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FOOD

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BFAD ISSUANCE	Date Issued	Date Posted	SUBJECT
AO 2007-0044	28 December 2007	15 January 2008	Amendment to Section VIII. 3 of Administrative Order No. 18-A s. 1993 dated January 23, 1993 entitled "Standards of Quality Requirements for the Processing, Packaging, and Labelling of Bottled Drinking Water"
AO 2006-0012	15 May 2006		Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Executive Order No. 51, Otherwise known as the "Milk Code", Relevant International Agreements, Penalizing Violations Thereof, and for Other Purposes
AO 18 s 2005	30 June 2005		Philippine National Standards on Ethnic Food Products
AO 3 s 2005	11 Jan 2005		Guidelines on the Issuance of Certificate of Product Registration for Water Purification Equipment and Device
AO 153 s. 2004	7 May 2004		Guidelines, Current good Mfg. Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, Repacking or Holding Food
AO 152 s. 2004	1 Mar 2004		Prescribing regulations for irradiated food
AO 134 s. 2002	16 Jul 2002		Amendment to the Revised 2001 Schedule of Fees and Charges of BFAD for Food Manufacturers
AO 3-B s. 2000	7 Jan 2000		Guidelines for Assistance/Sponsorship by Manufacturers of Products Covered by Executive Order 51 (Milk Code).
PDF & Word	Forms (in accordance with Administrative Order 3-B s. 2000, Covered by Executive Order 51- Milk Code)		1. Request for Authority to Receive Milk Donations
PDF & Word			2. Request Form for Sponsorship
PDF & Word			3. Inter-Agency Committee Created Under E.O. 51 s 1986 - Application Form for Approval of Advertisement
AO 14 s. 1999	03 May 1999		Regulations for the Licensing of Salt Manufacturers
AO 39 s. 1996	20 Nov 1996		Amendment to DOH-Adminstrative Order No. 18-A s. 1993 or "The Standards of Quality and Requirements for the Processing, Packaging and Labeling of Bottled Drinking Water"
AO 4-A s. 1995	14 Feb 1995		Guidelines on Micronutrient Fortification of Processed Foods
AO 18-A s. 1993	23 Jul 1993		Standards of Quality and Requirements for the Processing, Packaging and Labeling of Bottled Drinking Water
AO 136-A s. 1985	18 Nov 1985		Standard of Instant Coffee
AO 136-B s. 1985	18 Nov 1985		Standard for Soluble Coffee with Added Carbohydrates
AO 123-A s. 1985	24 Jul 1985		Standard of Banana Sauce
AO 112 s. 1985	27 Mar 1985		Regulations Governing Importation of Food Color Additives
AO 103-A s. 1984	01 Oct 1984		Regulation on Non-Nutritive Sweeteners Applicable to Both Food & Drugs
AO 88-A s. 1984	25 May 1984		Regulatory Guidelines Concerning Food Additives
AO 88-B s. 1984	25 May 1984		Rules and Regulation Governing the Labeling of Prepackaged of Food Products Distributed in the Philippines
AO 72 s. 1983	6 Sep 1983		Seizure and Confiscation of Violative Food, Drug and Cosmetics for the Protection of the Interest of Consumers
AO 70 s. 1983	29 Aug 1983		Strict Compliance with Provisions of Ministry of Health's Administrative Order No. 37 s. 1979
AO 68 s. 1983	31 Jul 1983		Guidelines for Compliance with Administrative Order No. 64 s. 1983 Re: Certification of Manufacturers of Food Products for Export
AO 66 s. 1983	18 Jul 1983		Amending Ministry Order No. 35-A, Series of 1980, Relative to the Guidelines in the Supervision and Issuance of Results of Analysis of all Drugs and Pharmaceutical Products Including Antibiotics, Food and Food Products as well as its Certification for Export Performed in the Food and Drug Administration for Laboratory Examination and Assay
AO 64 s. 1983	23 May 1983		The Certification of Manufacturers of Processed Food for Export and Creating a Certification Committee for this Purpose
AO 15-a s. 1981	4 Oct 1981		FDA Guidelines Governing Simplified Export Procedures Under Presidential Decree No. 930
AO 90-a s. 1980	13 Jun 1980		Naming of Fruit Beverages
AO 62 s. 1979	11 Dec 1979		Amendment of Administrative Order No. 16 s. 1979 (Open Date Marking)
AO 37 s. 1979	08 Jun 1979		Registration of Food and Food Products Intended for Import/Export with the Food and Drug Administration
AO 16 s. 1979	29 Jan 1979		Regulation Part B-12 Date Marking of Prepackaged Foods
AO 325 s. 1977	20 Apr 1977		Regulation: B-4 Definition and Standards Of Food, B-4.9 Condiments, Sauces and Seasonings, B-4.9 Standards of Identify and Quality for Patis
AO 243 s. 1975			Regulations: B-4 Definitions and Standards for Food, B-4.18 Margarine
AO 235 s. 1975	18 Mar 1975		Regulations: B-4 Definition and Standards for Food, B-4.6 Dressing for Food B-4.6.01 Mayonnaise Dressing and Mayonnaise
AO 236 s. 1975	18 Mar 1975		Regulations: B-4 Definition and Standards for Food, B-4.6 Dressing for Food, B-4.6.03 Salad Dressing
AO 237 s. 1975	18 Mar 1975		Regulations: B-4 Definitions and Standards for Food, B-4.6 Dressing for Food, B-4.6.2 French Dressing
AO 238 s. 1975	18 Mar 1975		Regulations: B-4 Definitions and Standards of Food, B-4.13 Jams (Fruit Preserve) and Jellies, B-4.13-01 Jams (Naming the Fruit)
AO 239 s. 1975	18 Mar 1975		Regulations: B-4 Definitions and Standards of Food, B-4.13 Jams (Fruit Preserves), B-4.13-02 Jellies (Naming the Fruit)
AO 230 s. 1974	29 Dec 1974		Regulations: B-4 Definitions & Standards for Food, B-4.15 Fats and Oil, B-4.15.01 Shortenings
AO 231 s. 1974	20 Dec 1974		Regulations: B-4 Definitions & Standards for Food, B-4.15 Fats and Oil, B-4.15.01 Lard
AO 228 s. 1974	16 Dec 1974		Regulations: B-4 Definitions & Standards for Food, B-4.15 Nut Products, B-4.17.01
AO 232 s. 1974	16 Dec 1974		Regulations: B-4 Definitions & Standards for Food, B-4.18 Margarine
AO 233 s. 1974	16 Dec 1974		Regulations: B-4 Definitions & Standards for Food, B-4.9 Condiments, Sauces, Seasoning, B-4.9.01Tomato Catsup (Catsup)
AO 208 s. 1974	14 Feb 1974		Human Foods: Current Good Manufacturing Practice (Sanitation) in Manufacture, Processing, Packaging of Holding
AO 200-A s. 1973	12 Nov 1973		Regulation B-4 Definitions & Standards of Identity for Foods
AO 153 s. 1971	08 Sep 1971		Regulation Part B-Food, Sub-part 8-Packaging 8.1 Prescribing the Packaging of Sugar for Direct Consumption
AO 154 s. 1971	30 Aug 1971		Regulation B-4 Definition and Standards of Identity for Food 4.14 Meat and Meat Products, 4.14.01 Sausages
AO 123 s. 1970	14 Aug 1970		General Regulation for Labeling Artificial Sweeteners in the Dietary Management of Disease in Man, Prohibited Artificial Sweeteners (B-6.2 Food Additives Preservation)
AO 132 s. 1970	20 Oct 1970		Regulation Prescribing the Standards of Identity and Quality of Milk and Milk Products (B-4.12-01)
AO 129 s. 1970	24 Aug 1970		Regulation Prescribing the Standards of Identity and Quality for Bagoong (Fish or Shrimp)(B-4.9-03 Condiments, Sauces, Seasonings)
AO 134 s. 1970	24 Aug 1970		Regulation Prescribing the Standards of Identity and Quality for Vinegar (B-4.9-05 Condiments, Sauces, Seasonings)
AO 122 s. 1970	14 Aug 1970		Regulation Governing the Prohibition of the Use of Cyclamid Acid and its Salts (B-6.3 Food Additives and Preservatives)
AO 125 s. 1970	06 Aug 1970		Regulation Prescribing the Standard of Identity and Fill of Container for Canned Pineapple (B04.7-01)
AO 127 s. 1970	06 Aug 1970		Regulation Prescribing the Standards of Identity, Quality and Fill of Container for Canned Pineapple Juice (B-4.7-01)

BUREAU CIRCULAR

BFAD ISSUANCE	Date Issued	Date Posted	SUBJECT
BC 2007-006-A	24 Mar 2008	02 Apr 2008	Amendment to Bureau Circular No. 2007-006 Providing for the "Additional Requirement for Importation of Processed Food Products for Distribution in the Philippines."
BC 2007-010	10 Oct 2007	11 Oct 2007	Guidelines in the Initial Issuance and Renewal of License to Operate for Iron Rice Premix Manufacturer / Repacker / Importer and Setting Forth the Standards for Iron Rice Premix
BC 2007-009	10 Oct 2007	11 Oct 2007	Updated Standards for Iodine Level of Salts
BC 2007-007	27 July 2007		Products Imported from China
BC 2007-006	12 July 2007		Additional Requirement for Importation of Processed Food Products for Distribution in the Philippines
BC 2007-002	23 Jan 2007		Guidelines in the use of Nutrition and Health Claims in Food
BC 2006-018	28 Dec 2006		Additional Requirements in the Registration of Virgin Coconut Oil Food Supplement with Flavor
BC 2006-016	18 Oct 2006		Updated List of Food Additives
BC 2006-010	19 June 2006		Good Manufacturing Practices Seminar for Food Establishments based on A.O. 153 s. 2004 and other Related Regulations
BC 2006-007	21 Mar 2006		Amendment to Bureau Circular No. 2006-005 re: Guidelines for the Submission of Application for Automatic Renewal Registration of Pharmaceutical Products, Medical Devices, Prepackaged Food and Food Products, and Household Hazardous Substances
BC 2006-006	28 Feb 2006		Creation of BFAD Food Fortification Data Management System Team
BC 2006-005	22 Feb 2006		Guidelines for the Submission of Application for Automatic Renewal Registration of Pharmaceutical Products, Medical Devices, Prepackaged Food and Food Products, and Household Hazardous Substances
BC 2006-004	28 Feb 2006		Mandatory Fortification of Flour
BC 19 s. 2005	21 Oct 2005		"Extension of Submission of Site Information File" (SIF)
BC 16 s 2005	9 Aug 2005		Adopting the 2002 Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intakes as the New Dietary Standard
BC 9 s 2005	7 April 2005		Submission of Site Information File
BC 18 s. 2004	17 Nov 2004		Mandating the Use of Vitamin A and Iron Fortified Flour
BC 17 s. 2004	28 Oct 2004		TAHEEBO / Pau d 'arco / Lapacho
BC 16 s. 2004	26 Oct 2004		Guideline on Probiotics
BC 15 s. 2004	20 Oct 2004		Guidelines on Advertising, Promotion and Other Marketing Materials of Breastmilk Supplement and Other Related Products
BC 12 s. 2004	14 Sep 2004		Entry of Meat-Based Food Products into the EU
BC 10 s. 2004	27 Jul 2004		Information on the Exportation of Fresh/Frozen Marine Products and Fresh, Frozen and Chilled Chicken Meat from the Philippines
BC 09 s. 2004	01 Jul 2004		Articles Regarding the Bioterrorism Act Published/Released by the US Food and Drug Administration
BC 08 s. 2004	10 Jun 2004		Regulation and Monitoring of the Mandatory Fortification of Staples (Rice, Sugar, Flour and Cooking Oil) and their utilization by Food Processors as Ingredients
BC 01-a s. 2004	4 Feb 2004		Guidelines for the Assessment Microbiological Quality of Processed Foods
BC 13 s. 2002	6 Nov 2002		The Field Test Kits for Iodated Salt
BC 8 s. 2002	16 July 2002		Guidelines for Monitoring Iodized Salt
BC 7 s. 2001	22 Jun 2001		Proposed Guidelines for the Assessment of Microbiological Quality of Processed Foods
BC 5 s. 2001	05 May 2001		Acute Toxicity of Tin
BC 18 s. 1999	16 Aug 1999		Importation and Registration of Imported Pre-packed Food Products
BC 9 s. 1999	22 Apr 1999		Labeling of Prepackaged Processed Meat Products
BC 8 s. 1999	13 Apr 1999		Amendment to Bureau Circular No. 8 s. 1998 “Registration of Imported Food Products Covered by an Exclusive Distributorship Agreement and Sale or Offer For Sale of the Same Products whose Registration Papers are still in-process”
BC 2 s. 1999	15 Jan 1999		Amendment to BFAD MC No. 25, s. 1992 otherwise known as "Additional Labeling Requirement for Food Supplements"
BC 8 s. 1998	27 Oct 1998		Registration of Imported Food Products Covered by an Exclusive Distributorship Agreement; and Sale or Offer for Sale of the Same Products whose Registration Papers are still in-process
BC 6-A s. 1998	20 Oct 1998		Permissible Net Content Variation in Pre-Packaged Food
BO 163 s. 1997	22 Dec 1997		Specific Requirements for the Registration of Imported Food and Food Products
BC 11 s. 1997	2 Sep 1997		Extension of the Period to Declare Unregistered Imported Food Products Under Bureau Circular No. 4 series 1997
BC 6 s. 1997	31 Mar 1997		Extension of the Period to Declare Unregistered Imported Food Products Under Bureau Circular No. 4 series 1997
BC 4 s. 1997	14 Feb 1997		Declaration of Unregistered Imported Food Products in the Market and Allowing these Declared Products on Certain Conditions Upon Payment of Administrative Fine
BO 59-B s. 1996	21 May 1996		Provisional Permit to Market Food Products Pending Approval of the Application for product Registration
BC 2 s. 1996	11 Apr 1996		Ban Against Importation of UK Beef and Beef Products Effective Immediately
BC 1 s. 1995	16 Feb 1995		Phase-Out of Potassium Bromate As Flour Treatment Agent in Bread Making
OO 22 s. 1991	18 Oct 1991		Guidelines for the Classification of Vitamins and Minerals as Drug or as Food
Office Memo 4 s. 1989	6 Jul 1989		Philippine Exporters Manual
DC 24 s. 1987	3 Apr 1987		Guidelines for the Implementation of Executive Order No. 51 - "Adopting a National Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, Breastmilk Supplements and other Related Products"
FDA 1-D s. 1982	08 Nov 1982		Guidelines for Open-Date Marking of Vitamin C – Enriched Liquid Fruit Drinks
FDA 1-E s. 1982	08 Nov 1982		Guidelines for Open-Date Marking of Dried Dairy Milk Powder
FDA 1-C s. 1982	01 Oct 1982		Guidelines for Open-Date Marking of Infant Food
FDA 1-B s. 1982	Sep 1982		Guidelines for Open-Date Marking of Bakery Products (Bread, Loaf Bread, and Bun)
FDA 1-A s. 1982	30 Aug 1982		Guidelines for the Open-Date Marking of Liquid Milk Products, Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 16 s. 1979
FDA REGULATION 001 s. 1982	23 Aug 1982		Guidelines for Open-Date Marking of Prepackaged Foods
FDA Circular 2 s. 1982	30 Apr 1982		Rules and Procedure for the Importation of Antibiotics

MEMORANDUM CIRCULARS

BFAD ISSUANCE	Date Issued	Date Posted	SUBJECT
BFAD MEMORANDUM	21 Nov 2005		Strict Implementation and Enforcement of the Regulatory Components of Executive Order No. 51 (National Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, Breastmilk Supplement and Other Related Products)
Memorandum	02 Oct 2004		Guidelines for the Transshipment Salt
MC 4 s. 2002	19 Feb 2002		Certificate of Analysis on 3-MCPD in Soy Sauce and Related Food Products Containing Acid Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
MC 2 s. 1999	15 Jan 1999		Amendment to BFAD MC No. 25 s.1992 otherwise known as “Additional Labeling Requirement for Food Supplements”
MC 18 s. 1994	11 Aug 1994		Additional Labeling Requirement for Pre-packaged Food Products
MC 6 s. 1993	09 Jun 1993		Monitoring of Food Products Requiring an Open Date Marking
MC 25 s. 1992	15 Oct 1992		Additional Labeling Requirement for Food Supplements
MC 6 s. 1990	16 May 1990		Confirmation of the resolution During the Conference with Food Importers at the BFAD on April 2, 1990
MC 24-A s. 1989	27 Nov 1989		Adulterated and Unregistered Imported Food Products
MC 20 s. 1989	04 Sep 1989		Registration of Imported Food Products
MC 13 s. 1989	15 Jun 1989		Methanol Content in Alcohol Beverages as Defined by Memo Circular 88-003
MC 88-003	19 May 1988		Methanol Content in Alcoholic Beverages
MC 1-D s. 1987	02 Feb 1987		Further Amendments to BFAD Memorandum Circulars Relative to Guidelines for Monitoring of Imported Foodstuffs
MC 1-C s. 1986	27 Nov 1986		Amendments to BFAD Memorandum Circulars Relative to Guidelines for Monitoring of Imported Foodstuffs
MC 1-B s. 1986	27 Oct 1986		Modified Guidelines for Monitoring of Foodstuffs
MC 1-A s. 1986	19 Sep 1986		Amendments to BFAD Memorandum Circular dated 01 July 1986 Concerning the Guidelines for Monitoring of Foodstuffs Imported from Europe and China for Contamination with Radioactive Substance
MO 1 s. 1985	27 Sep 1985		Sale and Distribution of Glacial Acetic Acid as Vinegar or for Vinegar Manufacture

STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS

ISSUANCE	Date Issued	Date Posted	SUBJECT
SAO 358 s. 1978			Standardization of Brandies
SAO 356 s. 1978			Standardization of Beer
SAO 259 s. 1976			Standardization of Whiskies
SAO 258 s. 1976			Standardization of Vodka
SAO 257 s. 1976			Standardization of Rum