Certification Of Mother Trees and Propagated Planting Material

Pursuant to Section 12 of Republic Act 7308, otherwise known as the Seed Industry Development Act of 1992, and Chapter VI of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), Circular No. 2 covers the certification of mother trees and propagated planting materials of registered varieties of the National Seed Industry Council (NSIC), including those of the defunct Philippine Seed Board (PSB). The Circular aims to ensure the varietal identity and purity of mother trees, as well as the quality and traceability of the propagated planting materials.

WHO MAY AVAIL OF THE SERVICE:

  • Department of Agriculture (DA) – Regional Field Offices and its Centers/Station
  • State Colleges and Universities (SCUs), 
  • Local Government Units (LGUs)
  • Other National Government Agencies
  • Private Individuals
  • Private Groups (Cooperative, Association, Corporation, & etc.)

REQUIREMENTS TO BE BROUGHT/ SUBMITTED

For Certification of Mother Trees:

  1. Filled out Application Form for Mother Trees
  2. Proof of varietal identity of mother tree being applied for certification any of the following:
    • Copy of purchase of receipt: 1 copy, 1 photocopy
    • Certification from the source of planting material: (1 copy, 1 photocopy)
    • Certification from knowledgeable person such as experts or those who have experience regarding the crop being applied for n varietal identity: (1 copy, 1 photocopy) 
    • DNA analysis: (1 copy, 1 photocopy)
    • Result of re-evaluation of varietal characteristics based on NSIC parameters for one fruiting season:1 copy, 1 photocopy) 
  3.  Location of Map and Layout Trees being Applied for Certification
  4. Copy of the official receipt of payment for application fee

For Certification of Planting Materials:

A. Asexually Propagated and Sexually Propagated

    1. Filled out Application Form for Asexually propagated seedlings; and or/ Sexually Propagated seedling
    2. Plant Nursery Accreditation Certificate
    3. Plant material certificate of Mother Trees
    4. Copy of Receipt of application fee

        SCHEDULE OF FEES
        Php 50.00 – Application Form
        Php. 100.00/plate tag

        PERSON TO BE CONTACTED FOR INQUIRIES

        • Dr. Xandre D. Baccay
        • Ms. Marilyn G. Velarde
        • Mr. Roel R. Rubion

        EMAIL TO BE CONTACTED FOR INQUIRIES
        reg.gap@rfo3.da.gov.ph

        HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

        Client StepsService ProviderProcessing Time (Under Normal Circumstances)Person In Charge
        1. Fill-out application form and other documentary requirements    1.1. Assist the applicants in the filling out of application form30 minutes Roel R. Rubion, Agriculturist II    Christian M. Canlas, Agriculturist I   Evelyn A. Villafane, Agriculturist I    
        1.2 the DA-RFO III pre-assess/Check on the completeness of documents   30 minutes  
        1.3. Forward documents to Bureau of Plant Industry-National Seeds Quality Control Services Region 3 and advise the customer about the application fee to be paid at Bureau of Plant IndustryNational Seeds Quality Control Services Main Office or Region 03 office1 day    
         1.4. Review the Completeness and accurateness of the documents   1 Day  Plant Material Inspector (PMI) Central Office
         1.5. Prepare evaluation Report for approval or rejection of evaluated documents.    1 Day    PMI & Chief, NSQCS Region III      
        2. Prepare the farm for inspection and make available all pertinent records  2.1 Conduct Inspection of Farm and submit inspection report        1 Day              Bureau of Plant Industry-National Seeds Quality Control Services    Region 03 DA RFO 3 Plant Material Inspector    
         2.2 Evaluate, review & validate inspection report and make recommendation for approval by the Bureau of Plant Industry Director.1 Day    Bureau of Plant Industry-National Seeds Quality Control Services Region 03   DA RFO 3 Plant Material Inspector  
         2.3, Final Review of the submitted Documents by Central Office   15 minutes    Bureau of Plant Industry-National Seeds Quality Control Services Central Office
         2.4 Approval by the Bureau of Plant Industry Director  15 minutes  Bureau of Plant Industry-National Seeds Quality Control Services
         2.5 Preparation and Printing and shipping of Tagging Materials Bureau of Plant Industry-National Seeds Quality Control Services  
         2.6 Advise the customer about the corresponding fees for tagging to be paid at Bureau of Plant IndustryNational Seeds Quality Control Services Main Office or Region 03 office15 minutes                Roel R. Rubion, Agriculturist II    Christian M. Canlas, Agriculturist 1   Evelyn A. Villafane, Agriculturist I    
        3. Receive Tags and Approved certification3.1 Tagging and Issuance of Certificate  1 Day            Dr. Xandre D. Baccay Division Chief   Marilyn G. Velarde, Supervising Agriculturist
        END OF TRANSACTION

        Downloadables (Forms)

        1. Accreditation Form
        2. Certification