In view of the expansion of capabilities of the FPA Laboratory and in pursuant to the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 1144 and its implementing rules and regulations, the following schedule of laboratory fees and charges for additional services to be rendered by FPA, in addition to Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2011 is hereby promulgated for the information and guidance of all concerned relative to the operation of the FPA Laboratory.

In accordance with Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9970 or the General Appropriations Act of 2010, all agencies shall ensure that fees, charges and assessments to be collected should cover the cost of services delivered to the public.

I. Schedule of Fees

II. Procedure

All concerned parties shall coordinate and submit their request for analysis, together with the required quantity of samples, to the Fertilizer Regulatory Services Division, located at the ground floor of the FPA Building. The minimum quantity of sample for analysis must be 500 grams for organic, 250 grams for inorganic and 250 milliliters for liquid fertilizer.

This Administrative Order shall take effect within a period of fifteen (15) days following its publication in a newspaper of general circulation and its filing with the Administrative Register, UP Law Center.

Recommending Approval:

(SGD.) NORLITO R. GICANA, CESO III
Executive Director

Approved by:

(SGD.) PROCESO J. ALCALA
Secretary, Department of Agriculture
and Chairman, FPA Board