The Standards Development Division (SDD) of DA-BAFS conducted a hybrid Technical Working Group (TWG) Writeshop from May 19 to 23, 2025, for the development of two Philippine National Standards (PNS) on food inspection and certification systems. The writeshop was held at Eurotel North Edsa, Quezon City and conducted online via Google Meet. Participants included representatives from the DA agencies, academe/research institutions, and civil society organizations.
The activity aimed to finalize the initial drafts of the following PNS in preparation for the upcoming Initial Stakeholder Consultation:
Development of Equivalence Agreements Regarding Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems – Guidelines Judgement of Equivalence of Sanitary Measures Associated with Food Inspection and Certification Systems – GuidelinesThese PNS provide guidelines for competent authorities desiring to enter into bilateral or multilateral equivalence agreements related to import and export, as well as in judgment of the equivalence of food inspection and certification systems.
