MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 1, S. 2002, JANUARY 15, 2002 STREAMLINED PROCEDURE IN THE ISSUANCE/GRANTING OF PERMITS/LICENSES, ETC. March 18, 2002

In response to the President’s call to reduce bureaucratic re tape in government, the Department of Agriculture hereby prescribes the attached standards processing time for various permits/licenses granted by BAI, BFAR, BPI, FIDA, NMIC and SRA.

Adopted: 15 Jan. 2002

AGENCY/BUREAU: BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY (BAI)TYPES OF PERMITS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONPROCESSING TIMENO. OF SIGNATORIESREMARKSIMPORTATION-Swine & Poultry and Animal Hides22 min2-Dogs & Cats wild Exotic Animals22 min1-Cattle and Horses22 min3-Meat and Meat Products22 min2EXPORTATION-Live Animals, an Other Commodity22 min1DOMESTIC MOVEMENTS- Live Animals, Animal Products and By-products11 min1Licensing of Establishment under RA 3720-Initial 1/70 min3Requires DENR-ECC-PTO DTI/BIR, Mayor’s Permit, Affidavit of Technical Consultant and ocular inspection of plant/warehouse laboratory facilities-Renewal37Veterinary Drug and Product Registration under RA 3720-Initial 1/8 min3Requires brand name clearance, evaluation and labels declaration form, results of analysis and technical dossiers:-Chemical description-Pharmaceutical properties-Pre-clinical studies-Local studies-Renewal6 minRegistration of Establishment and Products under RA 1556-Initial 1/1 hr3Re Requires DENR-ECC-PTO DTI/BIR, Mayor’s Permit, Affidavit of Technical Consultant and ocular inspection of plant/warehouse laboratory facilities: brand name clearance, evaluation of label, technical dossiers and results of analysis.-Renewal30 hrImportant Permit and Certification Issuance under RAs 3720 and 15561/ 1 hr.3Valid BAI Registration Government authenticated Certificate of Free Sale (CFS), Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP), technical/Permits, Sanitary Permits.Registration of Veterinary Biological Product 104 days9Requires preliminary evaluation, quality control testing (sterility, safety, potency and efficacy tests and local field trial/testImportation of veterinary Biological Product1 hr3Registration of Animal facilities12 hours3Net of ocular inspection and evaluation of establishment be done by non-veterinarian but technical staffAnimal Show3 hrs21/ With the assumption that application was rightfully accomplished and all requirements are complied with, likewise includes transmittal time to all signatories.Contact Persons:Director Jose Q. MolinaBureau of Animal IndustryVisayas Ave., Diliman, Quezon CityTel. No. (02) 927-0971; 926-6883Fax No. (02) 928-22429 Email: dir.ba@manila-online.netDr. Ronelio Avial – Chief, National Veterinary Quarantine ServiceTel. No. (02) 925-4343; 928-1778AGENCY/BUREAU: BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY (BPI) TYPES OF PERMITS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONPROCESSING TIMENO. OF SIGNATORIESREMARKSIssuance of Permit to Import -low-risk commodities2-4 hrs2Low-risk- country source and commodity had evaluated for pest an/or covered by bilateral agreement.High-risk- there is eminent danger of introducing harmful new pest with the importation of new commodity.Issuance of Phytosanitary Certificate (fresh fruits, coconut products, srtificial plants, cutflowers, seaweeds, copra products, dried fruits, sugarcane, bagaasse/tops, tobacco leaves/wrappers, wood/wood products, plants/planting materials30 min1Inspection of Imported Plants/Plant Products20 mins1Excluding commodity treatment required measures if found infected which may take longer hours prior to releaseIssuance of Domestic Quarantine Permit20 mins1Contact Persons: Director Blo U. AdiongBureau of Plant IndustrySan Andres, Malate, Manila CityTel. No. (02) 525-7857; 525-2987; 525-7909Fax No. (02) 521-7650 Email: bpi@edsamail.com.phMs. Estrella D. Tuazon – Chief, Plant Quarantine ServiceTel. No. (02) 523-9132 Fax No. (02) 524-2812AGENCY/BUREAU: BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES (BFAR)TYPES OF PERMITS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONPROCESSING TIMENO. OF SIGNATORIESREMARKSPermit to Import Fresh/Chilled/Frozen Fishery Products30 minutes2Clearance to Import Live Fresh/Aquatic Animals3-5 days & 22 min2Requires the conduct of Import Risk Analysis (IRA)Permit to Export Fresh/Chilled/Frozen Fishery Products 30 minutes2Commercial Fishing Vessel License, International Fishing Permit and Gear Registration6 hr & 30 min2Issuance of Fishpond Lease Agreement 64 days2Requires ocular inspection/ validation and survey plans ECCContact Persons: Director Malcom I. SarmientoBureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources860 Arcadia Bldg., Quezon Ave., Quezon CityTel. No. (02) 372-5057; 373-7452Fax No. (02) 372-5048; 373-7453 Email: bfar@stream.phAtty. Annalisa Vitug – Chief, Regulatory and Quarantine DivisionsTel. No. (02) 372-5046AGENCY/BUREAU: Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA)TYPES OF PERMITS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONPROCESSING TIMENO. OF SIGNATORIESREMARKSGrading Baling Establishment (GBE) License30 min(renewal & original)2Application/processing done at the FIDA regional Offices.Buying station License30 min(renewal & original)1Trader-Exporter License 30 min(renewal & original)2Local Trader LicenseProcessor License (both local and exporter)30 min(renewal & original)Classifier (both local and exporter)30 min(renewal & original)Primary Certificate of Fiber Inspection30 min1Secondary Certificate of Fiber Inspection15 min1Permit to transport Fiber 10 min1Commodity Clearance and Transshipment 15 min2Contact Persons: Administrator Cecilia Gloria J. SorianoFiber Industry Development AuthorityAsia Trust Bank Annex Bldg., 1424 Quezon Ave., Quezon CityTel. No. (02) 373-9241; 373-7489Fax No. (02) 373-7494 Email: fida@pacific.net.phMs. Nelia Espenilla – OIC, License DivisionTel. No. (02) 373-7495AGENCY/BUREAU: Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA)TYPES OF PERMITS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONPROCESSING TIMENO. OF SIGNATORIESREMARKSFERTILIZERLicense for Fertilizer Handlers1-3 daysRequires site inspectionProduct Registration2-3 months3Requires review and assessment of data by non-in house evaluators (including lab tests/verification)Experimental use Permit (EUP)5 weeks3Requires chemical analysis and assessment of non-in house evaluatorsImportation of Fertilizer/Processing of VAT Exemption Certificate4 hrs3PESTICIDE:Licensing for handlers1-3 days 4Requires site inspectionPermits (import and export)3 days3Certifications1 day3Pesticide RegistrationRequires confirmatory analysis, biofficacy, toxicology residue and fate in the environment-Commodity2-4 mos.3-Proprietary (new product)5-9 mos.Experimental Use Permit (EUP)Requires review and assessment-EUP IA and IB2 weeks3- EUP II: Proprietary(new product)6-9 mos.Requires review and assessment of data. No in-house consultant /evaluators involved.commodity1-2 mos.-EUP III2 weeksContact Persons: Fertilizer:OIC-Administrator orlito r. Gicana – Deputy Executive DirectorFertilizer and Pesticide Authority4.F Bldg., B., NIA Complex, EDSA, Quezon CityFax No. (02) 922-33-64; 922-3355 Email: fpa_77@yahoo.comPesticide:Dr. Dario Sabularse – Deputy Executive DirectorTel. No. (02) 9265877/922-3368AGENCY/BUREAU: National Meat Inspection Commission (NMIC)TYPES OF PERMITS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONPROCESSING TIMENO. OF SIGNATORIESREMARKSInspection of Imported Meat and Meat Products4 ½ days Requires laboratory analysisMeat Plan Accreditation4 days (new)3Requires site inspection and evaluation by Central Technical staff2 days (renewal)Meat Inspection Certificate 4 hours1Done 6 hours before slaughter ante mortem requires laboratory analysisLaboratory Services3-7 days2Contact Persons: Director Efren C. NuestroNational Meat Inspection CommissionBAI Compound, Visayas Ave., Diliman, Quezon CityTel. No. (02) 924-3118 to 19; 924-7971Fax No. (02) 924-7973 Email: nmic@netscape.netDr. Jocelyn Salvador – Head, Planning DivisionTel. No. (02) 924-3119; 920-0425; 921-4473AGENCY/BUREAU: Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA)TYPES OF PERMITS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONPROCESSING TIMENO. OF SIGNATORIESREMARKSIssuance of Licenses of Sugar Mills refineries1 hr3Authorized official alternate applied to all documentsIssuance of certificate of Sugar requirement of Processors of Sugar based Products1 hr3Issuance of shipping Permit20 min1Issuance of Sugar Export Clearance1 hrIssuance of Clearances for Withdrawal/ Inloadin/Outloading for Export Sugar Shipment1 hrIssuance of Certificate of Exchange Authority (CEA) on Swapping of Classes-1,0001 day-2,0002 days3-3,0003 days-4,0004 days-5,0005 daysIssuance of Certificate of Exchange of verified “A” export Sugar-1,0001 day-2,0002 days-3,0003 days3-4,0004 days-5,0005 daysIssuance of Molasses/Muscavado Clearances for Export1 hr3Issuance of Licenses to Sugar/Molasses/Muscavado Traders1 hr3Issuance of Clearance for release of Imported Sugar1 hr3Issuance of Certificate of Quota eligibility (CGE)1 day3*Approved by the SRA Sugar Board dated 06 December 2001Contact Persons: Administrator James C. LedesmaSugar Regulatory AdministrationPhilippine Sugar Center Bldg. North Ave., Quezon CityTel. No. (02) 920-2416; 920-4367Fax No. (02) 920-4325 Email: sraadm@info.com.phMr. Alexander Cruz-manager III, Production Control and Regulation officeTel. No. (02) 926-4338