THE Philippines can now export processed meat products to Japan after its inclusion in Japan’s list of certified countries that passed the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point-based (HACCP) hygiene management protocols required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW).
Department of Agriculture Secretary William Dar, in a press release, called it a “favorable development.”
“This is definitely a big boost for our livestock producers and food manufacturers, meat processors and exporters, as we continue to look for market opportunities to jumpstart the country’s economic recovery amid the pandemic,” the agri chief said.
The country can start exporting beef, carabeef, pork, chevon, mutton and their by-products to Japan. Article 11 of Japan’s Food Sanitation Law provides that only meat products using HACCP management systems may be imported into the country.
The agri chief said the inclusion of the country is a testament to the commitment in providing safe, healthy and world-class quality food for both domestic and export markets, particularly to a discriminating market like Japan.
“We are pleased that we have successfully hurdled Japan’s stringent food safety and hygiene management standards,” he said. “Thus, we look forward to penetrating more export markets.”
Since 2003, the Department of Agriculture through its National Meat Inspection Service (DA-NMIS) has been implementing the mandatory application of the HACCP program in all licensed “triple A” (AAA) meat establishments.
HACCP is a science-based, systematic protocol that identifies hazards and measures for their control to ensure food safety.
DA-NMIS director Jocelyn Salvador said prior to getting the thumbs-up to ship processed meat products to Japan, the Philippines was only allowed to export chicken meat, mainly used for grilling as “yakitori.”
Yakitori is a Japanese menu where bite-sized chicken, beef, pork and other meat or fish are put on skewers, which are then grilled and served, DA defined. (JOB)
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Department of Agriculture Secretary William Dar, in a press release, called it a “favorable development.”
“This is definitely a big boost for our livestock producers and food manufacturers, meat processors and exporters, as we continue to look for market opportunities to jumpstart the country’s economic recovery amid the pandemic,” the agri chief said.
The country can start exporting beef, carabeef, pork, chevon, mutton and their by-products to Japan. Article 11 of Japan’s Food Sanitation Law provides that only meat products using HACCP management systems may be imported into the country.
The agri chief said the inclusion of the country is a testament to the commitment in providing safe, healthy and world-class quality food for both domestic and export markets, particularly to a discriminating market like Japan.
“We are pleased that we have successfully hurdled Japan’s stringent food safety and hygiene management standards,” he said. “Thus, we look forward to penetrating more export markets.”
Since 2003, the Department of Agriculture through its National Meat Inspection Service (DA-NMIS) has been implementing the mandatory application of the HACCP program in all licensed “triple A” (AAA) meat establishments.
HACCP is a science-based, systematic protocol that identifies hazards and measures for their control to ensure food safety.
DA-NMIS director Jocelyn Salvador said prior to getting the thumbs-up to ship processed meat products to Japan, the Philippines was only allowed to export chicken meat, mainly used for grilling as “yakitori.”
Yakitori is a Japanese menu where bite-sized chicken, beef, pork and other meat or fish are put on skewers, which are then grilled and served, DA defined. (JOB)
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