Labelling Rule: Food Registration Number

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BFAD MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 18: Labelling Rule: Food Registration Number

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Title Supreme Court: Labelling Rule: Food Registration Number

Law: Bfad (doh) Memorandum Circular No. 18

Decision Date: Aug 11, 1994

Effective October 31, 1994, pre-packaged food products must display the Food Registration Number (FR#) on their labels to enhance monitoring and compliance with existing labeling regulations.

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Definition of Pre-packaged Foods

Defined as registrable food products packaged in advance.
Ready for direct sale to the consumer.
Includes a broad range of food substances, processed or raw.

Mandatory Labelling Requirements

The labelling rules are governed by Administrative Order No. 88-B, s. 1964.
This Circular introduces an additional mandatory labelling requirement.
Food Registration Number (FR#) must be displayed on the principal display panel of the product label.

Purpose of the Food Registration Number Requirement

Intended to improve monitoring and regulatory control of registered food products.
Facilitates identification and verification of legally registered foods by regulatory authorities.

Effective Date and Implementation

The additional labelling requirement takes effect on October 31, 1994.
All concerned parties, such as manufacturers and distributors, must comply by this date.

Legal Authority and Issuance

The Circular was issued under the authority of the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD), Department of Health (DOH).
Signed by Quintin L. Kintanar, M.D., Ph.D., Director - CESO 1, on August 11, 1994.

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