Importation Rules for Processed Food Safety

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BFAD BUREAU CIRCULAR NO. 2007-006: Importation Rules for Processed Food Safety

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Title Supreme Court: Importation Rules for Processed Food Safety

Law: Bfad Bureau Circular No. 2007-006

Decision Date: Jul 12, 2007

To ensure the safety and quality of imported processed food products, all such items must possess a Certificate of Product Registration and a Certificate of Free Sale from the country of origin before being sold in the market.

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Prohibition on Sale of Imported Processed Food Without Certification

Due to the increasing circulation of unsafe imported processed foods, such products are prohibited from being sold or offered for sale without a Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) issued by the governing Food and Drug Office.

Requirements for Food Importers

Before issuance of a License to Operate (LTO) as a food importer, the following documents must be submitted:
- Original copy of the Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) from the regulatory agency of the country of origin.
- Proforma invoice.
An authenticated copy of the Certificate of Free Sale must also be submitted with the application for product registration.

Customs Clearance Procedures for Imported Food

Importers must present the original CPR to the Bureau of Customs as a prerequisite for the release of imported processed food products into the market.

Effectivity

This Circular was adopted on July 12, 2007, and took immediate effect upon issuance.

Legal Authority

The Directive is promulgated by the Director of the Bureau of Food and Drugs, Prof. Leticia-Barbara B. Gutierrez, M.S., under BFAD Bureau Circular No. 2007-006.

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