Border Inspection Protocols
- Documentary inspection by Fisheries Inspection and Quarantine Service (FIQS) at point of entry.
- Direct transfer to BFAR accredited hatchery accompanied by Fisheries Regulatory and Quarantine Division personnel.
- 1% sample of shipment (max 10 pieces) sent to BFAR Central Lab for verification.
Post-Border Biosecurity and Disease Monitoring
- Quarantine of broodstock/postlarvae in designated holding tanks upon arrival.
- Testing of larval stages (PL1-PL3) for six mandatory pathogens.
- Regular monitoring by BFAR regional labs; conflicts resolved by BFAR Central Lab.
Broodstock Certification and Biosecurity Standards
- Only certified SPF/SPR broodstock from BFAR-recognized facilities can be used for postlarvae production.
- Sale of eggs/nauplii to non-accredited hatcheries is prohibited.
- Minimum biosecurity standards for hatcheries include stringent water treatment, effluent treatment, physical isolation, aeration control, sanitation, visitor restriction, and exclusive species rearing.
Required Documentation at Port of Entry
- Certificate of Compliance
- Two years disease-free certification
- Disease history report
- Laboratory test results from accredited labs
- Health Certificate from competent authority
- Documented breeding and larval rearing program
- Detailed travel documents
Certification of Shrimp Grow-out Farms
- Establishment of Regional Farm Certification Panels including BFAR regional director, aquaculture head, fish health officer, and shrimp expert.
- Application process for farm certification to culture SPF/SPR shrimp fry.
- Farms must adhere to Good Aquaculture Practices and prevent shrimp escape.
- Certification valid for three years with regular compliance evaluation.
- Certified farms must source postlarvae only from BFAR-accredited hatcheries.
- Shrimp Fry Source Certification (SFSC) issued upon postlarvae reservation detailing farm info.
- Absence of SFSC during product transport results in confiscation.
- Farms must maintain detailed record-keeping for traceability including pond ID, stocking data, chemical usage, feeds, and harvest date.
Control Measures for Disease Outbreaks
- Immediate quarantine of farms testing positive for covered viral diseases.
- Restriction on movement of shrimp and products.
- Pond water treatment protocols involving calcium hypochlorite disinfection and safe water discharge after three days.
Security and Record Management
- Printing of certificates and documentation centralized at BFAR Central Office with security features.
- Certificates coded for traceability and accountability.
Effectivity Clause
- Order takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or newspapers and after registration with the National Administrative Register.