GOOD ANIMAL HUSBANDRY PRACTICES (GAHP) CERTIFICATION

The Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP) Certification program of the Department of Agriculture aims to ensure the production of safe and high-quality food by requiring farmers to adhere to the Philippine National Standards: Code of GAHP and its species-specific counterparts. These standards consist of general principles of good practice and minimum requirements for the rearing or farming of animals. The main objective of this certification is to ensure that farm practices provide consumers with products that are safe and suitable for distribution and/or human consumption. Additionally, it aims to ensure the safety and comfort of farm workers and animals while preventing environmental degradation.

WHO MAY AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

            Food Animal Farm Owners such as:

  • Piggery farm owners both backyard & commercial
  • Poultry raisers both backyard & commercial
  • Goat raisers
  • Cattle raisers
  • Carabao raisers

REQUIREMENTS TO BE BROUGHT/ SUBMITTED

  1. GAHP Application Form
  2. Farm Organizational Profile
  3. Brief Historical Development of the Farm 
  4. Production Flow Chart
  5. Farm Operational Manual
  6. Vicinity Map
  7.  Municipal/City Licenses and/or Permit (including Zoning Clearance)
  8. Proof of Registration/Creation as an Establishment
  9. Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC)/Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC)
  10. LTO as Animal Facility/Animal Welfare Certificate of Registration
  11. Feeds/Feedmill Registration
  12. Handler’s License
  13. Transport Carrier LTO
  14. Discharge Permit

DURATION OF THE SERVICE (Under Normal Circumstances) 
One (1) to two (2) months upon submission of application form.

SCHEDULE OF FEES
No Fees to be collected

PERSON TO BE CONTACTED FOR INQUIRIES

  1. Dr. Xandre D. Baccay
  2. Ms. Marilyn G. Velarde
  3. Mr. Enrile B. Manio

EMAIL TO BE CONTACTED FOR INQUIRIES

darfo3.awa@gmail.com

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

Client StepsService ProviderProcessing Time (Under Normal Circumstances)Person In Charge
1. Submit GAHP application form with complete attachment of major documentary requirements.1.1 Receive and review application form and major documentary requirements submitted.   1.2. For Initial Application, schedule the farm for preassessment and notify the Customer for the schedule of inspection.    1.3. For Renewal Application, endorse the application to National GAHP Team – Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).3 daysMs. Golda Kimberly M. Fernandez  GAHP Region III Secretariat   Ms. Leticia D. Pili GAHP Region III Secretariat
2. Prepare the farm for inspection and assist the Regional GAHP Team.For Initial Application:   2.1. Conduct preassessment of the farm.     2.2. Prepare the inspection report.    2.3. Endorse and submit to the National GAHP Team (BAI) for schedule of final inspection.  3 days    Dr. Agnes DC. Uera Veterinarian III Dr. Jermaine Juco  Veterinarian II Ms. Golda Kimberly M. Fernandez Agriculturist II Mr. Mark Joseph B. Pineda Agriculturist II Ms. Crizel D. Alimurung Agriculturist I Dr. Arianne Baluyut Agriculturist I Dr. Paula Angelie C. David – Agriculturist I
3. Receive schedule for final inspection and audit from the National GAHP Team (BAI).15 minutesMr. Enrile B. Manio – GAHP Region III Coordinator Ms. Golda Kimberly M. Fernandez  GAHP Region III Secretariat Ms. Leticia D. Pili GAHP Region III Secretariat
4. Prepare farm for the final inspection and audit.4.1. Conduct final inspection and audit on the farm with the National GAHP Team (BAI).   4.2. Present the initial findings and non-compliances (if any) to the Customer and provide a timeline for compliance.  3 days  Dr. Xandre D. Baccay Division Chief Mr. Enrile B. Manio GAHP Region III Coordinator National GAHP Inspectors   BAI GAHP Secretariat BAI
5. Wait for the notification from BAI regarding the releasing schedule of the GAHP Certificate.Advise Customer regarding the estimated processing time of BAI to issue the GAHP Certificate.15 minutesMr. Enrile B. Manio – GAHP Region III Coordinator  
6. Fill out Client Satisfaction Feedback (CSF) Form Receive the CSF Form.5 minutesLeticia D. Pili – GAHP Region III Secretariat  
END OF TRANSACTION

Note:
GAHP Certificate for Initial Application is valid for 1 yr.
GAHP Certificate for Renewal Application is valid for 2 yrs.

Downloadables (Forms)
1.GAHP Application Form