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FDA Circular No. 2020-033 Procedure for the Use of the Modified Electronic Registration System for Raw Materials and Prepackaged Processed Food Products Repealing FDA Circular No. 2016-014 “Procedure for the Use of Electronic Registration System for Prepackaged Processed Food Products”
Local Title:
FDA Circular No. 2020-033 Procedure for the Use of the Modified Electronic Registration System for Raw Materials and Prepackaged Processed Food Products Repealing FDA Circular No. 2016-014 “Procedure for the Use of Electronic Registration System for Prepackaged Processed Food Products”
Country/Region:
Philippines
Competent Authority:
Food and Drug Administration
Type:
Regulation
Status:
Invalid
Release Date:
2021-02-26
Implementation Date:
2021-03-08
Applicable Scope:
Aquatic & aquatic products; Alcoholic products; Bakery food; Beverage; Candy products; Condiment; Egg & egg products; Food additive; Food contact materials; Food for special dietary uses; Frozen drinks; Fruits & vegetables; Grain & grain products; Health food; Infant formula food; Meat & meat products; Milk & milk products; Nutrition fortifier; Oil & oil products; Pet food; Others
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Official FDA Circular No. 2020-033 Procedure for the Use of the Modified Electronic Registration System for Raw Materials and Prepackaged Processed Food Products Repealing FDA Circular No. 2016-014 “Procedure for the Use of Electronic Registration System for Prepackaged Processed Food Products”
Summary

This document provides detailed guidance on applying for and obtaining CPR for prepackaged processed food products (raw materials or ingredients, low risk, medium risk, and high risk) using the new E-Registration System. It includes requirements for initial, renewal, reapplication, and amendment registration.

Contents:

  • Background

  • Objective/s

  • Scope

  • Guidelines

  • Transitory provisions

  • Repealing clause

  • Separability clause

  • Effectivity

Procedures and annexes concerning User Account registration has been replaced by FDA Circular No.2025-006.

History
2026-06-05
2025-12-16
2021-02-26
FDA Circular No. 2020-033 Procedure for the Use of the Modified Electronic Registration System for Raw Materials and Prepackaged Processed Food Products Repealing FDA Circular No. 2016-014 “Procedure for the Use of Electronic Registration System for Prepackaged Processed Food Products”
Invalid
Release Date: 2021-02-26
Implementation Date : 2021-03-08
2016-08-12
User Guide