{"topic_id":"gain_rp2023-0011_philippines_04_import_requirements_and_regulations","category":"intl-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: gain_rp2023-0011_philippines_04_import_requirements_and_regulations\ncategory: USDA-GAIN-INTL\ntitle: Pet Food Market Brief - Import Requirements and Regulations (RP2023-0011)\nlang: en\nsource: USDA GAIN RP2023-0011 (January 26, 2023)\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 724\nextra: {\"country\": \"Philippines\", \"report_id\": \"RP2023-0011\", \"report_date\": \"January 26, 2023\"}\n---\n\n# Pet Food Market Brief - Import Requirements and Regulations\n\n**Report Number:** RP2023-0011\n**Date:** January 26, 2023\n**Country:** Philippines\n**Prepared By:** USDA FAS Foreign Agricultural Service\n**Source:** [USDA GAIN Report](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Pet+Food+Market+Brief_Manila_Philippines_RP2023-0011.pdf)\n\n## Import Requirements and Regulations\n\nImportation and Logistics\nWhile most U.S. exporters transact with agents, distributors, or importers in key cities, other exporters\ndirectly contact the central purchasing offices of pet food distributors, manufacturers, and retail stores\nfor large volumes. Please access the following for general guidance in importation:\n\n\n\nPhilippines Country Commercial Guide for general information in doing business in the Philippines\nPhilippines: Exporter Guide for new-to-export companies\n\nThe Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Animal Feeds,\nregulates the importation of animal feed ingredients including feed pre-mixes, animal feeds, and animal\nfeed products.\nPrior to shipment, the Philippine importers must register and become accredited with the Bureau of\nAnimal Industry’s Animal Feed. Other import requirements are as follows:\n• Issuance of Animal Feed Establishment Registration Certificate (Initial and Renewal)\n• Issuance of License to Operate (Initial and Renewal)\n• Issuance of Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) (Initial and Renewal)\n• Issuance of Certificate of Feed Product Registration (CFPR) (Initial and Renewal)\n• Issuance of Brand Name Clearance\n• Electronic Issuance of Sanitary Phytosanitary (SPS) Import Clearance (for FEEDS/VDAP\nIMPORTERS/INDENTORS)\nFor more information: https://www.bai.gov.ph/afvdbcd-services#\nUSDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)-Veterinary Service needs to issue an\nAnimal Product Export Certificate (VS 16-4) for all animal feeds, animal feed ingredients and pet food\nexports. For the list of allowed ingredients for pet food, access animal products to the Philippines.\nFor detailed information regarding standards and regulations for exporting dog and cat food to the\nPhilippines, please refer to the Philippines: FAIRS Annual Country Report. Tariff rate for pet food is at\nfive percent.\nUSDA-FAS Manila at the U.S. Embassy is ready to assist exporters in providing U.S. agricultural\nproducts to the Philippines and helping potential importers obtain access to U.S. suppliers. To avail of\nthe services, contact (632) 5301-2000 or e-mail AgManila@usda.gov.\nAttachments:\nNo Attachments.\n\nUnited States Department of Agriculture\nForeign Agricultural Service\n\nOffice of Agricultural Affairs\nManila, Philippines\n\nAgManila@usda.gov\n\n## Source\n\nUSDA GAIN (Global Agricultural Information Network)\nOriginal source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service\n\n---\n\n*Last updated: 2026-07-18*\n","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":724,"generated_at":null,"tip":"Use /api/v1/topics to discover more topics. /api/v1/nutrient for precise single-point queries. /api/v1/cross_compare for 2-3 standard comparisons."}