In accordance with the provisions of  Executive Order No. 159 and its implementing rules and regulations under Department of Finance-Department of Budget and Management Joint Circular No. 2-94 and as approved by the Executive Committee, fees being collected by the Bureau of Plant Industry from its laboratory and seed quality control services are hereby revised as follows:

LABORATORY SERVICES DIVISION

1. PHYSICO-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

PROPOSED RATES:

Ash

P170.00

Moisture

85.00

Specific Gravity

80.00

pH

95.00

Total Nitrogen/% Total

Crude Protein

175.00

Crude Fat

275.00

Crude Fiber

200.00

Soluble Solids (Bx)

65.00

Total Solids/Insoluble Solids

140.00

Total Sugar/Starch

225.00

Total Acidity

135.00

Salt (% Sodium Change)

165.00

Amylase

235.00

Amino Acid Profile

1,000.00

Minerals ( Calcium, Magnesium, Phosporous, Iron, Potassium, Boron, Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Etc. per element)

200.00

Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid and B-Carotene)

275.00

Free Fatty Acids

240.00

Saponication Value

280.00

Sulfur Dioxide

230.00

Cyanide

250.00

Organic Matters

200.00

Tannin

150.00

Acidity/Alkalinity Water Content and Emulsifiability of Pesticide Formulation

500.00

Caffeine

275.00

Formalin

315.00

2. SERVICE FEES FOR THE USE OF SOPHISTICATED TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT:

Gas Chromatography	1,500.00
UV VIS Spectrophotometry	1,000.00
High Pressure Liquid Chormatography	2,000.00
Infra-Red Spectrometer	1,000.00
Atomic Absorption
Spectrometry	1,000.00
Thin-Layer Chromatography	500.00
Titrimetric Method	1,500.00
Densitometer	500.00

3. MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS:

Standard Plate Count	350.00
Yeast and Mold Count	350.00
Coliform Count	350.00
Commercial Sterility
a. Low acid forms	300.00
b Acids foods	300.00
Water Analysis
a. Presumptive (MPN)	300.00
Anti-Bacterial Analysis	300.00
(Disc Diffusion)	645.00
Pure Cultures	100.00
Microscopy	100.00
Aflatoxin	2,500.00
Anti-fungal and Anti-Bacterial Test	500.00
E.Coli	500.00

4. PESTICIDE RESIDUE ANALYSIS:

Fruits and Vegetables	2,000.00
Tobacco	2,000.00
Water	2,000.00
Fish	2,000.00
Urine and Blood	2,000.00
Milk and Fat	2,000.00
Soil	2,000.00
Special Samples	2,000.00

5. DEHYDRATION SERVICES

(Per Hour)	36.00

SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES

1. FIELD INSPECTION

A. Up to 4 hectares
For Preliminary Inspection	110.00/ha.
For Final Inspection	55.00/ha.
B. Additional hectares but not more than 19 hectares
For Preliminary Inspection	55.00/ha.
For Final Inspection	30.00/ha.

2. SEED TESTING

A. Complete test for sample

intended for certification

110.00/sample

B. Seed analysis for all crops:

1. Purity

15.00/sample

2. Germination

Small Seeded

35.00/sample

Big Seeded

90.00/sample

3. Moisture Content Determination

40.00/sample (oven test)

4. Seed Health

1. Seedborne Virus

110.00/sample

2. Other Seedborne Diseases

35.00/sample

5. Determination of other Varieties and Red Rice

25.00/sample

6. Tetrazolium Test

Small Seeded

165.00/sample

Big Seeded

110.00/sample

7. Vigor Test as listed in the ISTA Rules

55.00/sample

C. Miscellaneous Fees:

1. Seed Certification Tag

1.50/tag

2. Certified True Copy of Report of Analysis

1.50/tag

3. Orange International Seed

Lot Certificate

500.00/certificate

4. Green International Seed

Lot Certificate

300.00/certificate

5. Blue International Seed

Sample Certificate

200.00/certificate

This order shall take effect after appropriate publications hereof.

Adopted: 20 Nov. 1996