Question & AnswerQ&A (NMIS MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 3-2007-10)
The primary purpose is to provide guidelines and procedures for the smooth and efficient disposal of confiscated imported and locally produced meat and meat products, including laboratory meat samples, to avoid economic loss and payment of storage fees.
The Central Office Disposal Committee is responsible, and only its members along with one representative of the NCR are authorized to dispose of the confiscated meat and meat products.
The final judgment and disposal must be accomplished within 12 to 24 hours after apprehension, except for those involved in legal cases.
They must undergo organoleptic examination and other laboratory analyses to determine their suitability or unsuitability for human consumption prior to disposal.
It shall be donated to charitable institutions, victims of calamities, and other designated recipients as per directive of the Executive Director.
Confiscated buffalo meat is processed into canned meat products prior to donation.
They must be disposed of through rendering.
No, canned meat products cannot be withdrawn without prior approval of the Executive Director.
All acknowledgement or withdrawal receipts and related documents must be properly accomplished and submitted to the committee for recording and inventory purposes.
They are disposed of by donation to charitable institutions and victims of calamities.
They are disposed of through rendering.
The head of the Laboratory Services Division (LSD) is responsible.
The committee submits appropriate reports to the Office of the Executive Director.