The Republic of Korea, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, has established Cheju Island as an FMD-Free Zone based on the following technical qualifications:

      Cheju Island is very well isolated by sea from the South Korean mainland;

      No FMD outbreak in the island province;

      Has effective Provincial Quarantine Service Program to maintain FMD-free zone status;  and

      OIE recognizes the FMD-free status of the island province.

Based on the above technical declaration, I hereby approve the resumption of exportation from Cheju Island, South Korea of live breeding animals, meats, meat products and by-products to the Philippines.

This Order shall amend Memorandum Order No. 4, and take effect immediately.

Adopted: 28 Aug. 2000

(SGD.) EDGARDO J. ANGARA
Secretary