Bureau of Plant Industry(BPI)

November 16, 2023 Dear Alexandra Dela Cruz, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Nov 16, 2023 12:48:33 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Plant Authentication. Response to Request The Crop Research and Production Support Division of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) issues certificates on the identification, authentication, and verification of food agricultural crops based on available data/ resources – FREE OF CHARGE, via online or onsite. Documents required (Onsite): 1.Request letter addressed to the BPI Director, Gerald Glenn F. Panganiban, PhD indicating the purpose of identification and certification (Original + 1 copy) (FOR STUDENTS - IN SCHOOL’S LETTERHEAD, SIGNED BY THE STUDENT AND ADVISER) 2. Clear, colored printed photo of plant/specimen in a coupon bond (2 COPIES) 3. Actual Plant/Specimen (complete parts of the plant as possible) 4. Duly filled out Application form. (Available at the CRPSD Office) Our office is open M-F/ 8AM-5PM (except holidays). Processing usually takes 3-5 working days. CRPSD may send the Certificate of Identification to the requesting party. Documents required (Online request) – Please e-mail the following requirements to [email protected] 1.Request letter addressed to the BPI Director, Gerald Glenn F. Panganiban, PhD indicating the purpose of identification & and certification (Original + 1 copy) (FOR STUDENTS - IN SCHOOL’S LETTERHEAD, SIGNED BY THE STUDENT AND ADVISER) 2.Clear, colored printed photo of plant/specimen in a coupon bond. Once approved and endorsed, CRPSD will send the Application form and will contact you for any clarification on your specimen or request. Processing usually takes 3-5 working days. For more info, you may contact CRPSD at 8525-7313. FYI, Universities/ Colleges with Biology or Agriculture departments in your region or The National Museum also conduct plant ID. Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Receiving Officer FOI Receiving Officer