Resource Guidebook On Food Packaging

Philippines-Australia Human Resource
Development Facility (PAHRDF)

Davao City Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, Inc.
An Australian Government, AusAid initiative
Resource Guidebook
on
Food Packaging
This Resource Guidebook is an output of the DCCCII Training on Food Packaging for the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. It was
funded by the Australian Government, AusAid through the Philippines-Australia Human Resource Development Facility (PAHRDF).
TABLEOFCONTENTS
Introduction
Page
A. SUPPLIERSOFPACKAGINGMATERIALS
Plastics
I.
Paper
II.
Glass
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III. Composites/Flexibles
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IV. Metals
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V.
Capsandclosures
VI. Labelprinters
VII. Basicpackagingmachines
B. OTHERPACKAGINGRESOURCES
C.
D.
E.
F.
I.
Consultants
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II.
ContractPackers
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PACKAGINGDESIGNERS
PHILIPPINEGOVERNMENTAGENCIESCONCERNEDWITHFOOD
ANDFOODPACKAGING
FOODANDFOODPACKAGINGASSOCIATIONSINTHEPHILIPPINES
LAWSANDREGULATIONSONFOODPACKAGINGANDLABELING
INDOMESTICANDMAJORWORLDMARKETS
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I.
AdministrativeOrderNo.90as.1980
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II.
AdministrativeOrderNo.88Bs.1984
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III. AdministrativeOrderNo.16s.1979
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IV. AdministrativeOrderNo.134s.1984
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V.
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BureauCircularNo.2007002
G.INFORMATIONONSTANDARDSOFLOCALMARKETS
H.OTHERUSEFULINFORMATION
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I. PotentialNicheMarkets
a. Halal
b. Ethnic/indigenous
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INTRODUCTION
This Packaging Resource Guidebook is intended to be the primary source of

information for SMEs and entrepreneurs just planning to start a food processing
ventureorthosewhoneedandwanttoimprovepackagingoftheirfoodproducts.
This is a first edition and for it to be continuously relevant and useful, a

monitoringand updating systemwill be installedin theSmallandMedium Enterprise
ResourceNetwork(SMERN).
A.SUPPLIERSOFPACKAGINGMATERIALS
I.
PLASTICS
Davao:
BOTTLEKINGENTERPRISES
Address:
Km.20NationalHighway,Buhisan,Tibungco,DavaoCity
Tel.No.:(082)2380773
FaxNo.:(082)2380539
Email:bottleking@yahoo.com
Website:www.pmc.com.ph
FARMAPLASTICSPRODUCTS,INC.
Address:
Km.13DiversionRoad,Panacan8000DavaoCity
Tel.No.:(082)2358074
FaxNo.:(082)2358075
Email:farmaplas@pldtdsl.net
Luzon:
ASOONERPACKAGINGCORPORATION
ManufacturerofPETbottlesandplasticbags
Representatives:
CarlitoU.Soon,VicePresident
BenjieArcenas,GeneralManager
LizaManarang,SalesManager
HeadOffice:
G/FGoldlandTower,10EisenhowerSt.Greenhills,SanJuan,MetroManila
Tel.Nos.:(02)7229183to88
FaxNo.:(02)7225213
Email:cusoon@pacific.net.ph
ALATONEPLASTICSINC.
HeadOffice:
7IndustryRd1,AranetaUniversityVillage,MalabonMetroManila
Tel.Nos.:(02)3643445/3645921
FaxNo.:(02)3300035
ALCOSGLOBALCORPORATION
Manufacturerofrigidplasticbottles
Representative:
EdgardoB.Avecilla,PackageDevelopmentManager
HeadOffice:
12CalleObrero,Bagumbayan,Libis,QuezonCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)6350631to35
FaxNo.:(02)6353120
CALYPSOPLASTICCENTERCOMPANY
Diverseplasticmanufacturingcompanywithproductssuchasfilms,PPcups,
EPScups,styrofoam,pallet,etc.
Representatives:
RyanY.Lee,Manager
WendellM.Santos,ExportManager
HeadOffice:
721FrensaStreet,Binondo,Manila
PlantAddress:
5039Sto.RosarioStreet,MapulangLupa,ValenzuelaCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)4445706/2476057
FaxNo.:(02)4445706
Email:citiplas@pldtdsl.net
DYNAPAKPHILIPPINES,INC.
Manufactureroflabels,recloseablepouchesandplasticfilms
Representatives:
BennyT.Ty,GeneralManager
DeborahPacunayen,SalesExecutive
HonorAzagra,SalesExecutive
RubyAncot,ProductionMaintenanceEngineer
HeadOffice:
No.6GregorioAranetaAvenue,QuezonCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)7151231to36
FaxNo.:(02)7151035
Email:benny@dynapak.net
EASTERNINTERNATIONALPLASTICPACKAGINGCORPORATION
ManufacturerofrigidplasticbottlesandjarsofPE,PPandPolystyrene
Representatives:
JuanA.Barsana,Jr.PlantManager
JoseV.Legata,SalesManager
EvelynL.Estacio,FinanceManager
PlantAddress:
No.18PerfectoDrive,Bagumbayan,TaguigCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8371119/8376050
FaxNo.:(02)8375006
Email:eastern@inext.net
FILPET,INC.
ManufacturerofP.E.T.bottlesandjars,hingedPPcaps
Representative:
CarmencitaD.Abelardo,GeneralManager
HeadOffice:
S501CBTCondominium,60nWestAvenue,QuezonCity
Tel.No.:(02)3739797Loc156
FaxNo.:(02)3719781
Email:cabelardo@filpet.com.ph
Website:www.Filpet.com
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PlantAddress:
404M.H.delPilarStreet,Maysilo,MalabonCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)4464105to06
FORMEYPLASTICS,INC.
ManufacturerofrigidplasticbottlesandjarsmadeofPVC,PE&PP
Representatives:
MaryG.Ng,PresidentandChiefExecutiveOfficer
WilliamG.Ng,VicePresidentforOperations
AnthonyG.Ng,Director
DavidG.Ng,Director
HeadOfficeandPlantAddress:
35GovernorPascualAvenue,Potrero,MalabonCity
Tel.No.:(02)3612564
FaxNo.:(02)3618299
Email:marygnh@pacific.net.ph
GILVANPACKAGINGCORPORATION
Plastics,laminates,flexibles
Representative:
LarrydelMundo
OfficeAddress:
No.633AGen.LuisSt.,PasodeBlasMalinta,ValenzuelaCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)4454245/4459817/4321915/4458870/4458875
Mobile:+639228512189
Email:sales@gilvan.bayandsl.ph
HYGIENICPACKAGINGCORPORATION
ThepioneermanufacturerinPETPackagingContainers
MainOffice:
TheLELPlasticGroup
Rm.201HotelLasPalmas,1616A.MabiniSt.cor.PedroGilSt.,
Malate,Manila
Tel.Nos.:(02)5364914/(02)7421849
T/Fax:(02)5364914
MobilePhone:+639175258236
Emailaddress:lelplastic@pacific.net.ph
KIMBELLSPACK,INC.
Conceptualizationandmanufactureofselfadhesivelabelsandoverwraps,plastic
labels,boxes,bottlesandjarsmadeofPVC,PEandPET
Representative:
HenryL.Tiu,ChiefExecutiveOfficer
45ACongressionalAvenue,Project8,QuezonCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)9260106/9262776
FaxNo.:(02)9203195
Email:kimbells@skyinet.net
Website:www.skyinet.net/kimbells/
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MANLYPLASTICS,INC.
Representative:
VicenteL.CoVPSalesandMarketing
OfficeAddress:
60WestAvenue,QuezonCity,Philippines
Tel.No.:(02)3739797
FaxNo.:(02)3719780
Email:vicco@manlyplastics.com
MEGAPACKAGINGCORPORATION
ManufacturerofpackagingmadeofEPS,EPEandPP
Representatives:
HenryL.Gaw,GeneralSpecialFoamProducts
BenChua,AssistantVicePresidentforSales
PlantAddress:
AirstripRoad,CanlubangIndustrialEstate,Canlubang,Laguna
Tel.Nos.:(049)5491921/(049)5491704
FaxNos.:8447796/8452617
Email:sales@mpc.com.ph
PRESTIGEPLASTICS,INC.
Address:
128CamiaSt.,PotreroMalabon,MetroManila
Tel.Nos.:(02)3663384/3663387
FaxNo.:(02)3663386
Email:preplas@pldtdsl.net
PLANETFRIENDLYPLASTICS,INC.
Soledistributorofadditivesforbiodegradableplasticsandotherbiodegradable
plasticproducts
Representatives:
SherwinY.Lim,President
OscarM.Villanueva,LogisticsManager
HeadOffice:
802BelairBuilding,1020RoxasBoulevard,Ermita,Manila
Tel.Nos.:(02)5264490/5264491
FaxNo.:(02)5260510
Email:Sherwin_lim2000@yahoo.com
Website:www.cleanplanetplastics.com
PLASTICCONTAINERPACKAGINGCORPORATION
Manufacturerofplasticbottles,closures,designandfabricationofblowmoulds,
injectionmouldsandinjectionblowmoulds
Representatives:
ChristopherS.Chua,VicePresidentforOperations
FrancesS.Chua,VicePresidentforMarketing
OliverS.Chua,VicePresidentforEngineering
25MadisonStreet,MandaluyongCity
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Tel.No.:(02)6318331
FaxNo.:(02)6315246
Email:pcpc@impactnet.com
POLYCELLBUBBLESHEETMANUFACTURINGCORP.
Manufacturerofplasticairbubblesheets
Representatives:
WilliamU.Bendicion,VicePresident&GeneralManager
FlorencioC.Lim,President
129MarianoPonceStreet,BagongBarrio,CaloocanCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)3649493/3614714
T/FaxNo.:(02)3614714
Email:polycell@pacific.net.ph
ROLEXPLASTICMANUFACTURINGCORPORATION
Manufacturerofmetalizedwrappers,PEandPP
Representatives:
DannyC.Uy,President
JordanC.Uy,PlantManager
HeadOffice:
258GregorioAranetaAvenue,SanFranciscoDelMonte,QuezonCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)3630936to97
FaxNo.:(02)3630396
Email:rolex@imanila.com.ph
SENTINELPLASTICSMANUFACTURINGCORP.
OfficeAddress:
#60CBTCondominiums,WestAvenue,QuezonCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)3739797loc146148,158/4165218to19
FaxNo.:(02)3734750
SIGMAPACKAGINGCORPORATION
Manufacturerofmetallisedandnylonwrappers,reclosablepouchesand
blisterpacks
Representatives:
WilliamCo,President
BerniceCo,VicePresident
HeadandOfficeAddress:
5thStreet,CabreraRoad,SitioBurol,BarangaySanJuan,Taytay,Rizal
Tel.Nos.:(02)2860888/2861888/2862888
FaxNo.:(02)2862060
Email:sigma@digitelone.com
SKYPLASINDUSTRIALCORPORATION
Address:
15MalimboSt.,Masambong,QuezonCity
Tel.No.:(02)3651896
FaxNo.:(02)3610005
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Email:skyplas@hotmail.com
Website:www.skyplas.com
SOLVICINDUSTRIALCORPORATION
Manufacturerofplasticpackaging,rotogravureprinting,vacuummetallising,
laminatingandfilmblowingofPP,PELDandPELLD
Representatives:
JimmyTan,President
BenitoAwyoung,VicePresident
JoseAveria,FinanceManager
50MaysanRoad,ValenzuelaCity
Tel.No.:(02)2923007
FaxNo.:(02)2920860
Email:flexible@compass.com.ph
TRANSWORLDTRADINGCOMPANY,INC.
SupplierofPVC,PE,PPandPET
Representatives:
MarcoQ.Salas,Asst.VicePresidentPlasticsDivision
JoseBernardoSiaron,SalesManager
FedericoMateoSalesExecutive
OfficeAddress:
4/FDonPabloBuilding,114AmorsoloStreet,LegaspiVillage,MakatiCity
Tel.No.:(02)8921326
FaxNos.:(02)8192522/8192555
Email:PLS@twtci.com
PlantAddress:
Novaliches,QuezonCity
UNITEDPOLYRESINS,INC.
Manufactureranddistributorofallkindsofplasticbags
Representative:
JulitoBebengSoon,PlantManager
Office:
GroundFloor,GoldlandTower,No.10EisenhowerSt.
Greenhills,1502SanJuan,MetroManila
Tel.Nos.:(02)7229183to88
FaxNo.(02)7225213/7229188
Mobile:+639178452014
Email:unitedpolyresins@mail.com/cusoon@pacific.net.ph
Website:www.unitedpolyserins.com.ph
VITALOPACKAGINGINTERNATIONAL,INC.
Manufacturerofblisterpacksandclamshellpacks
Representative:
AlainN.Mamiit,ManagerSales&MarketingDivisions
OfficeandPlantAddress:
Building1,PanoramaCompound,LagunaIndustrialPark,Bian,Laguna
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Tel.Nos.:(049)5390857to60Loc120
FaxNo.:(049)5390157
Email:vitalo@skyinet.net
Website:www.vitalo.net
II.
PAPER
Davao:
DAVAOPACKAGINGCORPORATION(DPC)
Manufacturerofcorrugatedboxesandsupplies
AntonioFloirendoSr.Proprietor
DavaoOffice:
Lanang,DavaoCity
Tel.No.:(082)2352153
FaxNo:(082)2342281
Email:dpc_officedapacor@anflogroup.com
PlantOffice:
Bo.A.O.Floirendo,PanaboCity,DavaodelNorte
Tel.Nos.:(082)2258504,(084)8220517
FaxNo.:(082)2342281
MINDANAOCORRUGATEDFIBREBOARDINC.(MINCOR)
Mr.ReyGudianOICPlantManager
DavaoOffice:
Km.12Sasa,DavaoCity
Tel.No.:(082)2341004
FaxNo.:(082)2351367
PANFERMARKETING
Mr.FerdinandPangolibayProprietor
DavaoOffice:
St.PeterToril,DavaoCity
Tel.No.:(082)2912138
STENIELMINDANAOPACKAGINGCORPORATION
Regularslottedcontainers,corrugatedpallets,specialdesignsanddiecuts,
waterresistantboxes,partitions,cushions,sleeves
Mr.BarryAkupSalesManager
DavaoOffice:
Km.25NationalHighway,Bunawan,DavaoCity
Tel.Nos.:(082)2360190to0192/2360281
FaxNo.:(082)2360194
GeneralSantosOffice:
BTYCompound,NationalHighway,Apopong,Gen.SantosCity
T/Fax:(083)3801402
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Luzon:
CAVITEPACKAGINGCORPORATION
Manufacturerofcorrugatedboard/boxes
Representative:
FernandoLopez,PlantManager
HeadOffice:
Unit1202GalleriaCorporateCenter,EDSAcornerOrtigasAvenue,
QuezonCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)6363191to98
FaxNo.:(02)6361600
Email:cpcgalleria@gas.com.ph
PlantAddress:
Km.51BarangayPanungyanan,GeneralTiasCavite
DETPAKPACKAGINGPHILS,INC.
OfficeAddress:
500BoniAvenue,Brgy.Plainview,MandaluyongCity
Tel.No.:(02)5326368
FaxNo.:(02)5326109
Email:cmdetpak@info.com.ph
Website:www.detpak.com
MAJESTICPRESS,INC.
Manufactureroffoldingcartons,paperlabelsandoverwraps
Representatives:
LawrenceL.Cheng,GeneralManager
JulieT.Tupas,SalesDirector
1224thStreetcorner10thAvenue,GracePark,CaloocanCity
Tel.No.:(02)3642091
FaxNo.:(02)3669911
Email:majestic@epic.net
MALINTACORRUGATEDBOXESMANUFACTURINGCORP.
Manufacturerandprinterofcorrugatedboxes
Representatives:
HarryChongLamfai,VicePresident
HenryChong,GeneralManager
HeadOffice:
1706AWestTower,PhilippineStockExchangeCentreBuilding
OrtigasCenter,PasigCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)6312622to23/6312627to28
FaxNos.:(02)6876410/6312625
Email:mcbmc@newgen.net.ph
MEGAPACKCONTAINERCORPORATION
Manufacturerofcorrugatedboxes
Representatives:
EdgarL.Tang,VicePresident&GeneralManager
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StephenTan,AssistantMarketingManager
HeadOffice:
18GeneralTironaStreet,BagongBarrio,CaloocanCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)3655661to72
FaxNos.:(02)3661826/3655676
Email:edgar.tang@megapack.com.ph
PlantAddress:
2E.QuintanaAvenue,TPICompound,SitioMalinis,Bagbaguin,
ValenzuelaCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)9845501to05
FaxNo.:(02)9845512
NEWWORLDPRINTINGCORPORATION
Manufacturerofpaperlabelsandoverwraps
Representatives:
RogerY.Cuan,AssistantGeneralManager
RichardY.Cuan,GeneralManager
OfficeAddress:
137CrispinStreet,Tinajeros,MalabonCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)2873228/2856431to33
FaxNo.:(02)2880317
Email:ryc@skyinet.net
PAPERCONPHILIPPINES,INC.
Manufactureroffoldingcartons,labelsandoverwraps
Representatives:
EricF.Pesengco,AssistantGeneralManager
AlexanderF.Pesengco,VicePresident
StevenF.Pesengco,Comptroller
29OliverosDrive,Balintawak,QuezonCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)3644041to45
FaxNo.:(02)3616481
Email:custserv@papercon.com
PRECISIONCRESTEC,INC.
Manufactureroffoldingcartons,displayboxes,laminatedfluteboxes,labels,
brochures,postersandcalendars.
Representatives:
JoseEdgardoS.Cruz,ExecutiveVicePresident
PurificacionG.Dizon,MarketingManager
AmangRodriguezSr.Avenue,BarangayDelaPaz,PasigCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)6450815/6450824
FaxNo.:(02)6450833
Email:ppi@info.com.ph
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PRINTWELL,INC.
Paperandpaperboardprinterandconverteroffoldingcartons,labelsand
overwraps,corrugatedboard,trays,insertsandpartitions,decorative/specialty
(handmade)packaging,metallisedwrappers,labels,designers,lithographers
andservicecontractors.
Representative:
RobertL.Yam,VicePresident
38DansalanStreet,MandaluyongCity
Tel.No.:(02)5332388
FaxNo.:(02)5327816
Email:Robert.yam@printwell.com.ph
PRWTRADEANDCOMMERCIALCOMPANY,INC.
Supplierofpaperandpaperboardforlabelsandoverwraps,coretubes,traysand
otherspecialtypackaging
Representative:
PekkaKalleC.Vainio,VicePresidentforSales
OfficeAddress:
23A6thStreet,NewManila,QuezonCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)7214750/7224571
FaxNo.:(02)7214796
Email:prw@prw.com.ph
RACOTRADINGPHILIPPINES,INC.
Supplier/manufacturersrepresentativeofkraftliner,corrugatingmediumand
claycoatedboards.
Representatives:
JohnPeterC.Hager,VicePresident
FlorentinaC.Arcega,SalesManager
NathanielM.Mariano,LogisticsOfficer
OfficeAddress:
10/FRufinoBuilding,6784AyalaAvenue,MakatiCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8100301to02
FaxNos.:(02)8103927/8176623
Email:jph@racophil.com
SANMIGUELRENGOPACKAGINGCORPORATION
Manufacturerofcorrugatedcartons
Representative:
DenardoM.CuayoAssistantVicePresident&PlantManager
PlantAddress:
Dr.A.SantosAvenue,Sucat,ParaaqueCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8265541to45
FaxNo.:(02)8264113
Email:dcuayo@smg.sanmiguel.com.ph
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TOPBESTPRINTINGCORPORATION
Manufacturerofstickersandlabels
Representatives:
JimmyC.Co,GeneralManager
JoaquinC.Co,VicePresidentforOperations
197Ma.ClaraStreet,between9thand10thAvenue,GracePark,CaloocanCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)3658608to10
FaxNo.:(02)3620945
Email:topbest@skyinet.net
UKCCOMMERCIALPRESS,INC.
Supplieroffoldingcartons,labelsandoverwraps,decorativeandspecialtypaper
andpaperboardpackaging
Representative:
JohnnyUy,AssistantGeneralManager
OfficeAddress:
56P.TuazonBoulevard,Cubao,QuezonCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)7251997/7252002
FaxNo.:(02)7251817
Email:ukcpress@pldtdsl.net
UNITEDPULPANDPAPERCOMPANY,INC.
Manufacturerofkraftpaperandlinerboard
Representative:
JuanMigueldelRosario,VicePresident
OfficeAddress:
5thFlr.PHINMAPlaza,39PlazaDrive,RockwellCenter,MakatiCity
Tel.No.:(02)8700100
FaxNo.:(02)8700411
Emailaddress:uppcmktg@vasia.com
WYNNSGENERALMERCHANDISE
Manufacturerandprintingofcarbonboxes
Representatives:
ErwynD.Lumanog,President
JhovannyLumanog,OperationsOfficer
HeadOffice:
Km14EdisonStreet,SouthSuperhighway,ParaaqueCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8246544/7763544
FaxNo.:(02)8244390
Email:erwyndlumanog@yahoo.com
PlantAddress:
c/oWynnstarPackagingEnterprise
Block7ASouthAvenuePhaseII,CEPZA,Rosario,Cavite
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III.
GLASS
ASIABREWERY
Manufacturerofbeerandcommercialbottles,rigidplasticbottles,closuresand
crates.
Representatives:
BennieB.Yang.VicePresidentforPackaging
HernanC.Tiu,SalesManager
HeadOffice:
G/FAlliedBankCenter,AyalaAvenue,MakatiCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8163421/8163438
FaxNos.:(02)8102711/8172159
Email:bennie.yang@asia.brewery.com
SAINTS&BRANCHCORPORATION
Office:
545FranciscanStreet,Sta.AnaVillageSunvalley,
ParanaqueCity1700Philippines
T/FaxNo:(02)8215325
Mobile:+639175274797
Email:stbranch@axti.com
SANMIGUELPACKAGINGPRODUCTS
Manufacturerofplasticandmetalclosures,corrugatedcartons,glasscontainers,
collapsibletubes,plasticcasesandpressedglasswares
Representatives:
VirgilioC.Ramiscal,VicePresident&FinanceManager
FernandoB.Pablo,PlanningManager
HeadOffice:
10/FSanMiguelPropertiesCentreSt.FrancisAvenue,OrtigasCenter,
PasigCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)7024206/7024244
FaxNo.:(02)6376297
Email:vcramiscal@smg.sanmiguel.com.ph
IV.
COMPOSITES/FLEXIBLES
ALCANPACKAGINGSTARPACKCORPORATION
Representative:
AnnabelleMarieM.Mandia
HeadOffice:
Km.22,OrtigasExtension,Cainta,Rizal
Tel.No.:(02)6581163
FaxNo.:(02)6581165
Email:annabellemarie.mandia@starpack.com.ph
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BENISONCORPORATION
OfficeAddress:
GreenwayBusinessPark,GovernorsDriveBo.Bulihan,Silang,Cavite4118
Tel.Nos.:(02)5208731to32/(046)9722067to68
FaxNos.:(02)5208732/(046)9722069
Email:benison@digitelfone.com
Website:www.benison.com.tw
CYGNUSINDUSTRIES,INC.
Manufacturerofflexiblepackagingmaterials
Representatives:
FelixC.Chan,VicePresidentforProduction
PhilipC.Chan,President
68P.delaCruzStreet,SitioGitna,BarangayNagkaisangNayon,
AreaIX,DistrictII,QuezonCity
Tel.No.:(02)9374463
FaxNo.:(02)9377002/9307211
Email:Cygnus@info.com.ph
DUPONTFAREAST,INC.(PHILIPPINES)
Supplierofflexiblepackagingmaterialsandotherspecialtypackaging
requirements
Representatives:
CarlitoC.Galleta,SalesManager
RubyA.Aller,CustomerRepresentative
HeadOffice:
19/FGTTowerInternational,6815AyalaAvenue,MakatiCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8189911to18
FaxNo.:(02)8189659
Email:carlito.galleta@phi.dupont.com
Website:www.dupont.com
EMPIRETANTRADETECHNOLOGIES,INC.
Manufactureroflabels,shrinkwrapandflexiblepackaging
Representatives:
TecsonT.Tan,President
VictoriaL.Tan,Treasurer
OfficeAddressandPlantAddress:
Block9Lot3,LIIPAvenue,Mamplasan,Bian,Laguna
Tel.No.:(049)5390040
FaxNo.:(049)5390077
Email:empiretantrade@yahoo.com
FLEXOMANUFACTURINGCORPORATION
Printing,packagingandlamination(offlexiblelaminatesforvarious
applications)
Representatives:
CalixtoY.Laureano,ManagingDirector
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PedroW.Madarang,Consultant
EdwardGochuico,SalesRepresentative
275A.MabiniStreet,CaloocanCity
Tel.No.:(02)2850148
FaxNos.:(02)2850669/2872115
Email:jamesgochuico@flexo.com.ph
INTEGRATEDPACKAGINGCORPORATION
Manufacturerofflexiblepackaging
Representatives:
RyanOliverS.Sy,GeneralManager
AubreyAnnS.Chua,BusinessDevelopmentManager
OfficeAddress:
No. 14,8th Street corner Ligaya Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues, Eastside,
GracePark,CaloocanCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)3639889/3639890
FaxNo.:(02)3667852
Email:intpack@yahoo.com
JULYMANUFACTURINGCOMPANY,INC.
Manufacturerofflexibleandotherplasticpackaging
Representatives:
JasonO.Ng,SalesManager
MichaelNg,SalesExecutive
77GeneralLuisStreet,Novaliches,QuezonCity
Tel.No.:(02)9372596
FaxNo.:(02)9372617
Email:julymfg@hotmail.com
RIGHTPAKINTERNATIONALCORPORATION
Flexiblepackagingmaterial,designandprepressservices
Representatives:
SesinandoM.delaCruz,PlantManager
BeltranB.Burgos,ProductionManagerVacmet
EvelynV.Enriquez,QualityAssuranceHead
PlantAddress:
CanlubangIndustrialEstate,Silangan,Canlubang,CalambaCity,Laguna
Tel.Nos.:(02)6323560to69Loc5391
FaxNo.:(049)5497749
Email:sdelacruz@smg.sanmiguel.com.ph
SEALEDAIRPHILIPPINES(CRYOVAC)
Packagingdesignservices;flexiblepackagingmanufacturer;specialtypackaging
Representatives:
SamuelSantiago,SalesManagerShrinkPackagingDivision
CarlosA.Lazarte,SalesManagerFoodDivision
MaryMabelL.Mendoza,SalesExecutiveFoodDivision
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RosaliaEustaquio,SalesManagerEngineeringPackagingDivision
Office Address: Don Mariano Lim Industrial Complex, AlabangZapote Road, Las
PiasCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8079180/8091448
FaxNo.:(02)8095643
Email:sam.santiago@sealedair.com
Website:www.sealedair.com
SHRINKPACKPHILIPPINESCORPORATION
Manufacturer of PVC shrinkable film in cut size roll, shrink label with high
definition multicolor photogravure printing, LDPE shrink film in single sheets,
tubeorcenterfoldform:Polyolefinandstretchfilmforpallets
Represenatives:
MartinL.Tsoi,GeneralManager
AristotleV.So.,ProductionManager
11AT.SantiagoStreet,Canumay,ValenzuelaCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)2925244to45
FaxNo.:(02)2931725
Email:shrinkpack@pacific.net.ph
V.
METALS
ORIENTALTINCAN
Manufacturerofsanitarycansforfoodpackaging
Representatives:
CesarA.Lucio,VicePresidentQA&CustomerService
VioletaE.Marcelino,QualityAssuranceSupervisor
614GeneralLuisStreet,SitioKapre
BarangayNagkaisangNayon,Area9,District2,QuezonCity
Tel.No.:(02)9365339
FaxNo.:(02)9375440
Email:otc@skyinet.net
VI.
CAPSANDCLOSURES
AMCORWHITECAPSOUTHEASTASIA,INC.
Manufacturerandsupplierofplasticandmetalclosures
Representatives:
EdwinP.Sea,ManagingDirector
RomeoVillarante,Jr.,ManufacturingManager
RobertC.Perez,SalesManager
AbrahamPiccio,Jr.,SalesTerritoryManager
CanlubangIndustrialEstate,Canlubang,CalambaCity,Laguna
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Tel.Nos.:(049)5491795/(049)5491749
FaxNo.:(049)5491116/(049)5490140
Email:Edwin.Sea@amcor.com.ph
CROWNPLASTICSPHILIPPINES,INC.
Manufactureroffliptopclosures
Representatives:
HenryC.Bungabong,EVP&GeneralManager
ChristinaS.Espiritu,AccountManager
3PhilcrestCompound,WestServiceRoad,Cupang,MuntinlupaCity
Tel.No.:(02)8505685
FaxNo.:(02)8505021
Email:henryc@pworld.net.ph
NETPAKPHILIPPINES,INC.
Supplierofstretchfilmandclosures,aluminumcapsandtubes,plasticpalletand
rollteiners
Representative:
RowenaR.Montemayor,SalesExecutive
HeadOffice:
720PioneerCorporateCenter,PioneercornerMadisonStreet,
MandaluyongCity
Tel.No.:(02)6875123to29Loc115
FaxNo.:(02)6877609
Email:mm@networkgroup.ph
SAMSOTITEPLASTICCOMPANY
Supplierofplasticclosures
Representatives:
JamesC.Ang,QualityAssuranceManager
AlbertC.Ang,MarketingManager
VangieT.Ang,AdministrativeManager
PhilipC.Ang,President
No.9E.SantiagoStreet,ValenzuelaCity
Tel.No.:(02)4445188
FaxNo.:(02)4445166
Email:samsotite@netasia.net
SANMIGUELPACKAGINGPRODUCTS
Manufacturerofplasticandmetalclosures,corrugatedcartons,glasscontainers,
collapsibletubes,plasticcasesandpressedglasswares
Representatives:
VirgilioC.Ramiscal,VicePresident&FinanceManager
FernandoB.Pablo,PlanningManager
HeadOffice:
10/FSanMiguelPropertiesCentreSt.FrancisAvenue,OrtigasCenter,PasigCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)7024206/7024244
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FaxNo.:(02)6376297
Email:vcramiscal@smg.sanmiguel.com.ph
VII. LABELPRINTERS
Davao:
ARJPRINTINGPRESS,INC.
DurbanBldg.,E.QuirinoAve.,(BesideFelcris)DavaoCity
Tel.Nos.:(082)2263904/2253081/2213257
5902E.QuirinoAvenue,DavaoCity
Tel.Nos.:(082)2212506/2253531
CORTESSPRINTINGCORPORATION
Printer of labels, stickers, color separation, UV coating, diecutting, plastic
lamination
OfficeAddress:
PabloD.RamirezBldg.103J.P.RizalExtension,DavaoCity
Tel.Nos.:(082)2240888/2240800/2210042/2210041
FaxNo:(082)2218999
DCTPRINTSHOP
OfficeAddress:
Unit7CariedoBldg.,J.P.LaurelAve.,DavaoCity
Tel.No.:(082)2216576
FaxNo:(082)2219527
Email:dct_printshop_inc@yahoo.com
MENROSPRINTEXPRESS
Printeroflabelsfruitlabels,canslabels,barcodelabels,stickers,tags,also
deignspaperpackaging
Representatives:
RosevirR.Canete,GeneralManager
OfficeAddress:
TahimikDrive,MatinaDavaoCity
Tel.No.:(082)2971114
CellphoneNo.:09068476224
Email:menrosprintexpress@yahoo.com
MIDTOWNPRINTINGCO.
OfficeAddress:
A.BonifacioSt.DavaoCity
Tel.No.:(082)2210821/2263479
FaxNo.:(082)2213201
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Luzon:
ESSELPROPACKPHILIPPINES,INC.
Tubeformingandprintingofplasticslaminatedtubes,artworkdevelopment
Representatives:
ErwinP.Castelo,GeneralManager
FortunatoM.Dalawampu,Logistics/QualityAssuranceManager
Building11Phase2,108MarcosAlvarezAvenue,BarrioTalon,LasPiasCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8009368/8009380
FaxNo.:(02)8009468
Email:ltcvisitor@lamitube.com.ph
KOUFUCOLORPRINTINGCORPORATION
Dynamicprintingandpackagingcompany
Representative:
CaryllYu(ShouHuiYu),GeneralManager
PlantAddressandHeadOffice:
L4&5,B3,Phase2MountviewIndustrialComplex,Bancal,Carmona,Cavite
Tel.Nos.:(046)9721111/5208810
FaxNo.:(046)9720120
Email:koufu@diditelone.com
HBFULLERPHILIPPINES,INC.
Manufacturerandtradingofwaterbasedadhesives,hotmeltadhesivesand
polyurethane
Representatives:
RomeoM.Ambrosio,GeneralManager
ReyPadelara,SenoirSalesRepresentative
EdwinBaseleres,SeniorSalesRepresentative
09GyroSt.,LightIndustryandSciencePark,Brgy.Diezmo,Cabuyao,Laguna
Tel.Nos.:(049)5430191to96/8445976
FaxNo.:(02)8445967
Email:romy.ambrosio@hbfuller.com
LABELTECHNIKPHILS.INC.
Address:
2308NatividadBuilding,PasongTamoExtension,MakatiCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8842699/8926686
FaxNo.:(02)8864924
Email:labeltechnik@yahoo.com
SBPPRINTERS
Representative:
Ms.NancyMaestrado,GeneralManager
Address:
100KainginRoad,Balintawak,QuezonCity
Tel.No.:(02)4130116
FaxNo.:(02)4130116
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Email:sbp_printers@yahoo.com
TFTEXPRESSPRINTINGCOMPANY,INC.
Manufacturingandprintingofpolybags,filmsandsheets
Representatives:
EdgarC.Yee,GeneralManager
AnaM.Yee,AssistantManager
123BasilioStreet,Acacia,MalabonCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)2881483/2881323
FaxNo.:(02)2883520
Email:tft@pacific.net.ph
VIII. BASICPACKAGINGMACHINES
Davao:
DAVAOSYNTHETIC
Address:
Door1&2ATDBuilding,Km7Lanang,DavaoCity
Tel.No.:(082)2350763
FaxNo.:(082)2350763
Email:dsynthetic@yahoo.com
SYNERGYSALESINTERNATIONALCORPORATION
DavaoOfficeAddress:
10BluejaySt.,BelisarioHeights,Lanang,DavaoCity
Tel.NO.:(082)2358019
FaxNo.:(082)2358019
HeadOffice:
#30MHDelPilarSt.between3rd&4thAve.,GracePark,CaloocanCity
Tel.No.:(02)3667958to61
FaxNo.:(02)3240064
Email:synergy_sales@pldtdsl.net
Luzon:
THEAMALGAMATEDTRADINGCENTER
Supplierofpackagingmachineriesandequipment,inks,masterbatches,and
adhesives
15DonPedroBuilding,LapulapuSt.,DavaoCity
Tel.No.:(082)2211582/2229993
FaxNo.:(082)2213689
Emailaddress:flexochem.amtrac@skyinet.net
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BENISONCORPORATION
Supplierofpackagingmachineryandmanufacturinganddistributorof
shrinkables,wrapandfilmpouches.
Representatives:
RodelioB.Espinosa,SalesManager
HernaneFaeldo,AssistantSalesExecutive
AlbertT.Bonifacio,SalesExecutive
SheilaManalo,SalesExecuitve
GreenwayBusinessPark,BarrioBulihan,Silang,Cavite
Tel.No.:(046)9722068
FaxNo.:(046)9722069
Email:benison@globe.com.ph
Website:www.benison.tw.com
DESIGNERSDENLTD.
OfficeAddress:
22IgnacioSt.CornerE.AlonzoSt.,Daanghari,Navotas
Tel.No.:(02)2825254
FaxNo.:(02)2812226
Email:ddenltd@yahoo.com
EDWARDKELLER(PHILIPPINES),INC.
Supplierofpackagingmaterialsandotherrelatedequipment
Representatives:
JoelT.Sanicas,SalesManager
TeodoroMatrianoIII,SalesEngineer
OfficeAddress:
CarmelrayIndustrialPark1,Canlubang,CalambaCity,Laguna
Tel.No.:8641600Loc163
FaxNo.:8641696
Email:joel.sanicas@dksh.com
GCHINTERNATIONALMERCANTILE,INC.
Welldiversifiedcompanywhoalsomarketspackagingmaterialsand
machineriesforthemeatprocessingindustry
Representatives:
RommelP.Hernandez,AssistantVicePresident
AnnaP.Hernandez,MarketingDirector
OfficeAddress:
Suite506OneCorporatePlaza,PasayRoad,MakatiCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8181645/8181501
FaxNo.:(02)8935873
Email:food@gchi.com.ph
HANDYWAREPHILIPPINES,INC.
Supplierofshrinkablefilmpouches,servicecontractors,especiallypackaging,
packagingmachineriesandotherrelatedequipment.
Representatives:
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FranciscoL.Wong,PresidentandChiefExecutiveOfficer
AllanDavidY.Wong,SeniorVicePresident
HeadOffice:
HPICorporateCenter,1026EDSA,QuezonCity
Tel.No.:(02)4262888
FaxNo.:(02)4263889
Email:sales@handyware.net.ph,handyware@skyinet.net
Website:www.handyware.net.ph
INTEGRAFICAPRINT&PACKPHILIPPINES,INC.
Supplierofprintingandpackagingmachineries/equipment
Representatives:
ClausF.Rheinhardt,ManagingDirector
CarlosS.Villanueva,GeneralSalesManager
IldefonsoS.Magnifico,ProductManager
TeddyC.Buenvenida,ProductManager
HeadOffice:
35ShawBoulevard,PasigCity
Tel.No.:(02)6311765
FaxNo.:(02)6317089
Email:ipphil@csi.com.ph
LOOPEXPACKAGINGPRODUCTS,INC.
Address:
6052PyramidCompound,TatalonSt.No.Ugong,ValenzuelaCity
Tel.No.:(02)9839871to73
FaxNo.:(02)9839874
Email:loopexMN@easycall.com.ph
MARKETCONNEXIONS,INC.
Supplierofpackagingmachineriesandotherrelatedequipment
Representative:
ArleneH.Reyes,GeneralManager
OfficeAddress:
19/FKingswoodTowercornerVitoCruzandChinoRocesStreets,MakatiCity
Tel.No.:(02)8957829
FaxNo.:(02)8957904
Email:mrketconn@info.com.ph
MECHANICALHANDLINGEQUIPMENT
Supplierofmachineriesandotherrelatedequipment
Representatives:
NiloG.Samia,President
RobertoS.Felipe,VicePresidentforSales
VeronicaL.Co,VicePresidentforFinance
HeadOffice:
Suite812HerreraTower,HerreraStreetcornerValeroStreet,
SalcedoVillage,MakatiCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8448901/05
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FaxNos.:(02)8451535/8451419
Email:mheco@skyinet.net
NISSANSEIKOCORP.
HeadOfficeandFactoryAddress:
T.SantiagoSt.,Canumay,ValenzuelaCityPhilippines
Tel.Nos.:(02)2942222/2942220/2944921/4453380
FaxNo.:(02)2942221
Email:nisco@nissanseiko.com,nisco@pldtdsl.net
Website:www.nissanseiko.com
PACIFICRIMPACKAGINGPHILIPPINES,INC.
Representatives:
RaulA.Reyes,SalesManager
ReneSuazo,SalesAssistant
HeadOffice:
408Page1Building,1215AcaciaAvenue,MadrigalBusinessPark
AyalaAlabang,MuntinlupaCity
Tel.No.:(02)8423005
FaxNo.:(02)8093235
Email:prppi@pacific.net.ph
PACKWAREPHILIPPINES,INC.
Supplierofpackagingequipmentandconsumables
Representatives:
EdilbertoT.Enriquez,SeniorSalesEngineer
RaymondE.Fabian,SalesEngineer
OfficeAddress:
Room2006,20/FCityland10Tower,H.V.delaCostaStreet,MakatiCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8123905/8128086
FaxNo.:(02)8936236
Email:packware@pworld.net.ph
PACMAC,INC.
Supplierofadhesives,specialtypackaging,packagingmachineriesandother
relatedequipment
Representatives:
PaoloF.Villafuerte,BusinessUnitDirector
CesarL.Bautista,Jr.President
CarloL.Bautista,ExecutiveVicePresident
HeadOffice:
23EDSA,Guadalupe,MakatiCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8823377to84
FaxNo.:(02)8821375
Email:pacmac@imanila.com.ph
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PROSSPACKCORPORATION
Supplierofpackagingmachineriesandrelatedequipment
Representative:
JonathanGee,GeneralManager
HeadOffice:
11APhoenixHeightsCondominium,PhoenixSubdivision
DannyFloroStreet,PasigCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)9101301to03
FaxNo.:(02)6711934
Email:ppc@compass.com.ph
RIECKERMANPHILIPPINES,INC.
Supplierofpackagingmachineriesandrelatedequipment,specialtypackaging,
flexoprintingmachineryandplasticprocessingequipment.
Representative:
ThorstenSierski,ManagingDirector
OfficeAddress:
7/FKarinaBuilding,33ShawBoulevard,PasigCity
Tel.No.:(02)6342624
FaxNo.:(02)6342622
Email:rpi@pacific.net.ph
Website:www.rieckermann.com
SPICERSINTERNATIONALLIMITED
Supplierofpaperandpaperboard(foldingcarton,labelsandoverwraps,
corrugatedboard),flexiblefilms,packagingmachineriesandequipment.
Representatives:
TanBinYam,President
MarcusJ.Barrick,Consultant
OfficeAddress:
SpicersBuilding,4384MontojoStreet,Tejeros,MakatiCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8981249to53
FaxNo.:(02)8973815
Email:spicers@spicers.com
TETRAPAK(PHILIPPINES),INC.
Manufacturerofprocessing,fillinganddistributionequipmentforliquidfood
andpackaginglaminates
Representative:
NoelAyre,ManagingDirector
OfficeAddress:
7/FNetoneCenter,26thStreetcornerThirdAvenueCrescentPark
WestDistrictBonifacioGlobalCity,TaguigCity1634
Tel.No:8181306
FaxNo.:8181072
Email:info.ph@tetrapak.com
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VERSAGROUPPHILIPPINESCORP.
OfficeAddress:
Suite408KingCenter#57Sgt.RiveraSt.QuezonCity115Philippines
Tel.No.:(02)3666868
FaxNo.:(02)3666969
Email:info@versagroup.com.ph
Website:www.versagroup.com
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B.OTHERPACKAGINGRESOURCES
I.
CONSULTANTS
ATTUNECORPORATION
Consultantforpackagingtechnologyingeneralandflexiblelaminatesin
particular.ProvidesassistancetocompanieswhowishtocomplywithQuality
ManagementSystems,EnvironmentalCompliance.
HeadOffice:
145WashingtonStreet,Manggahan,PasigCity1612
Tel.No.:(02)6815514
FaxNo.:(02)6812013
Email:elgie@globelines.com.ph
ITDIDOSTPACKAGINGRESEARCHANDDEVELOPMENTCENTER
DaisyE.Tanafranca,ProgramLeader
Email:detanafranca@dost.gov.ph
DOSTComplex,GenSantosAve.,Bicutan,Taguig,MetroManila,Philippines,1631
Tel.No.:(02)8372071loc2271
T/FaxNo.:(632)8377530
Email:packaging@dost.gov.ph
Website:http://mis.dost.gov.ph/prdcp
CollaborativeR&D
TestingandAnalysis
Labelandstructuraldesign
Trainingandtechnicalconsultation
PRODUCTDEVELOPMENTANDDESIGNCENTEROFTHEPHILIPPINES
Representatives:
MinervaP.Franco,ExecutiveDirector
AnaMa.VeronicaA.Solano,SeniorIndustrialDesignSpecialist
OfficeAddress:
CCPComplex,RoxasBoulevard,PasayCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8321112/36246/3647
FaxNo.:(02)8323649
Email:pddcp@mozcom.com
PACKAGINGEXPERTSSEMINAR,INC.
Packagingandoperationsimprovementthroughtechnologyassistanceand/or
consultancy.
Representatives:
EricB.Manalang,ChiefExecutiveOfficer
ClaroB.Aranda,VicePresident
OfficeAddress:
Unit2706CitylandShawTower,St.FrancisAve.cornerShawBoulevard,
MandaluyongCity
Tel.No.:(02)6379896
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FaxNo.:(02)6342137
Email:pkgxpery@pldtdsl.net
PHILIPPINEEXPORTERSCONFEDERATION,INC.(PHILEXPORT)
OfficeAddress:
ITCComplex,RoxasBoulevardCornerSen.GilPuyatAvenue,PasayCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8332531to34/(02)8312023
FaxNos.:(02)8310231/(02)8313703
Email:communications@philexport.ph
Website:http://www.philexport.ph
II.
CONTRACTPACKERS
CONTRACTPACKAGINGCORPORATIONOFTHEPHILIPPINES
Representative:
AlmayGawSee,OperationsManager
271T.Santiago,VicenteRealesSt.,Malanday,ValenzuelaCity
Tel.No.:(02)2922256
FaxNo.:(02)2940232
Email:cpcp@pacific.net.ph
HYPERPACKMANUFACTURING,INC.
Representatives:
AladiaP.Tabin,GeneralManager
HeideM.Barbacena,AdministrativeAssistant
98DowjonesInternationalcompound,
Km.19,WestServiceRoadSucat,ParaaqueCity
Tel.No.:(02)8226258
FaxNo.:(02)8226260
Email:apt526@triisys.com
PRODUCTSYNERGYBOOSTERS,INC.
Packagingandpackagingservices,shrinkandbundlepackaging.
Representatives:
RomanR.Buenafe,GeneralManager
AgnesB.Afalla,SalesManager
HeadOffice:
No.89MarcosHighway,BarangayMayamot,AntipoloCity
Tel.No.:6451347
FaxNo.:6828314
Email:psbiasia@pacific.net.ph
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C.PACKAGINGDESIGNERS
LUNADESIGNPARTNERS
Representative:
JoelR.Enriquez,CEO
OfficeAddress:
35LunaSt,MoonwalkVillage,LasPinas,Philippines
Tel.Nos.:(02)8015105/(02)8009292
FaxNo.:(02)8015105
Email:lunades@pacific.net.ph
Website:www.lunadesign.com.ph
PHILIPPATRICKRAMIREZ
OfficeAddress:
266DonaCandelariaStreetPhase2,EcolandSubdivision,DavaoCity
Tel.No.:(082)3031032
Mobile:+639207001654
PRODUCTDEVELOPMENTANDDESIGNCENTEROFTHEPHILIPPINES
Representatives:
MinervaP.Franco,ExecutiveDirector
AnaMa.VeronicaA.Solano,SeniorIndustrialDesignSpecialist
OfficeAddress:
CCPComplex,RoxasBoulevard,PasayCity
Tel.Nos.:(02)8321112/36246/3647
FaxNo.:(02)8323649
Email:pddcp@mozcom.com
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D.PHILIPPINEGOVERNMENTAGENCIES
CONCERNEDWITHFOODANDFOOD
PACKAGING
BUREAUOFEXPORTTRADEPROMOTION
2F DTIInternational Building 375 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines
1200
Tel.Nos.:(02)8904692/8904752
FaxNo.:(02)8904655
Email:sueguro@yahoo.com,betpasea@dti.gov.ph
BUREAUOFFOODANDDRUGS
CivicDrive,FilinvestCorporateCity
Alabang,MuntinlupaCity1781PHILIPPINES
+6328070721/+6328425606
+6328425606
Email:bfad@bfad.gov.ph
RegionXI:
SalvadorO.Estrera,MD,MPH,CESOIV
RegionalDirector
CHDforSouthernMindanao8000DavaoCity
ExpeditaReyes
Tel.No.:(082)2275903
FaxNo.:(082)2216320
DEPARTMENTOFAGRICULTUREBUREAUOFAGRICULTURALSYNTHESIS
SuraidaU.Guro
CountryDeskOfficer
ASEAN/OtherAsiaDivision
ITDIDOSTPACKAGINGRESEARCHANDDEVELOPMENTCENTER
DaisyE.Tanafranca,ProgramLeader
Email:detanafranca@dost.gov.ph
DOSTComplex,GenSantosAve.,Bicutan,Taguig,MetroManila,Philippines,1631
Tel.No.:(02)8372071loc2271
T/FaxNo.:(632)8377530
Email:packaging@dost.gov.ph
Website:http://mis.dost.gov.ph/prdcp
CollaborativeR&D
TestingandAnalysis
Labelandstructuraldesign
Trainingandtechnicalconsultation
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E.FOODANDFOODPACKAGING
ASSOCIATIONSINTHEPHILIPPINES
COCOAFOUNDATIONOFTHEPHILIPPINES
1977CommonwealthAve,Diliman,QuezonCity
Tel.No.:(02)9526397
FaxNo:(02)4319277
Mobile:+639209383416
Email:cocoaphil1977@yahoo.com;efuadavid@yahoo.com.ph
CHAMBEROFAGRICULTUREFISHERIESANDFOODINDUSTRYOF
NORTHERNMINDANAO(CAFFINORMIN)
2/FUnitedWayBldg.,CapitolCompound,CagayanDeOroCity
FOODPROCESSORSASSOCIATIONOFDAVAO,INC.(FPAD)
c/oDCCCIISMECenter,2/FDCCCIIBldg.J.P.LaurelAvenue,DavaoCity
Tel.Nos.:(082)2440753/3002198/2928528
FaxNo.:(082)2923488
Email:tinaramos0724@yahoo.com
FOODPROCESSORSASSOCIATIONOFNORTHERNMINDANAO
(FOPANORMIN)
c/oMotherlandFoodProductsBalungis,BalulangCagayanDeOroCity
Tel.No.:(088)3503675
PACKAGINGINSTITUTEOFTHEPHILIPPINES
VicenteL.CoPastPresidentandDirector
Unit725CitylandShawTower
St.FrancisAvenuecorShawBoulevard
Tel.Nos.:(02)6873051/(02)6873143
FaxNo.:(02)6872018
Email:pipmlax@info.com.ph
Website:www.pip.org.ph
PHILIPPINEAMALGAMATEDSUPERMARKETSASSOCIATION(PAGASA)
StevenT.CuaPresident
2NicanorA.RamirezSt.cornerE.RodriguezSr.,Ave,MabuhayRotonda,1113
QuezonCity,Philippines
Tel.Nos.:(02)7320509/7111290
FaxNo.:(02)7320509
Email:welcome@pagasa.org.ph
Website:www.pagasa.org.ph
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PHILIPPINEASSOCIATIONOFMEATPROCESSORS,INC.(PAMPI)
203204SunriseCondominiumOrtigasAve.,Greenhills,SanJuanMetroManila
T/fax.:(02)9423282
PHILIPPINEEXPORTERSCONFEDERATION,INC.(PHILEXPORTXI)
Door82/FGrandlandBldg.,R.CastilloSt.,DavaoCity
Tel.No.:(02)2345564to65
PHILIPPINEFOODPROCESSORSANDEXPORTERSORGANIZATION,INC
EdwardF.DavidChairman
Unit1205,12thfloor,JollibeePlaza
F.OrtigasAvenue(formerEmerald)
OrtigasCenter,PasigCity,1605Philippines
Tel.Nos.:(02)6343304/3466/2171
FaxNo.:(02)6377434
Email:philfoodex@triisys.com
Website:www.philfoodex.com
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F.LAWSANDREGULATIONSONFOOD
PACKAGINGANDLABELINGINDOMESTIC
ANDMAJORWORLDMARKETS
I.
AdministrativeOrderNo.90as.1980
RepublicofthePhilippines
MinistryofHealth
FOODANDDRUGADMINISTRATION
Manila
ADMINISTRATIVEORDER
No.90as.1980
SUBJECT:NAMINGOFFRUITBEVERAGES
Toavoidconfusingandmisleadingpresentationoffruitbeverages,thefollowing
definitionsshallserveastheguidelinesofnamingoffruitbeverages.
1.FruitJuiceconsistsoffermentablebutunfermentedjuiceobtained:
a.fromthefruitbyamechanicalprocesswhichshallcausetheremovalofseeds
and excess pulp, the finished product having the characteristic color, flavor
andaromaofthejuiceofthefruitfromwhichitwasobtained;or
b. from concentrated fruit juice by the replacement of water in the amount

necessarytoobtaintheorganoleptic(sensory)andchemicalpropertiesofthe
juiceobtainedbythesamemechanicalprocessmentionedabove.
Itmaycontainaddedsugar,providedthat,whenmorethan4%(w/w)sugarhas
been added the word "sweetened" or "with added sugar" shall appear
conspicuouslyonthemainpanelofthelabel.
2.ConcentratedFruitJuicecontainsonlyjuiceasdefinedabove,fromwhich
waterhasbeenremovedbyphysicalmeansreducingthevolumeofthejuice
byabout50%.
3. Fruit Juice Drink is a ready to drink beverage prepared by mixing water

withfruitjuiceconcentrateandintowhichsugarandcitricacidmaybeadded
to adjust the soluble solids content and acidity of the product. The main
ingredient which is the fruit juice concentrate is composed of fruit juice,
essentialoils,essencesorextracts,withorwithoutaddedsugar.
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4. Fruit Drink Concentrate is a blend of fruit beverage base and syrup. The
fruitbeveragebaseismixtureoffruitflavors,essencesandcoloringmaterial.
Citricacidandpreservativesmaybepresentinthebaseormaybepresentin
thebaseormaybeaddedduringthepreparationoftheconcentrate.Eachpart
of the concentrate shall be diluted with not less than one part of water to
produceareadydrinkbeverage.
5. Fruit Nectar is a fermentable but unfermented product obtained by the

addition of water and sugar to concentrated fruit juice or fruit puree or a
mixtureoftheseproducts,withorwithoutaddedcitricacid.Itvariesfroma
nearlyclearliquidtoamixturehighinsuspendedsolidandcommonlyrefers
topulpyfruitbeveragesderivedfromfruitsotherthatcitrusfruits.
6.FruitDrinkMixisamixtureofdryoralmostdryingredients(fruitflavors,
sugar, citric acid, other additives) that are readily soluble in water. It may
containdehydratedfruitjuice.
Fruitbeverageswithlabelclaimsthatdonotconformwiththedefinitionsstated
hereinshallbeconsideredmisbrandedunderSection15(g)ofR.A.3720.
II.
AdministrativeOrderNo.88Bs.1984
MinistryofHealth
Manila
AdministrativeOrder
No.88Bs.1984
SUBJECT: Rules and regulations Governing the labeling of prepackaged

FoodProductsDistributedinthePhilippines
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 26 (a) of R.A. 3720, otherwise

knownastheFood,DrugandCosmeticAct,thefollowingrulesandregulations
onthelabelingofprepackagedfoodproducts,importedorlocallyproducedare
herebypromulgatedfortheinformationandguidanceofallconcerned:
Section1.DefinitionofTerms
Forthepurposeofthislabelingregulation,theterm:
1.1. Container means any form of packaging material which completely or
partially enclose the food (including wrappers). A container may enclose
the food as a single item or several units or types of prepackaged food
whensuchispresentedforsaletotheconsumer.
1.2. Food means any substance, whether processed, semiprocessed of raw

which is intended for human consumption and including beverages,
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chewinggumandanysubstancewhichhasbeenusedasaningredientora
componentinthemanufacture,preparationortreatmentoffood.
1.3. Food Additives means any substance not normally consumed as food by
itselfandnotnormallyusedasatypicalingredientofthefood,whetheror
not it has nutritive value, the intentional addition of which to food for a
technological (including organoleptic) purpose in the manufacturing,
processing,preparation,treatment,packaging,transportforholdingofsuch
foodresults,ormaybereasonablyexpectedtoresult(directlyorindirectly)
initsoritsbyproductbecomingacomponentof(orotherwiseaffecting
thecharacteristicof)suchfood.
1.4.FoodStandardisaregulatoryguidelinethatdefinestheidentityofagiven
foodproduct(i.e.itsnameandtheingredientsusedforitspreparation)and
specifiestheminimumqualityfactorsand,whennecessary,therequiredfill
ofcontainer. Itmay also includespecificlabelingrequirementsotherthan
or in addition to the labeling requirements generally applicable to all
prepackagedfoods.
1.5. Ingredient means any substance, including a food additive, used as a

component in the manufacture or preparation of food and present in the
finalproduct(initsoriginalormodifiedform).
1.6. Label includes any tag, brand, mark, pictorial, or other descriptive matter,
written, printed, marked, embossed or impressed on or attached to a
containeroffood.
1.7.Labelingmeansanywritten,printedorgraphicmatter(1)uponanyarticle
oranyofitscontainerorwrappersor(2)accompanyingthepackagedfood.
1.8.Lotreferstoquantityoffoodproductsunderessentiallythesamecondition
duringaparticularproductionschedule.
1.9.NutritionInformationmeansanyrepresentationwhichstates,suggestsor
implies that a food has particular nutritional properties including but not
limited to the energy value and to the content of protein, fat and
carbohydrates,aswellasvitaminsandminerals.
1.10.Prepackagedmeanspackagedormadeupinadvanceinacontainer,ready
forsaletotheconsumer.
1.11.ProcessingAidmeansasubstanceormaterialnotincludingapparatusor
utensils, and not consumed as a food ingredient by itself, intentionally
usedintheprocessingoffoodtoachieveacertaintechnologicalpurpose
which may result in the nonintentional but unavoidable presence of
residuesorderivativesinthefinalproduct.
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Section2.GeneralProvisions
2.1Prepackagedfoodshallnotbedescribedorpresentedonanylabelorinany
labeling in a manner that is false, misleading or deceptive or is likely to
createerroneousimpressionregardingitscharacterinanyrespect.Itshall
not be described or presented on any label or in any labeling by words,
pictorialorotherdeviceswhichrefertooraresuggestiveeitherdirectlyor
indirectly,ofanyotherproductwithwhichsuchfoodmightbeconfused,or
insuchamannerastoleadthepurchaserorconsumertosupposethatthe
foodisconnectedwithsuchotherproduct.
2.2Foodpackagesshallhavelabelsthatcarrythenecessaryinformationabout
theproduct.
2.2.1 ThePrincipalDisplayPanelofthelabelshallbethatpartwhich,
eitherthroughdesignorgeneraluse,ispresentedorshowntothe
consumerundercustomaryconditionsofdisplayforretailsale.
2.2.2TheInformationPanelofthelabelshallbethatpartimmediately
continuous to the principal display panel and in the case of
rectangular,cylindricalorfoursided(tetrapak)containers,anyof
thesidesadjacenttotheprincipaldisplaypanelexceptthebottom
sidewhichservesasthebaseofpackage.
2.3Everyword,figureorstatementrequiredtoappearonthelabelorlabeling
shall beprintedlegibly withsuchconspicuousnessandinsuch termsasto
renderitlikelytobeunderstoodundercustomaryconditionofpurchaseand
use.Wherethelabelofafoodpackageissosmallthatitpreventtheuseof
letters of the prescribed size or where it concerns secondary or optional
information, letters or proportionately reduced size may be used provided
theprescribedparticularsarevisibleandlegiblyshownandthedesignated
labelspaceisproportionaltothesizeofthepackage.
Section3.MandatoryLabelInformation
Thelabelsofallprepackagedfoodsshallbearthefollowinginformation:
3.1.NameoftheFood
3.1.1. The name shall indicate the true nature of the food and shall
normallybespecifiedandnotgeneric.
a)
Where a name or names have been established for a particular
foodinaFoodStandard,anyoneofthesenamesshallbeused.
b)
Inothercases,acommonorusualname,orintheabsencethereof,
anappropriatedescriptivenameshallbeuse.
c)Acoinedorfancifulnamemaybeusedprovideditisnotmisleading
orconfusing.
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3.1.2. For the consumers better understanding of the true nature and
condition of the food, there shall appear in the label either in
conjunction with, or in close proximity to the name of the food,
suchadditionalwordsorphrases,asnecessary,tostatethetypeof
packing medium, form or style, and the condition or type of
treatmentithasundergone(e.g.dried,freezedried,concentrated,
smoke, reconstituted, etc.). However, if the form (whole, slices,
diced, etc.) is visible through the container or is depicted by an
appropriate vignette, the particular form need not be included in
thestatementofthenameofthefood.
3.1.3.Thenameofthefoodshallbepresentedinboldtypelettersonthe
principaldisplaypanelandshallbeinasizereasonablyrelatedto
themostprominentprintedmatteronsuchpanel,e.g.,trademark
orbrandname.
3.2.ListofIngredients
3.2.1.Acompletelistofingredientsshallbedeclaredindescendingorder
ofproportiononeithertheprincipaldisplaypanelorinformation
panel except that when a food product is covered by a Food
Standard, only the optional ingredients shall be declared unless
otherwiserequiredbysuchregulation.
3.2.2. Added water shall be declared in the list of ingredients if such a

declarationwouldresultinabetterunderstandingoftheproducts
compositionbytheconsumerexceptwhenthewaterformspartof
aningredientsuchasbrine,syruporbrothanddeclaredassuchin
thelistofingredients.
3.2.3.Aspecificname,notacollective(generic)nameshallbeusedforan
ingredient except that spices, flavors and food colors other than
those sold as such, may be designated as spices, flavors and food
colorwithoutnamingthespecificmaterials.
3.2.3.1.Spicesshallrefertoanyaromaticvegetablesubstanceinthe
whole, broken, ground or any other form, except those
substanceswhichhavebeentraditionallyregardedasfood.
3.2.3.2. Flavors and flavoring substance are classified in the

followingcategories:
a)Naturalflavorsflavoringsubstancederivedthrough
appropriate physical processes from spices, herbs, fruits or
fruit juices, vegetable or vegetable juices, edible yeast, bark,
bud, root, leaf of plant materials, meat, fish, poultry, eggs,
dairyproductsorfermentationproductsthereof.
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b) Nature identical flavoring substance substances

chemically derived from aromatic materials or obtained
synthetically, which are chemically identical to substances
present in natural products intended for human
consumption.
c) Artificial flavoring substances substances that impart

flavorbutwhichhavenotbeenidentifiedinnaturalproducts
ornaturalsourcesofflavorings.
3.2.3.3. Flavor as classified above shall be declared as Natural

Flavor(s), Nature identical flavor(s) or Flavor(s) for
(a), (b) and (c) respectively. In the case of combination of
Natural Flavors and Nature identical flavors it shall be
declaredassuchorsimplyFlavors.
3.2.3.4.Anypyroligneousacidorotherartificialsmokeflavorsused
as an ingredient in a food shall be declared as artificial
flavor or artificial smoke flavor. No representation may be
made, either directly or implied, that a food flavored with
pyroligneousacidorotherartificialsmokeflavorhasbeen
smoked or has a true smoke flavor, or that a seasoning
sauce or similar product containing pyroligneous acid or
other artificial smoke flavor and used to season or flavor
otherfoodwillresultinasmokedproductoronehavinga
truesmokedflavor.
3.2.3.5. Coloring substances shall be declared by their common

nameorasFoodColor(s)orColor(s)forthosethatare
derived from or identical with substances derived from
plantmaterials,andasArtificialColor(s)forcoaltardyes
orothersyntheticchemicalcompounds.
3.2.3.6.Thespecificnamesofvegetableoilusedshallbeindicated.In
the case of mixture of two or more vegetable oils the
declarationshallbeinthefollowingmannersvegetableoil
(nameofoilsindecreasingorderofproportion)orblendof
vegetableoil(nameofpossibleoilblends).
3.2.4.DeclarationofFoodAdditives
3.2.4.1. Food additives shall be declared by their common name or

theirclassnamewhichindicatetheirfunctionalcategories.
The following class names may be used except when

otherwisestatedinafoodstandard.
AnticakingAgent(s)
Acidulant(s)/FoodAcid(s)
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pHControlAgent(s)
Emulsifier(s)
FirmingAgent(s)
FlavorEnhancer(s)
FlourTreatmentAgent(s)
BleachingAgent(s)
DoughConditioner(s)
MaturingAgents
GlazingAgent(s)
Humectant(s)
LeaveningAgent(s)
Preservative(s)
AntimicrobialAgent(s)
Antioxidant(s)
Stabilizer(s)thickener(s)
ModifiedStarch(es)
VegetableGum(s)
Sequestrant(s)
3.2.4.2.VitaminsandMinerals
Alladdedvitaminsandmineralsshallbedeclaredindividuallyinthe
listofingredientsexceptthatwhenanutritioninformationtableis
presented in the label, the collective term Vitamins and Minerals
may be declared in the list of ingredients. Provided, however, that
when the nutrition information table declares other vitamins and
minerals which have not been added to the product, the added
vitamins and minerals shall be specified either in the list of
ingredientsorinthenutritioninformationtable.
3.2.4.3.Thefollowingsubstancesshallbedeclaredbytheircommon
name:
a)SodiumChlorite/Salt
b)SodiumNitrite
c)Sodium/PotassiumNitrite
d)MonosodiumGlutamate/MSG/Vetsin
e)Specificnamefornonnutritivesweeteners
3.2.4.4.Whentheacidulantusedisaceticacidorsodiumdiacetatein
thecaseofdehydratedfoodproducts,e.g.,soupmixes,they
may be declared as such or as acidulant(s) but in no case
shallthetermsvinegarorvinegarpowderbeusedtorefer
tothesesubstances.
3.2.4.5. Processing aids and food additives carried over into food
(fromanotherfoodthatwasusedasaningredient)atlevels
lessthanthoserequiredtoachievedtechnologicalfunction,
neednotbedeclaredinthelistofingredients.
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3.3.NetContentsandDrainedWeight
3.3.1. The net content shall be declared using the metric system of
measurementorSI(InternationalSystemofUnits)oneitherthe
principal display panel or the information panel and in line
generallyparalleltothebaseofthepackage.TheDeclarationshall
bemadeinthefollowingmanner:
a)forliquidfoods,byvolume;
b)forsolidfoods,byweight,exceptthatwhensuchfoodsaresold
bynumber,adeclarationofcountmaybemade;
c)forsemisolidorviscousfoods,eitherbyweightorvolume.
3.3.2. Foods packed in a liquid medium normally discarded before

consumptionmaycarryadeclarationofdrainedweight.
3.3.3.Thedeclarationofcontentsshallappearinconspicuousandlegible
bold faceprintortypein distinctcontrasttoothermattersonthe
panelwhereitisdeclared.
3.3.4. The net contents declaration shall be in letters and numerals of a

type size established in relation to the height of the label of the
foodpackageandshallbeuniformforallpackagesofsubstantially
the same size by complying with the following type size
specifications:
a)Notlessthan2mminheightonpackagesnotmorethan60mm
orbottlesnotmorethan200mminheight.
b)Notlessthan2.5mminheightonpackagesmorethan80mmbut
not more than 160mm or bottles more than 200mm but not
morethan400mminheight.
c) Not less than 3.5mm in height on packages more than 160mm

but not more than 260mm or bottles more than 400 but not
morethan650mminheight.
d)Notlessthan5mminheightonpackagesmorethan260mmor
bottlesmorethan650mminheight.
3.3.5. For food packages with surface areas of less than 30cm2 the
minimumtypesizefordeclarationofnetcontentsshallbe1.5mm.
3.3.6. For multi unit retail packages, a statement of the quantity of
contents on the outside package shall include the number of
individual units, the net content of each individual unit, and in
parenthesisthetotalquantityofcontentsofthemultiunitpackage.
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Amultiunitretailpackagemaythusbeproperlylabeled.
20x10gsachets(netwt.200g)or
6x300mlbottles(1.8Lor1000ml)
However, the number of individual units in a multiunit retail

package may not be declared if the number of the units can be
clearly seen and easily counted without opening the

package.
3.4.NameandaddressofManufacturer,PackerandDistributor
3.4.1.Thenameandaddressofeitherthemanufacturer,packeror
distributorofthefoodshallbedeclaredonthelabel.
3.4.1.1.Thestreet,City/townandprovinceshallbeindicatedexcept
that the street address may be omitted if the companys
name, as declared on the label, is listed in a current
telephonedirectory.
3.4.1.2. If a manufacturer with corporate headquarters in Metro

Manila,hasplantinmanycitiesandtowns,thenameofthe
company as listed in a current telephone directory would
also suffice provided every food package has a code/mark
toidentifytheprocessingplantwhereitwasproduced.
3.4.2. If the food is not manufactured by the person or company whose

name appears on the label, the name must be qualified by
manufacturedfororPackedfororsimilarexpression.
3.4.3. The country of origin shall be indicated if the product is being

exportedorimported.
3.4.4. In the case of products carrying foreign brands or manufactured

under license by a foreign company, the name or name and
address of the foreign company, if declared shall be in letters of
typesizenotbiggerthanthoseusedforthelocalcompany.
3.4.5.Thenameandaddressoftheimporterorlocaldistributorshallbe
declared in the labels of imported products except for sole legal
distributors/importers.
3.5.LotIdentification
The lot identification code shall be embossed or otherwise permanently

markedonimmediateindividualpackagesorcontainers.
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Section4.NutritionInformation
Nutrition information may be included on the label or in the labeling

provideditconformstotherequirementsofthissection.
4.1. The nutrition information shall be presented through the declaration of
protein,carbohydrate,fat,energyvaluevitaminandmineralcontentofthe
foodintabulatedform.
4.1.1. The declaration of nutrient quantities shall be on the basis of the

food as packaged. Another column of figures may be used to
declare the nutrient quantities on the basis of the food as
consumedaftercookingorotherpreparationprovidedthespecific
method of cooking or preparation shall be disclosed in a
prominentstatementfollowingtheinformation.
4.1.2.Allnutrientquantitiesshallbedeclaredinrelationtotheaverageor
usual serving in terms of slices, pieces or a specified weight or
volume.
4.1.3. Protein, Carbohydrate and fat content shall be expressed to the

nearest gram except that if a serving/portion contains less than
one gram, the statement contains less than one gram or less
thanonegrammaybeused.
4.1.4. Energy value shall be expressed in terms of calorie, kilocalories

(Kcal),
joulesorkilojoules(kjoules).
4.1.5. Vitamin and Mineral content shall be expressed in terms of

percentageofRecommendedDailyallowances(RDA)orbyweight.
InternationalUnits(I.U.)shallbeusedforVitaminsA,DandE.
4.1.6.TheRDAvaluesshallbebasedonthePhilippineRDAexceptthatin
the absencethereofforcertainnutrients,theFAO/WHOorU.S.
RDA values may be cited and shall be specified. In the case of
importedproducts,RDAvaluesofthe
countryoforiginmaybe
indicated.
4.1.7.ThepercentageofRDAshallbeexpressedin2percentincrements
uptoandincludingthe10percentlevel,5percentincrements
above10percent anduptoandincludingthe50percentlevel,
and10percentincrementsabovethe50percentlevel.
4.1.8.Nutrientspresentinamountslessthan2percentoftheRDAshallbe
indicatedbyzero,orbythestatementcontainslessthan2%of
theRDAorby
anasteriskreferringtothisstatement,ornot
declaredatall.
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4.1.9. Claims that a food product is enriched/fortified with vitamins

and/or minerals shall be made only when the amount of added
vitamin(s) and/or mineral(s) is in accordance with the level(s)
specified in the Food Fortification Guidelines and the nutrition
informationshallappearonthelabel.
4.1.10. Fatty acid composition cholesterol content and sodium content

mayalsobedeclared.
4.2. The added nutrients for fortification can be in the form of nature identical
nutrients or in the form of naturally occurring food containing large
amountsofthedesirednutrients.
4.3.Forthepurposeofcompliancewithnutrientlabeldeclarations.
a)Thenutrientcontentofafoodshallbeatleastequalto80percentofthe
valueforthatnutrientdeclaredonthelabelatanypointintimewithin
theexpected
shelflifeoftheproduct.Provided,thatnoregulatory
action will be based on a determination of a nutrient value which falls
belowthislevelbyafactorlessthan
the
variability
generally
recognized for the analytical method used in that food at the level
involved.
b)Thecarbohydrate,fatorenergyvalueshallnotexceed20percentofthe
value declaredonthelabel.
c)Thesamplefornutrientanalysisshallconsistofacompositeof12sub
samples(consumerunits)takenonefromeachof12differentrandomly
chosen shipping cases, to be representative of a lot. Composite shall be
analyzedby AOAC Methods where available or in the absence thereof,
byreliableandappropriateanalyticalprocedure.
4.4. A food labeled under the provision of this section shall be deemed to be
misbrandedifitslabelingrepresents,suggestorimplies:
4.4.1.Thatthefoodbecauseofthepresenceorabsenceofcertaindietary
properties, is adequate or effective in the prevention, cure,
mitigation or treatment of any diseases or symptoms when such
claimcannotbesubstantiated.
4.4.2. That a balanced diet of ordinary foods cannot supply adequate

amountofnutrients.
4.4.3.Thatthefoodhasdietarypropertieswhensuchpropertiesareofno
significant value or need in human nutrition. Ingredients or
substanceswhich have not been combined with vitamins
and/orminerals,addedtofoodlabeledin accordance with this
section,orotherwiseusedorrepresentedinanywaywhichstates
or implies nutritional benefit. Ingredients of this type may be
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marketedasindividualproductsormixturesthereof;Provided,that
thepossibilityofnutritional,dietary, or therapeutic value is not
statedorimplied.
4.4.4.Thatanaturalvitamininafoodissuperiortoanaddedorsynthetic
vitamin, or to differentiate in any way between vitamins naturally
presentthoseadded.
Section5.LabelingofFoodAdditives
5.1. Food Additives, when packed in retail containers and sold either through
normal distribution channels (e.g., supermarkets, grocery stores) or
directly to food processors, shall be properly labeled, indicating the
informationrequiredinsubsection5.1.1.to5.1.7.
5.1.1.a) the name shall be specific preferably the name indicated in the
BFADsListofPermissibleFoodAdditivesoratrade/brandname
may be used which shall be accompanied by a descriptive
statementpertainingtothefunctionaluseoftheadditive.
b)Coloradditives,whensoldassuch,shallbereferredtoasFood
Colorand immediately below these words the component(s)
shallbeindicated.
5.1.2.ListingofAdditivescomponents
a) All substances present shall be listed in the order of decreasing
proportion. When one or more of the food additive(s) is subject to a
quantitativelimitationas
specified in the BFADs List of
Permissible Food Additives, the quantity or proportion of the
additive(s)shallbeindicatedinthelabel.
b) InthecaseofFlavorings,eachflavoringcomponentneednotbegiven.
The generic expression Flavor or Flavoring shall be used and
indicating the nature of the flavor by using the qualifying words,
natural,natureidentical,artificial
or a combination of
thesewords,asappropriate.
c) Whencompoundedadditiveorflavoringpreparationscontaincoloring
substancesthenameofeachcoloringsubstanceshallbeindicated.
5.1.3. The words For Food Use, Food Grade or a statement similar
theretoshallappearprominentlyontheprincipaldisplaypanelof
the label, except when the word food already appears as part of
thenameoftheproductasinFoodColor.
5.1.4.Adequateinformationshallbegivenaboutthemannerinwhichthe
foodadditiveistobeusedeitheronthelabelorapackageinsert.
Whenever there are specified restrictions for any of the
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components, there shall be information pertaining thereto to

ensurecompliancewiththerestrictions.
5.1.5. Food additives with a limited shelflife shall carry an opendate

markwhichshallsignifythatbeyondthisdatetheeffectivityofthe
additive,foritsintendeduseisdiminished.
5.1.6. Storage instructions shall be indicated, particularly when the

stabilityoftheadditivedependsthereon.
5.2. For food additives that are packed in nonretail containers and/or solely
destined for further industrial processing, the required information, other
than those indicated in sub section 5.1.1. and 5.1.6. may be stated in a
brochure which shall be given to the buyer together with documents
relatingtoitssale.
Section6.OtherRequirements
6.1.OpenDateMarking
Prepackaged food shall be open date marked in compliance with the

GuidelinesforOpenDatemarkingofprepackagedFoods.
6.2.AlcoholicBeverages
Inadditiontothelabelingrequirementsundersection3ofthisregulation,
thealcoholcontentintermsofpercentagesorproofunitsshallbeindicatedon
theprincipaldisplaypanelofthelabelofalcoholicbeverages.
6.3.Language
6.3.1. The language used for all information on the label shall be either
Englishor Filipino or any major dialect or a combination
thereof. For food products intended for export the language
acceptabletotheimportingcountryshallbeused.
6.3.2. In the case of imported food products, labels where in the

informationaredeclaredinaforeignlanguagemustalsocarrythe
corresponding English translation, otherwise such products shall
notbepermittedforlocaldistribution.
6.4.AdditionalInformation
Additionalinformationwhenstipulated inaFoodStandardoranyother
BFADregulationshallbeindicatedonthelabel.
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Section7.MisleadingDeclarations/Representations
The situations described in this section are example of what have been
consideredmisleading.TheBFADreservesitsrighttoruleagainstotherformof
misleadingdeclaration/representations.
7.1.Anyrepresentationrelativetotheflavorofthefoodproductasdepictedon
thelabel,labelingoradvertisingmaterialwhichisinconsistentwithSections
3.2.3.2and3.2.3.3.
7.2.UseofPhotographsandGraphicRepresentations
7.2.1. Photographs of fruits, vegetables, poultry, fish, meat or eggs

whether fresh or cooked, whole or sliced shall not appear on the
labelunlesstheproduct contains such materials or substances
naturallyderivedfromthem.Ifflavoring substances have been
addedtoboostorreinforcethenaturalflavorofagivenmaterial,
the words Flavor Added or any statement to that effect shall
appearconspicuouslyandincloseproximitytothephotograph.
7.2.2. Graphic representations used to depict the above mentioned

materials(fruits,vegetables,etc.)areacceptableprovidedthesedo
notvividlyillustratetheactualappearanceofsuchmaterials.
7.2.3.Picturesoffoodpreparationsordishesmayappearonthelabelsof
productslikesaucemixesorothersimilarproductsthatareused
asingredient(s)
for the preparation of such food/dishes
providedthestatementServing Suggestion or any other
statementofsimilarimportappearwiththepicture.
7.3UseofNamesofPlaces
7.3.1Namesofplacesmaybeusedaspartofthenameoftheproduct(a)
ifthe productisproducedintheplacecitedor(b)iftheproduct
containsthe characterizing ingredient(s) and/or prepared in
exactlythesamemannerasthe
product identified with said
place.However,inthecaseof(b),iftheplacecitedis
in another
country, it shall be qualified by the word style except when
reference
to the place is accepted as a generic term for that
product.
7.3.2. Use of names of places as Brand Name is acceptable provided the

presentationisnotmisleading,i.e.,itdoesnotappearaspartofthe
nameoftheproduct.
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Section8.Exemptions
8.1.Exemptionsfromthelabelingrequirementsshallbeallowedinthefollowing
situation:
a)Ashipmentorotherdeliveryofafoodwhichisinaccordancewiththe
practice of the trade, to be processed, labeled or repacked in
substantialquantityat establishment other than that where
originallyprocessedorpacked,shallbe
exemptfromcompliance
with labeling requirements during the time of introduction into the
movement in commerce and the time of holding in such
establishment.
b)Afood,whileheldforsale,shallbeexemptfromlabelingrequirements,
if said food, having been received in bulk containers at a retail
establishment,is accurately weighed, measured or counted either
withintheviewofthepurchaserorincompliancewiththepurchasers
order.
8.2Exemptionsfromanyspecificprovision(s)ofthislabelingregulationmaybe
grantedunderjustifiablecircumstances.Petitionforsuchexemptionsshould
besubmittedtotheBureauofFoodandDrugsforappropriateaction.
Section9.Anyarticleoffoodthatismisbrandedwhenintroducedintodomestic
commerce may be seized when the director of Bureau of Food and
Drugs or his duly authorized designate has probable cause to
believed from facts found by him or any official or employee of the
BureauofFoodandDrugsthatthemisbrandedarticleisdangerousto
health,orthatthelabelingofthemisbrandedarticleisfraudulentor
would be in material respect misleading to the injury or damage of
thepurchaserorconsumer.
Section 10. Any violation of the provision of this rules and regulation shall
renderthearticlemisbrandedandtheresponsiblepersonshallbe
subject to the penal provision of section 12 (a)of R.A. 3720. In
addition, administrative sanctions, such as suspensions or
revocationoflicensetooperate,finesorwrittennoticeofwarning,
may likewisebeimposedby theBureauofFoodandDrugs,inthe
discretionofitsDirector.
In case of the juridical person, the penalty arising out of the criminal
offense, shall be imposed upon the president, Manager or head and of the
members of the Board of Directors or governing body of the firm or
establishment.
Section11.Allorders,regulationorguidelinesorpartsthereofinconflictwith
theprovisionsofthisAdministrativeOrderareherebyrepealedor
modifiedaccordingly.
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This regulation shall take effect immediately upon approval and publication in
theOfficialGazette.
There shall be a maximum period of 18 months from the date of effectivity to

modify and consume inventoriesof existing prepackaged food labels which are
violativeofthisregulation.InthecaseofgrossviolationtheBureauofFoodand
Drugsshallordercompliancewithinaperiodshorterthan18months.
III.
ADMINISTRATIVEORDERNo.16s.1979
MinistryofHealth
BureauofFoodandDrugs
Manila
ADMINISTRATIVEORDER
No.16s.1979
SUBJECT:
RegulationPartB12DateMarkingofPrepackagedFoods
High temperature and humidity which is characteristic of tropical

conditions tend to affect the stability of food products, contributing to their
rapid deterioration. Hence, date marking of prepackaged foods is deemed
necessaryinordertoprovideinformationfortheprotectionoftheinterest
andhealthofconsumers.
12.0 Section 15(f) of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act provides that a food
shall be deemed to be misbranded if any word, statement of other
information required by or under authority of this Act to appear on the
label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such
conspicuousness and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and
understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of
purchaseanduse.UndertheauthorityofthisSectionandsection26(a)of
R.A.3720,thisOrderisherebyprescribed.
12.1AsusedinthisOrder,theterms:
(a)Prepackagedmeanspackagedormadeupinadvance,readyforretail
inanycontainer.
(b) Lot number, batch number or control number refer to any
combination of letters or numbers by which the history of the
manufacture, control, packaging and distribution of the product is
determined.
(c)"Consumebefore"dateistheperiodafterwhichthequalityofthe
product or any specifications (microbiological quality, nutritional value,
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physicochemical and organoleptic properties), which the food tacitly or

expresslyclaimstopossess,issignificantlyimpaired.
12.2Inadditiontothelot,batchorcontrolnumber,packagesofprocessedfoods
listed in Section 12.3 of this Order shall be embossed or otherwise
permanently marked with a "consume before" date which shall be
expressedintermsofmonthandyeare.g."consumebeforeMay1980."
12.3 The following processed foods shall carry a "consumer before" date and
specificstorageinstruction.
Milk(fresh,pasteurized,filled,reconstituted,cultured)
Butter
Cream
Yoghurt
Chocolate/ChocolateFlavoreddrinks
Bakeryproducts
CheeseandCheeseProducts
CuredMeatProducts(notcanned)
FrozenFish,Meat,PoultryandMarineProducts
DietaryFoodsandFoodPreparationsforInfants
SuchotherfoodproductswhichtheMinistermayincludeinthisOrder
12.4 Processed foods without the prescribed "consume before" date under this
ordershallbedeemedtobemisbrandedasprovidedforinsection15(f)of
R.A.3720.
12.5 The startup date for this date marking order shall be on the date of
effectivity. Food manufacturers and importers may start complying with
thisOrderatanytimefromthestartupdateprescribedherein;provided
that, starting July 1979 all processed foods listed in Section 12.3 of this
Ordershallcarrytheprescribed"consumebefore"date.
12.6TheseregulationsshalltakeeffectthirtydaysafterpublicationintheOfficial
Gazette.
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IV.
AdministrativeOrderNo.134s.1984
DepartmentofHealth
OFFICEOFTHESECRETARY
SanLazaroCompound,RizalAvenue,Manila
AdministrativeOrder
No.134s.1984
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO THE REVISED 2001 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGESOFBFADFORFOODMANUFACTURERS
In consideration of the plight of small food manufacturers, BFADs

Revised Schedule of Fees and Charges set forth in AO 50 s. of 2001 is hereby
amendedthus:
Classification
Initial
(1yearvalidity)
Renewal
(2yearsvalidity)
14.FOODMANUFACTURER
14.1(a)Withcapitalofnot
morethanPhp250,000
Php500.00
(b)OverPhp250,000but
notmorethanPhp
500,000
(c)Over500,000buntnot
morethanPhp1,000,000
Php1,000.00
Php750.00
Php1,500.00
Php1,000.00
Php2,000.00
Exceptasaboveprovided,allotherfeesandchargessetforthinAONo.50
s.2001shallremaininfullforceandeffect.
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V.
BUREAUCIRCULARNo.2007002
REPUBLICOFTHEPHILIPPINES
DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH
CivicDrive,FilinvestCorporateCity
Alabang,MuntinlupaCity
BUREAUCIRCULAR
No.2007002
TO
:ALLMANUFACTURERS,IMPORTERS,ADVERTISERS,
ADVERTISINGAGENCIESANDOTHERSCONCERNED.
SUBJECT
:GUIDELINESINTHEUSEOFNUTRITIONANDHEALTH
CLAIMSINFOOD
I.Rationale
ItisapolicyoftheStateasembodiedinArticleII,Section15ofthe1987
Constitutiontoprotectandpromotetherighttohealthofthepeopleandinstill
health consciousness among them and in Section 12, Article XIII of the 1987
Constitution to establish and maintain an effective food and drug regulatory
systemandundertakeappropriatehealthmanpowerdevelopmentandresearch,
responsivetothecountryshealthneedsandproblems.
ItisfurtherdeclaredasapolicyoftheStateunderRepublicActNo.7394
ortheConsumerActofthePhilippinestoenforcecompulsorylabeling,andfair
packaging to enable the consumer to obtain accurate information as to the
nature, quality and quantity of the contents of consumer products and to
facilitatecomparisonofthevalueofsuchproducts.Itislikewisedeclaredtherein
that the State shall protect the consumer from misleading advertisements and
fraudulentsalespromotionpractices.
Intheimplementationoftheforegoingpolicies,Section15(2),Chapter4,
Title IX, Book IV of the Administrative Code of 1987 authorizes the Bureau of
Food and Drugs (BFAD) to act as the policy formulation and sector monitoring
arm of theSecretary of Health on matters pertaining tofood, drugs, traditional
medicines,cosmeticsandhouseholdproductscontaininghazardoussubstances,
and to formulate rules and regulations and standards in accordance with
Republic Act No. 3720, as amended by Executive Order No. 175 s. 1987, and
other pertinent laws for their proper enforcement. In addition, the BFAD is
empowered to prescribe general standards and guidelines with respect to the
veracityofnutritionalandmedicinalhealthclaimsintheadvertisementoffood,
drugsandcosmeticsinthevariousmediaandtomonitorsuchadvertisements.
Ontheotherhand,theJointDepartmentofAgricultureandDepartmentof
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Health Administrative Order (DAAO No. 20050001 and DOHAO No. 2005
0028) expressly cited in its premises that Philippine accession to GATTWTO
and various bilateral and multilateral trade agreements requires compliance
with international trade regulations, including the harmonization of national
food standards with international food standardsetting body as the Codex
AlimentariusCommission.Theharmonizationofstandards,foodinparticular,is
generallyviewedasacontributoryfactortotheprotectionofconsumerhealth.
II.Guidance/Directive
Basedontheforegoingpremises,theBureauofFoodandDrugsunderthe
Department of Health, hereby adopts the Codex Alimentarius Commission
Guidelines for Use of Nutrition and Health Claims (CAC/GL 231997, Rev. 1
2004)intheevaluationoftheuseofnutritionandhealthclaimsinfoodlabeling
andintheadvertisementoffoodproducts.Theaboveguidelinesshallbeusedin
addition to, and in so far as it is consistent with, existing national laws on
labeling and advertisement of consumer products as well as the rules and
regulationsimplementingsuchlaws.
ThisCircularshalltakeeffectimmediately.
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G.INFORMATIONONSTANDARDSOFLOCAL
MARKETS
BUREAUOFPHILIPPINESTANDARDS(BPS)
The Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) is a governmental agency under the

DepartmentofTradeandIndustry(DTI).ItistheNationalStandardsBodyofthe
Philippines established by Republic Act No. 4109 (Philippine Standardization
Law)andExecutiveOrderNo.133.
As the National Standards Body, BPS is mandated to develop, implement, and

coordinatestandardizationactivitiesinthePhilippines.Itisprimarilyinvolvedin
standards
development,
product
certification,
and
standards
implementation/promotion to raise the quality and global competitiveness of
Philippineproductsatthesametimetoprotecttheinterests ofconsumersand
businesses.
Inordertodevelopreliableandmarketdrivenstandardsinallsectors,theBPS
focused its efforts on the implementation of the Philippine Standardization
Strategy(PSS),ablueprintofthestandardizationactivitiesofthecountry,which
intends to help strengthen Philippine competitiveness abroad, build upon
existingpublic/privatepartnershiptofurthergovernmentuseofstandardsand
toaddresskeyqualityoflifeissuessuchassafety,healthandtheenvironment.
Realizing the benefits of international standards to Philippine trade and

industrialdevelopment,theBPSensuresthatthePhilippineNationalStandards
(PNS) developed are at par with international standards. It has been actively
participating in international and regional standardization activities so as to
increase the competitiveness of Philippine products and services. The strategic
linkages of BPS includes its membership to the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) and to regional bodies like the Asia Pacific Economic
Cooperation, SubCommittee on Standards and Conformance (APEC SCSC), and
theASEANConsultativeCommitteeforStandardsandQuality(ACCSQ).
TheBPS,throughitsProductCertificationScheme,makessurethatconformityin
standardsisstrictlyobservedbytheindustryinprovidingsafeandworldclass
products. Under the scheme, products that are covered by mandatory
certificationaresubjecttoinspectionsandtestsaccordingtotherequirementsof
a standard prior to selling and distribution. DTI issues the PS (Philippine
Standard)LicenseandtheImportCommodityClearance(ICC)tomanufacturers
andimporters,respectively,whichhavecompliedwiththescheme.
Moreover, BPS acts as the Enquiry Point and Notification Authority relative to
the implementation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT). It notifies WTO of all proposed technical
regulations,standardsandconformityassessmentproceduresinthePhilippines;
provides stakeholders with copies of proposed standards, technical regulations
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and conformity assessment procedures issued by WTO Members; receives

comments on proposed standards/regulations; and responds to questions on
standards,technicalregulationsandconformityassessmentactivities.
PhilippineStandards(PS)CertificationScheme
Department Administrative Order No. 01, Series of 1997: Revised Rules and
Regulations concerning the Philippine Standard (PS) Quality and/or Safety
CertificationMarkScheme.
BPSoperatesaproductcertificationschemeunderwhichamanufacturerobtains
alicensetousethePhilippinesStandard(PS)Qualityand/orSafetyMarksforits
capability to consistently manufacture products in accordance with a specific
Philippine National Standard (PNS) or an internationally accepted foreign
standard.
BPS issues the PS License to a manufacturer whose product has successfully

passedtherequirementsofaPNS.Withthelicense,themanufactureraffixesthe
PSMarkonhisproductorproductpackage.
The PS Quality Mark can be found on locally manufactured products and some
foreignsuppliedproducts.Itassuresconsumersthattheproducttheyarebuying
conform to the specific Philippine National Standard or to an internationally
acceptedforeignstandard.
The PS Safety Mark, on the other hand, when found on a product, especially a
household appliance or electrical products, guarantees the products
conformancetorelevantsafetyrequirements.
Contact:
JesusL.Motoomull,Director
BureauofProductStandards
DepartmentofTrade&Industry
3rdFloor,TradeandIndustryBuilding
361Sen.GilJ.PuyatAvenue
MakatiCity,MetroManila,Philippines
Tel.:(632)7513125
Fax:(632)7513124
Email:bps@dti.dti.gov.ph
URL:www.dti.gov.ph/bps
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H.OTHERUSEFULINFORMATION
I.
PotentialNicheMarkets
a. Halal
HalalFoodProductionGuidelines:
1.ESTABLISHMENT/PLANT
Theestablishmentorplantshouldbecleanandrequired
by Islamic law and comply with industrial and other
relevantstandards.
Halal food production premises must be exclusively
separatedbywallsorsimilarbarrierssoastoavoidand
prevent from contamination with things that are not
Halal.
Domestic animals or nonHalal food stuff or things, as
well as drinks with alcohol which are prohibited
accordingtoIslamiclawshouldbekeptawayfromthe
Halalfoodproductionpremises.
2.RAWMATERIALS/FOODINGREDIENTS/STORAGE
Raw materials and food ingredients must be edible and

safe for human consumption. This complies with Halal
certificationguidelines.
Raw materials for Halal food production must be stored
in a clean place without the possibility of coming in
contactwithdomesticanimalsorinaplacethatdomestic
animalscanaccessto.
Raw materials used for Halal food production must be
stricklykeptseparatedfromnonHalalgoods.
3.HOWTOCLEANRAWMATERIALS
Halalfoodsrawmaterialsandmustbewashedorcleaned
with running water before use. Accordingly, raw
materialsoranythingusedontheproductionlineshould
notbewashedorcleanedusingsuchusedwater.
AllequipmentsusedfornonHalal foodproductionmust
be cleaned or washed in the prescribed Islamic manner
priortoHalalfoodproduction.
All equipments used in Halal food production must be
strictly kept separated from equipment used for non
Halalfoodproduction.
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4.PERSONNEL
Personnel involved in Halal food production must not

comeincontactwithnonHalalitemsaccordingtoIslamic
lawincludingpork,alcoholetc,orcomeintocontactswith
dogsduringdowntimes.
It is important that these should be Muslim personnel
available at the establishment or plant producing Halal
food products, particularly in the purchasing and
productionsections.
5.STORAGE/TRANSPORTATION
Finishedproductsmustabsolutelyandphysicallybekept
awayfromnonHalalproducts.
Halalproductsmustbetransportedseparatelyfromnon
Halalproducts.
6.DISTRIBUTION
Halal food products must be distributed or displayed

separatelyfromnonHalalfoodproducts.
The institute for Halal Food Standards of Thailand must
be notified as soon as possible about distribution
arrangements without packaging or not in the form of
packaging and Muslim personnel should be assigned for
supervisionatallitems.
All type of equipments or facilities used in distribution
must be strictly separated from non Halal goods, the
equipment must be cleaned in the prescribed Islamic
mannerandmethod.
7.HALALFOODSERVICEFORRESTAURANT/HOTEL
Apartfromtheabovementioned,thefollowingmustbefulfilledto
meetHalalrequirements:
Entrepreneurs, food producers or persons in charge of

productionmustbeMuslim.
Therestaurant/hotelmustabsolutelybeseparatedfrom
areas used for nonHalal food production or things are
notHalalaccordingtoIslamiclaw.
GeneralGuidelinesforImportedMeatsandProducts
Importedmeatsandproductsshouldbeaccompaniedby
Halalcertificate.
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In the case of imported meats and products without a

Halal certificate or accompanied with an unacceptable
one, the importer must apply for a Halal certificate in
accordancewithrequirements.
b. Ethnic/indigenous
REPUBLICOFTHEPHILIPPINES
DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH
OFFICEOFTHESECRETARY
SanLazaroCompound,RizalAvenue,Manila
TelephoneNo:7238301to23loc.11251126
ADMINISTRATIVEORDER
No.20050018
SUBJECT
:PhilippineNationalStandardsonEthnicFoodProducts
I.RATIONALE:
EthnicFoodsarefoodproductsthatuseindigenousrawmaterials,
ingredients, condiments, spices or blends of these; using methods of
preparation and serving suggestions that produce distinct sensory
propertiesassociatedwithtraditionalrecipesorcookingstylesofaregion
orplace oftheir origin.Thesecanalsobeadaptedfrom foreignculinary
stylesthataremodifiedtosuitlocaltastes.
Since these products are different from most common food

commodities that other countries are familiar with, they are often
evaluated based on existing standards set for products whose
characteristics are closely associated with ethnic food products. This
practice often leads to inconsistencies contribute contentious technical
barriers to trade leading to poor acceptance and performance of ethnic
foodproductsintheexportmarkets.
To address these problems, technical guidelines are provided for

local processors to adopt to ensure the quality and safety of these food
products.Likewise,thesewillallowleverageagainsttechnicalbarriersto
trade in the liberalized global market, thus, ensuring better
competitiveness and market acceptance of our ethnic food products.
These standards are hereby promulgated in accordance with the
provisionsof:
(1)Section3(a)and(b)and26(a)ofRepublicAct3720,theFood,
Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended by sections 4 and 19 of Executive
Order 175 (An Act to Ensure the Safety and Purity of Foods and
Cosmetics, and the Purity, Safety, Efficacy and Quality of Drugs and
Devices Being Made Available to the Public, Vesting the Bureau of Food
56
and Drugs with Authority to Administer and Enforce Laws Pertaining

Thereto,andforotherPurposes):and,
(2) Republic Act 7394, The Consumer Act of the Philippines,

(1992) mandating the Department of Health to adopt measures to
ensurepureandsafesupplyoffoodsandestablishstandardsandquality
measuresforfood.
II.SCOPE
This standard prescribes quality requirements and specifications

for ETHNIC FOOD PRODUCTS, specifically for 1.) Dry Base Mixes for
SoupsandSauces,and2.)SweetPreserves.
III.GENERALOBJECTIVES
1. To ensure food safety and harmonize with international food

control laws, rules and regulations in ensuring better access to
domesticandexportmarkets.
2. TodevelopandpromulgatestandardsforEthnicFoodProductsin
line with the governments efforts to upgrade the quality of such
productsinordertoimproveitsacceptanceintheexportmarket.
3. Tostrengtheninteragencylinkagesinordertomaximizetheuse
ofEthnicFoodProducts.
4. Topromotetheadoptiontheadoptionofstandardsincooperation
withconcernedgovernmentagencies.
IV.DEFINITIONOFTERMS
Forthepurposeofthisstandard,thefollowingtermsshallmean:
Container means any form of packaging material, which completely or

partiallyenclosesthefood(includingwrappers).Acontainermayenclose
the food as a single item or several units or types of prepackaged food
whensuchispresentedforsaletocustomer.
Contaminants are any biological or chemical agent, foreign matter, or

other substances that are not intentionally added to food, which may
compromisefoodsafetyorsustainability.
Food is any substance, whether processed or semiprocessed or raw
which is intended for human consumption and including beverages,
chewinggumandanysubstance,whichhasbeenusedasaningredientin
themanufacture,preparationortreatmentoffood.
Food Additives means any substance not normally consumed as a food

byitselfandnotnormallyusedasatypicalingredientofthefood,either
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ornotithasnutritivevalue,theintentionaladditionofwhichfoodfora
technological (including organoleptic) purpose in the manufacturing,
processing,preparation,treatment, packaging,transportorholdingsuch
food results or maybe reasonably expected to result (directly or
indirectly) in its or its by product becoming a component of (or
otherwiseaffectingthecharacteristicof)suchfood.
Food Standard is a regulatory guideline that defines the identity of a

given food product (i.e. its name and the ingredients used for its
preparation) and specifies the minimum quality factors and, when
necessary, the required fill of container. It may also include specific
labeling requirements other than or in addition to the labeling
requirementsgenerallyapplicabletoallprepackagedfoods.
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is a quality assurance system

aimed at ensuring that products are consistently manufactured, packed,
repackedorheldtoaqualityappropriatefortheintendeduse.Itisthus
concernedwithbothmanufacturingandqualitycontrolprocedures.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a preventive

foodqualitymanagementsystem,whichidentifies,evaluatesandcontrols
thehazardssignificanttofoodsafetyspecifictoaproduct.
Heat processed food is anyfoodprocessedby heat toan extent, which

resultsinaproductthatissafeandwillnotspoilundernormallyexpected
temperatureofnonrefrigeratedstorageandtransportation.
Hermetically sealed containers are containers, which are sealed to

protectthecontentsagainsttheentryofmicroorganismsduringandafter
heatprocessing.
Ingredientisanysubstanceincluding,foodadditiveusedasacomponent
in the manufacture or preparation of a food and present in the final
productinitsoriginalormodifiedform.
Labeling means any written, printed or graphic matter (1) upon any
article or any of its container or wrappers or (2) accompanying the
packagedfood.
Lotisfoodproducedduringaperiodoftimeandundermoreorlessthe
samemanufacturingconditionindicatedbyaspecificcode.
Lowacidfoodisanyfood,otherthanalcoholicbeverages,withpHabove
4.6andawateractivity(aw)greaterthan0.85.
Packaging is the process of packing that is part of the production cycle
applied to a bulk product to obtain the finished product. Any material,
including painted material, employed in the packaging of a product
including any outer packaging used for transportation of shipment.
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Packaging materials referred to as primary or secondary according

whetherornottheyareintendedtobeindirectcontactwiththeproduct.
ProcessedFoodreferstofoodthathasbeensubjectedtosomedegreeof
processing (e.g. milling, drying, concentration and canning, etc.), which
partially or completely change the physiochemical and/or sensory
characteristicsoftherawmaterial.
Pasteurization is the heating of food at 100oC or below at a specified

time.
pHistheintensityordegreeofacidityofafoodmaterial.
Processing the part of production cycle starting from weighing of raw

materialstotheobtainingofbulkproduct.
V.GENERALGUIDELINES
1. AllingredientsofEthnicFoodProductsshallbeclean,ofoptimum
qualityandfitforhumanconsumption.(QualityRequirements)
2. Food Additives, when used shall be prepared in accordance with

theBFADregulations
3. All products covered by this standard shall be prepared in

accordance with the BFAD regulations on Current Good
ManufacturingPractice(cGMP), or the General PrinciplesofFood
Hygiene,orotherprinciplesofothercodesofhygienicpracticeas
recommendedbyCodexAlimentariusCommission.
4. TotheextentpossibleinGoodManufacturingPractice,theproduct
shallbefreefromobjectionablematter.
5. When tested by appropriate methods of sampling and

examination, the product: shall be free from microorganisms in
numbers, which may represent a hazard to health, shall be free
fromparasites, whichmayrepresent ahazardtohealth,shallnot
contain any substance originating from microorganisms in
amounts,whichmayrepresentahealthhazard.
6. Theproductsshallbepackedinsuitablepackagingmaterials.
7. Each container shall be labeled and marked in accordance with

BFADlabelingregulations.
8. AmanualcontainingthedetailedguidelinesonALLspecificethnic
food products such as Dry Base Mixes for Soups and Sauces and
SweetPreservesshallbeavailableattheBureauofFoodandDrugs
(BFAD)forallconcerned/interestedparties.
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VI.REPEALINGCLAUSE
All other administrative issuances or parts thereof, inconsistent

with the provisions of this Order are hereby amended, repealed or
modifiedaccordingly.
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This is a first edition and for it to be continuously relevant and useful, a

b. from concentrated fruit juice by the replacement of water in the amount

3. Fruit Juice Drink is a ready to drink beverage prepared by mixing water

5. Fruit Nectar is a fermentable but unfermented product obtained by the

SUBJECT: Rules and regulations Governing the labeling of prepackaged

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 26 (a) of R.A. 3720, otherwise

1.2. Food means any substance, whether processed, semiprocessed of raw

1.5. Ingredient means any substance, including a food additive, used as a

3.2.2. Added water shall be declared in the list of ingredients if such a

3.2.3.2. Flavors and flavoring substance are classified in the

b) Nature identical flavoring substance substances

c) Artificial flavoring substances substances that impart

3.2.3.3. Flavor as classified above shall be declared as Natural

3.2.3.5. Coloring substances shall be declared by their common

3.2.4.1. Food additives shall be declared by their common name or

The following class names may be used except when

3.3.2. Foods packed in a liquid medium normally discarded before

3.3.4. The net contents declaration shall be in letters and numerals of a

c) Not less than 3.5mm in height on packages more than 160mm

3.3.6. For multi unit retail packages, a statement of the quantity of

contents on the outside package shall include the number of

individual units, the net content of each individual unit, and in

However, the number of individual units in a multiunit retail

clearly seen and easily counted without opening the

3.4.1.2. If a manufacturer with corporate headquarters in Metro

3.4.2. If the food is not manufactured by the person or company whose

3.4.3. The country of origin shall be indicated if the product is being

3.4.4. In the case of products carrying foreign brands or manufactured

The lot identification code shall be embossed or otherwise permanently

Nutrition information may be included on the label or in the labeling

4.1.1. The declaration of nutrient quantities shall be on the basis of the

4.1.3. Protein, Carbohydrate and fat content shall be expressed to the

4.1.4. Energy value shall be expressed in terms of calorie, kilocalories

4.1.5. Vitamin and Mineral content shall be expressed in terms of

4.1.9. Claims that a food product is enriched/fortified with vitamins

4.1.10. Fatty acid composition cholesterol content and sodium content

4.4.2. That a balanced diet of ordinary foods cannot supply adequate

components, there shall be information pertaining thereto to

5.1.5. Food additives with a limited shelflife shall carry an opendate

5.1.6. Storage instructions shall be indicated, particularly when the

Prepackaged food shall be open date marked in compliance with the

6.3.2. In the case of imported food products, labels where in the

7.2.1. Photographs of fruits, vegetables, poultry, fish, meat or eggs

7.2.2. Graphic representations used to depict the above mentioned

7.3.2. Use of names of places as Brand Name is acceptable provided the

There shall be a maximum period of 18 months from the date of effectivity to

High temperature and humidity which is characteristic of tropical

physicochemical and organoleptic properties), which the food tacitly or

In consideration of the plight of small food manufacturers, BFADs

The Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) is a governmental agency under the

As the National Standards Body, BPS is mandated to develop, implement, and

Realizing the benefits of international standards to Philippine trade and

and conformity assessment procedures issued by WTO Members; receives

BPS issues the PS License to a manufacturer whose product has successfully

Raw materials and food ingredients must be edible and

Personnel involved in Halal food production must not

Halal food products must be distributed or displayed

Entrepreneurs, food producers or persons in charge of

In the case of imported meats and products without a

Since these products are different from most common food