• 3rd quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED)

    September 7, 2023 - The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (DA-BAFS) participated during the 3rd quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) scheduled by the Offic...
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BAFS | Developed Philippine National Standard (PNS)

We have developed a total
371 Philippine National Standard (PNS)
from 2003 to 2023!


Why we develop Standards?

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.

Why BAFS Develop Standards?


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.


How does BAFS develop standards for agri-fishery sectors.

Development
Watch this video to understand the basics of standards development process.

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3rd quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED)

September 7, 2023 - The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (DA-BAFS) participated during the 3rd quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) scheduled by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) today at 2PM.

The drill aims to reduce casualties should a major earthquake strike the country and intends to remind the public to observe the steps or protocols when an earthquake occurs.

When the DA-BAFS employees heard the alarm, they quickly did the “Duck, Cover, and Hold”...

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