The DA-BAFS Technical Services Division presented the initial findings of the study titled Baseline Assessment of the Reach, Usefulness, and Use of Philippine National Standards (PNS) during a validation workshop with the DA – Food Safety Regulatory Agencies (FSRAs). The workshop was held from November 13 to 14, 2024, in Baguio City. The main goal of the workshop was to validate the findings from the survey questionnaire and the focus group discussions (FGDs) with respondents from the eight DA-FSRAs. This ensured that the data collected were accurate and reflective of their responses. Additionally, the workshop aimed to determine if the responses aligned with the study objectives and provided relevant data. The data derived from this study will be used to enhance policies and mechanisms for improving standards development, promotion processes, and their products.#BAFS #PNSBaselineAssessment Validation Workshop with the DA-Food Safety Regulatory Agencies (FSRAs) for the Study “Baseline Assessment on the Use and Impact of Philippines national Standards (PNS)” December 23, 2024 Oral Presentation of “BIOSTIMULANTS GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES” at the SAIN 4 SHGBEE3 (Siem Reap, Cambodia) November 22, 2024 DA-BAFS Support to the Celebration of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) November 22, 2024 Supervised Certification of PGS Group (Aborian and Quezon, Palawan) November 21, 2024 DA-BAFS Assessment Team conducted an assessment to a core PGS Group based in Amadeo, Cavite November 21, 2024 Surveillance Audit to an Accredited PGS Group (Dimiao, Bohol) November 21, 2024 Surveillance Audit of an Accredited PGS OCB (Itogon, Benguet) November 14, 2024 Surveillance Audit of an Accredited PGS OCB (Cabatuan, Iloilo) November 14, 2024 1 2 3 4