2. Service Information:

Registration of commercial/non-commercial feeds or feeding stuffs in the form of complete mixture, concentrate, supplement, or ingredient manufactured, imported, advertised, sold or offered for sale or held in possession for sale.

3.Service Information:

Brand name or proprietary/trade name assigned to a feed, feed ingredient, feed supplement, feed additive, base mix, concentrate, specialty feed, special feed nutrient preparation and other feed products prior feed product registration.

4 .Service Information:

All establishment, private individuals, corporations or entity(ies) engaging in business relative to animal feed are required to secure a Registration Certificate from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).

Additional Requirements:

1. 1. VDAP Manufacturer (VDAPM):
      1. Photocopy of Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) or Permit to Operate (PTO) and from the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA). For plants outside Metro Manila, a corresponding valid PTO issued by the Department of Environment Natural Resources (DENR)Provincial Office (PENRO);
      1. Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)/HACCP or equivalent certificate related to safety and quality of the product issued from country of origin if applicable,
      1. 1. For manufacturers contracting services of an independent Quality Control Laboratory, photocopy of BAI-Laboratory Recognition Certificate and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the concerned parties with photocopy of PRC ID and PTR of Chemist

1. 1. VDAP Trader (VDAPT): 1. Photocopy of Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) or Permit to Operate (PTO) and from the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA). For plants outside Metro Manila, a corresponding valid PTO issued by the Department of Environment Natural Resources (DENR)Provincial Office (PENRO); 2. For traders contracting services of an independent Quality Control Laboratory, photocopy of BAI-Laboratory Recognition Certificate and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the concerned parties with photocopy of PRC ID and PTR of Chemist

6.Service Information:

All Livestock and Poultry Handlers and Carriers (LPHCs) engaged in buying, selling, inter-provincial and municipal movement and transport carrier accreditation of Livestock, Poultry & by-products are required to secure a Registration Certificate from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).

7. Service Information:

All Livestock Transport Carriers are required to secure a Registration Certificate for Accreditation of livestock transport vehicles and vessels in the Philippines with the end view of maintaining disease free areas and achieving safe, clean and orderly handling of commodities through various stages of marketing and/or distributing channels.

8. 8. Service Information:
      The exhibition of dogs/cats (other animals) showing their conformation, special skills, tricks and performance in competition and entertainment shows before the public or any interested parties.

9. 9. Service Information:
      Any person, association, partnership, corporation, cooperative, or government agency intending to hold animal shows

10.Service Information:

Dogs/Cats (animals) being brought to dog shows must be ascertained as to health, welfare and comfort in conformity with the physical and health requirement of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI). Thus, only an accredited Veterinarian can conduct dog/animals shows.

11. Service Information:

Accreditation of Plant Nursery Operators DA Memorandum Circular No. 6 Series of 1994.In line with the implementation of Republic Act No. 7308 and in support to the Medium-Term Agricultural Development Program of the Government for commercial crops.

12. Service Information:

The Good Agricultural Practice Certification program is being promoted and facilitated by the Regulatory Division to ensure food safety and assure quality of agricultural products while keeping high regard for environmental protection and that of worker’s health, safety and welfare.

13.Service Information:

To ensure that the farming practices of the establishment provide confidence in consumer’s expectations that the final products are safe and fit to human consumption, while ensuring health, safety and comfort to both the farm workers and the animals without any degradation to the environment.

Permits and Licensing Section which is composed of enforcement and implementation of R.A. 1556 (Feed Control Law), R.A. 3720 (Veterinary Drugs & Biological Laws), DA Administrative Order No. 3 (Livestock & Poultry Handlers/Transport Carriers Regulations), R.A. 8485 (Animal Welfare Act), and RA 10611 (Food Safety Act). This Division also facilitates the process and issuance of licenses, permits, registration, accreditation and certification of farms, plant, animal and transport facilities, and feed establishments in conformity to published guidelines and standards of the government. These include Animal Welfare Registration, License to Operate of Animal Feeds, VDAP establishments and Livestock and Poultry Handlers, Plant Nursery Accreditation, Plant Materials and Seed Production Certification, AWA Registration and GAP, GAHP and Organic Farm Certification.

14. Service Information:

Upon receipt of the Regulatory Division of the different licenses/ certification/ permits from the National Regulatory agencies (BAI and BPI). The division will expedites/administers registration of new and renewal of permits/license to operate/certifications, the Regulatory Division of DA RFO is mandated facilitate these services during working days the whole year round to cater to the needs of licensees.

15. Service Information:
Advocacy seminar for stakeholders.

16. Service Information:

The permit shall be issued upon proof that the research of such studies for animals are adequate, clean and sanitary and will not be used for, nor cause pain and/or suffering to the animals.

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