Last update: April 30, 2018
Eligible/ineligible product
Eligible
- All fish and seafood products
Pre-export approvals by the competent authority of the importing country
- Prior to import, approval must be obtained from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the Food and Drug Administration Philippines
Product specifications
| Metal | Maximum level permitted in ppm |
|---|---|
| Arsenic | 3.0 |
| Lead | 0.5 |
| Mercury | 0.5 (methyl mercury) |
| Tin | 200.0 |
Labelling, packaging and marking requirements
- Labels must be marked in English, Spanish or Filipino, showing brand name, trade mark or trade name, physical or chemical composition, weight or measurement in metric units, name and address of packer or seller, and country of origin.
Documentation requirements
Certificate
- Certificate of Origin and Hygiene (CFIA/ACIA 5003)
Other information
Food and Drug Administration Philippines
Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang
1781 Muntinlupa, Phillipines
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
PCA Building, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines
Bureau of Philippine Standards – Department of Trade and Industry
Trade and Industry Building (3rd floor)
361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City
Metro Manila 1200, Philippines