DA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 14

: The main purpose is to ban the use of beta-agonist drugs used in humans as bronchodilators and tocolytic agents in food animals.
: The order specifically mentions clenbuterol, salbutamol, terbutalin, and pirbuterol.
: The safety profile of these compounds has not been established, and they have been banned in other countries for use as lean-enhancing agents in food animals.
: Applications for registration shall be disapproved, and any existing registrations shall be immediately revoked.
: All shipments intended for use in food animals of these drugs shall be stopped and confiscated at all sea and air ports.
: The order took effect immediately upon issuance on May 12, 2003.
: 'Food animals' refer to animals raised for food consumption in which the use of beta-agonist drugs is banned.
: The BAI Director may issue guidelines for effective implementation, and the BAI oversees enforcement such as shipment stoppages and confiscations.