Plant Nursery Accreditation For Government and Private Plant Nursery Operators and Their Nurseries

Pursuant to Section 12 of the Seed Industry Development Act of 1992 (RA 7308) and Chapter VI of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), this Circular is issued to ensure that the processes undertaken in the nursery produce quality planting material for fruits and plantation crops. These Circular aims to ensure that plant nursery operators and their nurseries comply with the requirements and guidelines set by the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) for accreditation and the production of quality planting material for fruits and plantation crops.
 
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 Plant Nursery Accreditation:

1. Letter of intent for training on plant nursery establishment and operation including plant material certification (addressed to Regional Executive Director)
2. Letter of intent for application (addressed to BPI Director Gerald Glenn F. Panganiban, Ph.D.)
3. Certificate of training on nursery establishment and operation including plant material certification (issued within two years prior to application) 
   • 3.1.1 Initial Application for Accreditation:
     • Sole Proprietorship/Partnership: One (1) Person
     • Cooperative/Association/Corporation: Minimum of two (2) Persons
   • 3.2.1 Renewal of Accreditation:
     • Sole Proprietorship/Partnership: One (1) Person
     • Cooperative/Association/Corporation: All Person doing Propagation Work
4. Application Form for Mother Trees
5. Mayor’s Permit
6. Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Registration
7. Duly notarized authorization of the applicant (Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, or Association)
8. Certificate of Registration (DTI, CDA, SEC or DOLE, SEC)
9. Location of Map and Layout Trees being Applied for Certification
10. Copy of the Official Receipt of Payment for Application Fee

For Certification of Mother Trees:

1. Letter of intent for training on plant nursery establishment and operation, and plant material certification (addressed to Regional Executive Director)
2. Letter of intent for application (addressed to the BPI Director)
3. Certificate of training on nursery establishment and operation including plant material certification (issued within two years prior to application) (minimum of 2 persons
4. Filled out Application Form for Plant Nursery Accreditation
5. Authorization of the applicant duly signed by the designated authority of the agency
6. Copy of purchase of receipt
7. Location of Map and Layout Trees being Applied for Certification
8. Copy of the official receipt of payment for application fee

SCHEDULE OF FEES
No fees collected

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 Steps	Service Provider	Processing Time (Under Normal Circumstances)	Person In Charge
1. Submit a letter of intent for training on plant nursery establishment and operation, and plant material certification (addressed to Regional Executive Director (RED)) thru email or walk-in.	1.1 Receive the letter and forward it to the RED then to the Regulatory Division.	1 Day	Rolibeth B. Zapata, Chief, Records Unit 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 minutes	Marilyn G. Velarde,  Supervising Agriculturist  Roel R. Rubion, Agriculturist II Christian M. Canlas, Agriculturist I Evelyn A. Villafane, Agriculturist I
2. Attend Plant Nursery establishment and operation, and plant material certification Orientation Training	2.1 Conduct Orientation Training on farmers.	1 Day	Bureau of Plant Industry–National Seeds Quality Control Services Region 03 Marilyn G. Velarde,  Supervising Agriculturist Roel R. Rubion, Agriculturist II Christian M. Canlas, Agriculturist I Evelyn A. Villafane, Agriculturist I
	2.2 Issue Certificate of Training on Plant Nursery establishment and operation, and plant material certification to the customer	1 Day	Marilyn G. Velarde,  Supervising Agriculturist  Roel R. Rubion, Agriculturist II Christian M. Canlas, Agriculturist I Evelyn A. Villafane, Agriculturist I
3. Submit documents to Regional Executive Director office/Plant Nursery Evaluator/Plant Material Inspector.	3.1. Check on the completeness of documents.	30 minutes	Roel R. Rubion, Agriculturist II Christian M. Canlas, Agriculturist I Evelyn A. Villafane, Agriculturist I
	3.2. Endorse documents to Bureau of Plant IndustryNational Seeds Quality Control Services Region 3 and advise the customer about the application fee to be paid at Bureau of Plant Industry National Seeds Quality Control Services Main Office or Region 3 Office	1 Day	Roel R. Rubion, Agriculturist II Christian M. Canlas, Agriculturist I Evelyn A. Villafane, Agriculturist I
4. Prepare the farm for inspection and make available all pertinent records.	4.1. Conduct Inspection of Farm and submit inspection report.	1 Day	Bureau of Plant Industry–National Seeds Quality Control Services Region 03 and DA RFO 3 Plant Material Inspector
	4.2. 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 and DA RFO 3 Plant Material Inspector
	4.3. Approval by the Bureau of Plant Industry Director		Bureau of Plant Industry-National Seeds Quality Control Services
5. Receive Approved certification	None	1 Day	Dr. Xandre D. Baccay, Division Chief   Marilyn G. Velarde, Supervising Agriculturist
END OF TRANSACTION

Downloadables (Forms)
Application Form
Certification