Philippine - Code of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Fruits and Vegetables Farming.

Department of Agriculture (DA), Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS) published standard standard code of practice covers the general hygienic practices for the production and primary processing of fresh fruits and vegetables cultivated for human consumption, particularly those intended to be consumed raw. Specifically, this code is applicable to fresh fruits and vegetables that are field-grown with or without cover, or those grown under protected facilities such as hydroponic systems or greenhouses.

Products covered : Fresh fruits and vegetables

Proposed date of adoption (dd/mm/yy): To be determined.

Proposed date of publication (dd/mm/yy): To be determined.

Proposed date of entry into force: [ ] Six months from date of publication, and/or(dd/mm/yy): To be determined.

Final date for comments: [ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the notification and/or (dd/mm/yy): 17 July 2017

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