BFAD BUREAU CIRCULAR NO. 03, S. 2004

: The circular provides guidelines for the registration and performance validation of methamphetamine (MET) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) drug screening test kits.
: Drug screening test kits are regulated under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and Republic Act No. 3720 as amended.
: The Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) is responsible for licensing and regulating drug screening test kits.
: EAMC is designated as the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) to conduct performance evaluation of drug screening test kits and reagents.
: EAMC initially evaluates drug screening test kits containing methamphetamine (MET) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) using non-instrumental analysis only.
: Yes, certificates for drug screening test kits for Opiates, Cocaine, and Barbiturates are indefinitely extended until further notice.
: Violations of the guidelines shall be subject to appropriate sanctions by the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD).
: It was adopted on 26 March 2004.
: Prof. Leticia-Barbara B. Gutierrez, M.S., the Director, signed the circular.