Accredited Processing Plants
- YANGZHOU XINXIN FOOD LTD. (Maling brand canned pork) with patent codes K3 and T12.
- LOUHE CANNED FOOD COMPANY LIMITED (Great Wall brand canned beef, pork, mutton) with patent codes 17 and K2.
- XIANG CHENG CANNED FACTORY (Narcissus brand canned pork) with patent code Q41.
Meat Sourcing and Processing Conditions
- Meat must be from deboned carcasses with major lymphatic glands removed.
- Carcasses must undergo maturation above 2.5°C for at least 24 hours post-slaughter, with pH below 6.0.
- Heat treatment in hermetically sealed containers must reach 70.5°C internally for at least 30 minutes.
- Post-cooking handling must prevent exposure to viruses.
Inspection and Compliance
- The Secretary of Agriculture may conduct periodic inspections of processing plants to ensure compliance.
Certification Requirements
- Shipments must be certified by China Commodity Inspection Bureau (CCIB) confirming:
- Animals passed ante- and post-mortem examinations.
- Sanitary preparation under veterinary supervision.
- No harmful chemical preservatives or foreign substances.
- Products are fit for human consumption.
- Destination and intended sale are within the Philippines.
Documentation for Import
- Original pro-forma invoices from accredited plants must be authenticated by the Chinese Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Consulate in Beijing.
- These serve as supporting documents for Veterinary Quarantine Clearance (VQC) application.
Registration and Labelling
- Products must be registered with the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD), Department of Health.
- Shelf life must be between 18-24 months, with the manufacture date indicated.
- Labeling must include "For Export to the Philippines."
- Product cans must bear the embossed company patent code of the accredited plant.
Effectivity
- The order takes effect immediately after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.