CERTIFICATES OF PRODUCT REGISTRATION

I. FDA

Requirements (Low Risk Food Products i.e. cereal based products, processed
meat and meat products, processed fruits, vegetables and edible fungi, fats,
oils, and fats emulsions, salt, spices, soups, sauces, sweeteners etc.):

*Submitted to Center for Food Regulation and Research via E-Portal.

- Copy of LTO
- List of products indicating the ff:
- Ingredients
- Color
- Odor
- Tests conducted and results
- Texture
- Consistency
- Chemical and Macrobiological analysis
- Shelf life
- Packaging Material Type/Name
- Description of product as packed
- Storage Requirements
- Function of the food material (as ingredient, sweetener etc.)
- Source of Allergen (if any)
- Lot Code and interpretation
- Open Date Marking
- Sample picture of the product label (Loose label)

After submission, the applicant will receive the order of payment and after
settling the fee at the FDA Cashier or via BancNet the final step is to await
releasing of Certificate of Product Registration.

Time Frame: 1-3 months estimated (depending on number of

applications).

Requirements for Medium and High Risk Food Products

*Submitted to Center for Food Regulation and Research directly and with
electronic copy

- Notarized application form

- Proof of payment of fees
- Clear and complete loose labels of all products
- List of Products with specifications
- Affidavit of undertaking
- Copy of LTO
- Affidavit attesting that the documents contained in the electronic copy are
exact copies of the physically submitted documents
- Assessment slip upon submission.

Time Frame: 3 months estimated

II. NMIS

Requirements for Fresh Meat

Letter of Intent
Application Form
Assessment Slip
Letter of application for registration from Importer/Distributor
Valid Certificate of Accreditation with suppliers source of imported food
products
Accomplished Affidavit of Undertaking, computerized and notarized
Accomplished Product List by product classification
Photocopy of the sales invoice (original must be presented for cross
checking)
One (1) sample of each product in commercial presentation and a copy of
label. A sticker indicating the name and address of the importer must be
attached if not printed on the label.
Pro Forma Invoice
Registration Fee
Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) issued by the Government Regulatory
Agency in the country of origin stating that the specific products applied
for registration are freely sold in the country of origin and fit for human
consumption

Timeframe: 1-3 months depending on number of applications

III. BFAR

Requirements for Seafood

- Application Form
- Pro Forma Invoice
- List of products
- Certificate of Accreditation (Copy)
- Payment of Fee

*Note: The BFAR does not require product registration with the Bureau but
instead issues Import Permits upon application of the Importer. The validity of
the permit is for 1 month and there should be 1 permit per shipment.

For example, an import permit was issued on February 22, 2017, it will be valid
until March 23, 2017 and it is important that the shipment from overseas depart
within that period.

Timeframe: 1 week processing for Import Permits

III. BPI

Requirements for Fruits and Vegetables

- Application Form
- Pro Forma Invoice
- List of products
- Certificate of Accreditation (Copy)
- Payment of Fee

*Note: The BPI issues an import permit instead of a Certificate of Product

Registration subject to the same terms and conditions as the BFAR

Timeframe: 1 week processing for Import Permits