Philippines: The Philippines Expands Premix Commodities List for SRA Inspection

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Philippines: The Philippines Expands Premix Commodities List for SRA Inspection

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) released Sugar Order (SO) No. 10 or the Rules and Regulations on the Issuance of Premix Commodity Release Clearance (PCRC). SRA expanded the list of premix commodities subject to laboratory inspection upon import, which includes sugar syrups, including flavored or colored, chocolate confectionery, and gelatin. Excluded are food supplements, fortificant premixes and food supplements-based ginseng, which are deemed to have minimal sucrose levels. The SO applies to food preparation commodities listed in the new Tariff Administration and Policy including the ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN) 2022 to provide and easy reference to importers or consignees of premix commodities.

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
East Asia and the Pacific, Philippines

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