Terminal Report: Efficacy Testing of AICON Against Melon Fruitfly (Bactrocera cucurbitae), Aphids (Aphis gossypii Glover) and Mites (Tetranychus cinnabarinus) of Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia)
Terminal Report: Efficacy Testing of Thyme Guard 23% SL Against Early Blight (Alternaria solani), and Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans) of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
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Terminal Report: Efficacy Testing of Thyme Guard 23% SL Against Rice Blast (Magnaporthe oryzae), Sheath Blight (Rhizoctonia solani) Sheath Rot (Sarocladium oryzae) False Smut (Ustilaginoidea virens) of Rice (Oryzae sativa) RC 160 Variety
Terminal Report: Efficacy Testing of Paviso against Black Sigatoka (mycosphaerella fijiensis) of Cavendish Banana (Musa acuminata)
Terminal Report: Efficacy Testing of Formula One 0.5% Soluble Liquid (SL) against Aphids (Aphis fabae), Thrips (Megalurothrips usitatus), and Beet Armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) of Pole Sitao
Efficacy Trial Terminal Report: Parker Neem Tonic as an Effective Organic Bio-Control Agent against Cecid fly (Procantarinia sp.), Mango leafhopper (Idioscopus clypealis), and Fruit fly (Ceratitis cosyra) of Mango of (Mangifera indica L.)
Efficacy Trial Terminal Report: BC-TECT (Citric Acid and Plant Extracts) as an Effective Organic Bio-Control Agent (OBCA) against Crown Mold and Crown Rot of Cavendish Banana
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Efficacy Trial Terminal Report: Plant Shield 0.6SL against Leafhoppers (Idioscopus clypealis), Twig Borer (Niphonoclea capito), and Cecid Fly (Procontarinia frugivora) on Mango
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Food Safety of Edible Flowers
Efficacy Evaluation of Agrovit Organic Pesticide against Fruit and Shoot Borer of Eggplant under Kapalong, Davao Del Norte Condition
Antimicrobial Resistance and Food safety
EFFICACY OF ENVIRO ULTRA-PK ON HEADROT (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) OF CABBAGE
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Safety of Black Soldier Fly as an Alternative Source of Protein for Feeds
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Histamine in Fish (Scombroid Poisoning)
Food Safety in Urban Gardening
Frozen Meat Safety and Quality
Meat when sold in market outlets is usually either fresh or frozen. Since meat stored at frozen temperature is safe almost indefinitely, mishandling during storage and thawing may still cause adverse health effects in humans. In order to guide producers, retailers, and consumers in proper handling of frozen meat and in making informed decisions, this Technical Bulletin aims to discuss food safety and quality concerns on frozen meat.
Ensuring the Safety and Quality of Copra
Melanosis in Shrimp/Prawn
Shrimps and prawns with melanosis or blackspots do not pose food safety hazards to consumers. This, however, has a negative impact on its perceived quality, resulting in a decrease in market value, and on the income of fisherfolk. In line with this, the technical bulletin provides information on the general description of the melanosis in shrimps/prawns, factors influencing the rate of melanosis, its adverse health effect in humans, and the mitigation measures - non-chemical methods and chemical methods to prevent its occurrence.
Avian Influenza
Recently, China reported its first human case of a new strain of avian flu. Through its quick response, the Philippines through the Department of Agriculture, has successfully eradicated its avian infuenza subtype A H5N6 in January 2021. This technical bulletin briefly explains the avian influenza and its public health concerns. The document also identifies useful interventions to mitigate the risk associated with the virus.
Technical Bulletin 2019
Technical Bulletin is an annual publication developed by the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards addressing consumers' perception on food-safety related issues of agricultural and fishery products.
Use of Dishwashing Detergent in Washing Fruits and Vegetables
Many people use tap water and detergent when washing fruits and vegetables. However, other compounds are deemed safer to be used such as vinegar, chlorine solution, dish detergent and commercial cleaning solution in washing produce before preparation or consumption as their sanitation treatments. This Technical Bulletin discusses the hazards of using dishwashing detergent in fruits and vegetables as well as the recommended ways of washing them.
Food Safety Concerns of Volcanic Ash fall on Water and Agricultural and Fishery Commodities from the Areas Affected by the Taal Volcano Eruption
On January 12, 2020, Taal Volcano erupted spewing plumes of smoke and ashes affecting many areas. The emission of massive volcanic ash affected not only the fisheries found in Taal Lake but also crops and livestock in the nearby towns. This Technical Bulletin identifies and characterizes food hazards of volcanic ash and applicable food safety mitigation measures.
Formalin-Tainted Galunggong
In August 2018, a fisher folk group claimed that one of the sources of imported galunggong imports uses formalin to preserve fish harvests. This Technical Bulletin identifies the adverse health effect of formalin and ways on risk mitigation.
Bukbok-Infested Rice
In August 2018, at least 330,000 sacks of imported milled rice were reported to be infested with bukbok or weevil. The Bureau of Plant Industry - Plant Quarantine Services through the National Food Authority said that the rice will be fumigated to combat the pest while assuring the public that it is safe for consumption specifically if washed before cooking. This Technical Bulletin discusses the health and food hazards of weevils as well as the applicable risk mitigation measures.
African Swine Fever
On August 3, 2018, the first African Swine Fever (ASF) case in Asia was reported in China, causing worries to the local hog raisers of the country. Swill feeding was identified to be related to the 62% of the first 21 ASF cases in China. This Technical Bulletin discusses the basic characteristics of ASF virus and possible mitigating measures to help prevent and/or control its spread in the country