Maize / Corn

Country
Philippines (PH)
Scientific Name
Zea spp.
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Consumption
NPPO Details
Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry, Manila
Relevant Web Addresses
http://bpi.da.gov.ph/bpi/index.php
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit Refer below
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.


This ICR covers maize/corn and popping corn (corn to be used for making popcorn).

Exporters must confirm with the Philippines Department of Agriculture if an import permit (SPS Import Clearance) is required for the consignment. If required, copy of the import permit must be presented to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Authorised Officer at the time of making the appointment.
A phytosanitary certificate is still required if an import permit is not issued.
 
Non-GMO requirements:

Non-GMO attestation - If attestation is required (refer to the import permit or NPPO notification) the exporter is responsible for ensuring that the consignment is accompanied by a relevant attestation that meets importing country requirements to demonstrate that the consignment has not been genetically modified.

If required, a Certificate as to Condition (Grain - GX46/Horticulture - HX46) can be issued for the consignment that is specifically supported from information supplied by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) and where it is a government requirement of the importing country for non-GMO certification (refer to import permit/NPPO Notification).

The following text must be added to the additional declaration field when a GX46/HX46 template is added to the RFP:

The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator has advised the department that there has been no intentional release into the Australian environment of genetically modified product(s) listed on this certificate.

If an import permit is issued specifying treatment requirements, the exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the treatment and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.

Details of the treatment, if undertaken, are to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.

Existing market verified 17 April 2014, import permit dated 22/12/2020

12/02/2024 - Updated general requirements to state this ICR covers maize/corn and popping corn (corn to be used for making popcorn).
07/08/2023 - Update to non-GMO requirements.
20/01/2021 - Updated treatment section and general requirements section - requirements if import permit and treatment required.
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