Philippines - Draft Philippines National Standard Code of Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP) for Oysters and Mussels

Department of Agriculture (DA), Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS) has published draft Philippines National Standard Code of Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP) for Oysters and Mussels. This Code of Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP) for oysters and mussels covers practices that aim to prevent or minimize the risks associated with aquaculture production in brackish and marine waters. This Code covers the following aspects of aquaculture production addressing food safety, environmental integrity, and socio-economic welfare.

Proposed date of adoption : To be determined.

Proposed date of publication : To be determined.

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

Final date for comments: [ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the notification and/or : 31 October 2016

If the Proposal/Notification/Regulation will affect your International Business please send us your representation with facts and figures before 20 February 2016, so that these can be taken up suitably.