Law Summary
Constitutional Basis for the Order
- Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates the State to protect and promote the right to health and encourage health consciousness.
- Article XIII, Section 12 requires the establishment of an effective food and drug regulatory system with health manpower development and research tailored to national health needs.
- The creation and adoption of a national pharmacopeia align with and fulfill these constitutional mandates.
Use of Alternative Pharmacopeias for Unlisted Drugs
- For pharmaceutical products and crude plant drugs not included in the Philippine Pharmacopeia, reference may be made to other recognized pharmacopeias, including:
- United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP/NF)
- Japanese Pharmacopeia (JP)
- British Pharmacopeia (BP)
- European Pharmacopeia (EP)
- International Pharmacopeia (IP)
- Additional books of standards may also be recognized and adopted by the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) as necessary.
Modification and Repeal of Inconsistent Issuances
- All existing orders, rules, regulations, or parts thereof that conflict with this Executive Order are repealed or modified to ensure consistency.
Effectivity Clause
- The Executive Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette, ensuring official dissemination and compliance.
Signatories and Formalization
- Signed by the President of the Philippines and the Executive Secretary, effectuating the order as a formal and binding government directive.