Metric System Mandated in Sugar Industry

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SRA SUGAR ORDER NO. 9: Metric System Mandated in Sugar Industry

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Title Supreme Court: Metric System Mandated in Sugar Industry

Law: Sra Sugar Order No. 9

Decision Date: May 28, 1991

The Sugar Regulatory Administration mandates the exclusive use of the metric system in the sugar industry, replacing the apicula with the aLKGa (50-kilo bag) unit to enhance measurement uniformity and simplify operations starting September 1, 1991.

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Adoption of aLKGa (50-Kilo Bag) Unit

The unit called aLKGa, equivalent to a 50-kilo bag, will replace the apicula as the standard measurement.
This adoption aims to promote uniformity and simplify measurements within the industry.

Conversion of Other Units

All other units of measurement in the sugar industry must be converted according to a prescribed Table of Conversion.
The purpose is to maintain consistency of measures across the sector.

Amendment and Revocation of Conflicting Regulations

Any existing sugar orders, circular letters, rules, or regulations that conflict with this Order are amended, modified, or revoked.
This ensures that all regulatory instruments are aligned with the new metric system enforcement and unit adoption.

Background and Authority

Batas Pambansa Bilang 8 (effective January 1, 1983) mandates the use of the metric system nationwide.
Previous Circular Letter No. 17 (1976-1977) initiated metric system implementation in the sugar industry.
The Department of Trade and Industry highlighted continued use of non-metric units (apiculsa).
The Sugar Regulatory Administration exercises its regulatory powers to issue this Order.

Legal and Administrative Signatories

The Order was adopted on May 28, 1991.
Signed by Board Members Jose Ma. T. Zabaleta, Rodolfo A. Gamboa, and Administrator Arsenio B. Yulo, Jr.

This law facilitates the full metrication of the sugar industry measurement units, enhances consistency and clarity, and updates regulatory frameworks accordingly.

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