History of Meat Inspection

Question 1

when did formally instituted meat
inspection system in the Philippines.

Answer 1

In the 19th century a Spanish Royal Decree

Question 2

meat inspection supervisors whose only task was:

Answer 2

• to witness the slaughtering process from a distance,
• viewing the different carcasses from an angle where nothing can
  be seen or done to detect animal diseases.

Question 3

the Philippine National Assembly passed Commonwealth Act No. 82 that established a Philippine meat inspection service conforming to modern practices.

Answer 3

In 1936

Question 4

issued Presidential Decree No. 7 establishing the National Meat Inspection Commission whose main task is to promulgate policies and procedures governing the entire production of livestock and its products.

Answer 4

In October 1972, President Ferdinand Marcos

Question 5

signed into law by President Corazon C. Aquino on October 10, 1991, recognizes the construction, maintenance and operation of slaughterhouses as one of the basic services and facilities to should be delivered by the local government units.

Answer 5

Republic Act 7160 or The Local Government Code of the Philippines

Question 6

The enactment of the Act provided for the promotion of animal welfare including those intended for slaughter.

Answer 6

President Fidel V. Ramos signed Republic Act No. 8485 also known as Animal Welfare Act of 1998

Question 7

is a specialized regulatory agency in the Department of Agriculture is the country’s sole national controlling authority on all matters pertaining to meat inspection and hygiene.

Answer 7

National Meat Inspection Service

Question 8

NMIS VISION:

Answer 8

to provide excellent meat inspection service

Question 9

NMIS MISSION:

Answer 9

shall protect the meat consuming public through efficient and effective meat inspection service