Pursuant  to Sections 2 and 3 of PD 1287, Centralizing the Importation of Ruminants for Breeding and Slaughter and Beef, and Section 1 of PD 1593, Amending Section 1 of PD 1297; and in order for the agencies of the Department to exercise a more collective and concerted effort and be more effective in their respective functions, the following rules and regulations are hereby prescribed for the guidance and compliance of all concerned:

A.
Issuance of Authority to Import/Veterinary Quarantine Clearance to Import (VQC)

Imported beef and beef products must be covered by a Veterinary Quarantine Clearance to Import (VQC) priorly issued and duly approved by the Department of Agriculture.  The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) shall certify as to the quantity and volume; source; and disease aspect situation; while the National Meat Inspection Commission (NMIC) shall certify as to the quality/standard.

B.
Inspection and Examination of Imported Beef and Beef Products

1. All imported beef and beef products are subject to Veterinary Quarantine Inspection, examination and clearance by DA-BAI Veterinary Quarantine personnel assigned at ports of entry prior to the Bureau of Custom ™s processing and release.

2. The same imported beef and beef products must be presented for Veterinary inspection and examination at the Importer ™s cold storage/warehouse immediately upon arrival thereat, by the NMIC personnel to determine its quality/standard.

All Orders, or parts/provisions of existing Orders including DA Administrative Orders No. 9 and 23 both series of 1993, that are inconsistent herewith are deemed repealed, revoked or amended accordingly.

This Order shall take effect immediately.

Adopted: 01 June 1995