Law Summary

1. Document Receiving Schedule

• Explanation: Establishes specific days and times when documents will be received for registration and licensing.
• Key Details:
  • Registration and Licensing:
    • Accepted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
  • Import Permits and Certifications:
    • Accepted daily from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

2. Document Releasing Schedule

• Explanation: Specifies the days and times for the release of various certificates and permits.
• Key Details:
  • Certificates of Product Registration (CPR) and License to Operate (LTO):
    • Released on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
  • Import Permits and Certifications:
    • Released daily from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

3. Pending Applications Compliance

• Explanation: Addresses the status of pending applications for LTO, CPR, and Feed Certificates.
• Key Requirements:
  • Applicants must submit all required documents by December 31, 1994.
  • Failure to comply will result in invalidation of documents effective January 2, 1995, and documents will be placed in a "DEAD FILE."
  • Non-compliant applicants must reapply with a new set of documents.

4. Completeness of Applications

• Explanation: Outlines the necessity for completeness in application submissions.
• Key Details:
  • Effective November 15, 1994, only applications with complete supporting documents will be accepted.

5. Labeling Requirements

• Explanation: Establishes standards for product labeling to ensure compliance with existing regulations.
• Relevant Regulations:
  • Labels must adhere to:
    • Administrative Order No. 35
    • Animal Industry Circular No. 1, Series of 1989
    • Joint Administrative Orders of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health (Nos. 13 and I-A, Series of 1992; Nos. 11 and 105, Series of 1991).
• Important Note:
  • Labels inconsistent with the aforementioned orders will not be permitted.

Key Takeaways

• The memorandum outlines strict schedules for the receipt and release of documents relating to the registration and licensing of Feed and VDAP establishments and products.
• Compliance with documentation deadlines is critical; failure to meet these deadlines results in invalidation and necessitates reapplication.
• All applications must be complete as of November 15, 1994, for acceptance.
• Labeling requirements must align with existing administrative orders; inconsistencies will lead to rejection.