The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced the reconstitution of two inter-agency bodies to fast-track the accreditation of foreign meat establishments (FMEs) that are allowed to export meat products to the country. Know more:
The Department of Agriculture has announced the reconstitution of two inter-agency bodies to fast-track the accreditation of foreign meat establishments that are allowed to export meat products to the country.
“In the exigency of the service and in view of the change of leadership in the different offices of the DA and with the need to fast-track the processing of the application of foreign countries for accreditation of their meat establishment the DA PIC for FME Accreditation,” Panganiban said in SO 161 series of 2023.
The PIC shall also draft the guidelines for the identification and training of FME inspectors, official procedures for inspection, and reportorial requirements, among others. The body shall submit regular progress reports to the Agriculture Secretary. Meanwhile, Panganiban issued SO 160 series of 2023 for the reconstitution of the ARB that will be chaired by Agriculture Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and Regulations. The ARB members will be the BAI Director, NMIS Director, DA Legal Division Director, DA PRS Director, and the BAFS Director.
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