GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES (GAP) CERTIFICATION

PhilGAP, or Philippine Good Agricultural Practices, is a certification for crops primarily intended for food consumption. It is a certification program led by BPI with the support of DA-RFOs to ensure food safety and quality, while also emphasizing environmental protection and the health, safety, and welfare of workers. Additionally, one of the pillars of PhilGAP is RA 10611 (the Food Safety Act of 2013), which strengthens the food security system in the Philippines, protects consumer health, and facilitates market access.

WHO MAY AVAIL OF THE SERVICE:
The following types of entities engaged in the production of agricultural crops:
• Individual farmers
• Partnership/joint venture
• Cooperatives
• Corporations
• Associations/organizations
• Demonstration farms

REQUIREMENTS TO BE BROUGHT/ SUBMITTED

  1. Letter of Intent for PhilGAP training (address to Regional Executive Director)
  2. Accomplished PhilGAP Application Form
  3. Form (Annex A and Annex B)
  4. Organizational Profile/Farm Profile
  5. Field Lay-out
  6. Farm Map or Area Map
  7. Field Operation Procedures (Crop)
  8. Certificate of Training on GAP
  9. Certificate of Registration
  10. Soil Analysis Result
  11. Procedure for Outgrowership Scheme (If applicable)

DURATION OF THE SERVICE (Under Normal Circumstances)
• One month from submission of application till issuance of certificate

SCHEDULE OF FEES
No fees collected

PERSON TO BE CONTACTED FOR INQUIRIES

  1. Dr. Xandre D. Baccay
  2. Ms. Marilyn G. Velarde
  3. 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. Submit letter of intent for PhilGAP training (address to Regional Executive Director) thru emails or personal.   1.1 Receive the letter and forward it to the Regional Executive Director to Regulatory Division     1 dayRolibeth Zapata, Records Unit Head Dr. Eduardo L. Lapuz, Regional Executive Director Dr. Xandre D. Baccay, Division Chief  
 1.2 Inform customer to attend orientation via email or phone call      15 minutesMarilyn G. Velarde, Supervising Agriculturist  Roel R. Rubion, Agriculturist II Christian M. Canlas, Agriculturist I
2. Attend GAP Orientation Training              2.1 Conduct Orientation Training on farmers.            1 dayMarilyn G. Velarde, Supervising Agriculturist Roel R. Rubion, Agriculturist II Christian M. Canlas, Agriculturist I Jomar T. Ped, Technical Staff
 2.2 Issue Certificate of Training on GAP  to the customer  1 dayChristian M. Canlas, Agriculturist I Jomar T. Ped, Technical Staff
3. Submit fully accomplished application and documents to Regional Executive Director office/GAP Focal person3.1 Check on the completeness of documents.            15 minutesMarilyn G. Velarde, Supervising Agriculturist             
 3.2 Customers with complete documents will proceed to preassessment of farms.2 hrsMarilyn G. Velarde, Supervising Agriculturist  Roel R. Rubion, Agriculturist II Christian M. Canlas, Agriculturist I Jomar T. Ped, Technical Staff  
 3.3 Customer who passed the preassessment of farm will upload the complete documents to Good Agricultural Practices Secretariat (Bureau of Plant Industry- Plant Product Safety Services Division, Malate Manila)1 DayChristian M. Canlas, Agriculturist I Deichelle F. Roxas, Technical Staff  
3.4 Endorsed the complete documents to Regional Director to Bureau of Plant Industry Director for inspection30 minutes  Christian M. Canlas Agriculturist I Deichelle F. Roxas Technical Staff
4. Prepare the farm for inspection and make available all pertinent records  4.1 Bureau of Plant Industry- Plant Product Safety Services Division counter check the documents and issue Notice of Inspection to the farmer through the Good Agricultural Practices focal person  5 DaysBureau of Plant Industry-Plant Product Safety Services Division & Regional GAP Team Marilyn G. Velarde Supervising Agriculturist  Roel R. Rubion Agriculturist II Christian M. Canlas Agriculturist I Evelyn Villafane Agriculturist I
4.2 Conduct Inspection of Farm and submit inspection report    3 hrs
4.3 After the inspection, the customer will be notified about the inspection result. If the customer is compliant, the application is recommended for approval.5 minutesBureau of Plant Industry-Plant Product Safety Services Division, Philippine Good Agricultural Practices Inspector   Regional GAP Team  
4.4 Approval by the Bureau of Plant Industry Director– Bureau of Plant Industry Director
5. Receive PhilGAP certificate  Release of approved certificate from Bureau of Plant Industry to the farmer1 Day  Dr. Xandre D. Baccay Division Chief Marilyn G. Velarde Supervising Agriculturist 
6. Fill-out Client Satisfaction Feedback (CSF) Form.Receive1 minuteChristian M. Canlas Agriculturist I    
END OF TRANSACTION

Note: GAP Certificate is valid for 2 yrs. only and it can be renewed
Downloadables (Forms)
PHILGAP-Application-Form