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RA Act no. 9296
The Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines
RA Act no. 9296 four main parts:
- promote specific policies and procedures
- ensure food security and safety
- support local government units and industry
- promote risk analysis and animal health
The act aims to establish policies and procedures governing the flow of food animals, meat, and meat products through various stages of marketing, and the proper preservation and inspection of such products.
- promote specific policies and procedures
it seeks to ensure food security and provide safety and quality standards for consumer products related to agriculture to protect the public against unreasonable risks of injury and hazards to health.
- ensure food security and safety
The act supports local government units in thei endeavor to be self-reliant and encourages the meat and poultry industry to establish world-class meat estagblidhments.
- support local government units and industry
it promotes the application of risk analysis based on accepted scientific methodology on applied food safety standards to assure a safe and wholesome meat supply. It also supports the development of the livestock and poultry industry and promotes animal health by preventing the entry of disease-carrying animals, and surveillance of zoonotic and reportable diseases in meat establishments.
- promote risk analysis and animal health
RA Act No. 8485
Animal Welfare Act of 1998
Relevant for ensuring the humane treatment and welfare animals involved in meat production.
RA Act no. 10631
An act amending certain section of RA act no. 8485
Act no. 3639
Creating the Bureau of Animal Industry
Pertinent for defining the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing animal health and meat inspection.
RA Act no. 3720
Food and Drug Administration Act
Important fir ensuring the safety and purity of food products, including mest, available to the public.
RA Act no. 9711
Food and Drugs Administration Act of 2009
RA Act of 9296
Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines
Central to the topic as it strengthens the meat inspection system, ensuring the safety and quality of meat products.
RA Act no. 9482
Anti-Rabies Act of 2007
Relevant for controlling and preventing diseases, including those that could affect animals in meat production.
RA Act no. 10611
Philippine Food Safety Act
Essential for establising the framework for ensuring food safety, including meat products, throughout the food supply chain.
RA act no. 6713
Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees
Relevant for ensuring ethical behavior among the public officials involved in meat safety regulation and enforcement, fostering integrity and accountability in governance.