We have Developed
a total of 422
Philippine National Standard (PNS)
from 2003 to 2026
The Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS) of the Department of Agriculture is mandated to develop and promote standards to ensure food safety, quality, worker’s health and welfare, environmental management, and global competitiveness of Philippine agriculture and fishery products.
Newly Approved PNS this CY2026!
JUST IN: New Philippine National Standards on Agricultural-Grade Salt Fertilizer — Product Standard — Specifications, NOW APPROVED!
The DA-BAFS, together with the Technical Working Group (TWG), developed the Philippine National Standard (PNS) on Agricultural-Grade Salt Fertilizer — Product Standard — Specifications, (PNS/BAFS 422:2026). This standard specifies the minimum requirements for seasalt to be used as an agricultural-grade fertilizer.
This was written in accordance with the formatting and editorial rules of the DA-BAFS-SDD Standardization Guide No. 1: Writing the PNS.
Together, let us continue to safeguard consumer health, support industry growth, and enhance the competitiveness of Philippine salt in both domestic and international markets.
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The DA – BAFS shares key findings from its 2024 study on cacao production practices in the Davao Region and their alignment with the Codex Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Cadmium in Cocoa Beans (CXC 81-2022).
This Technical Bulletin highlights current practices, gaps, and opportunities across the cacao value chain (from planting to transport) to help strengthen food safety and support the development of a Philippine National Standard (PNS) for cacao.
Read the full Technical Bulletin at: www.bafs.da.gov.ph
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