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Fisheries General Memorandum Order No. 2, S. of 2009 establishing Requirements for the Export of Live Aquatic Animals: Crustaceans, Fish and Invertebrates

Made 2009-09-08 · Text as of 2026-10-01

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Language
English
Kind
Regulation
Country
Philippines
Subjects
Food and nutrition, Fisheries and aquaculture, Wild species and ecosystems
Keywords
authorization/permit, fishery management and conservation, certification, crustaceans, molluscs, international trade, aquatic animals, fish diseases, quarantine, residues, drugs, animal health, food safety and quality, food security, inspection, marine fishes, standards
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  1. 1 — Registration of exporter with BFAR

    1. Registration of exporter with BFAR Responsible BFAR UNit : Central and Regional Fish Health Management and Quality Assurance Section/Unit Pre-requisites: a. Xerox copy of Business Permit - SEC/DT/CDA Registration b. Manpower Profile, Facilities Layout and Sanitation Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) c. Inspection of facilities d. Laboratory test

  2. 2 — Issuance of Health Certificate as may be required by the importing country

    2. Issuance of Health Certificate as may be required by the importing country Responsible BFAR Unit: Central and Regional Fish Health Management and Quality Assurance Section/Unit Pre-requisites: a. Registration number b. Invoice for every shipment c. Laboratory test For live food fish and crustaceans: microbiological and antibiotic residue analysis For ornamental fish and invertebrates: as required by the importing country

  3. 3 — Issuance of Export Commodity Clearance

    3. Issuance of Export Commodity Clearance Responsible BFAR Unit: Fisheries Unit, One Stop Export Documentation Center (OSEDC)/ Regional Quarantine and Inspection Service Pre-requisites: a. Original and Xerox copy of Health Certificate (as may be required by the importing country) b. Certificate of Inspection (from FHMQAS c. LGU Certification that the live food fish is hatched or propagated in d. Accredited hatcheries e. Other relevant documents (Export Declaration and Invoice)

  4. 4 — Border Inspection and verification of outgoing commodity

    4. Border Inspection and verification of outgoing commodity Responsible BFAR Unit: Fisheries Inspection and Quarantine Service (FIQS) at the International Airport Pre-requisites: a. Export Commodity Clearance b. Health Certificate (as required by the importing country) c. Invoice d. Export Declaration e. Other relevant documents This Order shall take effect one (1) month from the date of issue and shall remain in force until revoked in writing. All other orders and memoranda inconsistent herewith are deemed revoked. (SIGNED) MALCOLM I. SARMIENTO, JR. Director Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources

Fisheries General Memorandum Order No. 2, S. of 2009 establishing Requirements for the Export of Live Aquatic Animals: Crustaceans, Fish and Invertebrates · Nelum