Order of Payment 5 mins. Lina Zulueta Accounting and
pay the necessary application and Official Receipt Francia Amaqui Cashier Office
and license fees 2F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Secure Official Receipt Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Submit the duplicate copy of Process CFVGL 1 hour Atty. Benjamin F. S. ADAS**
5 Official Receipt Tabios, Jr./ 3F PCA Main

Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman,
Q.C.
Atty. Annaliza Vitug/ FRQD - FVPLS
Severino Escobar Jr./
Amado Aonuevo/
Doris Frias
6 Approve CFVGL 4 days Director Malcolm I.

Sarmiento, Jr.
Claim CFVGL Release /Mail CFVGL to clientele 10 min./ Adelaida Alcisto None Record Section
2 hours 3F PCA Annex
7 Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman,
Q.C.
* Per FAO 198, FAO 155, FAO 188, FAO 226 and FAO 204
** Assistant Director for Administrative Services
application for commercial
vessel/gear license
certifcation
affidavit of
undertaking
Issuance of Fishing Gear Registration
OFFICE FEES
Fisheries Regulatory and Quarantine Division (FRQD) 1.) Small-scale vessels - P200.00 per year
Fishing Vessel Policy and Licensing Section 2.) Medium-scale vessels - P400.00 per year
3.) Large-scale vessels - P600.00 per year
4) Gear Registration Fee - P200.00 per year
CLIENTS
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Operators
Requirements
processing time 1. Duly accomplished and notarized BFAR application form for fishing
4 days, 8 hours and 22 minutes gear registration (2 copies)
2. Illustration of fishing gear design and specifications showing the mouth,
body and bunt of the fishing gear
SCHED
3. Official receipt of gear registration fee
Monday to Friday
4. Tax identification Number (TIN)
8:00AM -5:00PM

Secure and fill up Gear Provide Gear Registration 5 mins. Amado Aonuevo/ Gear Registra- FRQD - FVPLS
Registration application form application and list Peter Erick Cadapan/ tion application 4F PCA Annex,
1 of requirements Doris Frias form (Can also be

downloaded in the
BFAR web:
Bldg., Elliptical
Road, Diliman,
www. bfar.da.gov.
Q.C.
ph)
Submit duly accomplished Receive and transmit Gear 6 mins. BFAR Directors Office None Directors Office
2 application form with the

requirements to the Directors
Registration application to
FVPLS
3F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Office Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Doris Frias
Accompany BFAR Inspector to Inspect fishing gear 4 hours Severino Escobar Jr./ Navotas Fish Port
3 inspect the boat/gear

If not compliant, subject for
Amado Aonuevo/ Peter
Erick Cadapan/ Doris Frias
Complex
re-inspection
Secure Bill of Payment Issue Bill of Payment 5 minutes Severino Escobar Jr./ FRQD - FVPLS
Amado Aonuevo/ Peter
4 Erick Cadapan/ Doris Frias
Secure Order of Payment Issue Order of Payment 5 minutes Lina Zulueta Accounting and
Cashier Office
Pay the gear registration fee and Receive payment and issue Francia Amaqui 2F PCA Main
secure Official Receipt Official Receipt Bldg., Elliptical Rd.
Diliman, Q.C.
Submit duplicate copy of the Process Gear Registration 1 hour Atty. Benjamin F. S. Office of the Asst.
Official Receipt Tabios, Jr./ Director for Admin-
startive Services
5 Atty. Annaliza Vitug/

Severino Escobar Jr./
3F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical Rd.
Amado Aonuevo/ Diliman, Q.C.
Doris Frias FRQD - FVPLS
6 Approve Gear Registration 4 days Director Malcolm I.

Sarmiento, Jr.
Directors Office
Claim Gear Registration Release /Mail Gear Registration 2 Hours Adelaida Alcisto Record Section
to clientele 3F PCA Annex
7 Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
* Per FAO 198, FAO 155, FAO 188, FAO 188-1, and FAO 226
application for fishing gear
registration
certifcation
affidavit of
undertaking
Issuance of International Fishing Permit (IFP)
OFFICE
requirements
clients
1.Letter of intent to fish in international water
Commercial Fishing 2. Duly accomplished and notarized BFAR IFP application form
Vessel Operators 3. Original or authenticated copy of CFVGL
4. Payment of application and license fee
schedule
5. Tax identification number (TIN)
Mondays to Fridays
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
F Application fee : P1,000.00
E
processing time E Permit fee : P1,500.00
S Pursuant to FAO 198 s. 2000
4 days, 4 hours and 21minutes

Secure and fill up IFP application Provide IFP application and list 5 mins. Amado Aonuevo/ IFP application FRQD - FVPLS
form of requirements Peter Erick Cadapan/ form (*Can also be 4F PCA Annex
1 Doris Frias downloaded in the
BFAR web:
www. bfar.da.gov.ph)
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman,
Q.C.
Submit duly filled up application Receive and transmit IFP 6 mins. BFAR Directors Office Directors Office
2 form with the requirements to

the Directors Office
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd. Diliman Q.C.
Doris Frias
Secure Bill of Payment Issue Bill of Payment 5 mins. Severino Escobar Jr./ Bill of Payment FRQD - FVPLS
3 Amado Aonuevo/
Doris Frias
Secure Order of Payment Issue Order of Payment 5 mins. Lina Zulueta Order of pay- Accounting and
ment Cashier Office
2F PCA Main
Pay the International Permit Receive payment and issue Francia Amaqui Bldg., Ellipti-
application and permit fee Official Receipt cal Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Secure the Official Receipt
Submit the duplicate copy of Process IFP 1 hour Atty. Benjamin F. S. None Office of the Asst.
Official Receipt Tabios, Jr./ Director for
Atty. Annaliza Vitug/ Administrative
Severino Escobar Jr./ Services
4 Amado Aonuevo/
3F PCA Main
Doris Frias Diliman, Q.C.
FRQD - FVPLS
Approve IFP 4 days Director Malcolm I. None 3F PCA Main

5 Sarmiento, Jr. Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Claim IFP Release /Mail IFP to clientele 10 min./ Adelaida Alcisto None Record Section
6 2 hours 3F PCA Annex

Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
*Assistant Director for Administrative Services

Issuance of PA-ALING Fishworkers License
OFFICE
schedule fees
Mondays to Fridays
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Fishworkers License fee - P20.00
Fishworkers License application fee - P20.00
clients
Commercial Fishing requirements
Vessel Operators
1. Community Tax Certificate
processing time 2. 2 copies (1X1) recent picture
3. Barangay clearance
4 days, 4 hours and 21 minutes
4. Copy of birth certificate (for 18 years old only)

Secure and fill up Fishworkers Provide Fishworkers License 5 mins. Amado Aonuevo/ Fishworkers FRQD - FVPLS
License application form application and list of Peter Erick Cadapan/ License 4F PCA Annex
1 requirements Doris Frias application form
(Can be downloaded to
BFAR web:
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
www.bfar.da.gov.ph) Q.C.
Submit duly filled-up application Receive and transmit 6 mins. BFAR Directors Office None Directors Office

Fishworkers License
application to FVPLS
3F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Check, verify and evaluate 1 hour Amado Aonuevo/ None FRQD - FVPLS
the authenticity of the Peter Erick Cadapan/
requirements and affix Doris Frias
signature and thumbmark in the
Fishworkers License (ID-type)
Secure Bill of Payment Issue Bill of Payment 5 mins. Severino Escobar Jr./ Bill of Payment FRQD - FVPLS
3 Amado Aonuevo/
Doris Frias
Secure Order of Payment Issue Order of Payment 5 mins. Lina Zulueta Order of Accounting and
payment Cashier Office
Pay Fishworkers License Receive payment and issue Francia Amaqui 2F PCA Main
application and license fees Official Receipt Bldg., Ellipti-
and secure Official Receipt cal Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Submit the duplicate copy of Process Fishworkers License 1 hour Severino Escobar Jr./ None FRQD - FVPLS
4 Official Receipt Amado Aonuevo/
Doris Frias
5 Approve Fishworkers License 4 days Atty. Annaliza A. Vitug/

Severino L. Escobar, Jr.
None FRQD - FVPLS
Claim Fishworkers License Release /Mail Fishworkers 2 Hours Severino Escobar Jr./ None FRQD - FVPLS
6 License to clientele Amado Aonuevo/

Doris Frias
application for pa-aling
fishworkerss license
Issuance of Certificate of Eligibility (CE)
OFFICE requirements
Fishing Vessel Policy and Licensing Section 1.Letter of Intent
2. Duly accomplished form
3. Certified copy of registration issued by SEC,
DTI or CDA
4. Duly audited assets of the previous year or the
schedule clients latest available declaration of assets
Mondays to Fridays Commercial Fishing 5. Notarized statement indicating that the
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Vessel Operators company has no pending application from other
issuing agencies and that the company has not
availed of similar incentives
processing time fees
6. Indicative list of regularly used inputs,
equipments and machinery
4 days, 8 hours and 21 minutes 7. Authorization in the case of a representative
Application fee of P 1,500.00 issued by Board Resolution, Special Power of
Pursuant to DA-AO 31,s. 2004 Attorney, etc.
8. Original of latest CE issued (if renewal)

Secure and fill up CE application Provide CE application and list 5 minutes Amado Aonuevo/ CE application FRQD - FVPLS
form of requirements Peter Erick Cadapan/ form (Can be 4F PCA Annex
1 Doris Frias downloaded to
BFAR web:
Bldg., Ellipti-
cal Rd., Diliman
www.bfar.da.gov.
Q.C.
ph)
Submit duly filled up application Receive and transmit CE 6 minutes BFAR Directors Office None Directors Office

Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Check, verify and evaluate the 1 hour Amado Aonuevo/ None FRQD - FVPLS
Doris Frias
Coordinate and accompany BFAR Inspect company office 4 hours Severino Escobar Jr./ None Navotas Fish
3 inspector (for new applicants only) Amado Aonuevo/Peter

Erick Cadapan/
Port Complex
Doris Frias
Secure Bill of Payment Issue Bill of Payment 5 mins. Severino Escobar Bill of Payment FRQD - FVPLS
4 Jr./Amado Aonuevo/
Doris Frias
Secure Order of Payment Issue Order of Payment 5 mins. Lina Zulueta Order of Accounting and
payment Cashier Office
Pay application fee and secure Receive payment and issue Francia Amaqui 2F PCA Main
the Official Receipt Official Receipt Bldg., Ellipti-
cal Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Submit the duplicate copy of Process CE 1 hour Atty. Benjamin F. S. None Office of the Asst.
Official Receipt Tabios, Jr./ Atty. Director for
Annaliza Vitug/ Administrative
Severino Escobar Jr./ Services
5 Amado Aonuevo/
3F PCA Main
Doris Frias Diliman, Q.C.
FRQD - FVPLS
6 Approve CE 4 days Director Malcolm I.

Sarmiento, Jr.
Claim CE Release /Mail CE to clientele 2 hours Adelaida Alcisto None Record Section
7 3F, PCA Annex

Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
application form
(certificate of eligibility)
Issuance of 25-year Fishpond Lease Agreement (FLA)
Per Fisheries Administrative Order No. 197, series of 2000
OFFICE

Fishpond Lease Section (FLS)
schedule clients
Mondays to Fridays
1) Citizens of the Philippines at least 21 years of age;
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM 2) Fisherfolk associations or cooperatives duly organized
and registered with appropriate government agencies
3) Small and Medium Enterprises duly organized and
registered with appropriate government agencies
processing time 4) Corporations registered and incorporated under Philippine
laws, 60% of the capital stock or interest of which belongs
3 days, 4 hours and 50 minutes to citizens of the Philippines
Fishpond Application Fee Php 1,000.00

F Cash Bond Deposit Php 100.00 per hectare or fraction thereof
E
E Transfer Fee Php 10.00 per hectare or fraction thereof but should not
S be less than Php 100.00
Annual Rental Php 1,000.00 per hectare or fraction thereof
Initial
1. Duly notarized application for Fishpond Lease Agreement
2. Application Fee of P 1,000.00
3. Four (4) copies of correct sketch or survey plan of the area clearly Indicating the location and boundaries
4. Proof (in bank certification form) of the initial available capital in case equivalent to Php 10,000.00 per hectare, or
Statement of Properties certified by Provincial/City Treasurer/Assessor, or
any financial statement stating that the applicant has assets or properties from which the initial capital may be derived
R 5. Affidavit manifesting that the amount of bank deposit and/or value of assets and properties in the
financial statement shall be exclusively used for the development of the fishpond area
E 6. In case the applicant is a juridical person, two (2) certified true copies of approved Certificate of Registration,
Q Article of Incorporation/Association/Cooperation and By-Laws stating that its primary purpose is to engage in fishpond development
7. Certification issued by the Forest Management Bureau of the DENR that the area applied for is already released to
U and placed under the administrative jurisdiction and management and disposition of DA-BFAR
I
Final
R
E 1. Payment of initial annual rental at P 1,000.00 per hectare or fraction thereof and cash bond deposit based at Php 100.00
per hectare or fraction thereof
M 2. Twelve (12) copies (in blue/white print) of the survey plans of the area duly approved by the Lands Management Bureau
3. Twelve (12) copies of the fishpond lease agreement forms
E 4. Certification of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court in the judicial district where the
N
area applied for is located that the same is not involved in any judicial case
5. Affidavit that the area applied for is not subleased to any other person/s;
T 6. Certification/s from the Regional Fisheries Director stating that the area applied for is not
involved in any administrative case and is not subleased to any other person/s
S 7. Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) issued by the DENR
Others
In case of transfer of rights involving FLA, any of the following:
a. Deed of Sale
b. Deed of Waiver/Quitclaim
c. Deed of Assumption of Leasehold Rights and Interests of the Fishpond Area executed by the
Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) or any financial institution (if the rights were assigned with that bank)
Files fishpond application and Receives application and refers 15 mins. Rosalind Santos/ Directors Office
1 initial requirements it to FRQD, Fishpond Lease

Section
Receiving Clerk 3F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Secure Bill of Payment Prepare Bill of Payment 5 mins. Nelia Tiel/ FRQD
2 Mary Anne Gonzales 4F PCA Annex

Bldg., Ellipti-
cal Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Submit Bill of Payment and Prepare Order of Payment 5 mins. Lina Zulueta Accounting
secure Order of Payment Office
3 2F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Submit Order of Payment Receive payment and issue 5 mins. Francia Amaqui Cashier Office
and pay application fee official Receipt 2F PCA Main
4 Secure the Official Receipt

Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Prepare for investigation upon ROs/POs conduct investigation Action Officer, FRQD
receipt of notification from and ocular inspection Regional/ Provincial
BFAR-Regional Office (RO) or Office
5 Provincial Office (PO) ROs/POs submit report of

inspection and investigation Action Officer,
with specific recommendations Regional/ Provincial
to CO Office
Evaluate report submitted by 30 mins. Gaudencio Badiola, Jr./ FRQD

ROs/ POs to applicant Nelia Tiel/
6 Prepare letter applicant advising 30 mins. Mary Anne Gonzales/

him/her to submit final Sonia Luisa Sanchez
requirements
Submit final requirements Evaluate final requirements 30 mins. Gaudencio Badiola, Jr. FRQD
/Nelia Tiel/
7 Mary Anne Gonzales/
Sonia Luisa Sanchez
Prepare FLA and endorsement 30 mins.
letter to Department of
Agriculture for its approval
Submit endorsement letter to 1 day Director Malcolm I. Directors Office
8 Department of Agriculture Sarmiento, Jr. / Atty.

Benjamin F.S Tabios, Jr.
3F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
/Atty. Analiza A. Vitug Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Transmit FLA to DA 1 day Adelaida Alcisto Records Section
9 3F PCA Annex
Bldg.,
Elliptical Rd.,
Diliman Q.C.
DA receives the FLA DA Records Officer G/F DA Bldg.
Elliptical Road,
Diliman, Q. C.
Evaluates the application for DA - Legal Service 2/F DA Bldg.

FLA and requirements Elliptical Road,
Diliman, Q. C.
10 Approves/Signs DA - Asec for Fisheries 2/F DA Bldg.

Elliptical Road,
Diliman, Q. C.
Notarizes FLA DA- LAgal 2/F DA Bldg.

Elliptical Road,
Diliman, Q. C.
Transmit approved FLA to BFAR DA Records Officer G/F DA Bldg.
Elliptical Road,
Diliman, Q. C.
Prepare transmittal letter to 20 mins. Atty. Analiza A. Vitug FRQD
lessee /Gaudencio T. Badiola,
Jr/ Nelia L. Tiel/ Mary
11 Anne D. Gonzales
Sign transmittal letter 1 hour Atty. Benjamin F.S
Tabios, Jr.
Receive copy of the approved Send to lessee approved FLA 1 day Adelaida Alcisto Records Section
FLA thru registered mail 3F PCA Annex
12 Bldg.,
Elliptical Rd.,
Diliman Q.C.
Note: 1.The total number of days/hours listed above does not include the time it takes for the DA-Legal Service
to evaluate the application as well as the availability of the approving officer who signs the FLA contracts.
2.Step No. 4 This activity requires the conduct of ocular inspection of the area applied for by the Regional
or Provincial Offices concerned to determine the suitability of the area for fishpond development,
the present physical status thereof, and other pertinent technical information (topography and drainage;
kind of soil and suitability for growth of algae; source of water and approximate distance from area, etc.).
The activity may even exceed the time allotted due to remoteness of the area, availability of transportation facilities
and safety concerns of the inspecting officers due to peace and order situation therein.
3.Step Nos. 5 and 6 the number of minutes listed does not take into account the time it takes
for the applicant to secure the final requirements needed. The intervening period between
step 5 and step 6 has not been quantified, this is when the applicant secures from BFAR and other
government agencies the final requirements needed. For instance, one of the requirements is the submission
of the survey plans of the area; the applicant has to hire the services of a licensed Geodetic Engineer/Private
Land Surveyor to have the area applied for surveyed; after the conduct of the actual survey, he/she has
to submit the survey plans to the DENR Lands Management Service for the approval thereof. The actual survey
may take several days, depending upon the size of the fishpond; the approval of the survey plans
on the other hand may take days/months.
application
application for fishpond
for fishpond lease lease agreement
agreement (for partnership and affidavit
(for individual) corporation)
fishpond lease
agreement
Issuance of GRATUITOUS PERMIT for the Collection of Aquatic
Wildlife for Research/ Scientific Purposes*
OFFICE
Fisheries Quarantine and Wildlife Regulations Section (FQWRS)
schedule CLIENTS
Mondays to Fridays
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 1. Individual researchers from research institution or conservation organization;
2. Foreign entity or individual or a Filipino citizen affiliated with foreign institution
3. Students affiliated with local academic institutions for thesis and dissertation
FEES 4. Government agencies implementing research or scientific projects; and
5. Local academic institutions and NGOs involved in scientific researches
As provided under FAO
Implementing Guide for
REQUIREMENTS
Aquatic Species
1. Letter of Intent
processing time
2. Research proposal to include list of researchers and personnel involved
22 days and 30 min and 9 Hours 3. Endorsement letter from head of the institution

Submit letter of Intent and Receive letter and forward to 15 mins. Rosalind Santos Directors Office
1 documents FRQD- FQWRS 3F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Check completeness of 30 mins. Edwyn Alesna FRQD - FQWRS
2 initial documents submitted Sonia Luisa Sanchez 4F PCA Annex
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Transmit documents to NFRDI 1 hour Edwyn Alesna FRQD - FQWRS
for comments / Sonia Luisa Sanchez
recommendations
Review submitted documents 1 day NFRDI

Kayumangi Bldg.
Return documents with Quezon Ave.
recommendations to FRQD-
FQWRS
Schedule meeting with applicant 20 mins. Edwyn Alesna FRQD - FQWRS
Sonia Luisa Sanchez
3 Attend meeting with NFRDI &

FRQD Staff
Meeting with the applicant and
NFRDI Staff
4 hours Atty. A. Vitug
Edwyn Alesna
Sonia Luisa Sanchez
Noel Barut
NFRDI Staff
4 Draft MOA between

DA- Secretary and the applicant
2 days Edwyn Alesna
Sonia Luisa Sanchez
Draft MOA FRQD - FQWRS
Forward/transmit MOA to 1 day Edwyn Alesna FRQD - FQWRS

applicant for comments Sonia Luisa Sanchez
5 Receive/review MOA and submit

comments
5 days
Review, affix signatures and Review and finalize draft MOA 1 day Atty. A. Vitug MOA FRQD - FQWRS
6 return MOA to BFAR and send back to applicant for

signature
Edwyn Alesna
Sonia Luisa Sanchez Gratuitous
Permit
Prepare endorsement letter and 1 hour Atty. A. Vitug FRQD - FQWRS
Gratuitous Permit and forward Edwyn Alesna
the documents for the Directors Sonia Luisa Sanchez
signature
7 Sign MOA, endorsement

memorandum and Gratuitous
1 day Dir. Malcolm I.
Sarmiento, Jr.
FRQD - FQWRS
Permit
Forward to FRQD 15 mins. Filipinas Gojar Directors Office
3F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Receive signed documents and 20 mins. Edwyn Alesna FRQD - FQWRS
prepare DA- OSEC Document Sonia Luisa Sanchez
Tracking slip;
8
Forward to record section for
transmittal to DA
Transmit to DA 30 mins. Efren D. Luna Records Section
3F PCA Annex
9 Bldg., Ellipti-
cal Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Review and approve documents 10 days Office of the Secretary DA Bldg.
Return signed documents to Elliptical Rd.,
BFAR Diliman Q.C.
Receive signed MOA and 10 mins. Efren D. Luna Records Section
10 Gratuitous Permit; record and
forward to FRQD- FQWRS
Receive documents and notify 10 mins. Sonia Luisa Sanchez FRQD - FQWRS
applicant
Secure signed MOA Release MOA to applicant for 5 mins. Sonia Luisa Sanchez
11
FRQD - FQWRS
notarization
12 Secure Order of Payment Issue Order of Payment 5 mins. Sonia Luisa Sanchez FRQD - FQWRS
Secure Bill of Payment Issue Bill of Payment 10 mins. Lina Zulueta Accounting
Office
2F PCA Main
13 Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Submit Bill of Payment and Pay Receive payment and issue 30 mins. Francia Amaqui Cashier Office
Permit Fee Official Receipt 2F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Present Official Receipt Receive the OR and release the 10 mins. Sonia Luisa Sanchez FRQD - FQWRS
signed MOA for notarization
14 Have the MOA notarized Receive the notarized MOA and

and submit the notarized MOA make copies for office file 1 day
Claim the MOA Provide 2 copies of the MOA and 10mins. Sonia Luisa Sanchez FRQD - FQWRS
15 and Gratuitous Permit the Gratuitous Permit
* Legal Basis: R.A 9147 The Wildlife Protection and Conservation Act Joint DENR-PA PCSD Administrative Order No. 01 s. 2004
Issuance of Fisheries Special Permit for Aquatic Wildlife
OFFICE
Fisheries Quarantine and Wildlife Regulations Section (FQWRS)
FEES
schedule
Mondays to Fridays Pursuant to the Fisheries Administrative Order on Aquatic

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wildlife as provided under R.A. 9147
requirements
CLIENTS
1. For temporary importation of live mammals for show purposes
Corporation/Association/Business Enterprises a. Letter of Intent
Foreign entity or Research institution and b. Legal business documents and business profile of the corporation/enterprises
NGOs involved in scientific research c. Invoice from the supplier
d. Photo copy of the CITES - Export Permit from the country of origin (if CITES listed)
e. Animal Show Permit issued by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)
PROCESSING TIME 2. For activities requiring fisheries special permits:
11 days, 8 hours and 15 mins a. Letter of intent
b. Other supporting documents

Submit letter of intent and Receive letter 5 mins. Rosalind Santos Directors Office
required documents 3F PCA Main
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
1 Forward to FRQD - FQWRS 15 mins. FRQD - FQWRS
4F PCA Annex
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Check completeness of 30 mins. Sonia Luisa Sanchez FRQD - FQWRS
initial documents submitted
2 Review submitted documents 1 hour Atty. Annaliza Vitug
Edwyn Alesna
Forward application and 1 day Endorsement
documents for comments to
- NFRDI Dr. Noel Barut Kayumangi
3 Bldg., Quezon
Ave., Q.C.
- Fish Health Section Dr. Joselito Somga
FHMQAS
Arcadia Bldg.
860 Quezon
Ave., Q.C.
Coordinate with importer for 1 day Dr. Joselito Somga FHMQAS
facility inspection schedule
Accompany the inspection team Inspection of facilities 1 day Edwyn Alesna Clients will
4 Prepare inspection report with 1 day

Dr. Joselito Somga provide the
information
recommendations
Prepare the Permit and 2 hours Atty. A. Vitug Special Permit FRQD - FQWRS
5 endorsement memo for the
Directors signature
Edwyn Alesna
Sonia Luisa Sanchez
Forward to the Directors Office 5 mins
6 Receive the signed memo from

the Directors office and prepare
1 hour Edwyn Alesna FRQD - FQWRS
OSEC* document tracking slip

Forward all documents to 5 mins. Sonia Luisa Sanchez DA-OSEC FRQD - FQWRS
7 Record Section for transmittal

to DA
Document
Forward documents to DA 1 hour Aida Alcisto Records Section
8 3F PCA Annex
Bldg., Elliptical
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Process Special Permit 5 to 7 USEC for Fisheries and DA Office
9 days DA-Secretary Elliptical Rd.,
Diliman Q.C.
Receive approved Special Permit 1 hour Aida Alcisto/ Efren D. Records Section
10 from the DA and forward to Luna
FQWRS
Notify applicant 1 day Edwyn Alesna FRQD - FQWRS
11 Sonia Luisa Sanchez
12 Secure order of payment* Issue order of payment 15 min. Sonia Luisa Sanchez FRQD - FQWRS
Submit Bill of Payment Issue bill of payment 15 mins. Lina Zulueta Accounting
Office
2F PCA Main
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Pay application fee* Receive payment and issue 15 mins. Francia Amaqui Cashier Office
and secure Official Receipt Official Receipt 2F PCA Main
Rd., Diliman
Q.C.
Present Official Receipt to FRQD Indicate OR number to SPS 15 mins. Sonia Luisa Sanchez FRQD-FQWRS
15 clearance
Claim Special Permit Affix BFAR Seal and release 15 min. Sonia Luisa Sanchez FRQD-FQWRS
16 Special Permit
* Pending approval of FAO on aquatic wildlife.

** Office of the DA Secretary
legal
documents
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 554
FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 213

FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 220-1

FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 225 - 1
Fisheries General Memorandum Order No. 120
SEC Memorandum Cicrcular No. 13

MALACAANG
MANILA
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 554

DIRECTING ALL DEPARTMENTS, BUREAUS, COMMISSIONS, AGENCIES, OFFICES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT,
INCLUDING GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND/OR CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS, TO IMPROVE THE COMPETITIVENESS
OF THE COUNTRYS EXPORT SECTOR BY ELIMINATING THE FEES AND CHARGES IMPOSED ON EXPORT CLEARANCES,
INSPECTIONS, PERMITS, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the countrys fiscal condition calls for the creation and enhancement of opportunities that will generate revenue and spur further
economic growth;
WHEREAS, the countrys economic recovery program recognizes the role of exports in hastening the attainment of economic goals;
WHEREAS, the sustained increase in exports which posted an average growth rate 6.5% between CYs 2001 and 2005 presents a strong potential for
fur-ther economic growth;
WHEREAS, there is a need for concerted and collective effort between the government and the private sector to improve the competitiveness of
the countrys export sector;
WHEREAS, fees for inspection, commodity and export clearance, permits, certificates and other documentary requirements of government commodity
offices and related agencies, including government-owned and/or controlled corporations, have been identified as among the factors that lessen the
com-petitiveness of Philippine exports;
WHEREAS, the abolition of administrative fees and charges imposed on export-related permits, and clearances from concerned from concerned govern-
ment agencies and/or government corporations can facilitate export initiatives by reducing the number of steps and the processing time and doing
away with the cost relative to such administrative and documentation requirements;
WHEREAS, such abolition involves only a negligible amounts of revenues and will not adversely impact on the delivery of basic services by the
affected government agencies and/or corporations;
WHEREAS, the scrapping of fees does not completely mean the total abolition of export commodity clearance requirements in keeping with
international commitments and preservation of national interest are embodied under EO 1016, s. 1985;
NOW, THEREFORE, I GLORIA MACPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do
hereby order:
Section 1. Departments, bureaus, commissions, agencies, and offices in the Executive Branch of the Government, including government-owned
and/or controlled corporations and other instrumentalities of the government are hereby directed to eliminate the fees imposed on export-related
permits and clearances except those imposed by specific laws;
Section 2. Departments, bureaus, commissions, agencies, and offices in the Executive Branch of the Government, including government-owned
and/or controlled corporations, are likewise directed to submit to the Department of Trade (DTI), through the Export Development Council (EDC),
proposals on how export documentation procedures could be further streamlined to improve efficiency in export documentation;
Section 3. The provisions of special and general laws to the contrary notwithstanding, all export clearance requirements on Philippine commodity
exports are hereby dispensed with, except only for the following:
1. Those required as a result of the existence of import

quotas in other countries, such as sugar;
2. Those covering items which are banned for exports;
3. Those covering exports of logs, copper and coffee; and
4. Those covered by international agreements to which
the Philippines is a signatory.
Section 4. The Department of Trade and Industry, through the Export Development Council, shall see to it that this Executive Order is effectively
carried out;
Section 5. All executive and administrative orders/issuances, provisions of other laws, decrees, rules, regulations or parts thereof which are
inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly;
Section 6. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately upon its publication in a newspaper of general
circulation. Done in the City of Manila this 3rd day of August in the year of our lord, Two Thousand and Six.
(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
By the President:
(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary
Republic of the Philippines c. The choice of the laboratory site shall be in
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE compliance with the building code.
Diliman, Quezon City d. The arrangement of the laboratory equipment shall include
electric power and mechanical services, airconditioning
FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 213 and humidity requirements.
Series of 2001 . . . . . . . . . . ) e. Chemical fume hood/safety cabinets as well as efficient placement of
air-supply and exhaust ducts at the roof shall be installed.
SUBJECT: Establishment and maintenance of BFARs quality con- f. Storage facilities for chemicals, glasswares, laboratory supplies,
trol laboratories and collection of fees and charges for gas cylinders, flammable solvents and hazardous wastes
examination services. shall be kept apart in secured storage areas.
g. Mechanical, electrical system, water system shall be installed with
Pursuant to Section 67 of R. A. No. 8550, this guideline on the establish- specifications, voltage capacity and location of outlets and
ment and maintenance of fish quality control laboratories of the BFAR and sources.
collection of fees and charges for examination services are hereby promul- h. Heating, cooking ventilation and illumination shall be installed in
gated for guidance of all concerned. various areas in the laboratory as well as in the office areas.
The need for windows and daylight shall also be considered.
Section 1. Definition. The terms as used in this order shall be construed as
follows : i. Work rooms shall be housed in a permanent building
a. Calibration. A technical operation to ensure the constructed of strong material, preferably concrete.
accuracy or reliability of the equipment.
b. FQCL. means Fish Quality Control Laboratory Sec. 3. Laboratory Safety. - The laboratory shall be so designed as to
c. Laboratory. - A facility for testing, examining and meet the safety code and standards, with special attention to fire and
determining the characteristics of quality and safety, or explosion hazards, including the following features:
the conduct of diagnostic activities.
d. Quality Control (QC). - The operational technique and activities used
a. Early fire detection and alarm systems, and automatic-fire
to fulfill requirements for quality and safety of the fish in
extinguishing system for storage rooms, solvent
conformance with the prescribed standards and specifications.
rooms and interior of fume hoods;
e. Reagents. - Substances used for testing that takes part b. Hood exhaust blowers of spark-proof construction and
in one or more reaction of chemical and biological processes. f. explosion-proof motors if mounted on the air stream;
Standard operating procedure (SOP) - is the prescribed procedure
c. Fire emergency circuits that can shut down building
employed conforming with the requirements of installations and hood blowers;
good laboratory practices. d. Fire safety doors in suitable locations and two exits for
each laboratory;
Sec. 2. Laboratory design considerations. - e. All emergency exits with luminescent exit sign and exit doors
a. Adequate space shall be provided for the fish laboratory
opening outward and equipped with push bars;
with facility depending upon the number and types
f. Emergency lighting throughout the laboratory areas that
of employees, amount of work space including desks goes on in case of power failure;
and recording space. g. Explosion-proof electrical outlets where combustible
b. To be availed of is the services of a competent solvents are kept and,
architect experienced in laboratory design. h. Emergency/shower facilities for laboratory personnel in case
of chemical spillage; e.g. concentrated acids.
Sec. 4. Technical personnel - The operation of the fish quality control labo- sanitary, safety regulations. Sec.
ratory shall be under the control and supervision of a licensed analyst with a 6. Functions of laboratory -
qualified degree level in chemistry or equivalent professional qualification and at a. Undertake and provide advisory services on chemical, micro-
least five (5) years experience in laboratory analysis and manage-ment. The biological and sensory evaluations of fish and fishery products for quality
technical laboratory staff shall have a minimum of two (2) years experience in evaluation.
laboratory analysis and/or extensive relevant training for their assigned b. Undertake special chemical and microbiological investigations
functions. The other laboratory staff with no relevant qualifi-cations shall on fishery products suspected to be toxic, contaminated and decomposed
undergo adequate level of training in the laboratory activities and undertake or unfit for human consumption.
analysis under the supervision of a licensed professional. c. Examine all fish and fishery products for export or import
which may be source of fish pests or diseases to ensure quality of
Sec. 5. Laboratory procedures and operating practices - The laboratory shall product and meet international standards.
have standard operating procedures in writing and provisions on good d. Update the fishery industries on quality control of fish and
laboratory practices which shall include, but not limited, to the following: fishery products through regular dissemination and technical assistance.
a. Reagents. - All reagents for use in the analysis of samples shall be of
appropriate grade as stated in the procedure. The same shall be properly Sec. 7. Supervision and control The FQCLs in the regions shall be under
labelled to indicate its identity, concentration, storage requirements or any the administrative supervision of the BFAR Regional Office, but under the
special precautions or hazards, and date of preparation and expiry. technical supervision of the BFAR Central Office.
b. Testing and analysis. - All analysis test or experiment shall be
conducted in accordance with recommended analytical method for fish and Sec. 8. Laboratory fees - Laboratory services and fees rendered by
fishery products. Parameters and analytical method are given in Annex A. the FQCL shall be collected in accordance with the following schedule:
c. Equipment and instruments. - Equipment used in the generation,
measurement or assessment of data shall be of appropriate design and
suited to its purposes. Appropriate instructions for use of equipment/in- a. Physico-chemical analysis Fee
strument shall be made available and preventive maintenance shall always 1. Ash 200.00
be observed to prevent failure or malfunction thereof. All equipment and
instruments including the consumables shall conform with the 2. Moisture 85.00
requirements of BFARs recommended analytical method. 3. Protein 100.00
d. Equipment/instrument calibration. - The laboratory shall adopt
a system for calibration and maintenance of its facilities to ensure its 4. Crude Fat 200.00
measurement reliability. Newly acquired equipment and instruments shall be 5. Salt 160.00
checked before use to ensure its conformity with its specified design,
performance and dimension requirement. Instruments such as chromato- 6. Boric Acid 70.00
graphs and spectrometers shall be calibrated using reference material or 7. Histamine 450.00
chemical of known and adequate purity as part of normal operation.
e. Laboratory waste management. The laboratory shall have adequate 8. Formalin 250.00
provisions for collection, storage, treatment and disposal of the domestic and 9. Trimethylamine-Nitrogen 120.00
laboratory wastes. It shall formulate and adopt proper man-agement practices
for expired chemicals, toxic chemicals and laboratory wastes. Disposal of 10. Total Volatile Base-Nitrogen 120.00
effluents such as contaminated water, chemicals and test animals shall 11. Free Fatty Acid 270.00
conform with the national environmental or health and
a. Physico-chemical analysis Fee d. Seaweeds physico-chemical analysis:
12. Thiobarbituric Acid 100.00 1) Physical Analysis: (gel strength, gelling point melting 300.00
point & viscosity)
13. Heavy Metals: (Copper, Cadmium, Lead, Arsenic and 1,200.00/
Mercury) element Sulphate 250.00
14. Cyanide 250.00 Acid Insoluble Ash 200.00
15. Peroxide Value 200.00 e. Product Quality Certificate
16. Water Activity 75.00 Health Certificate 50.00
17. pH 50.00
Sec. 9. Issuance of laboratory analysis - The authorized head of the
b. Microbial & Toxicological Examination: labora-tory shall issue the laboratory results in accordance with established
inter-national standards and requirements.
1. Standard Plate Count/Aerobic Plate Count/ Total Vi- 200.00
able Count
Sec. 10. Repeal- FAO No. 187 and other administrative orders and
2. Yeasts/Mold Count 250.00 parts thereof inconsistent herewith are deemed amended.
3. Coliform Count 250.00
Sec. 11. Effectivity - This order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
4. Faecal Coliform 250.00 publication in the Official Gazette and/or in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation, and fifteen (15) days after registration with the Office of the
5. Staphylococcus aureaus 300.00 National Administrative Register.
6. Salmonella 400.00
Issued on this 17th day of May, 2001 at Quezon City, Metropolitan
7. Shigella 400.00 Manila, Philippines.
8. E. coli 350.00
9. Anaerobic Bacteria 400.00
10. Water Analysis 350.00 (SIGNED)
LEONARDO Q.
- Alkalinity 50.00 MONTEMAYOR Secretary
c. Physical/sensory examination for fresh/
frozen, processedand canned fish & fishery
products
a) External & internal can examination 100.00
b.) Sensory evaluation for canned, fresh,frozen, & 100.00 Recommended by:
processed fish products (SIGNED) (SIGNED)
MALCOLM I. SARMIENTO, JR. CESAR M. DRILON, JR.
Director, Bureau of Fisheries & Undersecretary for Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources Livestock,Chairman, NFARMC
Annex A
PARAMETERS METHODS PARAMETERS METHODS

Chemical Microbial Adopt ICMSF & APHA
Ash Gravimetric Water Analysis:
Presumptive
Moisture Oven-Drying Confirmatory
Crude Protein Kjeldhal Staphylococcus
Crude Fat Soxhlet Salmonella
Salt (NaCl) Volhard Anaerobic Bacteria
Boric Acid Colorimetri (AOAC, 1975)
Histamine Kwabata & AOAC
Trimethylamine Conway Microdiffusion Technique
Total Volatile Base-Nitrogen
Formalin Chromotropic Acid Test
Thiobarbituric Acid TBA Text Spectrophotometric
Total Mercury Hydride Vapor Generator (AAS)
Cyanide Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
Peroxide value Titrimetric (AOAC, 1975)
Water Activity Luft value
Copper Wet Digestion (AAS)
Lead Dry Digestion - dry ashing (AAS)
Cadmium Wet Digestion (AAS)
Microbial Adopt ICMSF & APHA
Standard Plate Count For microbiological
Yeast/Molds Examination of fish and fishery
products
Coliforms
a. The laboratory shall be housed in a permanent building of concrete
semi-concrete material and shall comply with the building code in
Office of the Secretary
force in the locality;
EIlipticaI Road, Diliman, Quezon City
b. It shall have adequate space for the equipment and working area;
FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 220:
c. It shall have adequate running water and regular electric supply;
Series of 2001 . . . . . . . . . . )
d. It shall have appropriate drainage, lighting and ventilation;
SUBJECT: BFAR Fish Health Laboratories and collection
of fees and charges thereof e. It shall have effective separation between chemical analysis, biologi-
cal analysis and microbiological analysis and glassware cleaning and
Pursuant to Section 67 of R.A. No. 8550, this guideline on the operation of fish sterilizing area;
health laboratories and collection of fees and charges for their adminis-trative f. It shall have adequate safety provisions such as early fire warning
services is hereby promulgated for guidance of all concerned. devices like heat and smoke detectors, emergency lighting, emer-
gency exits, shower and eyewash, fire extinguishers, first aid kits,
Section 1. Scope. This guideline shall cover the operation of the fume hoods and protective personnel equipment.
BFAR Fish Health Laboratories and its affiliate laboratories.
Section 4. Laboratory management. The Chief of the Fish Health Section
Section 2. Laboratory functions. The fish health laboratories shall perform shall supervise the operation of the Central Laboratory. The designated
the following functions: regional fish health officer shall be under the technical supervision of the
Central Fish Health Laboratory.
a) Conduct fish disease diagnoses;
Section 5. Technical personnel requirement. (a) Minimum personnel
b) Conduct water quality analysis related to disease diagnosis, fish for satellite laboratory
health problems and fish kill;
c) Provide technical advice on fish health management;
Item Number
d) Conduct fish disease surveillance and reporting system;
Supervising Fish Health Officer 1
e) Provide technical support to the fish inspection and quarantine
services; Licensed Veterinarian 1
f) Conduct on-site visits to fish farms and places where there are fish Registered Chemist 1
health problems; Laboratory Technician 1
g) Conduct fish kill investigations; and Laboratory Aide 1
h) Provide technical support on quality control of animal feeds, veteri-
(b) Minimum qualifications The laboratory staff shall have a qualified
nary drugs and chemicals in aquaculture. degree in biology or any equivalent course in the natural sciences and
have adequate training on fish health analysis and water quality analysis.
Section 3. Laboratory layout. The design of the laboratories shall
conform with the following considerations: Section 6. Laboratory protocol. The fish health laboratories shall follow one set
of laboratory protocol for their operation. The Central Fish Health Labo-
ratory shall prepare the laboratory management and technical protocols Section 11. Fees and charges. The fees and charges to be collected shall
based on established international guidelines. The management protocol be as follows:
will include procedures to ensure good laboratory practice and safety.
Item Fees/
Section 7. Technical records. The laboratory shall adopt a system of
Charges
keeping diagnostic records and specimen samples for future reference. The
system shall ensure security, integrity and retrievability of records and all I. Administrative
data for a specified period of time.
Issuance of health certificate 50.00
Section 8. Monitoring and evaluation. The performance of the regional II. Laboratory examinations
laboratories shall be monitored and evaluated regularly by the Central
Laboratory while that of the Central Laboratory shall be monitored and A.Biological/Bacterial/Histophathology/Molecular
evaluated by the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at 1. Parasite examination 75.00
U.P. Los Baos, Laguna and U.P. Research and Analytical Services Labo-ratory
of U.P. Natural Science Research Institute at Diliman, Quezon City. 2. Bacterial identification (per sample) 200.00
3. Prawn fry quality assessment
Section 9. Issuance of laboratory results. All authorized heads of each
laboratory shall issue laboratory results. Chemical analyses shall be a. Gross/microscopic examination 100.00
signed by a registered chemist. b. Bacterial count
Section 10. Accreditation of affiliate fish health laboratories. i. water sample (per sample) 100.00
ii. larval/postlarval prawn (10 pcs.) 100.00
a. The regional fish health laboratories shall undergo inspection and iii. MBV detection 130.00
assessment to be conducted by the Central and reference labora-
tories; 4. Molecular diagnosis 600.00
b. Each laboratory shall be provided with the summary of the evalua- 5. Fungal isolation/identification 200.00
tion, suggestions and recommendations, after which the laboratory 6. Histopathological/examination 500.00
shall implement laboratory improvement procedures and work out
its non-compliances; B. Physico-chemical analyses
c. Each laboratory shall be required to participate in interlaboratory 1. Water Standard Method
testing programs and other proficiency tests to evaluate its analyti- a. pH 30.00
cal capabilities.
b. Acidity/alkalinity 100.00
d. The result of the proficiency test shall be discussed with the
regional laboratories. Suggestions and recommendations shall be c. Carbon dioxide 100.00
formulated and adopted by them;
d. Dissolved oxygen 150.00
e. The Certificate of Accreditation shall be issued to the qualified
e. Ammonia 180.00
regional laboratories.
f. Nitrite/nitrate 180.00
Item Fees/
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Charges
Office of the Secretary
g. Phosphate 300.00 Diliman, Quezon City
h. Total hardness 300.00
FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 220-1:
i. Chemical oxygen demand 750.00 Series of 2004 . . . . . . . . . . )
j. Biological oxygen demand 900.00
SUBJECT: Amendment to the Section 11 of the FAO 220:
k. Total suspended solids 200.00 Operation of the Fish Health Laboratories and
Collection of Fees and Charges therefor:
l. Salinity 30.00
Pursuant to Section 67 of R.A. No. 8550, and in compliance to the re-
(Other analyses that may be required shall be added) quirement of EC Directive 96/23/EC on residue monitoring the fish health
laboratories, shall provide laboratory services for the screening of the anti-
Section 12. Repeal. FAO No. 187 and other orders, rules and regulations biotic residue as follows:
or parts thereof are hereby repealed or modified accordingly insofar as
they are inconsistent herewith. Laboratory Examination
Fees and Charges Php
per sample
Section 13. Effectivity. This order shall have legal force and effect fifteen
(15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette and/or in two (2) Antibiotic residue analysis ELISA
newspapers of general circulation and fifteen (15) days after its
Chloramphenicol 1,000
registration with the Office of the National Administrative Register.
Nitrofurans 1,000
ISSUED this 4th day of December, 2001 at Quezon City, Metropolitan
Microbiological Assay 250 250
Ma-nila, Philippines.
This order shall have legal force and effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette and/or in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation and fifteen (15) days after its registration with the Office of
(SIGNED) the National Administrative Register.
LEONARDO Q. ISSUED this 22nd day of June, 2004 at Quezon City, Metropolitan
MONTEMAYOR Secretary Manila, Philippines.
(SIGNED)
LUIS P. LORENZO,
JR. Secretary
Recommended by: Recommended by:

(SIGNED) (SIGNED) (SIGNED) (SIGNED)
MALCOLM I. SARMIENTO, JR. CESAR M. DRILON, JR. MALCOLM I. SARMIENTO, JR. CESAR M. DRILON, JR.
Director, Bureau of Fisheries & Undersecretary for Fisheries and Director, Bureau of Fisheries & Undersecretary for Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources Livestock,Chairman, NFARMC Aquatic Resources Livestock,Chairman, NFARMC
Republic of the Philippines f. Health certificate. A certificate issued by an exporting coun-
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE trys competent authority or a BFAR recognized institution attesting
Office of the Secretary to the health status of a shipment of imported fish and other aquatic
Diliman, Quezon City organisms.
g. Import risk analysis (or IRA). The process by which all factors
FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 221: associated with the importation of live fish and other aquatic organ-
Series of 2003 . . . . . . . . . .) isms are assessed for negative, positive or no impact to the Philip-
pine environment.
SUBJECT: Further regulating the importation of live fish and h. Introduced species (non-indigenous, exotic alien species).
fishery/aquatic products under FAO No. 135 s. 1981 to Any species intentionally or accidentally transported and
include microorganisms and biomolecules released by man into an environment outside its historical or
natural range, e.g. goldfish and imported hybrids.
i. Quarantine. The holding or rearing of fish and fishery products
Pursuant to Sections 10, 61 (d), 65, 67, 100 and 107 of Republic .Act No. under conditions which prevent their escape, and escape of any
8550 and Section 7 of Presidential Decree No. 704 and further regulating the pathogens they may be carrying, into the surrounding environment.
importation of live fish and fishery/aquatic products to include aquatic This usually involves sterilization or disinfection of all effluent and
microorganisms under FAO No. 135 s. 1981, this order regulating the quarantine materials.
importation of live fish and fishery products, aquatic microorganisms and j. Risk. Probability of negative impact on live fish/aquatic organ-
biomolecules conformably with the international agreements for aquatic isms health, public health, environmental biodiversity, and habitat
environmental protection is hereby issued for compliance by all concerned. and/or socio-economic investments.
k. Transferred or transplanted species. Any species intentionally
Section 1. Definition. The terms as used in this order shall be or accidentally transported by man within the established or
construed as follows: historical range of species (i.e., milkfish or Chanos chanos).
a. Aquatic microorganisms include, but are not limited to,

viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites and other similar organisms, and Section 2. Coverage. This order shall cover the importation of live fish
their products in any form. and fishery aquatic products, aquatic microorganisms, biomolecules includ-
b. Biomolecules. Organic molecules and their synthetic forms ing GMOs and endangered species subject to the agreement and regula-
occurring in living organisms. tions of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Bureau of Animal Industry, Protected
c. Competent authority. The national aquatic animal health Areas and Wildlife Bureau, Bureau of Food and Drugs, and other concerned
authority of a country/ territory with the officially approved responsi- offices and agencies.
bility and competence to ensure and supervise the implementation
of aquatic animal health management.
d. Fish and fishery products include not only finfish but also Section 3. Categories based on risk. Upon receipt of the application
mollusks, crustaceans, echinoderms, marine mammals and other for an import permit, the legality of importation of live fish shall be
species of aquatic flora and fauna and all other products of aquatic deter-mined based on the CITES, to be categorized as follows:
living resources in any form. a. Low risk species. Species, such as aquarium fish, that are
e. Genetically modified organisms (or GMO). Living organisms perceived to present no ecological, genetic and disease threats to
the genetic material of which have been altered or modified by any of na-tive Philippine species and to aquaculture.
the varieties of modern molecular biology to make them capable of b. Medium risk species. Species used in aquaculture or in
producing new substances or perform new functions. aquarium or ornamental fish grade considered by BFAR to pose
potential environmental impact. This may include species both
native or transferred species and previously introduced species in The Panel shall be chaired by a fish health officer who has the expertise
natural bodies of water. on import risk analysis and shall have five (5) permanent members to be
c. High risk species. Exotic species known for its potential use appointed by the BFAR Director who shall have the following minimum
for food or sport which have not been introduced in Philippine waters, qualifications.
to include fish for aquarium/ornamental trade that may most likely a. One member shall be a member of the Philippine Bar;
pose adverse environmental impact. This may include exotic species b. One member shall be a fish health officer;
for food or sport that have been introduced into the country but with c. One member shall be a regulatory fisheries quarantine officer;
limited distribution and GMOs and species the eradication or restric- d. One member shall be a member of NFARMC; and
tion of which is considered desirable. e. One member shall be fishery biologist (on call depending on this
d. Prohibited or banned species. Species for importation under expertise)
national and international laws or agreements. This includes exotic
species the importation of which is prohibited due to their known
adverse effect on local fauna, human health and the environment. Section 7. Importation requirements.
a. For low risk species. Duly accomplished form. Risk analysis
shall not be required except when there is a reported significant disease
Section 4. Prohibition. It shall be unlawful to import or cause to be outbreak in the country of origin.
imported live fish and fishery products, aquatic microorganisms and bio- b. For medium risk species.
molecules without a valid license or permit therefor issued by the 1) Duly accomplished form;
Director of BFAR. 2) Duly accomplished proposal form with emphasis on health,
ecological and genetic impacts of the proposed importation;
3) Import risk analysis by the IRA Panel;
Section 5. Filing of application to import The importer shall file a duly 4) Health certificate from the competent authority of the country
accomplished application with the BFAR at least five (5) working days prior of origin to be presented upon arrival of the consignment at
to the importation of low risk species while ten (10) to fifteen (15) days for the NAIA or other designated ports of entry. On a case to
medium risk species upon payment of an application fee of one hundred case basis, BFAR may specify certification requirements for
fifty (P150.00) pesos, non-refundable, together with the following individual species and/or shipments to ensure freedom from
documents: (a) Pro-forma Invoice, and (b) Business Permit or Articles of specified diseases as deemed necessary; and
Incorporation and By-Laws or Incorporation duly approved by the Securities 5) The quarantine and inspection requirements shall be based on
and Exchange Commission. The decision to import high risk species will be the decision of the BFAR IRA Panel which may require a
given thirty (30) days after upon evaluation of the proposal and other quarantine period of 24-28 days on a case to case basis after the
docu-ments which may be required by the IRA Panel. release of the shipment from the airport to the BFARs
quarantine facility, with costs to be borne by the importer.
Requests for importation of prohibited species shall be rejected. c. For high risk species.
1) Duly accomplished application form;
Section 6. Review. All importation of live fish and fishery products, mi- 2) Duly accomplished proposal form with emphasis on health,
croorganisms and biomolecules shall be subject to review by the IRA Panel ecological and genetic impacts of the proposed importation;
created by the BFAR Director which shall categorize whether they are low, 3) Import risk analysis by the IRA Panel;
medium, high risk, or prohibited species. The Panel shall serve as the sec- 4) Health certificate from the competent authority of the country
retariat and clearing house of all IRA cases and may tap a group of experts of origin to be presented upon arrival of the consignment at
to resolve individual cases whenever necessary. the NAIA or other designated ports of entry. On a case to case
basis, BFAR may specify certification requirements for individual which have already entered the country without any valid import permit
species and/or shipments to ensure freedom from specified prior to promulgation of this order shall be monitored and evaluated by
diseases as deemed necessary; and the IRA Panel and those that are found to be causing any adverse effect
5) Quarantine and inspection until the first generation (F1) on the local fauna, human health and environment shall be confiscated for
offspring for high risk species (to be imposed after the release destruction.
of the shipment from the airport to the BFARs quarantine
facilities, with costs to be borne by the importer.
Section 11. Penalty. Violation of this order shall subject the offender to
d. The prohibited species, based on a list prepared by the IRA the penalty of eight (8) years imprisonment and a fine of eighty thousand
Panel, shall not be issued any import permit. pesos (P80,000.00) including the destruction of the live fish and fishery
products or forfeiture of the non-live fishery species in favor of the BFAR
for its disposition: Provided, That the offender shall also be banned from
Section 8. Issuance and duration of import permit. An import permit shall being members or stockholders of companies currently engaged in fisheries
be issued by the BFAR Director for every shipment after an application therefor or in such companies to be created in the future.
has been filed and all requirements pursuant to this order have been satisfied.
Such permit shall expire thirty (30) days after its issuance. Section 12. Repeal. FAO No. 135. s. 1981 and all orders, rules and
regulations including policies or parts thereof which are not consistent with
this order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Section 9. Inspection. Upon arrival, the consignment shall be
subjected to the following inspection requirements:
a. The importer shall submit the original copy of the import Section 13. Effectivity. This order shall take effect fifteen (15) days
permit, photocopies of the pro-forma invoice, packing list and after its publication in the Official Gazette and/or in two (2) newspapers of
airway bill (bill of lading) to the BFAR Fisheries Quarantine general circulation and fifteen (15) days after its registration with the
Officer for low, medium and high risk species. In the case of Office of the National Administrative Register.
medium and high risk species, a copy of the health certificate
shall accompany each consignment/shipment. This shall also
apply to handcarried shipments. Consignments not accompa ISSUED this 6th day of March, 2003 at Quezon City, Metropolitan
nied by import permit and/or health certificate shall be confis Manila, Philippines.
cated and destroyed.
b. The Fisheries Quarantine Officer shall check the species iden
tity and conduct visual inspection. If the fish is clearly un (SIGNED)
healthy, he shall require the consignee to treat the ship LUIS P. LORENZO,
ment in the importers holding facility under the supervision JR. Secretary
of a fish health officer or if the unhealthy fish poses high risk Department of Agriculture
of contaminating healthy stocks, the shipment shall be confis
cated and destroyed. A laboratory examination of the ship
ment shall be conducted by the BFAR Fish Health Officer at the Recommended by:
expense of the importer. (SIGNED) (SIGNED)
MALCOLM I. SARMIENTO, JR. CESAR M. DRILON, JR.
Director, Bureau of Fisheries & Undersecretary for Fisheries and
Section 10. Transitory Provision. High risk and prohibited species Aquatic Resources Livestock,Chairman, NFARMC
Republic of the Philippines as such by competent authority. May be abbreviated into SPF.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE f. Specified Pathogen Resistant A condition indicating resistance
Office of the Secretary to specified organism or organisms as determined and certified
Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City as such by competent authority. May be abbreviated into SPR.
g. Guidelines A set of rules that shall govern the import and
FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 225: culture of the aforementioned species.
Series of 2007
Section 2. Requirements for Import and Culture The import and culture
SUBJECT: Allowing the importation of the broodstock of Pacific of Pennaeus vannamei shall be subject to the following conditions.
White Shrimp, Penaeus vannamei and the culture of the offspring a. Import shall be limited only to broodstock shrimps.
thereof b. All imports must be certified as Specific Pathogen Free/Specific
Pathogen Resistant or SPF/SPR by the competent authority of
Following the successful experimental breeding by the Bureau of Fisher- the originating country.
ies and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of the Pacific White Shrimp, Peneaeus c. Only shrimp hatcheries accredited by the Bureau of Fisheries and
vannamei, at the National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Aquatic Resources (BFAR) shall be allowed to culture SPF or SPR
Center (NIFTDC) in Bonoan- Binloc, Dagupan City and the culture of the Pennaeus vannamei broodstock.
fry produced therein in several accredited shrimp farms in Luzon from d. Only shrimp farms accredited by the Bureau of Fisheries
2005 to 2006, during which the species demonstrated high productivity, and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) shall be allowed to culture
profitability and low susceptibility to diseases, the existing ban on the SPF/SPR P.vannamei using shrimp postlarvae coming from
import and cul-ture of the said species as imposed by Fisheries accredited hatcheries.
Administrative Order 207 (FAO 207) Series of 2001 is hereby lifted under
certain specific conditions and guidelines. Section 3. Guidelines for Import and Culture Guidelines for the
import of broodstock shrimps and the process of accreditation of hatcher-
Section 1. Definition The terms as used in this Order shall be ies applying for license to import and propagate the aforementioned
construed as follows: shrimp species and of shrimp farms wishing to culture the same shall be
a. Pacific White Shrimp - Species of shrimp native to the Pacific side prepared by BFAR and shall form part of this Order. BFAR shall update
of South and Central America and classified scientifically under these guide-lines as required to reflect developments in technology and
the binomial system of nomenclature as Pennaeus van namei or industry, upon consultation with industry stakeholders.
Litopenaeus vannamei. The species is also known as Whiteleg
Shrimp and may also be referred to as P. vannamei or L. Section 4. Broodstock Development The NFRDI is hereby directed to
vannamei. conduct studies on the development of local capability in producing SPF
b. Broodstock - Sub-adult animal either male or female that shall be and SPR broodstock of P.vannamei as part of its research and
used for breeding purposes. development activities in collaboration with SEAFDEC.
c. Shrimp nauplius (plural nauplii) - First last larval stage of
shrimp immediately upon hatching which still subsist on internal Section 5. Prohibition All imports of live shrimps prohibited under FAO
food reserve. 207, Series of 2001 remains in force except as previously specified in
d. Shrimp postlarva (plural postlarvae) Stage of development of Sec-tion 2 hereof.
shrimps upon metamorphosing into a juvenile shrimp. May also be
referred to as shrimp fry or in its abbreviated form as PL. Section 6. Issuance and duration of import permit An import permit shall
e. Specific Pathogen Free A condition indicating absence of speci fied be issued by the BFAR Director to qualified applicants based on the re-quirement
disease organism or organisms as determined and certified of the importing entity after an application thereof has been filed
and all requirements pursuant to this order and the guidelines prepared by Republic of the Philippines
BFAR have been satisfied provided advance notice shall be given to BFAR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
on the arrival details of each shipment covered by the import permit. Office of the Secretary
Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Section 7. Penalty Violation of this order shall hold the offended liable
to imprisonment for eight (8) years and a fine of eighty thousand pesos FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 225-1:
(P80,000.00) including the banning for being a member or stockholder in Series of 2007
companies engaged in fisheries now existing or which may be created in
the future and the destruction of the live imported shrimp and prawn or SUBJECT: Guidelines for the Importation of the Pacific
forfeiture of the non-live ones for proper disposition of the Director of White Shrimp (Peneaeus vannamei).
Fish-eries and Aquatic Resources.
Section 8. Repeal All orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof Pursuant to the provisions of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 225, Series
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this order are hereby repealed of 2007 entitled Allowing the importation of the broodstock of Pacific
or modified accordingly. White Shrimp (Peneaeus vannamei) and culture of the offspring thereof
the following rules and regulations are hereby issued:
Section 9. Effectivity This order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in the Official Gazette and/or in two (2) newspapers of gen- Section 1. Shrimp Broodstock Importation the following measures
eral circulation and fifteen (15) days after its registration with the Office shall be observed in the importation of P. vannamei broodstock.
of the National Administrative Register.
a. Pre-border Biosecurity Measures
ISSUED this 8th day of January, 2007 at Quezon City, Metropolitan 1.) Prior to the issuance of special import permit to accredited
Manila, Philippines. shrimp hatchery for importation of SPF/SPR P. vannamei
broodstock, Proponent shall submit a CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLIANCE duly signed by the National BFAR Director. The
issuance of the Certificate shall be based on the results of the
(SIGNED) inspection of hatchery facilities that shall be authorized to breed
ARTHUR C. P. vannamei. Inspection and accreditation shall be undertaken by
YAP Secretary National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI)
Department of Agriculture to be assisted by concerned BFAR Regional Offices.
2.) The broodstock to be imported must only come from the

Recommended by: following Pacific White Shrimp broodstock facilities originating
from the United States of America known to have the capacity
in producing broodstock that are Specific Pathogen Free (SPF)
(SIGNED) (SIGNED) and/or Specific Pathogen Resistant (SPR).
MALCOLM I. SARMIENTO, JR. JESUS EMMANUEL M. PARAS i. High Health Aquaculture, Incorporated (Hawaii)
Director Undersecretary for ii. Kona Bay Marine Resources (Hawaii)
Bureau of Fisheries Operations, Fisheries and Livestock iii. Molokai Sea Farms International (Hawaii)
& Aquatic Resources Concurently Chairman, NFARMC iv. Rainbow Hawaii Farms (Hawaii)
v. Shrimp Production Hawaii Inc. (Hawaii) there be an interruption in the transport (delayed or cancelled
vi Shrimp Improvement Systems, Incorporated (Florida) flights), any competent authority within the areas shall be
vii. Harlingen Shrimp Farms, Ltd. (Texas) notified immediately. Said authority shall issue a certification
viii. SyAqua USA (Kentucky) relating to the interruption and certify that the shipment was not
The SPF/SPR facilities verified list is subject to change periodically co-mingled with other shipment and that the intended shipment
depending on the updated list provided by the Oceanic Institute or the was not exposed or subjected to any risk of contamination. In
United States Marine Shrimp Farming Program Consortium. case of broodstock shipment using chartered or special flights to
other Philippine international airports other than NAIA, an
3.) The broodstock facility selected by the importer must have a advance notice shall be given to BFAR Central Office, to enable
minimum two (2) years disease free status as certified by designated Fisheries Quarantine Officers and Fish Health Officers
competent authority from the country of origin. In addition, the to be present at the port of entry.
broodstock facility shall likewise submit its disease history for
the period covering its commercial establishment to the present. b. Border Inspection Measures
4.) The broodstock facility shall submit samples taken from the lot 1. Upon arrival, the imported broodstock shall be presented for
where the intended stock for shipment shall be drawn. Said documentary inspection at the Fisheries Inspection and
samples shall be forwarded to the USMSFP Shrimp Disease Quarantine Services (FIQS) at the NAIA.
Reference Laboratory, the Aquaculture Pathology Laboratory, 2. After documentary inspection and verification, the imported
Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology, University broodstock shall be transported directly to the BFAR accredited
of Arizona, for diagnostic as to their SFP status on the following shrimp hatchery facility. The importer, or its designated
pathogens. representative, together with representative from the Fisheries
a) Taura Syndrome Virus (TSV) Regulatory Quarantine Division (FRQD) will accompany transfer
b) White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) to the facility.
c) Infectious hypodermal and Haematopoietic 3. One percent (1%) but not more than ten (10) pieces of
Necrosis Virus (IHHNV) representative broodstock sample will be turned over to BFAR
d) Yellow Head Virus Disease (YHVD) Fish Health Central Laboratory for verification of the
e) Baculovirus Penaeid (BP) laboratory results given prior to shipping and accompanying
f) Hepatopancreatic Parvo-like Virus (HPV) Health Certificate.
g) Necrotizing Hepatopancreatitis (NHP)
h) Monodon Baculo Virus (MBV) c. Post-border Biosecurity Measures
i) Baculoviral Mid-gut Gland Necrosis Virus (BNMN) Upon arrival at the facility, the broodstock shall be confined
j) Infectious Myo-Necrosis Virus (IMNV) in designated holding tanks for quarantine and subsequent
maturation and breeding purposes.
5.) No import permit shall be issued unless the documents
specified in the pre-border Biosecurity measures shall have d. Testing and Disease Detection
been complied with.
1. At PL1-PL 3, samples shall be taken from the larval rearing
6.) The imported broodstock shall be allowed entry into the country only tanks for testing. As per OIE Diagnostic Manual for Aquatic
at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the broodstock Animal Disease (2006).
shipment should take the most direct route from its origin to the 2. All samples shall be subjected for analysis for Taura
Philippines. No trans-shipment will be allowed. Should Syndrome Virus (TSV), Baculovirus Penaeid (BP), Necrotizing
Hepatopancreatitis (NHP) and Infectious Myo-Necrosis Virus b.Water disinfection and sedimentation. Initial
(IMNV) at their respective BFAR Regional Fish Health disinfection through is done through chlorination.
Laboratories or any accredited laboratory. Then disinfection using UV lights (or ozone) did
3. Regular monitoring for the four (4) above mentioned OIE after the final filtration.
reportable diseases of P. vannamei will be conducted by their
respective BFAR Regional Fish Health Laboratories, as per c.Water conditioning. Through the use of activate
OIE Manual of Diagnostic Tests for Aquatic Animal (2006). charcoal filters and use of Ethylene Diamine Tetra
4. In case of conflict on results, verification shall be done solely Acetic Acid (EDTA) to chelate remaining heavy
by BFAR Central Fish Health Laboratory in Quezon City. Results metals impurities.
issued by BFAR Central Fish Health Laboratory shall be final.
2. Effluent Water Treatment Hatchery and Growout. All water
e. Certifying the broodstock discharged from the hatchery should be temporarily stored
in a catching pond and treated with hypochlorite solution
1. To keep the integrity and Quality of Postlarvae used for (>20 ppm active chlorine for not less than 60 minutes) or
commercial production in different farming systems, only the other effective disinfectant prior to discharge.
original certified SPF/SPR broodstock from BFAR verified and
recognized broodstock facilities and stocked at accredited 3. Physical Isolation. The different production facilities shall be
shrimp hatcheries shall be the only source of the shrimp physically isolated from one another, specifically, maturation,
postlarvae. The selling of shrimp eggs and nauplii by accredited spawning and hatching, larval and nursery rearing, indoor
hatcheries to other shrimp hatcheries is strictly prohibited. and outdoor algal culture and live food production.
2. Replacement for spent broodstock shall always originate from
verified SPF/SPR shrimp stock only. No Philippine island-born 4. Aeration. Air flow should be controlled between sections
broodstock shall be returned to the accredited hatcheries to of the facility. Glass wool filters should be installed in the
produce the postlarvae. Violation of this regulation will main aeration line servicing all sections.
warrant outright cancellation of hatchery accreditation. This
shall be strictly implemented. 5. Sanitation and Disinfection:
f. Minimum Biosecurity Standards for Controlled Hatchery Facility. a. Worker sanitation washing/bathing routines.
The importer shall comply with the minimum biosecurity b. Installation of foot baths and hand washing stations
standards for broodstock maturation, larval rearing and production at entry into each separate
of F1 offspring, prior to the issuance of an import permit. The culture area (all entrance points).
following standards shall be used in evaluation of each application of c. Traffic flow control in sections within the facility
proponent shrimp hatchery for accreditation. one way: entrance to exit areas.
d. Control movement of potential disease carriers near
1. Water Treatment. The water treatment system the testing area.
should ensure the provision of high quality water. e. Disinfection of equipment and materials in multiple
The following protocol is prescribed. points of use.
a. Incoming water filtration. Initial filtering through f. Restrict visitors.
sub-sand well points, sand filters (gravity and pres The facility shall be exclusively used for the
sure) or mesh bag filters into the first reservoir for P. vannamei breeding and its fry production and that
settling tank. After disinfection, final filtration using no other species should be reared in the facility.
fine mesh filter bags or membrane filters. g. The following documents shall be presented for
inspection at the port of entry by the importer/broker of the same shall file an application with the BFAR
P. vannamei broodstock to FIQS and BoC personnel. Regional Offices for accreditation as recipient farms for
1. Certificate of Compliance the commercial culture the same, for traceability of
2. Two (2) years disease-free status as certified by shrimp produced under the program and incompliance
Competent Authority at the Federal or State level. with international fisheries export standards.
Said certificate shall be accompanied by the 2. The Panel shall conduct an ocular inspection of the
number of broodstock submitted for examination proposed grow-out farm determine its location, area
and identification of organs/tissues where the facilities, its suitability for P. vannamei culture and the kind
DNA/RNA were extracted. of culture system it can handle.
3. Disease History of Broodstock facility of origin. 3. Farm Facilities. The proposed grow-farm must be designed,
4. Laboratory results from USMSFP Reference situated and operated in such a manner that will prevent
Laboratory at the Aquaculture Pathology Laboratory, and minimize risk of escapes. It should be able to comply
Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology, with the minimum requirement for basic farm facilities in
University of Arizona. The results should indicate accordance with the Good Aquaculture Practices (GAP) and
number of broodstock submitted for examination and the Code of Practices for Responsible Aquaculture and Code
identification of organs/tissues where the DNA/RNA of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries.
were extracted.
5. Health Certificate from appropriate Country of Origin c. Issuance of Farm Certification.
Competent Authority. The List of Shrimp Grow-out Farms which have complied with the
6. Detailed travel documents. requirement as provided in the Guidelines will be presented by the
Panel to their respective BFAR Regional Director for approval and
Section 2. Shrimp Grow-out Facility Certification. The following issuance of FARM CERTIFICATION. Validation of certification shall be
measures shall be observed in certifying shrimp farms to culture three (3) years and subject to regular evaluation to determine the
P. vannamei. compliance by the farm with the Guidelines. Duplicate copy of the
Farm Certification shall be submitted to the BFAR Central Office as
a. Creation and Composition of a Panel which will credit P. part of record-keeping.
vannamei grow-out farms. An accreditation panel for
P. vannamei grow-out farms shall be created and shall consist d. Shrimp Postlarvae Source.
of the following: Accredited grow-out farms should use only high health
1. Regional Director of the BFAR (or representative) where P. vannamei shrimp fry coming from shrimp hatcheries accredited by
the grow-out farm to be accredited is located. BFAR as provided for in Section II of this Guidelines. Upon reservation
2. Head of aquaculture division of the said BFAR of postlarvae from the accredited hatcheries Shrimp Fry Source
Regional Office. Certification (SFSC) shall be issued to the qualified shrimp grow-out
3. Municipal fisheries officer or representative of the farms, stating the following information:
Municipal Agriculturist Office where the grow-out farm to 1. Farm registration number
be accredited is located. 2. Farm operator
4. One shrimp expert to be appointed by BFAR. 3. Farm location
4. Pond area
b. Accreditation Process for Grow-out Farms: 5. Stocking density
1. All shrimp grow-out farms wanting to avail of shrimp fry 6. Stocking date
from BFAR-accredited P. vannamei hatcheries and culture
e. Transport Requirement for the Produce. that the active chlorine has dissipated and shall no longer pose a
problem to the organisms in the receiving water.
For the proper monitoring of the final shrimp product and
in order to prevent final shrimp products coming from other b. Printing of Documentation Materials
source/s from entering the market, processing plants, All documentation materials shall be printed only at the BFAR
consignacion and other outlets, farmers shall produce current Central Office with proper security features to prevent tampering.
Shrimp Fry Source Certification (SFSC) from the accredited As added security, all Certificates issued to BFAR Regional Offices
hatcheries. Absence of the said Shrimp Fry Source Certification shall be properly coded for ease in traceability and accountability.
shall warrant confiscation of the final shrimp product.
f. Record-Keeping Requirement. Section 4. Effectivity. This order shall take effect fifteen (15) days
To establish product traceability, the following data shall be after its publication in the Official Gazette and/or in two (2) newspapers of
required to be recorded for each pond and every production gen-eral circulation and fifteen (15) days after its registration with the
cycle by the farm to be certified: Office of the National Administrative Register.
1. Pond identification number
2. Pond area
3. Stocking date ISSUED this 8th day of January, 2007 at Quezon City,
4. Quantity of postlarvae stocked Metropolitan Manila, Philippines.
5. Source of postlarvae (hatchery)
6. Antibiotic and drug use
7. Herbicide, algaecide and other pesticide use
8. Manufacturer and lot number for each feed used
9. Harvest date (SIGNED)
ARTHUR C.
The accredited hatcheries shall submit on regular basis YAP Secretary
the triplicate copy of the SFSC to their respective BFAR Department of Agriculture
Regional Offices for record-keeping and counter-checking.
The original copy shall be provided to the recipient grow-out
farm and the duplicate copy shall be kept at the accredited
hatcheries for record purposes.
Recommended by:
Section 3. Other Factors in Both Hatchery and Grow-Out farms.
- The following factors should be considered in the hatchery and grow-out
farm facility:
a. Outbreak of the Taura Syndrome Virus:

Any shrimp farm found positive for Taura Syndrome Virus (TSV) (SIGNED) (SIGNED)
shall be quarantined. No shrimp or shrimp products shall be allowed MALCOLM I. SARMIENTO, JR. JESUS EMMANUEL M. PARAS
to leave the farm. Pond water shall be treated with calcium Director Undersecretary for
hypochlorite to attain an active chlorine level of 100 ppm. The water Bureau of Fisheries Operations, Fisheries and Livestock
shall be discharged only after three (3) days to ensure & Aquatic Resources Concurently Chairman, NFARMC
Republic of the Philippines Section 3. Guidelines for Import and Culture - Guidelines for the import of
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE broodstock shrimps and the process of accreditation of hatcheries applying for
Office of the Secretary license to import and propagate the aforementioned shrimp species and of
Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City shrimp farms wishing culture the same shall follow the provisions of FAO 225, as
amended and shall form part of this Order. BFAR shall update these guidelines
FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 225-2: as required to reflect developments in technology and industry, upon
Series of 2008 ) consultation with industry stakeholders.
SUBJECT: Amending Sections 2 and Section 3 of Fisheries

Admin-istrative Order No. 225 Series of 2007 and providing for Section 4. Effectivity. - This order shall take effect fifteen (15) days
addtional provision under Section 2 hereof. after its publication in the Official Gazette and/or in two(2) newspapers of
gen-eral circulation and fifteen (15) days after its registration with the
Office of the National Administrative Register.
Section 1. Section 2 and 3 of FAO No. 225 s. 2007 are hereby amended
to read as follows:
ISSUED this 20th day of November 2008 at Quezon City, Metropolitan

Section 2. Requirements for Import and Culture - The import and Ma-nila, Philippines.
culture of Penaeus vannamei shall be subject to the following conditions:
a. Import shall be limited only to broodstock shrimps.
b. All imports must be certified as Specific Pathogen (SIGNED)

Free/Specific Pathogen Resistant or SPF/SPR by the competent ARTHUR C.
authority of the originating country. YAP Secretary
c. Only shrimps hatcheries accredited by the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) shall be allowed
to import SPF or SPR Penaeus vannamei broodstock.
d. The importing accredited hatchery may transfer nauplii and

other larval stages to another similarly accredited hatchery
for rearing into postlarvae provided such receiving accredited Recommended by:
hatchery has been pre-identified and has been accredited
by BFAR. (SIGNED) (SIGNED)
MALCOLM I. SARMIENTO, JR. JESUS EMMANUEL M. PARAS
e. Only shrimp farms accredited by the Bureau of Fisheries and Director Undersecretary for
Aquatic Resources (BFAR) shall be allowed to culture Bureau of Fisheries Operations, Fisheries and Livestock
SPF/SPR P. vannamei using shrimp postlarvae coming from & Aquatic Resources Concurently Chairman, NFARMC
accredited hatcheries.
Republic of the Philippines competent authority from the country of origin. In
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE addition, the broodstock facility shall likewise submit
Office of the Secretary its disease history for the period covering its
Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City commercial establishmentto the present.
FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 225-3: 4. The broodstock facility shall submit samples taken from
Series of 2008 ) the lot where the intended stock for shipment shall be
drawn. Said samples shall be forwarded to the USMSFP
SUBJECT: Amending Section 1 of Fisheries Administrative Order Shrimp Disease Reference Laboratory, the Aquaculture
No. 225-1 Series of 2007 as follows: Pathology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Science
and Micro biology, University of Arizona, for diagnostic as
to their SPF status on the following pathogens:
Section 1. Section 1 of FAO No. 225-1 s. 2007 are hereby a. Taura Syndrome Virus (TVS)
amended to read as follows: b. White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV)
c. Infectious Hypodermal and Haematopoietic
Section 1. Shrimp Broodstock Importation - the following measures Necrosis Virus (IHHNV)
shall be observed in the importation of P. vannamei broodstock: d. Yellow Head Virus Disease (YHVD)
e. Baculovirus Penaeid (BP)
a. Pre-border Biosecurity Measures f. Hepatopancreatic Parvo-like Virus (HPV)
1. Prior to the issuance of special import permit to accredited g. Necrotizing Hepatopancreatitis (NHP)
shrimp hatchery for importation of SPF/SPR P. vannamei h. Monodon Baculo Virus (MBV)
broodstock, Proponent shall submit a CERTIFICATE OF i. Baculoviral Mid-gut Gland Necrosis Virus (BMN)
COMPLIANCE duly signed by the National j. Infectious Myo-Necrosis Virus (IMNV)
BFAR Director. The issuance of the Certificate shall be
based on the results of the inspection of hatchery facilities 5. No import permit shall be issued unless the documents
that shall be authorized to breed P. vannamei. Inspection specified in the pre-border Biosecurity measures shall
and accreditation shall be undertaken by National Fisheries have complied with.
Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) to be assisted
by BFAR Regional Offices. 6. The imported broodstock shall be allowed entry into the
country at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA),
2. The broodstock to be imported must only come from Pacific the broodstock shipment should take the most direct route
White shrimp broodstock facilties originating from the United from its origin to the Philippines. No trans-shipment will
States of America known to have the capacilty in producing be allowed. Should there be an interruption in the transport
broodstock that are Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) and/or (delayed or cancelled flights), any competent authority
Specific Pathogen Resistant (SPR). The SPF/SPR facilites within the area shall be notified immediately. Said authority
verified list is subject to change periodically depending on shall issue a certification relating to the interruption and
the updated list provided by the Oceanic Institute or the certify that the shipment was not co-mingled with other
United States Marine Shrimp Farming Program Consortium. shipment and that the intended shipment was not exposed
or subjected to any risk of contamination. In case of
3. The broodstock facility selected by the importer must have broodstock shipment on a regular flight or chartered or
a minimum two (2) years disease free status as certified by special flights to other Philippine
international airports other than NAIA, an advance notice solely by BFAR Central Fish Health laboratory in
shall be given to BFAR Central Office, to enable designated Quezon City. Results issued by BFAR Central Fish
Fisheries Quarantine Officers and Fish Health Officers to Health Laboratory shall be final.
be present at the port of entry.
e. Certifying the broodstock
b. Border Inspection Measures 1. To keep the intergrity and Quality of Postlarvae used for
1. Upon arrival, the imported broodstock shall be presented for commercial production in different farming systems, only the
documentary inspection at the Fisheries Inspection and original certified SPF/SPR broodstock from BFAR verified and
Quarantine Service (FIQS) at the NAIA. recognized broodstock facilities and stocked at accredited
2. After documentary inspection and verification, the imported shrimp hatcheries shall be the only source of the shrimp
broodstock shall be transported directly to the BFAR postlarvae. The selling of shrimp eggs and nauplii by
accredited shrimp hatchery facility. The importer, or its accredited hatcheries to other shrimp hatcheries is stricly
designated representative, together with representative prohibited.
from the Fisheries REgulatory and Quarantine Division 2. Replacement for spent broodstock shall always
(FRQD) will accompany transfer to the facility. originate from verified SPF/SPR shrimp stock only.
3. One percent (1%) but not more than ten (10) pieces of No Philippine island-born broodstock shall be returned to the
representative broodstock sample will be turned over to accredited hatcheries to produce the postlarvae. Violation of
BFAR Fish Health Central Laboratory for verification of the this regulation will warrant outright cancellation of hatchery
laboratory results given prior to shipping and accompnying accreditation. This shall be strictly implemented.
Health Cerificate.
f. Minimum Biosecurity Standards for Controlled Hatchery
c. Post-border Biosecurity Measures Facility- The importer shall comply with the minimum
Upon arrival at the facility, the broodstock shall be biosecurity standards for broodstock maturation, larval rearing
confined in designated holding tanks for quarantine and and production of F1 offspring, prior to the issuance of an
subsequent maturation and breeding purposes. import permit. The following standards shall be used in
evaluation of each application of proponent shrimp hatchery
d. Testing and Disease Detection for accreditation.
1. At PL1-PL 3, samples shall be taken from the larval rearing
tanks for testing. As per OIE Diagnostic Manual for Aquatic 1. Water Treatment- The water treatment system should
Animal Disease (2006). ensure the provision of high quality water. The
2. All samples shall be subjected for analysis for Taura following protocol is prescribed:
Syndrome Virus (TSV), Baculovirus Penaeid (BP), a. Incoming water filtration. Initial filtering through sub-
Necrotizing Hepatopancreatitis (NHP) and iNfectious Myo- sand well points, sand filters (gravity and pressure) or
Necrosis Virus (IMNV) at their respective BFAR Regional Fish mesh bag filters into the first reservoir for settling
Health Laboratories or any accredited laboratory. tank. After disinfection, final filtration using fine mesh
3. Regular montioring for the four (4) above mentioned OIE filter bags or membrance filters.
reportable diseases of P. vannamei will be conducted by b. Water disinfection and sedimentation. Initial
their respective BFAR REgional Fish Health Laboratories, as disinfection through is done through chlorination.
per OIE Manual Diagnostic Tests for Aquatic Then disinfection using UV lights (or ozone) did
Animal (2006) afer the final filtration.
4. In case of conflict on results, verifications shall be done c. Water conditioning. Through the use of activated
charcoal filters and use of Ethylene Diamine Tetra certified by Competent Authority at the Federal or
Acetic Acid (EDTA) to chelate remaining heavy State level. Said certificate shall be accompanied by
metals impurities. the number of broodstock submitted for
examination and identification of organs/tissues
3. Effluent Water Treatment Hatchery and Growout - All where the DNA/RNA were extracted.
water discharged from the hatchery should be temporarily
stored in a catching pond and treated with hypochlorite 3. Disease History of Broodstock faciltiy of
solution (>20 ppm active chlorine for not less than 60 origin
minutes) or other effective disinfectant prior to discharge.
4. Laboratory results from USMSFP Reference
4. Physical Isolation - The different production facilites shall Laboratory at the Aquaculture Pathology Laboratory,
be physically isolated from one another, specifically, Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology,
maturation, spawning and hatching, larval and nursery University of Arizona. The results should indicate
rearing, indoor and outdoor algal culture and live food number of broodstock submitted for examination and
production. identification of organs/tissues where the DNA/RNA
were extracted
5. Aeration - Air flow should be controlled between sections of
the facility. Glass wool filters should be installed in the 5. Health Certificate from appropriate Country
main aeration line servicing all sections. of Origin Competent Authority
6. Detailed travel documents
6. Sanitations and Disinfection:
a. Worker sanitation - washing/bathing routines.Section 2. Effectivity. - This order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
b. Installation of foot baths and hand washing stations its publication in the Official Gazette and/or in two(2) newspapers of gen-
at entry into each separate culture area (all eral circulation and fifteen (15) days after its registration with the Office
entrance points). of the National Administrative Register.
c. Traffic flow control in sections within the facility -
one way: entrance to exit areas. ISSUED this 20th day of November 2008 at Quezon City, Metropolitan
d. Control movement of potential disease carriers Ma-nila, Philippines.
near the testing area.
e. Disinfection of equipment and materials in multiple (SIGNED)
points of use Restrict visitors. ARTHUR C.
F. The facility shall be excusively used for the P. YAP Secretary
vannamei breeding and its fry production and that Department of Agriculture
no other species should be reared in the facility.
g. The following documents shall be presented for Recommended by:
inspection at the port of entry by the importer/broker
of P. vannamei broodstock to FIQS and BoC (SIGNED) (SIGNED)
personnel. MALCOLM I. SARMIENTO, JR. JESUS EMMANUEL M. PARAS
Director Undersecretary for
1. Certificate of Compliance Bureau of Fisheries Operations, Fisheries and Livestock
2. Two (2) years disease-free status as & Aquatic Resources Concurently Chairman, NFARMC
Republic of the Philippines REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Department of Agriculture Bureau SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
of Fisheries and Aquatic resources SEC Building, EDSA, Greenhills, Madaluyong City, Metro Manila
PCA Building, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City 1101
Tel. Nos. 632-372-50-55 * 632-928-40-38 Fax Nos. 632-929-80-74
SEC Memorandum Cicrcular No. 13
09 July 2007 Series of 2004
Fisheries General Memorandum Order No. 120
Series of 2007
SUBJECT: Amendments to Rule 34.1 and Rule 38 of the
To: Approved Exporters of Live Lobsters and Swamp Crabs Implementing Rules and Regulations of the
Subject: Requirements for Exportation of Taiwan Securities Regulation Code (SRC)
In view of the recent developments in the requirements for expor-

tation of live lobsters and swamp crabs to Taiwan, this office has imple- The Commission, in its SEC-EXS Resolution No. 104, Series of
mented measures to ensure safety and quality of fish and fishery products. 2004, dated of 2004, dated 31 August 2004, amended paragraph
Hence, the 15rock lobsters and 14 swamp crabs approved exporters must (1)A(1)(b) of SRC Rule 34.1. The amended paragraph reads as follows:
comply with the following requirements:
1) Registration to BFAR (see attached list) ; SRC Rule 34.1 Segregation and Limitation of Functions of
2) Inspection of facilities for hygiene and sanitation; Members, Brokers and Dealers
3) Submission of management plan including [formerly SRC Rules 34.1-2 and 34.1-3]
Standard Sanitation Operation Procedures (SSOP;
4) Conduct and Submission of result of analysis for nitrofurans
metabolites residues, name of laboratory test/instrument 1. Segregation of Broker and Dealer Function. Affilation
used, and its lowest value of detection limit; and Practices.
5) Implement the Guidelines for the Development of Live
Lobster Facilities Protocolas discussed and provided to you A. x x x x x x x x x
during the 04 June 2007 meeting held at BFAR Conference 1. x x x x x x x x x
Room.
a. x x x x x x x x x;
You are hereby required to submit necessary documents for
registration to this office on or before 10 August 2007. Inspection and b. When the Member-Broker holds an unexecuted
verification of your SSOP will follow as part of the registration. customers Order with priority (pre-existing order),
then any Brokers Order that takes precedence
For your information and compliance. over the pre-existing order shall better the pre-
existing highest bid or lowest offer from a customer by
Signed the least one (1) fluctuation or such other number
Malcolm I. Sarmiento, Jr. of fluctuations that the Commission, by Order, may
Director set from time to time.
Furthermore, the Commission, in its SEC-EXS Resolution No. 88, For the Commission:
Series of 2004, dated 10 August 2004 and Resolution No. 537, Series 2004,
dated 7 October 2004, resolved to amend paragraphs 2(E) and 2(F) of SRC Signed
FE B. BARIN
Chairman
Rule 38. The amended paragraphs read as follows:
SRC Rule 38 Requirements on Nomination and

Election Of Independent Directors
(formerly, SRC Rule 38.1 Definition
of Independent Director)
1. xxx xxx xxx
2. xxx xxx xxx

xxx xxx xxx
E. Has not been employed in any executive capability by the

covered company, any of its related companies and/or by
any of its substantial shareholders within the last
two (2) years;
F. Is not retained, either personally or through his film or

any similar entity, as professional adviser, by that covered
company, any of its related companies and/or any of its
substantial shareholders, within the last two (2) years; or
xxx xxx xxx
These amendments shall take effect fifteen (15) days from their
publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
Signed this 21st day of October 2004, Mandaluyong

City, Philippines.
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No. (02) 929-9597 / (02) 455-6801 Bureau
of Fisheries and Aquatic Resouces 3F
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BUREAUOFFISHERIESANDAQUATICRESOURCES

A modernized fishery industry that is sustainable,

To conserve, protect and practice sustainable development of the

To contribute to national food security; ensure rational

Issuance of Export Conduct of Pre-Border Issuance of Certificate of 116

Certificate of HACCP Approval, Certificate of Recognition

Registration Certificate for

Certificate of Hatchery Accreditation for

Registration Certificate for Live Food Fish Exporters

Registration Certificate for

Central Fisheries Requirements

processing C. Additonal Requirement for Regional Applicants

1 Endorse the application letter to 1 day Director or Officer - In

Fish Inspection Unit - Charge

2 Form No. 202

Receive and review the forms

3 procedures following order of activities:

6 deficiencies to regional offices

7 the original copy thru a Courier Bldg., Elliptical

8 Allow the inspection of the plant

9 thru the regional office Virginia Valiente/

Submit CAP to Regional Office

Step Maximum Office/Person Forms Location

Step Maximum Office/Person Forms Location

1 Submit application for

2 Central Office Marygrace Quintero Laboratory

Conduct laboratory analysis for 10 days Judith Arvesu Arcadia Bldg.

Evaluation of documents as to 4 hours Sonia Somga Arcadia Bldg.

4 completeness and compliance (Coordinator)

On-site Validation of farm 3 days Sonia Somga/

Preparation of Registration 1 hour Sonia Somga Arcadia Bldg.

6 Certificate Simeona Regidor 860 Quezon

Approval of Farm Registration 3 days Dir. Malcolm I. Directors Office

Mailing of approved farm 5 days Adelaida Alcisto Records Section

8 Regional Office Bldg., Elliptical

9 Claim Farm Registration

* Regional Fish health laboratories without capabilities on antibiotic residue analyses

report on inspection of aquaculture

Step Maximum Office/Person Forms Location

4 Prepare inspection report and

a. If compliant-proceed to Coordinate/confer with applicant 1 day M.A.A. Albaladejo FHMQAS

6 Prepare draft of final report 2 hours M.A. A. Albaladejo FHMQAS

9 Accreditation Accreditation copy furnished

* Inland Fisheries Aquaculture Division

I Assurance Section Operating Procedures (SSOP)

Step Maximum Office/Person Forms Location

1 documents 860 Quezon

Simeona E. Regidor FHMQAS

Assessment and inspection of 13 days Simeona Regidor, FHMQAS

Evaluation of documents and 1 hour Simeona Regidor FHMQAS

3 inspection /assessment results Joselito Somga

Approval of registration 3 days Director Malcolm I. Directors Office

6 Claim registration certificate Record and Release registration

certificate of origin and hygiene

I 3. Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP)

Step Maximum Office/Person Forms Location

2 Receive, assess and process

3 Schedule facility inspection 1 hour Joselito R. Somga FHMQAS

5 inspection and processing of

Approval of application for BFAR Director Directors Office

7 Notify registration approval 1 hour Marylou Cabello/

Claim Certificate of Release Certificate of 30 mins. Marylou Cabello/ FHMQAS

Chemical and Microbiological Services

Fish Health Laboratory Services