list of annexes - Food and Drug Administration Philippines
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list of annexes - Food and Drug Administration Philippines
Annexes to the Draft AO on Food Licensing and Registration 30 October 2013 LIST OF ANNEXES A Classification of Processed Food Products B Checklist of Requirements for Initial Application for a License to Operate as Food Establishment C Requirements for Automatic Renewal of LTO D Requirements for Amendment of LTO E Application and Order of Payment Form for Initial LTO Application F Requirements for Application for Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) G Requirements for Amendment in CPR H Application and Order of Payment Form for CPR I Summary of Current Food Standards 19 ANNEX A Classification of Processed Food Products The following list, but not limited to, shows food products identified by FDA based from CODEX GSFA and FAO Risk Categories: A. LOW RISK FOODS Low Risk (LR) Foods – Foods that are unlikely to contain pathogenic microorganisms and will not normally support their growth because of food characteristics and foods that are unlikely to contain harmful chemicals. Table 1. List of Low Risk Food Products LOW RISK FOOD PRODUCTS A. FATS, OILS AND FAT EMULSIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Butter oil, anhydrous milkfat, ghee Vegetable oils and fats Animal fats (lard, tallow, fish oil and other animal fats) Fat emulsions mainly of type oil-in-water, including mixed and/or flavored products based on fat emulsion Fat emulsions mainly of type water-in-oil (butter, fat spreads, margarine dairy fat spreads and blended spreads) Fat-based desserts excluding dairy-based desserts B. PROCESSED FRUITS, VEGETABLE AND EDIBLE FUNGI (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera) SEAWEEDS, AND NUTS AND SEEDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Dehydrated fruits or vegetables, including candied fruits (mechanically dried) Jams, jellies, marmalades (pastry, topping, filling, coconut spreads) Dehydrated Vegetable protein products Fruits or vegetables in vinegar, oil or brine Fruit-based spreads (e.g. chutney) excluding jams, jellies and marmalades Fruit preparations, including pulp, purees, fruit toppings and coconut milk Cooked fruits Frozen vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera) seaweeds, and nuts and seeds 9. Vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweed, and nut and seedin pulps and preparations (e.g. vegetable desserts and sauces, candied vegetables) other than food in HR Letter B.8 (Vegetable purees, spreads – peanut butter) 10. Cooked or fried vegetables(including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), and seaweeds C. CONFECTIONERY 1. Confectionery including hard and soft candy, nougats, marzipans, etc. other than in MR (cocoa products and chocolate products) 2. Chewing gum 3. Decorations (e.g. for fine bakery wares, sugar flowers), toppings (non-fruit), and sweet sauces D. CEREAL-BASED PRODUCTS, derived from cereal grains, from roots and tubers, pulses, legumes and pith or soft core of palm tree, excluding bakery wares in Letter F below 1. 2. 3. Flours, starches (including soybean powder) and flour mixes Breakfast cereals including rolled oats Pasta and noodles and like products (e.g. rice paper, rice vermicelli, soybean pastas and noodles) 20 4. 5. 6. 7. LOW RISK FOOD PRODUCTS a. Fresh pastas and noodles and like products b. Dried pastas and noodles and like products c. Pre-cooked pastas and noodles and like products Cereal and starch based desserts (e.g. rice pudding, tapioca pudding, native delicacies) Batters (e.g. for breading or batters for fish or poultry) Pre-cooked or processed rice products, including rice cakes (Oriental type only) Soybean products (excluding soybean-based seasonings and condiments under LR Letter I (seasonings, condiments and sauces) a. Soybean-based beverages b. Soybean-based film c. Soybean curd (tofu) d. Semi-dehydrated soybean curd 1) Thick gravy-stewed semi-dehydrated soybean curd 2) Deep fried semi-dehydrated soybean curd 3) Semi-dehydrated soybean curd, other than in LRD.7.d.1) and 7.d.2) e. Dehydrated soybean curd (kori tofu) f. Other soybean protein products E. PROCESSED MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS, INCLUDING POULTRY AND GAME Edible casings (e.g. sausage casings) F. BAKERY WARES AND BAKERY RELATED PRODUCTS 1. Bread and ordinary bakery wares and mixes a. Breads and rolls – yeast-leavened breads and specialty breads, soda breads b. Crackers, excluding sweet crackers c. Other ordinary bakery products (e.g. bagels, pita, English muffins) d. Bread-type products, including bread stuffing and bread crumbs e. Steamed bread and buns f. Mixes for bread and ordinary bakery wares 2. Fine bakery wares (sweet, salty or savory) and mixes Mixes for fine bakery wares (e.g. cakes, pancakes) G. SWEETENERS, INCLUDING HONEY 1. Refined and raw sugars a. White sugar, dextrose anhydrous, dextrose monohydrate, fructose b. Powdered sugar, powdered dextrose c. Soft white sugar, soft brown sugar, glucose syrup, dried glucose syrup, raw cane sugar 1) Dried glucose syrup used to manufacture sugar confectionery 2) Glucose syrup used to manufacture sugar confectionery d. Lactose e. Plantation or mill white sugar 2. 3. Brown sugar excluding products under LRG.1.c (soft white sugar, etc.) Sugar solutions and syrups, also (partially) inverted, including treacle and molasses, excluding products under G.1.c(soft white sugar, etc.) Other sugars and syrups (e.g. xylose, maple syrup, sugar toppings), including coconut sugar Honey Table-top sweeteners, including those containing high-intensity sweeteners 4. 5. 6. 21 LOW RISK FOOD PRODUCTS I. SALT, SPICES, SOUPS, SAUCES, SALADS AND PROTEIN PRODUCTS J. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Salt and salt substitutes Herbs, spices, seasonings and condiments (e.g. seasoning for instant noodles) Vinegars Mustards Soups and broths Mixes for soups and broths 6. Sauces and like products a. Mixes for sauces and gravies b. Clear sauces (fish sauce) 7. Yeast and like products 8. Soybean-based seasonings and condiments a. Fermented soybean paste (e.g. miso) b. Soybean sauce 1) Fermented soybean sauce 2) Non-fermented soybean sauce 3) Other soybean sauces 9. Protein products other than from soybeans, marinades BEVERAGES, excluding dairy products 1. Non-alcoholic (“soft”) beverages Coffee, coffee substitutes, tea, herbal infusions, and other hot cereal and grain beverages 2. Alcoholic beverages, including alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts a. Beer and malt beverages b. Cider and perry c. Grape wines 1) Still grape wine 2) Sparkling and semi-sparkling grape wines 3) Fortified grape wine, grape liquor wine, and sweet grape wine d. Wines (other than grape) e. Mead f. Distilled spirituous beverages containing more than 15% alcohol g. Aromatized alcoholic beverages (e.g. beer, wine and spirituous cooler-type beverages, low-alcoholic refreshers) K. READY-TO-EAT SAVOURIES 1. 2. 3. Snacks – potato-, cereal- or starch-based (from roots and tubers, pulses and legumes), including chips and crunchies Chicharon Snacks – fish-based 22 B. MEDIUM RISK FOODS Medium Risk (MR) Foods – Foods that may contain pathogenic micro-organisms but will not normally support their growth because of food characteristics; or food that is unlikely to contain pathogenic micro-organisms because of food type or processing, but may support the formation of toxins or the growth of pathogenic micro-organisms. Table 2. List of Medium Risk Food Products MEDIUM RISK FOOD PRODUCTS A. DAIRY PRODUCTS and ANALOGUES, excluding products under Fats, Oils and Fat Emulsions 1. Condensed milk and analogues (plain) (evaporated/reconstituted milk) a. Condensed milk (plain) b. Beverage whiteners 2. Milk powder and cream powder and powder analogues (plain) B. FROZEN DESSERTS 1. 2. Non-Dairy based (e.g. sherbet, sorbet) Edible ices – popsicles C. PROCESSED FRUITS, VEGETABLE AND EDIBLE FUNGI (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera) SEAWEEDS, AND NUTS AND SEEDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Tomato products Frozen fruits Canned or bottled (pasteurized) or retort pouch fruit and vegetable preserve in juice, syrup, brine Fruit-based desserts, gelatin (including water-based fruit flavored desserts, i.e. gels) Fermented fruit products Fruit fillings for pastry Fermented vegetable products (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera) and seaweed products, excluding fermented soybean products MR Letter E.1 and E.2 (fermented soybeans and fermented soybean curd) and LR Letters I.8.b. 1) to 3) (soybean sauces) Vegetable protein products (canned and frozen) D. CONFECTIONERY Cocoa products and Chocolate products including imitations and chocolate substitutes a. Cocoa mixes (powders) and cocoa mass/ cake b. Cocoa mixes (syrups) c. Cocoa-based spreads, including fillings d. Cocoa and chocolate products, including “tablea”; and imitation chocolate, chocolate substitute products E. CEREAL-BASED PRODUCTS, derived from cereal grains, from roots and tubers, pulses, legumes and pith or soft core of palm tree – Soybean products 1. 2. Fermented soybeans (e.g. natto, tempe) Fermented Soybean curd F. PROCESSED MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS, INCLUDING POULTRY AND GAME 1. Processed meat, poultry and game products in whole or cuts a. Non-heat treated processed meat, poultry and game products (cured, fermented, chilled) 1) Cured (including salted) non-heat treated processed meat, poultry and game products 23 MEDIUM RISK FOOD PRODUCTS 2) Cured (including salted) and dried non-heat treated processed meat, poultry and game products 3) Fermented non-heat treated processed meat, poultry and game products 2. Processed comminuted meat, poultry and game products a. Non-heat treated processed meat, poultry and game products (cured, fermented, chilled) 1) Cured (including salted) non-heat treated processed meat, poultry and game products 2) Cured (including salted) and dried non-heat treated processed meat, poultry and game products (jerky, shredded beef/ pork) 3) Fermented non-heat treated processed meat, poultry and game products H. PROCESSED FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS, INCLUDING MOLLUSCS, CRUSTACEANS AND ECHINODERMS 1. Processed fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms a. Smoked, dried, fermented, and/or salted fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms 2. Semi-preserved fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms a. Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms – marinated and/or in jelly b. Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms – pickled and/or in brine c. Salmon substitutes, caviar and other fish roe products d. Semi-preserved fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (e.g. fish paste), excluding products under MR Letter H.2.a to c above I. EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS 1. 2. Preserved eggs, including alkaline, salted and canned eggs (salted eggs, century eggs) Egg-based desserts (e.g. custard) J. BAKERY WARES AND BAKERY RELATED PRODUCTS Fine bakery wares (sweet, salty or savory) and mixes a. Cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, doughnuts, sweet rolls, scones, muffins, waffles – plain / without filling b. Frozen dough K. SALT, SPICES, SOUPS, SAUCES, SALADS AND PROTEIN PRODUCTS 1. Soups and broths Ready-to-eat soups and broths, including canned, bottled and frozen 2. Sauces and like products a. Emulsified sauces and dips (e.g. mayonnaise, salad dressing, onion dips) b. Non-emulsified sauces (ketchup, cheese sauce, cream sauce, brown gravy) 3. Salads (e.g. macaroni salad, potato salad) and sandwich spreads excluding cocoa- and nut-based, spreads under HR Letter B.8 (peanut butter) and MR D.1.c (cocoa-based spreads) L. BEVERAGES, excluding dairy products 1. Non-alcoholic (“soft”) beverages a. Fruit and vegetable juices - (fruit juice, vegetable juice, concentrates for fruit juice, concentrates for vegetable juice) b. Fruit and vegetable nectars (fruit nectar, vegetable nectar, concentrates for fruit nectar, concentrates for vegetable nectar) c. Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport,” “energy,” or “electrolyte” drinks and particulated drinks 1) Carbonated water-based flavored drinks 2) Non-carbonated water-based flavored drinks, including punches and ades 3) Concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavored drinks d. Powdered cocoa drink mixes (cocoa) 24 MEDIUM RISK FOOD PRODUCTS M. FOOD SUPPLEMENT/ HERBAL FOOD/ HERBAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS 1. 2. Vitamins and minerals Amino acids N. READY-TO-EAT SAVOURIES Processed nuts, including coated nuts and nut mixtures (with e.g. dried fruits) C. HIGH RISK FOOD High Risk (HR) Food – foods that may contain pathogenic microorganisms and will support the formation of toxins or the growth of pathogenic microorganisms and foods that may contain harmful chemicals. Table 3. List of High Risk Food Products HIGH RISK FOOD PRODUCTS A. DAIRY PRODUCTS and ANALOGUES, excluding products under Fats, Oils and Fat Emulsions 1. Milk and dairy-based drinks a. Milk (plain) and buttermilk (plain) b. Dairy-based drinks, flavored and/or fermented (e.g. chocolate milk, cocoa, eggnog, drinking yoghurt, whey-based drinks) 2. Fermented and renneted milk products (plain), excluding dairy-based drinks in HR A.1.b a. Fermented milks (plain) 1) Fermented milk (plain), not heat-treated after fermentation 2) Fermented milks (plain), heat-treated after fermentation b. Renneted milk (plain) 3. Cream (plain) and the likes (cream analogs) a. Pasteurized cream (plain) b. Sterilized and UHT creams, whipping and whipped creams, and reduced fat creams (plain) c. Clotted cream (plain) d. Cream analogues 4. Cheese and analogs a. Unripened cheese b. Ripened cheese 1) Ripened cheese, includes rind 2) Rind of ripened cheese 3) Cheese powder (for reconstitution; e.g. for cheese sauces) c. Whey cheese d. Processed cheese 1) Plain processed cheese 2) Flavored processed cheese, including those containing fruits, vegetables, meat, etc e. Cheese analogues f. Whey protein cheese 5. 6. Dairy-based desserts (e.g. pudding, fruit or flavored yoghurt) Whey and whey products, excluding whey cheeses a. Liquid whey and why products 25 b. HIGH RISK FOOD PRODUCTS Dried whey and whey products 7. Milk for manufacture 8. Dairy-based frozen desserts (e.g. ice cream) B. PROCESSED FRUITS, VEGETABLES and EDIBLE FUNGI (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera) seaweeds, and nuts and seeds 1. Dried Fruits and vegetable – plain/ sun-dried (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera) seaweeds, and nuts and seeds 2. Vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweed, and nut and seed – purees, spreads (e.g. peanut butter) D. CONFECTIONERY Chocolate with nuts F. BAKERY WARES AND BAKERY RELATED PRODUCTS 1. 2. Fine bakery products with fillings: meat, milk, poultry, cream, other perishable foods; icings; and coatings Cookies with nuts G. PROCESSED MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS, INCLUDING POULTRY AND GAME 1. Processed meat, poultry and game products in whole or cuts a. Heat-treated processed meat, poultry and game products (canned) b. Frozen processed meat, poultry and game products (marinated pork/ beef/ chicken cuts) 2. Processed comminuted meat, poultry and game products a. Heat-treated processed meat, poultry and game products (canned) b. Frozen processed meat, poultry and game products (nuggets, patties, dumplings, salami, meat loaf, hotdog) H. PROCESSED FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS, INCLUDING MOLLUSCS, CRUSTACEANS AND ECHINODERMS 1. Processed fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms a. Frozen fish, fish fillets and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms b. Frozen battered fish, fish fillets and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms; including value added products (battered, marinated, smoked, spiced, fish and squid balls preparations) c. Frozen minced and creamed fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms d. Cooked and/or fried fish and fish products, including molluscs, crestaceans and echinoderms 1) Cooked fish and fish products 2) Cooked molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms 3) Fried fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms 2. Fully preserved, including canned or fermented fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms I. EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS Egg products a. Liquid egg products b. Frozen egg products (e.g. frozen eggs, frozen egg whites, frozen egg yolks) c. Dried and/or heat coagulated egg products (e.g. dried eggs, dried egg whites, dried egg yolks) 26 HIGH RISK FOOD PRODUCTS J. FOODSTUFFS INTENDED FOR PARTICULAR NUTRITIONAL USES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Infant formula, follow-on formula and formula for special medical purposes for infants Complementary foods for infants and young children Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes (excluding products under HR Letter J.1) Dietetic formula for slimming purposes and weight reduction Dietetic foods (e.g. supplementary foods for dietary use) excluding products under HR Letter J.1 to 4 and Letter K, Food supplements) Weaning foods for infants and growing children Dietetic foods for special medical purpose Dietetic formulas for weight control J. BOTTLED WATER K. FOOD SUPPLEMENT/ HERBAL FOOD/ HERBAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS 1. 2. L. Herbs and botanicals Products with other nutritional substances NOVEL / NEW INNOVATIONS in FOOD New in the international or local market *As listed in the latest Codex General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) 27 ANNEX B Checklist of Requirements for Initial Application for a License to Operate as Food Establishment I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Notarized Accomplished Petition Form with ID picture (size: 2x2 inch) of petitioner Note: a. Notarized Certificate authorizing the person who signed in behalf of the establishment/ company, if he/she is not the Owner b. If Corporation, the petitioner should be one of the Incorporators. If he/she is not one of the incorporator, copy of Secretary Certificate/ Board Resolution/ Authorization Letter/ Special Power of Attorney must be submitted 2. Photocopy of Notarized Fixed Asset & Operating Capital or Financial Statement, whichever is applicable (For Manufacturer). 1. 3. Photocopy of Business Name Registration (as applicable) a. Securities and Exchange Commission and Articles of Incorporation (for corporation/partnership) b. Department of Trade and Industry (for single proprietorship) c. Cooperative Development Authority (for cooperative) Note: If the registered address with DTI/SEC is different from the address of the establishment to be licensed, submit a photocopy of the Business/Mayor’s Permit. If the establishment adopts another business name/style different from the corporation name, the business/trade name shall be indicated in the SEC registration certificate. d. Law or chartered establishments 4. Proof of Occupancy (for Office and Warehouse) a. Notarized valid 2. Contract of Lease of the space/building occupied if the space/building is not owned. b. Copy of Transfer 3. Certificate of Title (TCT) if owned. c. Valid notarized 4. warehousing agreement (3rd party logistics) 5. Location Map (indicate location, landmarks, immediate environment, type of building) 6. List of food products to be manufactured/repacked/distributed 28 II. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS A. FOOD MANUFACTURER/FOOD REPACKER 1. Flowchart and detailed description of manufacturing process with emphasis on identification of quality control points 2. Quality control procedures / sanitation standard operating procedures enforced in the plant: 3.1 Working Area 3.3 Personnel 3.2 Equipment 3.4 Pest Control Program 3. Product Description (e.g. list of Ingredients, physico-chemical and/or microbiological specifications) 4. Photocopy of notarized valid contract/ agreement with the manufacturer (for Food Repacker only) 5. Photocopy of the License to Operate (LTO) of the Manufacturer/Source (for Food Repacker only) Note: For the initial requirements for bottled water processor, refer to A.O 18-A s. 1993. 6. Facsimile of proposed label in compliance with latest mandatory labeling requirements B. FOOD IMPORTER OF RAW MATERIALS IN BULK for manufacturing/repacking/further processing OR FINISHED PRODUCTS 1. Any one of the following: Proforma Invoice Foreign Agency Agreement Appointment Letter Distributorship Agreement 2. Any one of the following documents for the status of Manufacturer issued by the Regulatory/ Health Authority from the country of origin (scanned original copy): Valid Certificate of Registration of Manufacturer and its conformity with GMP from Regulatory/ Health Authority or its equivalent Valid Phytosanitary Certificate/Health Certificate Valid ISO 22000 Certification Valid HACCP Certificate as applicable Note: Certification issued by private organization should be attested by a recognized association. 3. Certificate of Analysis (COA) for specific products in Annex J, Summary of Food Standards and current FDA issuance on Microbiological Standards for Food C. DISTRIBUTOR EXPORTER 1. Valid notarized Distributorship Agreement or Letter of Appointment with FDA licensed Supplier/ Manufacturer to distribute their products outside the Philippines 2. Copy of valid CPR/CPR 29 E. DISTRIBUTOR WHOLESALER For Locally Procured Raw Materials in Bulk and Finished Products 1. Valid notarized Distributorship Agreement or Letter of Appointment with FDA licensed Supplier/ Manufacturer to distribute their products within the Philippines 2. Copy of valid CPR/CPR F. FOOD TRADER 1. Valid License to Operate (LTO) of Manufacturer and/or Repacker (tolling/ repacking activity, client, and specific product classification should be indicated in the LTO) 2. Valid notarized Toll Manufacturing and/or Repacking Agreement with FDA licensed Toll Manufacturer and/or Repacker III. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS – as applicable 1. For Salt Importer For Distribution (Iodized Salt) – Certificate of Analysis for the presence of iodine conducted by the Manufacturer/Supplier in conformance with RA 8172 (ASIN Law) For Iodization – Valid LTO of the Manufacturer and notarized Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with FDA-licensed Manufacturer 2. For Staple Products (Wheat Flour, Cooking Oil and Rice Premixes) Importer For Distribution – Certificate of Analysis for the presence of fortificant (vitamin A and/or Iron), conducted by the Manufacturer/Supplier in conformance with RA 8976 (Phil. Food Fortification Act) For Fortification – Valid LTO of the Manufacturer and notarized Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with FDA-licensed Manufacturer 30 ANNEX C Requirements for Automatic Renewal of LTO 1. Affidavit of Undertaking for Automatic Renewal 2. Automatic Renewal Assessment Form 3. Official Receipt 31 ANNEX D Requirements for Amendment of LTO CHANGE OF BUSINESS NAME 1. Notarized accomplished Amendment Application Form with ID picture of the owner/authorized representative 2. Photocopy of Business Name Registration OR a digital image of the document in an FDAapproved file type and at least 1024 x768 pixels in size a. For single proprietorship registration from the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) b. For corporation / partnership, registration from Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and Articles of Incorporation Note: If the registered address with DTI/SEC is different from the address of the establishment to licensed, submit a photocopy of Business/Mayor’s Permit 3. Surrender original License to Operate (LTO) CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Notarized accomplished Petition Form with ID picture of the owner / authorized representative Photocopy of Business Name Registration a. For single proprietorship registration from the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) b. For corporation / partnership, registration from Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and Articles of Incorporation Note: If the registered address with DTI/SEC is different from the address of the establishment to licensed, submit a photocopy of Business/Mayor’s Permit Photocopy of Contract / Agreement with Manufacturer reflecting the new owner Photocopy of Deed of Sale / Transfer of Rights Photocopy of Dissolution Papers from SEC (for corporation/partnership) Photocopy of Financial Statement duly notarized or received by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Surrender original License to Operate (LTO) ADDITION OR DELETION OF ACTIVITIES/ CLASSIFICATION/ SOURCES/ PRODUCTS 1. 2. 3. 4. Notarized accomplished Amendment Application Form List of Activities/ products with the corresponding process flow, revised plant layout and results of analysis in case of additional products List of new sources Specific sources or products to be deleted CHANGES IN THE EXISTING OR OPENING OR CLOSURE OF WAREHOUSE/ OFFICE/ BRANCH 1. Notarized accomplished Amendment Application Form with ID picture of the owner / 32 2. 4. authorized representative Photocopy of Business Name Registration under new address b. For single proprietorship registration from the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) b. For corporation / partnership, registration from Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and Articles of Incorporation Note: If the registered address with DTI/SEC is different from the address of the establishment to licensed, submit a photocopy of Business/Mayor’s Permit Photocopy of Contract / Agreement with Manufacturer reflecting the new owner 33 ANNEX E Application and Order of Payment Form for Initial LTO Application 34 ANNEX F Requirements for Application for Certificate of Product Registration Duly accomplished Product Information Sheet via online containing pertinent information about the company and complete information about the product. a) Notarized application letter with Affidavit of Undertaking b) Copy of valid License to Operate with list of products and list of sources (it should be clear that the list of sources would include the manufacturer and the list of products would mean same process design if different flavors – can be included in the database so as not to crowd the LTO) c) Clear and complete loose labels of all packaging labels d) Picture of the products (all sides, all packaging sizes as applicable) e) Justification of label claims, as applicable Certificate of Analysis Computation Certification to support declaration (i.e. Halal, Organic, Kosher logos) Clinical/Scientific studies (validated, peer-reviewed and published in scientific journal/s to support claims) Safety studies/scientific data literature Note: Requirements b, c, d, and e could just be uploaded 35 TEMPLATE Application Letter for Product Registration of Food Product/Raw Material/ Ingredient/ Food Additive [[COMPANY LETTERHEAD]] The Director/OIC Center for Food Regulation and Research Food and Drug Administration Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate City Alabang, Muntinlupa City Sir/Madam: In accordance with R.A. 9711 and other related issuances, we (company name) _______, having LTO number ___ issued on ___ valid until ____, wish to apply for the registration of the following raw material/s, ingredients and food additives: PRODUCT/S* TYPE OF REGISTRATION* INITIAL RE-APPLICATION RENEWAL *Check the type or registration if applied Along with this application is the Affidavit of Undertaking, copy of our valid LTO. We categorically declare that all data and information submitted in connection with this application as well as other submission in the future are true and correct. We further bind ourselves to all safety and quality issues that may arise from these products. Date: ___________________ Company Name: _____________________________ By: ______________________________ Indicate Authority (e.g whether owner / proprietor / partner or duly authorized representative of the company) 36 AFFIDAVIT OF UNDERTAKING ____________________________of legal age, ______________________________ (name of applicant) (position in the company) and/or duly authorized representative or _____________________________________ (name of company and address) _____________________________, after having sworn in accordance with law, hereby declare that: 1. The aforementioned company will import/ manufacture the food product/raw material/ ingredient/ food additives to be supplied, distributed and offered for sale to food establishments, food manufacturers, food processors or customers with the following details on Product Information: Product Information Brand Name – if applicable ____________________________________________________________________ Product Name ____________________________________________________________________ Complete Company Name and address – as listed in the LTO _____________________________________________________________________ Contact Number(s) ____________________________________________________________________ E-mail address: ____________________________________________________________________ Country of origin (if imported) ____________________________________________________________________ Complete Name and Address of the Supplier (if not directly sourced from the manufacturer) _____________________________________________________________________ Complete Name and Address of Manufacturer (if imported) ____________________________________________________________________ Ingredients list:(list all specific name of the ingredients in descending order) – if applicable 1. 2. 3. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Physical description: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Chemical and/or Microbiological specifications: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Shelf life declaration (indicate if actual or accelerated) 37 ____________________________________________________________________ Packaging material type/ name and Description of Product as Packed : ____________________________________________________________________ Storage condition requirement: _____________________________________________________________________ Food application (e.g preservative, nutrient, emulsifier, bakery ingredient) – function of the food material _____________________________________________________________________ Usage: (especially for food additives with limits) – if applicable _____________________________________________________________________ Source of allergen / ingredient allergen (if any): ____________________________________________________________________ Lot Code and Interpretation: ____________________________________________________________________ Open Date Marking (e.g. Date of Manufacture, Expiration Date) – if applicable: ____________________________________________________________________ 2. The applicant company has a valid License to Operate as an importer / distributor or manufacturer, with LTO No.____ and valid until __________________ 3. The said product is not adulterated or misbranded, and contain ingredients and additives that are permitted for use in human food and in accordance with applicable standards, rules and regulations issued by the FDA. 4. As duly authorized person of the ____________________________________ (company name) the undersigned has undertaken to be responsible and accountable for the quality, safety of the said food material and shall promptly inform the FDA on any quality or safety issue and concern, including results of laboratory analysis or decision to voluntarily recall or withdraw the product. 5. For the Food Additives, these are listed in the Latest Codex General Standard for Food Additives and/or the Latest Philippine FDA List of Food Additives or other standards recognized by the FDA. 6. He furthermore agrees to post-market surveillance, including inspection of establishment, collection of product samples and laboratory examination. 7. He executed this affidavit to confirm the truth of the foregoing. _____________________________at _____________________________________ (Date) (Place of the Executor) ___________________________ (Affiant) Valid Government-issued Identification No. Place and Date Issued Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______day of _____________ issued on _________ at __________________ Notary Public 38 ANNEX G Requirements for Amendment in CPR General Requirements: 1. Application and Order of Payment Form 2. Original Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) 3. Old labeling materials Additional Requirements: Change in Brand Name Authority from the source or the owner of the brand (if imported) IPO registration, if available New labeling materials Change in product description Technical justification of the proposed change Proposed label Change in Packaging Material Sworn Statement of no changes in formulation Justification for the Change Stability data of the product in the new packaging Suitability of packaging material to the product New labeling materials Change in Business Name LTO indicating change in business name New labeling materials reflecting the new business name Change in Importer/Distributor Termination of agreement/ Deed of assignment Agreement of new manufacturer/ importer/ distributor or Appointment letter Copy of LTO and its attachments (reflecting pertinent changes) New labeling materials Change in address of establishment based on zoning LTO indicating the change in address New labeling materials reflecting the new address Change/Additional Packaging Size New labeling materials Extension of Shelf-life (for Food Supplements) Stability data/ studies to support extension of shelf life Change in Packaging Design (for Food Supplements) New labeling materials 39 Annex H Application and Order of Payment Form for CPR 40 Annex I Summary of Current Food Standards MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR ANALYSIS OF FINISHED PRODUCT PROCESSED FOOD 1. Beverages a) Alcoholic ANALYSIS REQUIRED Alcoholic Content (%) Spirit/Liquor % alcohol = 40% min. Fruit Wines(not under Tropical Fruit wines) % alcohol = label claim Presence of methanol Methanol may be present in alcoholicbeverages provided that it shall bederived from the natural alcoholfermentation process and not added. Color (CoA from supplier) Preservative: Sodium Benzoate Vit. C (if enriched) GMP (MC No. 13 s. 1989) (PLEASE SEE ALSO SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR TROPICAL FRUIT WINES (PNS/FDA 30:2010); COCONUT LAMBANOG (PNS/BAFPS 47:2011; and Standard Administrative Orders for DISTILLED SPIRITS, #51, page 24) b) Non-alcoholic Fruit Flavored Juice Drink Concentrate Tonic Drink STANDARDS 0.1%, maximum 12mg/100 ml, minimum c) Wines (Standards Administrative Order No. 357 s. 1978) Alcohol Content (%), as ethyl alcohol: Dry or semi-dry or sweet wine 7 to 16 Fortified wine 18 to 22 Total Acidity, as tartaric acid, g/100ml Volatile Acids, as acetic acid, g/100ml Reducing Sugar, % by weight 2. Bagoong (AO No. 128 s. 1970) (Fish & Shrimp) 0.4 to 1.5 0.08 to 0.12 0.1 to 9.6 Fish Bagoong: Total Solids Protein NaCl 40%, minimum 12.5%, minimum 20 to 25% Shrimp Bagoong: Total Solids Protein NaCl 35%, minimum 10%, minimum 20 to 25% 41 PROCESSED FOOD 3. Patis Total Solids pH Titratable Acidity as acetic acid Color(CoA from supplier) Na Benzoate (if added) STANDARDS 32%, minimum 20 to 25% 8% (min. for special-domestic, export) 4.5% (min. for regular-domestic) 6% (min. regular for export) 25%, minimum 4, maximum 0.7 – 1.2% GMP 0.1%, maximum Total soluble solids Titratable Acidity as acetic acid Color(CoA from supplier) 25%, minimum 1.2%, minimum GMP Aflatoxin Fat content 20 ppb, maximum 55%, maximum (AO No. 232 s. 1974) Fat Moisture Sodium benzoate (if added) 80%, minimum 16.5%, maximum 0.1% (by weight of product) 8. Mayonnaise Fat 65%, minimum (AO No. 154 s. 1971) Color(CoA from supplier) Nitrate Nitrite GMP 500 ppm, maximum 200 ppm, maximum 10. Noodles, Sago Borax Negative 11. Snack Foods Color (CoA from supplier) Aflatoxin (corn based) GMP 20 ppb, maximum 12. Vinegar (AO No. 134 s. 1970) Acidity Permanganate Oxidation No. (Glacial acetic acid) 4%, minimum 2, minimum (prohibited use in/as vinegar) (AO No. 325 s. 1977) 4. Banana Sauce (AO No. 123-A s. 1985) 5. Tomato Catsup (AO No. 233 s. 1974) 6. Peanut Butter (AO No. 228 s. 1974) and other peanut products 7. Margarine ANALYSIS REQUIRED Total Solids NaCl Protein (AO No. 235 s. 1975) 9. Meat & Meat Products (MO No. 1 1985) 13. Coffee (AO No. 136-A & 136-B s. 1985) Caffeine Instant Soluble with added carbohydrates Decaffeinated Moisture Ash Instant and Decaffeinated Soluble Water-insoluble solids 2 to 6% 1.3%, minimum 0.3%, maximum 6%, maximum 6 to 15% 4 to 15 % 42 PROCESSED FOOD ANALYSIS REQUIRED Instant and Decaffeinated Soluble pH Arsenic Lead 14. Honey (BAFPS PNS) 15. Soy Sauce Glucose Sucrose Micro: E. coli; Y&M 60%, minimum 10%, maximum Total Nitrogen(BAFPS PNS) 3 MCPD(3-monochloropropane1,2-diol)(MC 4 s. 2002) 0.4%, minimum 1 ppm, maximum PNS 274:1993 (DTI-BPS) pH %Salt, as NaCl %Total Solids (excluding NaCl), min %Total Nitrogen, minimum %Amino Nitrogen, minimum Total Halophilic Yeast Count, cfu/mL, maximum 16. Fats & Oils Lard STANDARDS 0.5%, maximum 1.5%, maximum 4.7 to 5.5 0.1 ppm, maximum 0.3 ppm, maximum Fermented 0.6 0.20 Hydrolyzed 4.3 to 5.0 15 to 25 5 0.4 0.14 20 Blend 0.6 0.20 Saponification number Iodine number 192 – 198 52 - 65 Edible oil Safonification number Iodine Number Free Fatty Acids constant value for specific oil 17. Jams and Jellies Soluble Solids Sodium Benzoate 65%, minimum 0.1%, maximum (AO No. 239 s. 1975) (if utilized, the limit is as indicated) 18. Taho, Tofu, Tokwa 19. Milk & Dairy Products CaSO4 (raw material) Food grade pH Protein Fat Milk Solids Milk Fat Moisture 6.0, minimum 26 to 28% 28% 95%, minimum 26%, minimum 5%, maximum (AO No. 231 s. 1974) (AO No. 132 s. 1970) a) Milk Powder, Whole Milk Powder Full Cream Milk 43 PROCESSED FOOD b) Non-fat Milk Powder, Skim Milk Powder pH Protein Fat Solids Moisture STANDARDS 6.0, minimum 35%, minimum 4.5%, maximum 95%, minimum 5%, maximum c) Skim Milk or Skimmed Milk Milk Fat Milk Solids-not-fat 0.5% 8.5%, minimum d) Party Skimmed Milk Powder Milk Solids Milk Fat Moisture 95%, minimum 1.5% to 26% 5%, maximum e) Buttermilk Milk Solids-not-fat 8.5%, minimum f) Buttermilk Powder Butterfat Total Milk Solids Moisture 4.5%, minimum 95%, minimum 5%, minimum g) Butter Milk Fat Milk Solids-not-fat Moisture 80%, minimum 2%, maximum 16%, minimum h) Low-fat Milk Milk Fat 0.5% to 2% i) Sweetened Condensed Milk (Whole, Full Cream) Total Milk Solids Milk Fat 28%, minimum 8.5%, minimum j) Evaporated Skimmed Milk, Unsweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk Milk Solids 20%, minimum k) Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk Milk Solids 24%, minimum l) Flavored Milk Drink pH Color (CoA from supplier) 6.0, minimum GMP Butterfat 18%, minimum pH Butterfat 6.0, minimum 18 to 30% FOR CREAMS: a) Cream b) Light Cream ANALYSIS REQUIRED 44 PROCESSED FOOD c) Whipping Cream ANALYSIS REQUIRED Milk Fat STANDARDS 30%, minimum d) Light Whipping pH Butterfat 6.0, minimum 30 to 36% e) Heavy Cream pH Butterfat 6.0, minimum 36%. minimum Total Oil Non-fat Milk Solids (means the product resulting from fluid skimmed milk from which a considerable portion of water has been removed) 3%, minimum 8.5%, minimum b) Evaporated Filled Milk, Unsweetened Condensed Milk Total Oil Non-fat Milk Solids 6%, minimum 20%, minimum c) Sweetened Condensed Filled Milk 20. Dried Fruits and Vegetables 21. Herbal Food Products Food Supplements Ready-to-drink Total Oil Non-fat Milk Solids 7%, minimum 22%, minimum Sodium metabisulfite 200 ppm, maximum FOR FILLED MILK: a) Filled Milk (if utilized, the limit is as indicated) Sodium Benzoate Color (CoA from supplier) GMP Pesticide residue** shall conform to the limits as defined in FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius (if applicable or when plant source is exposed to pesticides) For Dried plants (limits for adults) For untreated plant materials harvested under acceptable hygienic conditions intended for further processing 0.1%, maximum (if utilized, the limit is as indicated) Total Aflatoxin** Aflatoxin B1** 20 ppb 10 ppb by ELISA or Liq Chrom Heavy metals:** Lead (Pb) Cadmium Arsenic Mercury 10 ppm, maximum 0.3 ppm, maximum 0.3 ppm, maximum 0.5 ppm, maximum Microbiological Limits:** Escherichia coli, cfu/g Mould propagules, cfu/g Staphylococcus, cfu/g Negative 105, maximum Negative 45 PROCESSED FOOD Plant materials that will undergo pretreatment (e.g. with boiling water as used for herbal teas and infusions) ANALYSIS REQUIRED Microbiological Limits:** Aerobic bacteria, cfu/g or mL Yeasts & molds, cfu/g or mL Escherichia coli, cfu/g or mL Salmonella spp./ 25g Staphylococcus aureus, cfu/g Other Enterobacteriaceae, cfu/g STANDARDS 10 , maximum 104, maximum Negative Negative Negative 104, maximum 7 * For Food Supplement s with chemical components such as vitamins and minerals, heavy metals analyses are not required. ** Reference: AO 184 s. 2004 – Guidelines on Registration of Traditionally-Used Herbal Products PROCESSED FOOD 22. Cheese ANALYSIS REQUIRED (AO No. 200-A s. 1973) 23. Squid ball Fishball STANDARDS a) Cheddar b) Pasteurized Process (PP) Cheese c) PP Cheese Food d) PP Cheese Spread e) Cream Cheese f) Cottage Cheese g) Low Fat Cottage Cheese Fat (min.) Dry basis 50% 47% 23% 20% 33% 4% 0.5to 2% Borax Negative Moisture (max.) 39% 43% 44% 55% 55% 80% 82.5% 24. Bottled Water (AO 18-A s. 1993) Source Water Source Water OR Finished Product Microbiological Parameters: Coliform Count MPN<2.2/100 ml Provided that no sample shall contain MPN of 9.2/100 ml Heterotrophic Plate Count 300 cfu/ml, maximum Toxic Contaminants: Arsenic (As) Cadmium (Cd) Cyanide Chromium (Cr) Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Selenium Max. Accept. Level (MAL) 0.05 ppm 0.01 ppm 0.01 ppm 0.05 ppm 0.05 ppm 0.001 ppm 0.01 ppm 46 PROCESSED FOOD ANALYSIS REQUIRED Phenolic substances Volatile Organic Compound: Carbon Tetrachloride Benzene Trihalomethane Pesticides & related subs.: Carbamates, organo-chlorine, & oranophos-phates Herbicides, fungicides, PCP Finished Product a) Purified/Distilled b) Mineral c) Distilled / Purified / Mineral STANDARDS 0.001 ppm Max. Accept. Level (MAL) 0.005 ppm 0.005 ppm 0.01 ppm 0.1 ppb 0.5 ppb Radionuclides (every 4 yrs): Gross Alpha Activity Gross Beta Activity 0.1 Bq/L 1.0 Bq/L Physico-chemical Properties: pH TDS Conductivity Turbidity Guide LevelMAL 5–7 9 <10 500 <5 uS/cm 1 NTU pH TDS Conductivity TDS for Spring water 6.5 – 8.5 >200 >200 uS/cm >100 Mineral (as labeled) Calcium Magnesium Sodium Potassium Chloride Sulfate 100 ppm 30 ppm 20 ppm 10 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm Contaminants: Nitrates Nitrites Iron Manganese Copper Zinc Aluminum Fluoride Organic Material (mgO2/L) Surfactants 9 1000 500 50 ppm 175 ppm 12 ppm 200 ppm 250 ppm Guide LevelMAL 25 ppm 45 ppm Not detected 0.1 ppm 0.3 ppm 1.0 ppm 0.05 ppm 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm 1.0 ppm 0.5 ppm 5.0 ppm 0.05 ppm 0.2 ppm 0.8 ppm2.0 ppm (Flouridated water) 2.0 ppm 5.0 ppm Not detected 2.0 ppm (as lauryl sulfate) 47 PROCESSED FOOD ANALYSIS REQUIRED Microbiological parameters: (5 samples) Coliforms, MPN/100m Fecal Streptococci, cfu/100mL Pseudomonas aeruginosa, cfu/100mL Heterotrophic Plate Count, cfu/mL Distilled/Purified Mineral STANDARDS ncmM 5 5 5 1 1 0 5 5 1 1 0 0 0 103 104106 1* 1** 105 * shall not be E.coli ** more samples should be analyzed, considered defective lot is another set of 5 samples yield at least one positive sample n number of samples tested c maximum number of samples >m but not more than M m guide level M maximum acceptable level 25. Ice (DOH-AO No. 2007-0012) Per Annex A – Minimum requirement Microbiological Parameters: Total Coliform Multiple Tube Fermentation Technique (MTFT) Chromogenic substrate test (Presence-Absence) Membrane Filter (MF) Technique Fecal Coliform Multiple Tube Fermentation Technique (MTFT) Membrane Filter (MF) Technique Chromogenic substrate test (Presence-Absence) Heterotrophic Plate Count Pour Plate Spread Plate Membrane Filter Technique <1.1 MPN/100ml Absent <1.1 MPN/100ml <1 Total coliform colonies/100ml <1.1 MPN/100ml <1 Fecal coliform colonies/100ml <1.1 MPN/100ml <500 CFU/ml Chemical Constituents: Arsenic Cadmium Lead Nitrate Benzene Max. Accept. Level (MAL) 0.05 mg/L 0.003 mg/L 0.01 mg/L 50 mg/L 0.01 mg/L Physical-Chemical Properties: Color Max. Accept. Level (MAL) Apparent: 10 color units 48 PROCESSED FOOD ANALYSIS REQUIRED (Visual Comparison Colorimetric) Turbidity Iron Manganese pH STANDARDS True: 5 color units 5 NTU 1.0 mg/L 0.4 mg/L 6.5 to 8.5 mg/L 5 to 7 mg/L (for product water that undergone reverse osmosis or distillation process) Sulfate Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 250 mg/L 500 mg/L <10 mg/L (for product water that undergone reverse osmosis or distillation process) Radiological Constituents: Gross Alpha Activity Gross Beta Radon 26. Fortified Foods Products Voluntary Fortification 27. Shelf-stable, Chilled and Frozen Corned Beef (PNS 891:1993 UDC) 0.1 (excluding radon) Bq/L 1.0 Bq/L 11 (MCL) Bq/L AO No. 4-A s. 1995 – Guidelines on Micronutrient Fortification of Processed Food Check label claim Check label claim Coliform Escherichia coli Salmonella Molds and Yeasts Count Aerobic Plate Count Nitrite 28. Dry Base Mixes for Soups and Sauces Water Activity (aw) (AO 2005-0018 PNS for Ethnic Food Products) Microbiological requirements: Standard Plate Count, cfu/g Coliform count , cfu/g Yeasts & Molds Count, cfu/g Salmonella, in 25g sample, & tested only for products containing meat, poultry and seafood product ingredients Contaminants: Lead Aflatoxin, for products containing 0 cfu/g Negative Negative 0 1,000,000 cfu/g Shelf-stable: 50 ppm, maximum Chilled/Frozen: 125 ppm, max. 0.6, maximum ncmM 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 0 10,000 10 100 0 1,000,000 1,000 10,000 n = no. of samples to be analyzed c = no. of tolerable samples exceeding m but not M m = minimum count M = maximum count 0.1 mg/kg 10 mcg/kg peanuts 49 PROCESSED FOOD 29. Sweet Preserves (Sugar palm, Jackfruit, Banana, Legumes, Coconut & Halo-halo) (AO No. 2005-0018) ANALYSIS REQUIRED Contaminants: Lead Tin, for products in cans STANDARDS 0.1 ppm, maximum Pb 250 ppm, maximum Sn Sodium / Potassium metabisulfite 350 ppm (if utilized, the limit is as indicated) Commercial Sterility Commercially Sterile 30. Nata de Coco in Syrup Sulfites 28 ppm, maximum (PNS 1219:1994) Acidified Nata de Coco: Aerobic Plate Count Yeasts and Molds Count Sorbates (if utilized, the limit is as indicated) Benzoate (if utilized, the limit is as indicated) 100 cfu/g, maximum 10 cfu/g, maximum 1000 ppm, maximum 200 ppm, maximum Low Acid Nata de Coco: Commercial Sterility Test Pass 31. Thermally Processed Fish Products Histamine 20 mg/100g, maximum (PNS/BFAD 06:2006 ICS 67.120.30) Heavy Metal Contaminants: Lead Tin Mercury 0.5 ppm, maximum Pb 250 ppm, maximum Sn 0.1 ppm, maximum Hg 32. Dried, Salted Fish (PNS/BFAD 04:2006) Commercial Sterility (BC 01-A) Physico-Chemical Requirements: Water Activity (aw) Salt Content, NaCl Pass 0.78 12%, minimum (may vary provided that the prescribed awis not exceeded) Histamine Content Microbiological requirements: Standard Plate Count, cfu/g Yeasts & Molds Count, cfu/g Total Coliforms, MPN/g Escherichia coli Staphylococcus aureus, MPN/g 200 ppm edible portion, maximum ncmM 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 100,000 1,000 10 --- 500,000 10,000 100 11 1,000 n = no. of samples to be analyzed per volume product c = no. of samples that may exceed m butnot M m = maximum count achievable under GMP M = maximum count beyond which product safety/quality may be affected 50 PROCESSED FOOD 33. Mango Beverage (PNS/BFAD 09:2007) ANALYSIS REQUIRED Minimum content for fruit ingredient: Puree Nectar Juice Juice Drink Flavored Juice Drink 100% 25%, minimum 10%, minimum 5%, minimum 1%, minimum Soluble Solids Ethanol Content 20% 3 g/kg Microbiological Limits: Standard Plate Count Yeasts and Molds Count Coliform Count Escherichia coli 1,000 cfu/g. maximum 50 cfu/g, maximum 10 cfu/g, maximum Negative pH Titratable Acidity, as %citric acid Soluble Solids, at 20oC CalamansiDalandan 2.0, min. 2.5, min. 4.5%, min. 0.7%, min. 6.0%, min. 7.0%, min. Ethanol Content 3 g/kg, maximum Water activity (aW) Moisture Content Fat Content Free Fatty Acid, as oleic acid Peroxide Value , meq/kg 0.40 at 25oC, maximum 4.0%, maximum 35.0%, maximum 0.25%, maximum 5.0%, maximum Water activity (aW) Moisture Content Sulphites 0.70 at 25oC, maximum 15%, maximum 3,000 ppm, maximum Water activity (aW) Moisture Content Sulphites 0.70 at 25oC, maximum 15%, maximum 3,000 ppm, maximum Moisture Content Free Fatty Acid 8%, maximum 0.50% (as oleic acid), maximum Moisture Content Fine and Extra Fine Medium and Coarse Other Cuts (special) 3%, maximum 3.8%, maximum 4.5%, maximum Oil Content 62% (mass/mass) 34. Citrus Beverage (PNS/BFAD 11:2007) STANDARDS 35. Banana Chips (PNS/BFAD 13:2007) 36. Dried Mango (PNS/BFAD 15:2007) 37. Dried Tropical Fruits (PNS/BFAD 16:2007) 38. Pancit Canton (PNS/BFAD 18:2008) 39. Desiccated Coconut (PNS/BAFPS 25:2007) 51 PROCESSED FOOD ANALYSIS REQUIRED STANDARDS Microbiological Analyses: Salmonella Total plate count Coliform Yeast Molds Escherichia coli Negative in 25 grams 5,000 cfu/g, maximum 50 cfu/g, maximum 100 cfug, maximum 100 cfu/g, maximum < 3 MPN/g (Not detected ≈ 0) Sulfur dioxide 200 mg/kg Alcohol Content Methanol content (per BFAD MC 13 s. 1989) pH Titratable Acidity (as %Lactic acid) Soluble solids Volatile Acidity (as %Acetic acid) Total Phenol (as mg gallic acid/mL) 12%, minimum a) Negative – if added b) Present – if derived from the natural alcohol fermentation process (for fruit wines) 3.2, minimum 0.67% (w/v), maximum 8.0°Bx, minimum 0.034% (w/v), maximum 1.48 mg/mL, minimum Food Additives: Benzoates (as benzoic acid) Sulphites (as residual SO2) 1000 ppm, maximum 200 ppm, maximum Water activity (aW) at 25oC Moisture content Fat content Free fatty acid as oleic acid Peroxide value Aflatoxin 0.60, maximum 3.0%, maximum 23%, maximum 0.5%, maximum 5.0%, maximum 20 ppb 40. Basi (PNS/BFAD 20:2009) 41. Chichacorn (PNS/BFAD 22:2010) 42. PurpleYam(Ube)Jam (Halaya) (PNS/FDA 24:2010) Physico-Chemical Requirements: pH Low-acid purple yam jam Acidified purple yam jam aw controlled purple yam jam aw controlled low-acid purple yam jam aw Low-acid purple yam jam Acidified purple yam jam aw controlled purple yam jam aw controlled low-acid purple yam jam > 4.6 < 4.6 None required > 4.6 > 0.90 > 0.85 < 0.85 0.86 – 0.90 52 PROCESSED FOOD ANALYSIS REQUIRED Microbiological requirements: Commercial Sterility (BC 01-A) STANDARDS Pass 43. Smoked Fish (PNS/FDA 26:2010) 44. Processed Pili Nut Products (PNS/FDA 28:2010) 45. Tropical Fruit Wines (PNS/FDA 30:2010) 46. Distilled fermented coconut sap (Coconutlambanog) Physico-Chemical Requirements: Histamine Content 200 ppm, maximum Microbiological requirements: SPC/APC, cfu/g Salmonella/25g Escherichia coli, MPN/g Staph aureus (coagulase+), cfu/g ncmM 5 2 5 0 5 3 5 2 Aflatoxin 500,000 -<500 10,000 n = no. of samples to be analyzed per volume product c = no. of samples that may exceed m butnot M m = maximum count achievable under GMP M = maximum count beyond which product safety/quality may be affected 10 ppb (parts per billion = microgram per kilogram) Moisture content Water activity (aW), at 25oC Fat content Free fatty acid Peroxide value, as oleic acid % Alcohol pH Total acidity % Soluble Solids at 20oC Volatile acidity as acetic acid 4.0%, maximum 0.70 70%, maximum 1.0%, maximum 10 meq/kg, maximum 7.0 to 24.0% (v/v) 3.0 to 4.0 0.6 to 0.9% 8.0%, minimum (m/m) 0.14 g/100mL, maximum % Alcohol, as ethyl alcohol 30%, minimum Methanol The methanol content shall be in accordance with the provisions of BFAD M.C. No.13 s.1989: Methanol may be present in alcoholic beverages provided that it shall be derived from the natural alcohol fermentation process and not added. Titratable acidity, as acetic acid 0.3%, maximum Water activity (aW) at 25oC 0.60, maximum (PNS/BAFPS 47:2011) 47. Ethnic Flour-based Confectioneries 100,000 0 11 100 53 PROCESSED FOOD (Pulvoron, Piaya, Barquillos) (PNS/FDA 32:2011) ANALYSIS REQUIRED Microbiological requirements: Yeasts and Molds Count, cfu/g Coliforms, MPN/g STANDARDS ncmM 5 2 5 2 10 10 1,000 100 n = no. of samples to be analyzed per volume product c = no. of samples that may exceed m butnot M m = guide level M = maximum level 48. Ethnic Milk-based Confectioneries (Yema, Pastillas) (PNS/FDA 34:2011) Water activity (aW) at 25oC 0.85, maximum Microbiological requirements: Yeasts and Molds Count, cfu/g Salmonella per 25g Coliforms, MPN/g SPC/ APC, cfu/g ncmM 5 2 5 0 5 2 5 2 100 0 <1.8 10,000 10,000 100 1,000,000 n = no. of samples to be analyzed per volume product c = no. of samples that may exceed m butnot M m = guide level M = maximum level 49. VIRGIN COCONUT OIL STANDARD (PNS/BAFPS 22:2004 ICS 67.200.10) 1. Fatty Acid Profile Common Name Caproic acid Caprylic acid Capric acid Lauric acid Myristic acid Palmitic acid Palmitoleic acid Stearic acid Oleic acid Linoleic acid Linolenic acid 2. 3. 4. 5. Composition C 6:0 C 8:0 C 10:0 C 12:0 C 14:0 C 16:0 C 16:1 C 18:0 C 18:1 C 18:2 C 18:3 C 24:1 (%) ND – 0.7 4.6 – 10.0 5.0 – 8.0 45.1 – 53.2 16.8 – 21 7.5 – 10.2 ND 2.0 – 4.0 5.0 – 10.0 1.0 – 2.5 ND – 0.2 ND Moisture - 0.20 % Free Fatty Acid (FFA) as lauric acid, max - 0.20 % Peroxide Value, max - 3.0 meq/kg oil Food Additives - none permitted 54 6. Contaminants (Matter volatile at 105ºC) - 0.20 % 7. Heavy Metals, mg/kg, max Iron (Fe) 5.0 Copper (Cu) 0.40 Lead (Pb) 0.10 Arsenic (As) 0.10 8. Quality Requirements Color (colorless) Sediment Free With natural fresh coconut scent Free from rancid odors or tastes 9. Required Micro Analysis for VCO (Reference: Philippine Pharmacopoeia) Total Aerobic Plate Count- 100 cfu/mL max Molds and Yeast - 10 cfu/mL max Salmonella - negative E. coli - negative Staphylococcus aureus - negative 55 50. STANDARD FOR FERMENTED MILKS (PNS/BFAD 08.2007 ICS 67.100.10) Composition Fermented Milk Milk Proteina , % (w/w), minimum Milk Fat (% m/m) Titratable Acidity, % expressed as % lactic acid (% m/m), minimum Ethanol, % (vol/w), Minimum Sum of microorganisms constituting the starter culture (cfu/g, total), minimum Labeled microorganismsb (cfu/g, total), minimum Yeast (cfu/g, total), Minimum a b Kefir Kumys 2.7 Yogurt/Alternate Culture Yogurt/ Acidophilus Milk 2.7 2.7 - <10 0.3 <15 0.6 <10 0.6 <10 0.7 - - - 0.5 10,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 - - - - 10,000 10,000 Protein content is 6.387 multiplied by total Kyeldahl nitrogen determined Applies where a constant claim is made in the labeling that refers to the presence of a specific microorganism (other than those specified in definition for the product concerned) that has been added as a supplement to the specific starter culture 56 51. STANDARD ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS (SAOs) FOR DISTILLED SPIRITS CHEMICAL COMPOSITION % Ethyl alcohol content Total Solids, % (w/v) Total Ash, % (w/v) BRANDY SAO # 358 s. 1978 32.5%, minimum (free from added coloring except caramel prepared from sugar) 1.0%, maximum SAO # 257 s. 1976 50 grams per 100 L of absolute alcohol, maximum Esters as ethyl acetate Brandy – 20 grams Blended/ Fruit/ Compounded Brandy – 8 grams per 100L of absolute alcohol, minimum 30 – 350 grams per 100L of absolute alcohol Furfural (per 100L of absolute alcohol) 5 grams per 100L of absolute alcohol, maximum Aldehydes as acetaldehyde (per 100L of absolute alcohol) Copper (as Cu) --- VODKA SAO # 258 s. 1976 25o proof – 42.85 30o proof – 40.01 35o proof – 37.15 0.005%, maximum 0.02%, maximum Volatile acids as acetic acid Higher alcohols as amyl alcohol RUM Heavy: 25-60 Medium: 11-24 Light: 5-10 mg per 100 mL of 100 proof Heavy: 56-565 Medium: 13-55 Light: 0.6-12 mg per 100 mL of 100 proof Heavy: 114-238 Medium: 36-136 Light: 0-35 per 100 L of absolute alcohol Heavy: 1-5.4 Medium: 0.6 – 0.9 Light: 0-0.5 Per 100 L of absolute alcohol Heavy: 17-19 Medium: 8-16 Light: 0-7 mg per 100 mg proof Heavy: 11-14 Medium: 7-10 Light: 3-6 ppm Tannins WHISKEY SAO # 259 s. 1976 32.5% , minimum (free from added coloring except caramel prepared from sugar) 0.2%, maximum (free from sediment or suspended matter) 2 grams per mg 100 mL of 100 proof, maximum 0.02%, maximum 10 grams mg per 100 mL of 100 proof, maximum Malt Whiskey – 20 grams Straight/ Blended/ Compounded Whiskey – 8 grams Per 100 L of absolute alcohol, minimum 30 – 350 grams, per 100L of absolute alcohol 0.03 (v/v), maximum 40 grams, maximum 100 L absolute alcohol Nil 5 grams per 100 L of absolute alcohol, maximum 2 grams as acetaldehyde, mg per 100 ml of 100 proof, maximum 60 grams per 100 L of absolute alcohol, maximum 10 gram ppm, maximum 57 52. WHITE SUGAR (PNS 1098:1993, from DTI-BPS) Table 1. Physico-chemical requirements Characteristic Sucrose, % mass at 27°C, minimum Moisture, % mass, maximum Ash, Conductometric % mass, maximum Color in ICUMSA* Units, maximum Reducing Sugar, % mass, maximum Sediment: mg/kg, maximum SO2 mg/kg, maximum Taste and Odor Bottler’s Grade 99.9 Refined Premium Grade 99.8 Mill/ Factory White Standard Grade 99.7 0.04 0.04 0.08 0.1 0.015 0.03 0.09 0.1 35 50 150 150 0.04 0.04 0.08 0.1 2 10 30 30 6 20 Shall not produce floc when 500mL of 10.5° Brix solution at a pH of 2.5 and 3.5 gas volume is allowed to stand 10 days at room temperature Shall not produce floc when one gallon 54° Brix solution at a pH of 1.5 is allowed to stand 10 days at room temperature 20 Not required 20 Not required 99.5 No obvious objectionable taste or odor in dry form or in 10% sugar solution odorless water *ICUMSA – International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis Table 2. Microbiological requirements for Bottler’s and Premium Grade Refined White Sugars Microorganism Mesophilic Bacteria Yeast and Mold Thermophilic spores Maximum Level cfu/10g 200 10 150 58 Table 3. Contaminants Limits for White Sugar Contaminant Lead Arsenic Copper Total Heavy Metals (expressed as lead) Maximum Level mg/kg Bottler’s Refined/ Mill/ Factory White Grade Sugar 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.5 2.0 5.0 Not required 53. COCONUT FLOUR (PNS/BAFPS 75:2010) Table 1 – Physical Characteristics Parameters Color -Premium Class (Superior quality) -Class I (Good quality) -Class II (Fair quality) Odor Particle size -Premium Class (Superior quality) -Class I (Good quality) -Class II (Fair quality) Characteristics White to creamy white Very light brown Very light brown to brown Typical nutty odor Fine – 0.15 to 0.20 mm sieve Medium – 0.21 to 0.25 mm sieve Medium – 0.21 to 0.25 mm sieve Table 2 – Chemical Composition Chemical Composition Moisture Ash Protein Fat Total dietary fiber Carbohydrates Free fatty acid – as lauric acid –as oleic acid Peroxide value, meq Value (%) (dry weight basis) ≤ 5.0 4.0 to 6.0 10.0 to 19.0 10.0 to 12.0 40.0 to 60.0 50.0 to 70.0 < 0.20 0.01 to 0.02 < 3.0 59 Table 3 – Microbiological Characteristics Parameters Aerobic Plate Count, cfu/g Coliform, cfu/g Escherichia coli, MPN/100g or cfu/g Staphylococcus aureus, cfu/g Salmonella, per 25g Yeasts and Molds Count, cfu/g Level or Limit ≤ 10,000 ≤ 50 Negative Negative Negative ≤ 100 54. COCONUT SAP SUGAR (PNS/BAFPS 76:2010) Table 1 – Physical Characteristics Parameters Color -Premium class (Superior quality) -Class I (Good quality) -Class II * Odor Taste Others Quality Characteristics Light yellow to Cream Light brown to brown (see note below) Sweet scent; pleasant nutty aroma Sweet Free from filth and extraneous matters Table 2 – Chemical Properties Parameters Water activity, aW -Premium class (Superior quality) -Class I (Good quality) -Class II * Glucose Fructose Sucrose Ash Value (%) < 0.5 0.5 to 0.7 (see note below) 2.0 to 3.0 1.0 to 4.0 78.0 to 89.0 ≤ 2.4 60 Table 3 – Microbiological Characteristics Parameters Aerobic Plate Count, cfu/g Coliform, cfu/g Escherichia coli, MPN/100g or cfu/g Salmonella, per 25g Yeasts and Molds Count, cfu/g Level or Limit <10 <10 Negative Negative <10 *Note: Class II – This class includes coconut sap sugar that does not qualify under Premium class or Class I in terms of Color and Water Activity (aW) but still meets the other Physical, Chemical and Microbiological requirements indicated above. 55. OTHERS (For the updated levels on specific food products, supplemental to FDA Circular No. 2010 – 008 entitled “Adoption of the Codex Standards on Food Contaminants in Processed Food” will be issued soon) CONTAMINANTS RESTRICTION/MAXIMUM LEVEL OF USE 250 ppm Tin (Sn) Mercury (Hg) 0.4 ppm (fish) 0.5 ppm (herbal) Lead (Pb) Milk Vegetable/Fruit Fruit Juice Meat Composite/Filled Chocolate Shellfish Herbal 0.5 ppm 1.0 ppm 0.3 ppm 0.5 ppm 1.0 ppm 10 ppm 10 ppm NATURALLY OCCURRING TOXICANTS Histamine Aflatoxin Paralytic Shellfish 100 ppm 20 ppb (max) 80 ug/100g 61 FOOD ADDITIVES (Please see BC 2006- 0016 – Updated list of Food Additives @ www.fda.gov.ph or latest Codex Alimentarius General Standards for Food Additives [GSFA] @ www.codexalimentarius.net) Benzoic acid & its K and Na Salts Nitrate of K & Na (meat) Nitrite of NA (meat) Sorbic acid & its K, Ca & Na salts Caffeine in cola type beverages 0.1% 500 ppm 200 ppm 0.3% 200 ppm SO2 & other sulfite in Dried fruits and vegetables Apricots/Peaches/Nectarines Pears Apples Cabbage Potatoes Carrots 2000 ppm 1000 ppm 800 ppm 750-1000 ppm 200-250 ppm 200-250 ppm NON-PERMISSIBLE FOOD ADDITIVES Borax Formalin Rhodamine (coloring) Coumarin (in vanilla) Bromate 62 56. FOOD FORTIFICATION IODINE LEVELS - SALT Sampling Point Type of Container/Package Bulk (>2 kg) Retail (< 2 kg) Production Site -------------------20 to 70mg/kg------------------- Port of Entry* -------------------20 to 70mg/kg------------------- Retail Site -------------------20 to 70mg/kg------------------- *For imported iodized salt; also at importer’s/distributor’s warehouse. MANDATORY FOOD FORTIFICATION (Staple products) As per RA 8976 - Rule VI (IRR) 1. All rice, except brown rice and locally produced glutinous rice, to be fortified with iron. Fortificant Iron Ferrous Sulfate Minimum Acceptable Level Maximum Tolerable Level 60 mg Fe/kg raw rice 90 mg Fe/kg raw rice 2. Refined sugar for human consumption to be fortified with Vitamin A. Fortificant Vitamin A Retinol palmitate Minimum Acceptable Level Maximum Tolerable Level 5.0 mg/kg 30.0 mg/kg 3. Wheat flour to be fortified with Vitamin A and Iron. Fortificant Vitamin A Retinol Palmitate/ acetate Iron Elemental Iron (electrolytic, H reduced, particle size should be < 50 microns) Minimum Acceptable Level Maximum Tolerable Level 3.0 mg/kg as retinol 6.5 mg/kg as retinol 70.0 mg Fe/kg 105 mg Fe/kg Ferrous Sulfate or Ferrous Fumarate 50.0 mg/kg 75.0 mg Fe/kg 4. Cooking Oil for human consumption to be fortified with Vitamin A except for export. 63 Forificant Vitamin A Retinol Palmitate Minimum Acceptable Level Maximum Tolerable Level 12.0 mg RE/L 23 mg RE/L 64