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What does PNS stand for in the context of organic agriculture in the Philippines?
What does PNS stand for in the context of organic agriculture in the Philippines?
Philippine National Standard
Who prepared the Philippine National Standard for Organic Agriculture?
Who prepared the Philippine National Standard for Organic Agriculture?
Technical Working Group
Which of the following is NOT one of the scopes covered by PNS/BAFS 07:2016?
Which of the following is NOT one of the scopes covered by PNS/BAFS 07:2016?
The Philippine National Standard for Organic Agriculture was originally prepared in 2003.
The Philippine National Standard for Organic Agriculture was originally prepared in 2003.
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The PNS OA aims to enhance market competitiveness by providing a uniform approach to the requirements on _______.
The PNS OA aims to enhance market competitiveness by providing a uniform approach to the requirements on _______.
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What is the purpose of the revision of the PNS OA?
What is the purpose of the revision of the PNS OA?
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Match the following abbreviations with their full forms:
Match the following abbreviations with their full forms:
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Study Notes
Foreword
- Introduced in 2003, the PNS OA aims to promote, and regulate, organic agriculture by creating standard guidelines for conversion, crop production, livestock, processing, special products, labeling, and consumer information.
- PNS OA revisions were launched through a Technical Working Group (TWG) with members from the government, academia, certification bodies, and private sectors.
- Revisions aimed to achieve equivalence with ASEAN Standard for Organic Agriculture (ASOA).
Acronyms and Abbreviations
- BAFS: Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards
- BAI: Bureau of Animal Industry
- BPI: Bureau of Plant Industry
- BPI-PQS: Bureau of Plant Industry-Plant Quarantine Service
- DA: Department of Agriculture
- DENR: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
- FDA: Food and Drug Administration
- GMP: Good Manufacturing Practices
- HACCP: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
Scope of PNS/BAFS 07:2016
- Conversion to organic agriculture
- Crop production
- Animal production
- Beekeeping
- Processing
- Special products: e.g. mushrooms and herbs
- Labeling and consumer information
- Traceability
- Requirements for the inclusion of substances for organic production
Minimum Requirements for Organic Agriculture
- Conversion: This includes a transition period where the land moves from conventional to organic practice.
- Crop Production: Covers the selection of crops and varieties, rotation and soil management practices.
- Animal Production: Covers animal husbandry management, breeds and breeding, mutilations and identification, nutrition.
- Beekeeping: Covers species, hive material, location, supplemental feeding, pest and disease control.
Labeling and Consumer Information
- The PNS OA includes guidelines for labeling organic products to ensure transparency and clarity for consumers.
Minimum Requirements for Inclusion of Substances in Organic Agriculture Production Systems
- The PNS OA specifies a list of substances allowed in organic agriculture and their use.
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This quiz covers the Philippine National Standards for Organic Agriculture (PNS OA), introduced to promote and regulate organic farming. It outlines guidelines for conversion, crop production, and compliance with ASEAN standards. Test your knowledge of the acronyms, agencies involved, and the scope of PNS/BAFS.
