4. Food safety (Regulatory Agencies) Flashcards
for food derived from animals including eggs and honey production
Bureau of Animal Industry
for milk production and post harvest handling
National Dairy Authority
for fresh fish and other seafoods including those grown by aquaculture
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
for plant foods
Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI)
for pesticides and fertilizers used in the production of plant and animal food
Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA)
for fresh coconut
Philippine Coconut Authority
for sugar cane production and marketing
Sugar Regulatory Administration
for rice, corn and other grains
National Food Authority (NFA)
develop food safety standards for fresh plant, animal, fisheries and aquaculture foods
Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS)
provide scientific support in testing, research and training
Food Development Center (FDC) of the NFA
responsible for implementing a performance based food safety control management system which shall include, but not limited to, the following:
- Development of food standards and regulations
- Post market monitoring
- Enforcement of HACCP and other risk based control measures
Food and Drug Administration (Center for Food Regulation and Research)
provide sanitation and ensure food safety in its area of responsibility in both domestic and international ports and airports of entry, including in:
- flight catering
- food service establishments
- sea vessels
- aircrafts
Bureau of Quarantine
conduct and document epidemiological monitoring studies on food borne illnesses for use in risk based policy formulation
Disease Prevention and Control Bureau (DPCB)
responsible for advocating food safety awareness, information and education to the public
Health Promotion and Communication Service (HPCS)
