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BFAR documentation reference

Published by Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources(BFAR) on Oct. 13, 2022.
Requested from BFAR by E. Nualla at 10:47 AM on Oct. 13, 2022.
Purpose: Research and development - Reference
Date of Coverage: 10/13/2022 - 10/13/2022
Tracking no: #BFAR-611525884372

E.NUALLA Oct. 13, 2022, 10:47 a.m.

Hi, I would like to know if there is any reference on documentation audit of BFAR requiring 3rd party review on thermal processing of canned tuna? Since thermal processing has its own regulatory. and I think BFAR is overlapping the role of other regulatory agency. Experienced with BFAR is that they are demanding 3rd party review of docs which is not covered on their role of documentation.

F.BFAR Oct. 20, 2022, 9:10 a.m.

October 20, 2022 Dear Edsel Heirlon, Thank you for your request dated Oct 13, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for BFAR documentation reference. We received your request on Oct 13, 2022 and will respond on or before Nov 03, 2022 10:47:04 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://msc20190130v2-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEUJGQVItNjExNTI1ODg0MzcyDA, for request with ticket number #BFAR-611525884372. Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Receiving Officer, BFAR FOI Officer

F.MAKER Oct. 27, 2022, 4 p.m.

October 27, 2022 Dear Edsel Heirlon Nualla, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Oct 13, 2022 10:47:04 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for BFAR documentation reference. Response to Request This is to formally acknowledge your request for information from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. With regard to your request, kindly note that all cannery are EU approved establishments, the regulations applied by the BFAR Fish Inspectors are FAO 227 and 228 which is open to the public. The FAOs can viewed or download at BFAR website: bfar.da.gov.ph. In addition, under the FAO 227 Rules and Regulation Governing the Export of Fishery and Aquatic Products to EU Member Countries, it has an implementing Code which states that: SECTION VI: HEAT TREATMENT The following requirements apply only to FA products exported in hermetically sealed containers: 1. The heat treatment used to process an unprocessed FA product or to process further a processed FA product must: (a) raise every part of the product to the necessary temperature for the specified period of time; and (b) prevent the product from becoming contaminated during the process. 2. FABO must check regularly the main relevant parameters (particularly temperature, pressure, sealing and microbiology), including by the use of automatic devices, to ensure that the treatment achieves the desired objectives. 3. The treatment should conform to an internationally recognised standard (for example, pasteurisation, ultra high temperature or sterilisation). Lastly, under FAO 228 Rules Governing the Organizations and Implementation of Official Control on Fishery and Aquatic Products intended for export to the EU Market, it also have an implementing code under the Article 9 or the Official Controls on Fishery and Aquatic Products. Thank you! Your right to request a review If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011). Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Decision Maker FOI Receiving Officer

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