Philippines: FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   RP2022-0012

This report outlines Philippine government requirements for the importation of food and agricultural products. The report aims to assist U.S. exporters by providing information on labeling, packaging, permitted ingredients, and other relevant information. It also provides points of contact for key Philippine government authorities, U.S. government agencies, and trade associations. The sections on biotechnology, plant products, processed products, fishery, and trans fatty acids were updated.

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