Question & AnswerQ&A (DOA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 50, S. 2000)
The purpose is to revise the rates of fees and charges for laboratory analysis, seed testing, field inspection, and plant quarantine regulatory services by the Bureau of Plant Industry, pursuant to Executive Order No. 197.
The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) is responsible for enforcing the prescribed fees and charges for its services.
Executive Order No. 197, which directs all government agencies to increase rates of fees and charges by not less than twenty percent (20%).
The categories include Laboratory Analysis Services, Seed Quality Control Services, and Plant Quarantine Regulatory Services.
Examples include Proximate analysis at P850, Moisture at P105, Ash content at P205, Total Nitrogen/Protein at P210, and Vitamin C analysis at P330.
The fee is P5,250.00 for pesticide residue analysis on fruits and vegetables.
For ten (10) pieces or less, the fee is P10.00, and for each piece in excess of ten, there is an additional charge of P1.00 per piece.
For up to 4 hectares, preliminary inspection costs P135.00 per hectare and final inspection P65.00 per hectare. For additional hectares up to 19 hectares, preliminary inspection is charged at P65.00 per hectare and final inspection at P35.00 per hectare.
The Order takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Yes, Section IV states that this Order supersedes all other orders and/or circulars that are inconsistent with its provisions.