Assessment of laboratory fees as prescribed in AO No. 50 s.2001 (Subject: Revised 2001 Schedule of Fees and Charges for the Corresponding Services Rendered by the Bureau of Food and Drugs) IS included in the procedure for the acceptance of an application for registration of processed foods, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices.  The laboratory fees charged and collected shall be for the expenses to be incurred in the conduct of laboratory analysis of products either at the time of application or when monitored in the market.

Please be guided accordingly.

Adopted: 27 Sept. 2004