BPI QUARANTINE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2

: The primary purpose is to prohibit the export of asabaa banana planting materials from the Philippines to protect the indigenous banana variety and support the growth of the banana chips industry.
: The exporter must secure an approved commodity clearance from the Department of Agriculture and obtain a Phytosanitary Certificate.
: Yes, but only if the exporter secures an approved commodity clearance from the Department of Agriculture; otherwise, export is prohibited by non-issuance of the Phytosanitary Certificate.
: Asabaa banana is considered an indigenous variety in the Philippines and thus is protected under this order for food security and industry growth.
: This order supersedes and revokes orders that are inconsistent with its provisions.
: It took effect immediately after its publication on March 28, 2005.
: It supports Resolution No. 17 of the NAFC which presumably advocates for the protection of asabaa banana planting materials.
: Non-compliance means the exporter cannot legally export asabaa banana planting materials as they will not be issued the necessary Phytosanitary Certificate.
: Because the banana chips industry has high export potential and protecting the indigenous variety helps maintain market share and competitive advantage internationally.