Designation of Mr. Marl Louie G. Seminiano, Agriculturist II, as special collecting officer (SCO)
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FPA Memorandum Circular No. 2024-09
Restoration of Mr. Eric C. Divinagracia to Deputy Executive Director for Pesticide of the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA)
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Special Order No. 2024-064
Authority to Attend in the Feedbacking Workshop on the FY 2023 Updating of the DA’s Public Investment Program (2023-2028) and Three-Year Rolling Infrastructure Program (2025-2027)
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Special Order No. 2024-105
Designation of FPA data privacy officer and compliance officers for privacy (COP)
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Special Order No. 2024-108
Designation of Ms. Jennie M. Basilio as officer-in-charge of RFU XII, Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA)
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FPA ensures fertilizer quality oversight throughout Leyte
April 30, 2024 | LEYTE – To uphold quality standards in the fertilizer market, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) – Eastern Visayas, together with Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer, Dr. Myer G. Mula, conducted a series of inspections and assessments of fertilizer dealers and distributors across the province of Leyte on April 22 to 23, 2024.
The activity aimed to verify compliance with weight standards among fertilizers sold by dealers, warehouse owners, and distributors. Five dealers and three distributors were visited during the operation, covering the areas of Naval, Biliran, Ormoc, Baybay, Abuyog, and Tacloban in Leyte.
A total of 213 out of 912 fertilizer bags from different brands and grades were found to weigh less than the standard 50 kg net weight per bag. This finding underscores the crucial role of such inspections in ensuring fairness and transparency in the market and safeguarding the interests of farmers who depend on accurately measured fertilizers for their agricultural activities.
A plant inspection on one of the fertilizer companies was also conducted as a response to operations and product quality issues. Dr. Mula emphasized the need to ensure product integrity through spot checking, putting batch/lot no. and expiration dates, and improving the overall packaging of their product.
The FPA’s dedication to through inspections and enforcing regulations is vital for building trust and assurance among agricultural stakeholders. By tackling concerns like underweight fertilizers and product quality, the FPA significantly contributes to fairness and transparency in the sector, thereby supporting the sustainable growth of agriculture. ###
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Department Circular No. 2024-002
Fertilizer and Pesticides Authority’s (FPA’s) Recognition of Fully Registered Pesticides and other Agricultural Chemicals for Animal Facilities from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)
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Special Order No. 2024-103
Authority to attend in the online training “Employee Engagement: Fostering Communication in Organizations”