BFAD BUREAU CIRCULAR NO. 9, S. 1999

: The main subject is the labeling requirements for prepackaged processed meat products, specifically the declaration of the type of meat used, such as cattle beef or carabeef, on the product label.
: It specifically addresses prepackaged processed meat products, including corned beef and other meat products using substitute meats such as buffalo meat (carabeef) and kangaroo meat.
: The Bureau of Product Standards published PNS 891, which is the Standard Specification for Shelf-Stable, Chilled and Frozen Corned Beef.
: The label must declare the type of meat used, whether cattle beef or carabeef, in the list of ingredients.
: Meat processors must submit new labels indicating the type of meat used (cattle beef or carabeef) within one month from receipt of the circular and advise BFAD in writing of their compliance.
: Remaining stocks of old labels are allowed to be consumed within six months from the effectivity of the circular.
: Label declaration of specific types of meat for other meat products is recommended for further review in coordination with the concerned sectors and such review shall be endorsed to the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Product Standards of the Department of Agriculture.
: The purpose is consumer protection, ensuring transparency about the type of meat used in processed meat products.