Philippines to Amend Regulation on the Licensing of Food Business Operators and Registration of Processed Food

On November 18, 2024, the Philippines FDA announced a public consultation on a draft regulation entitled "New Rules and Regulations Covering the Licensing of Food Business Operators and Registration of Processed Food, and Other Authorizations Repealing Administrative Order 2014-0029 and For Other Purposes". All comments can be sent to gapascual@fda.gov.ph by December 9. Major details revealed by the draft are as follows: