The Department of Agriculture has suspended the importation of frozen galunggong, bonito and mackerel for canners, processors and institutional buyers following reports that imported fish stocks are diverted to the wet markets.
DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. issued Memorandum Order 14 authorizing the suspension of the issuance of the sanitary and phytosanitary import clearances for the importation of frozen round scad, mackerel and bonito for canning and processing processes as well as for institutional buyers.MANILA, Philippines —
He pointed out that the identified imported fish that are “prone” to diversion were round scad, bonito and mackerel. The volume of imported mackerel for canning purposes shall be based on the “VATable sales of the canned product from the previous year with additional 10 percent of said sales for buffer,” according to the order.
In 2022, the DA tightened its rules on the importation by canners, processors and institutional buyers of various fish species including round scad, bonito and mackerel to prevent market diversion.ASUS redefines smart productivity for modern era with two new Zenbooks Megaworld continues to pour in more investments to help boost Philippine tourism as it eyes to have about 20 operating hotel...
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