Philippines: FAIRS Annual Country Report

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   RP2023-0051

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 labelling, packaging (sustainability measures), other requirements (processed products, plant, animal products, fishery) geographical indications were updated. A new Section X on Trade Facilitation was added.

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