Pet Food Market Brief - Import Requirements and Regulations
Report Number: RP2023-0011 Date: January 26, 2023 Country: Philippines Prepared By: USDA FAS Foreign Agricultural Service Source: [USDA GAIN Report](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Pet+Food+Market+Brief_Manila_Philippines_RP2023-0011.pdf)
Import Requirements and Regulations
Importation and Logistics While most U.S. exporters transact with agents, distributors, or importers in key cities, other exporters directly contact the central purchasing offices of pet food distributors, manufacturers, and retail stores for large volumes. Please access the following for general guidance in importation:
Philippines Country Commercial Guide for general information in doing business in the Philippines Philippines: Exporter Guide for new-to-export companies
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Animal Feeds, regulates the importation of animal feed ingredients including feed pre-mixes, animal feeds, and animal feed products. Prior to shipment, the Philippine importers must register and become accredited with the Bureau of Animal Industry’s Animal Feed. Other import requirements are as follows: • Issuance of Animal Feed Establishment Registration Certificate (Initial and Renewal) • Issuance of License to Operate (Initial and Renewal) • Issuance of Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) (Initial and Renewal) • Issuance of Certificate of Feed Product Registration (CFPR) (Initial and Renewal) • Issuance of Brand Name Clearance • Electronic Issuance of Sanitary Phytosanitary (SPS) Import Clearance (for FEEDS/VDAP IMPORTERS/INDENTORS) For more information: https://www.bai.gov.ph/afvdbcd-services# USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)-Veterinary Service needs to issue an Animal Product Export Certificate (VS 16-4) for all animal feeds, animal feed ingredients and pet food exports. For the list of allowed ingredients for pet food, access animal products to the Philippines. For detailed information regarding standards and regulations for exporting dog and cat food to the Philippines, please refer to the Philippines: FAIRS Annual Country Report. Tariff rate for pet food is at five percent. USDA-FAS Manila at the U.S. Embassy is ready to assist exporters in providing U.S. agricultural products to the Philippines and helping potential importers obtain access to U.S. suppliers. To avail of the services, contact (632) 5301-2000 or e-mail AgManila@usda.gov. Attachments: No Attachments.
United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service
Office of Agricultural Affairs Manila, Philippines
AgManila@usda.gov
Source
USDA GAIN (Global Agricultural Information Network) Original source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
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*Last updated: 2026-07-18*