Philippines (PH)

Fish products for human consumption

1.1 Establishment registration

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (hereafter referred to as “the Department”) is the Australian government authority responsible for export registration, inspection and certification of Australian food and agricultural exports.

All premises involved in the production of fish and fish products for export, including fishing vessels where fish is prepared for export must be registered with the Department. For more information or assistance with the export registration process contact the department’s Dairy, Eggs and Fish Program at dairyeggsfish@aff.gov.au

Exceptions to establishment registration

Preparation of goods at an export registered establishment and an export permit is not required if you are exporting the following as these goods are not prescribed under the Export Control (Fish & Fish products) Rules 2021;

  1. liquid fish and liquid fish products exported in a consignment of not more than 10 litres;
  2. dried fish and dried fish products (other than dried abalone) exported in a consignment of not more than 2 kilograms;
  3. fish products where fish or fish products are not the major component;
  4. fish or fish products that are animal food or pharmaceutical material;
  5. fish or fish products not covered by paragraphs (a) to (d) (other than dried abalone) exported in a consignment of not more than 10 kilograms;
  6. fish or fish products in the form of a tablet or capsule;
Note
However, if the importing country requires a government certificate for the entry of the above goods, a certificate can be issued by the department – provided that the goods have been prepared in an export registered establishment.

1.2 Overseas listing

Initial listing procedure for human consumptionRequired?
Establishment listing for Philippines
No

1.3 Prohibited products

The department has no knowledge of fish or fish products that are prohibited for import to Philippines.

1.4 Access for fish products for human consumption

ProductAccess?
FinfishYes
Bivalves (for example, oysters, scallops, mussels, oysters, clams, cockles)Yes
Crustaceans (for example, crab, prawn, lobster, scampi, crayfish)
Yes
Echinoderms (for example, sea urchins, sea cucumber)Yes
Gastropods (for example, abalone, periwinkles)Yes
Cephalopods (for example, squid, cuttlefish, octopus)Yes
Tunicates (for example, sea squirts)
Yes
CrocodileYes

2.1 Harvest

Sourcing of fish and fish products

Philippines has no known specific requirements for sourcing of fish and fish products that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

Sourcing, slaughter and post-mortem inspection of crocodiles

Philippines has no known specific requirements for sourcing of crocodile that differs from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

2.2 Microbial and residue sampling

Philippines has no known additional requirements for microbial sampling of fish and fish products that differ from those required in the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

Philippines residue standards

Maximum residue limits (MRLs) or import tolerances for residues of specific agricultural and veterinary chemicals approved for use in Australia may not exist in Philippines or may be established at levels lower than those established in Australia. Maximum Limits (MLs) for contaminants may also vary between Philippines and Australia.

Food business operators should note that:

  • These differences can be interrogated case-by-case by considering the Philippines standards and the Australian standards.
  • Any detection of a residue above the Philippines MRLs/MLs (as applicable) at the border may result in rejection of the consignment.
Note
Importing country residue standards can usually be found via the official webpages of their competent authority. Links to a limited number of export markets and Australia are provided on the DAFF website.

2.3 Operational requirements additional to Australia's export legislation

Philippines has no known specific requirements for operations that differ from those required in the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

2.4 Premises and equipment

Philippines has no known specific premises and equipment requirements that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

3.1 Live fish

Philippines has no known specific requirements for the preparation of live fish that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

3.2 Non-viable fish

Philippines has no known specific requirements for the preparation of non-viable fish that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

3.3 Crocodile

Philippines has no known specific requirements for the preparation of crocodile that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

3.4 Packaging

Philippines has no known specific requirements for packaging that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

3.5 Labelling

Philippines has no known specific requirements for labelling that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

3.6 Shelf life

Philippines has no known specific requirements for shelf life that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

4.1 Shipping marks

Philippines has no known specific requirements for shipping marks, that differ from of the relevant Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

4.2 Refrigeration, transfer and loadout

Philippines has no known specific requirements for refrigeration, transfer and loadout, that differ from of the relevant Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

5.1 Import permit

Exporters should confirm with their importer if an import permit is required for their product.

5.2 Port of entry inspection and testing

The department has no specific knowledge of port-of-entry inspection and testing for imports of fish and fish products into Philippines. Exporters are encouraged to confirm requirements with their importer or agent prior to export.

6.1 Live fish

Finfish

For finfish, use an FX46 Certificate as to Condition.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin
Bivalves

For bivalves, use an FX46 Certificate as to Condition.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin
Crustaceans

For crustaceans, use an FX46 Certificate as to Condition.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin
Echinoderms

For echinoderms, use an FX46 Certificate as to Condition.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin
Gastropods

For gastropods, use an FX46 Certificate as to Condition.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin
Cephalopods

For cephalopods, use an FX46 Certificate as to Condition.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin
Tunicates

For tunicates, use an FX46 Certificate as to Condition.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin

6.2 Non-viable fish

Finfish

For finfish, use an FX46 Certificate as to Condition.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin
Bivalves

For bivalves, use an FX46 Certificate as to Condition.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin
Crustaceans

For crustaceans, use an FX46 Certificate as to Condition.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin
Echinoderms

For echinoderms, use an FX46 Certificate as to Condition.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin
Gastropods

For gastropods, use an FX46 Certificate as to Condition.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin
Cephalopods

For cephalopods, use an FX46 Certificate as to Condition.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin
Tunicates

For tunicates, use an FX46 Certificate as to Condition.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin

6.3 Crocodiles

For crocodile meat, use an FX46 Certificate with endorsement 517.

The FX46 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are;

  1. In sound condition
  2. Fit for human consumption
  3. Of Australian origin
Additional endorsement 517

The meat comes from animals kept in Australia where during the last twelve (12) months prior to slaughter, no OIE List A disease transmissible to crocodiles has been reported. The meat originates from healthy animals which have remained in the territory of Australia for at least three (3) months before slaughter or since birth in the case of animals less than three (3) months old and the meat is wholesome according to international sanitary requirements. The meat has been produced in plants under veterinary supervision, accredited to process products for export, and processed and inspected in accordance with the 'Australian Standard for Hygienic Production of Crocodile Meat for Human Consumption'. Testing of similar product in Australia indicates that radiation levels are within acceptable international standards. The meat is packaged in materials safe to human health and transported in accordance with international requirements of veterinary hygiene.

Fish products not for human consumption

1.1 Establishment registration

Fish and fish products which are for not human consumption are not regulated by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021. Establishments processing such products are not required to be export registered with the Department.

1.2 Overseas listing

Initial listing procedure for fish products not for human consumptionRequired?
Establishment listing for Philippines
No

1.3 Prohibited products

The department has no knowledge of prohibited products. Exporters should check with their importers to determine if the products are permitted for import to Philippines.

1.4 Access for fish products not for human consumption

Non-prescribed goods are not regulated by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

ProductAccess?
Aquaculture feedNo agreed certification
Animal feed No agreed certification
Crocodile skins and hidesNo agreed certification
Technical products and pharmaceutical material (for example, fish oil capsule)
No agreed certification
Rendered productsNo agreed certification
ShellsNo agreed certification

The Department is not aware of the requirements for animal feed. Exporters should check import requirements with their importer or the Philippines competent authority prior to shipping any animal feed to Philippines.

The Department is not aware of the requirements for crocodile skins and hides. Exporters should check requirements with their importer or Philippines competent authority prior to shipping any Rendered products to Philippines.

The Department is not aware of the requirements for shells. Exporters should check requirements with their importer or Philippines competent authority prior to shipping any shells to Philippines.

The Department is not aware of the requirements for technical grade and pharmaceutical products. Exporters should check requirements with their importer or Philippines competent authority prior to shipping any technical grade and pharmaceutical products to Philippines.

29/08/2023 - Updated residue statement to refer to importing country standards (section 2.2).
14/04/2023 - Content on this page may have changed location to conform to standard Fish headings.