The DA-BAFS compliance assessment team conducted a field compliance assessment of ongoing efficacy trials with approved Experimental Use Permits (EUPs) in Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija on May 16, 2025.The activity aimed to verify the continued compliance of trials to the efficacy trial protocols, implementation of mitigating measures and practices to assess the effectiveness of the biocontrol agent products against the target pests of the specific crop.The conduct of efficacy trials through EUP is a pre-requisite for the registration of Organic Bio-Control Agents (OBCA) products.#OAregistration #OAassessment #OrganicAgriculture#BAFSonthemove #DABAFS Field Compliance Assessment of Ongoing Efficacy Trials May 31, 2025 Capability Building Workshop for the Accredited Participatory Guarantee System – Organic Certifying Bodies (PGS-OCB) for Cluster 2 May 31, 2025 Inspection of Core PGS Farmer-Members May 30, 2025 Capability Building Workshop for the Accredited Participatory Guarantee System – Organic Certifying Bodies (PGS-OCB) for Cluster 1 May 30, 2025 Monitoring of Organic Farmer-Practioner Assosciation of Bayawan (OFPRAB) PGS Group. May 30, 2025 Assessment of Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group May 30, 2025 he Standards Development Division (SDD) of DA-BAFS conducted a hybrid Technical Working Group (TWG) Writeshop for the development of two Philippine National Standards (PNS) on food inspection and certification systems. May 28, 2025 National Quality Infrastructure Assessment at DA-BAFS May 22, 2025 Other Post

The DA-BAFS conducted a Capability Building Workshop for the Accredited Participatory Guarantee System – Organic Certifying Bodies (PGS-OCB) for Cluster 2 in Province of Batangas on May 20 to 23, 2025. The activity was participated by representatives from DA-RFO I, IV-CALABARZON, IV-MIMAROPA, and the Bicol Region, as well as from ATI-RTC CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol, and LGU-City of San Fernando La Union. Participants also included members of the PGS-OCB from Regions I, IV-CALABARZON, IV-MIMAROPA, and Bicol. The activity aimed to capacitate PGS OCB in conducting peer reviews, addressing audit findings, and issuing Participatory Organic Certificates (POC). At the end of the activity, the participants will be able to understand the accreditation process including its requirements, address and close audit findings through proper submission of CCAP, execute procedures outlined in their MOO with competence and consistency, conduct peer reviews and issue POC effectively and impartially; and facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among PGS OCB to enhance best practices and operational strategies. #OAtechnicalassistance #OrganicAgriculture #PGSforOA #BAFSonthemove #DABAFS   Field Compliance Assessment of Ongoing Efficacy Trials May 31, 2025 Capability Building Workshop for the Accredited Participatory Guarantee System – Organic Certifying Bodies (PGS-OCB) for Cluster 2 May 31, 2025 Inspection of Core PGS Farmer-Members May 30, 2025 Capability Building Workshop for the Accredited Participatory Guarantee System – Organic Certifying Bodies (PGS-OCB) for Cluster 1 May 30, 2025 Monitoring of Organic Farmer-Practioner Assosciation of Bayawan (OFPRAB) PGS Group. May 30, 2025 Assessment of Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group May 30, 2025 he Standards Development Division (SDD) of DA-BAFS conducted a hybrid Technical Working Group (TWG) Writeshop for the development of two Philippine National Standards (PNS) on food inspection and certification systems. May 28, 2025 National Quality Infrastructure Assessment at DA-BAFS May 22, 2025 Other Post

A joint inspection conducted by the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (DA-BAFS) and the DA – Regional Field Office III, with support from regional and local agricultural offices, was held on May 13–15, 2025 to verify the compliance of five core farmer-members with the Philippine National Standard relevant to organic agriculture.The inspection aimed to ensure adherence to the Philippine National Standards relevant to organic agriculture practices.Representatives from the Regional Organic Agriculture Program, the Provincial Agriculturist’s Office of Bulacan, and the Municipal Agriculture Office of San Ildefonso also participated and provided valuable assistance during the activity.#OAassessment #OrganicAgriculture #PGSforOA#BAFSonthemove #DABAFS Inspection of Core PGS Farmer-Members May 30, 2025 Capability Building Workshop for the Accredited Participatory Guarantee System – Organic Certifying Bodies (PGS-OCB) for Cluster 1 May 30, 2025 Monitoring of Organic Farmer-Practioner Assosciation of Bayawan (OFPRAB) PGS Group. May 30, 2025 Assessment of Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group May 30, 2025 he Standards Development Division (SDD) of DA-BAFS conducted a hybrid Technical Working Group (TWG) Writeshop for the development of two Philippine National Standards (PNS) on food inspection and certification systems. May 28, 2025 National Quality Infrastructure Assessment at DA-BAFS May 22, 2025 First Surveillance Assessment of MOFARMCO, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur. May 11, 2025 First Surveillance Assessment of TOP-PGS, Gerona, Tarlac. May 10, 2025 Other Post