BFAR FISHERIES GENERAL MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 001-A

: The main purpose is to amend Fisheries General Memorandum Order No. 001, series of 2011, concerning the pre and post border requirements in the application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Clearance for importation of fish and fishery products from Japan due to the nuclear crisis developments.
: The prefectures of Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Gunma.
: Iodine 131, Cesium 134, and Cesium 137.
: A Certificate of Origin from the competent authority of Japan indicating the prefecture of origin of the consignment must accompany the application.
: Yes, the importation of cherry salmon, sand lance, Japanese dace, and ayu from Fukushima is not allowed.
: The consignments shall be confiscated and sent to the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) for analysis.
: The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) has the authority to decide on the proper disposition.
: The importer is responsible for all these expenses.
: The guidance levels are under the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) Administrative Order No. 01, series of 2009.
: It took effect immediately upon its adoption on January 16, 2012.