Non Tariff Measures


License to Operate

ATR Reference: 4.1.1.4 Special authorization requirement for SPS reasons
UN Code: A14
NTM Type: Authorization Requirement for SPS Reasons

Issuing Agency

Department of Finance
  • Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate City Alabang, Muntinlupa City
  • 88571999, 8857-1900, 8877 0259
  • None
  • cdrr.od@fda.gov.ph (drugs) , cchuhsrr@fda.gov.ph (cosmetics & HUHS), cfrr@fda.gov.ph (food), cdrrhr@fda.gov.ph (medical device), info@fda.gov.ph, pps@fda.gov.ph
  • http://www.fda.gov.ph

Information

All establishments under the four FDA Centers are required to get a License to Operate before importing any product

Governing Law: Administrative Order No. 17 Series of 2020:

Revised Guidelines on the Unified Licensing Requirements and Procedures of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) repealing Administrative Order 2016-0003
Applicable Section: Book 2 Article I Section 1 para. a

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