Radionuclide Testing Requirement for Specific Prefectures
- Applies to fish and fishery products imported from Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Gunma prefectures.
- Mandatory submission of radionuclide test results for Iodine 131, Cesium 134, and Cesium 137.
- Test results must come from Japan's competent authority.
- Products must conform to Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) Administrative Order No. 01, series of 2009 guidance levels.
Documentation Requirement for Other Prefectures
- Imports from other Japanese prefectures require a Certificate of Origin.
- Certificate must be issued by Japan's competent authority.
- Must clearly state the prefecture of origin of the consignment.
Prohibited Fish Species from Fukushima Prefecture
- Importation ban on cherry salmon, sand lance, Japanese dace, and ayu from Fukushima.
Procedures for Detection of Contamination Beyond Thresholds
- Radiation portals at Philippine ports of entry detect radionuclide levels in consignments.
- Consignments exceeding threshold radionuclide levels are confiscated.
- Confiscated products are sent to PNRI for laboratory analysis.
- PNRI has authority to determine the appropriate disposition of confiscated consignments.
Responsibilities and Financial Burden on Importers
- Importers bear all expenses related to:
- Laboratory analysis
- Storage
- Transportation
- Disposal of confiscated contaminated consignments
Effectivity and Enforcement
- The Memorandum Order takes immediate effect upon issuance.
- It remains enforceable unless revoked earlier.