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DA-BAFS Technical Services Division (TSD) conducted back-to-back writeshops for the development of knowledge products (KP) for bee-related Philippine National Standards (PNS)
DA-BAFS Technical Services Division (TSD) conducted back-to-back writeshops for the development of knowledge products (KP) for bee-related Philippine National Standards (PNS) A hive of activityThe DA-BAFS Technical Services Division (TSD) conducted back-to-back writeshops for the development of knowledge products (KP) for bee-related Philippine National Standards (PNS) from June 8 to 11, 2026, in Tagaytay City. Together with the Technical Working Group (TWG), the TSD reviewed and refined two draft KPs: the Explanatory Manual for PNS Code of Good Beekeeping Practices and the Illustrative Guide for PNS Honey – Product Standard – Specifications. The TWG comprises experts from the academe, private sector, and government, including representatives from Benguet State University, Cavite State University, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Apikultura Producers Cooperative, Diesta Meliponiculture Apiary, Bureau of Animal Industry, and the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries. These KPs aim to provide a clear and harmonized interpretation of the PNS, supporting its effective adoption and implementation by stakeholders in the beekeeping and honey industry. #BAFS #PNS #Beekeeping #Honey DA-BAFS Technical Services Division (TSD) conducted back-to-back writeshops for the development of knowledge products (KP) for bee-related Philippine National Standards (PNS) June 29, 2026 DA-BAFS Sets Standards, Earns Back-to-Back Recognition as Top Performer in PAS 01 June 25, 2026 Seminar on Food Safety-related Philippine National Standards (PNS) for DA Food Safety Regulatory Agencies (FSRAs) June 24, 2026 The DA-BAFS successfully chaired the 21st Meeting of the ASEAN – TF-MASHP June 12, 2026 DA-BAFS, DTI-BPS Join China-ASEAN Training on Modern Agricultural Standards Cooperation. June 9, 2026 DA- BAFS Presents Various PNS on AF Machinery to CAFMech, Secures Recommendation for FInal Aprroval. June 4, 2026 Sectoral Meeting on Philippine National Standards (PNS) for the General Food Standard May 12, 2026 The DA-BAFS conducted field data gathering activities in La Union, from April 13 to 15, 2026, as part of its standards research on cocoon grading and classification. April 23, 2026 Other Post