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Nutrition and Health Claims on Philippine Food Labels: What the Law Allows
Nutrition and health claims on Philippine food labels are governed by the FDA under RA 9711, the Food Safety Act of 2013, and the Consumer Act.
FDA License to Operate in the Philippines: Who Needs One and How to Apply
Who needs an FDA license to operate in the Philippines? Learn which establishments must secure an LTO before manufacturing, importing, or selling health products.
Food Import Clearance Philippines: FDA and Customs Requirements
Food import clearance Philippines: learn the FDA registration, license to operate, and Customs requirements before importing food into the Philippines.
Food Additives Regulation Philippines: How the FDA and Food Safety Act Govern Additives and Contaminants
Food additives regulation in the Philippines is governed by the FDA Act of 2009 and the Food Safety Act of 2013, which set standards and contaminant limits.
FDA Certificate of Product Registration in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to get an FDA certificate of product registration in the Philippines under RA 9711, including who must register and the risks of selling unregistered goods.
Food Recall Procedure in the Philippines: How Unsafe Food Is Withdrawn Under RA 10611
What is the food recall procedure in the Philippines? Learn how food business operators withdraw unsafe food and how FDA and DA regulators act under RA 10611.
Restaurant Permit Requirements Philippines: A Step-by-Step Licensing Guide
Restaurant permit requirements in the Philippines start with the LGU business permit, then FDA and fire clearances. Here is the step-by-step licensing path.
FDA Product Registration in the Philippines: What Manufacturers Must File
FDA product registration in the Philippines is required before any health product may be manufactured, imported, sold, or distributed. Here is how it works.
Food Labeling Rules in the Philippines: FDA Requirements and Health Claims
Food labeling rules in the Philippines are governed by the FDA Act of 2009, the Food Safety Act of 2013, and the Consumer Act. Learn what labels must show.
Product Registration for Imported Goods in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Learn how product registration for imported goods in the Philippines works under the Consumer Act and the FDA Act, and what importers must do before selling.
Protecting Public Health: FDA's Power to Seize Hazardous Products Without a Warrant
The Supreme Court upholds FDA's warrantless seizure power over hazardous health products as a valid exercise of police power.
Due Process in Reproductive Health: FDA Must Hear Opposition to Contraceptives
The Supreme Court ruled that the FDA must observe due process—notice and hearing—when certifying contraceptive drugs, affirming the remand in the RH Law case.
FDA Authority Upheld: Validity of Bioavailability Testing Circulars for Drug Registration
Supreme Court affirms FDA's power to issue BA/BE testing circulars for drug registration, clarifying administrative rule-making authority.
Taxing National Instrumentalities: PFDA Exemption and Local Government Powers
The Supreme Court ruled the PFDA is a government instrumentality, not a GOCC, exempt from real property tax on the Lucena Fishing Port Complex.
Protecting Your Property: Understanding Sheriffs Authority and Preventing Wrongful Levy in the Philippines
Learn how Philippine law protects property from wrongful levy, using the PFDA case to explain exemptions and legal remedies.