Philippine Food Technology Act PDF

Here is the converted markdown format of the document: # Republic Act No. 11052 Regulating the practice of food technology in the Philippines, creating the board of food technology, and appropriating funds. ## Article I: Title, Statement of Policy, and Definition of Terms **Section 1. Short Titl...

Here is the converted markdown format of the document: # Republic Act No. 11052 Regulating the practice of food technology in the Philippines, creating the board of food technology, and appropriating funds. ## Article I: Title, Statement of Policy, and Definition of Terms **Section 1. Short Title** This Act shall be known as the "Philippine food Technology Act." **Sec. 2. Statement of Policy** The State recognizes the importance of professional food technologists in nation-building and development. Hence, it shall develop and nurture competent, virtuous, productive, and well-rounded professional food technologists whose standards of practice and service shall be excellent, world-class, and globally competitive through honest, effective, relevant, and credible licensure examinations and through regulatory programs, measures, and activities that foster their professional growth, social responsibility, and development. **Sec. 3. Definition of Terms** As used in this Act: * **(a) Food** Refers to any substance or product whether processed, partially processed or unprocessed that is intended for human consumption. It includes drinks, chewing gum, water and other substances, which are intentionally incorporated into such substances or products during the process of Manufacturing, preparation, and treatment; * **(b) Food technology** Refers to the application of the physical, biological, and behavioral sciences to the conversion of raw materials into safe, stable, palatable, and nutritious foods. It includes the processes of handling, storage, processing, packaging, distribution, and utilization of food; * **(c) Food technologist** Refers to a person qualified to practice food technology as provided in this Act and who is a holder of a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional license to practice issued by the Professional Regulatory Board of Food Technology and the Professional Regulation Commission(PRC); and * **(d) Microbiological certification** Refers to a certification of the microbiological, physical, chemical, sensory, and functional properties of food. **Sec. 4. The Scope of the Practice of Food Technology** The practice of Food Technology shall include the following: **(a)** Identification of the appropriate specifications of raw materials and supervision over their procurement; **(b)** Supervision of food processing operations; **(c)** Evaluation of the microbiological, physical, chemical, sensory, and functional properties of food; **(d)** Certification of the analysis of microbiological, physical, chemical, sensory, and functional properties of food; **(e)** Technical transactions (e.g. sale, trading) of food, food ingredients and additives, and machineries, equipment, and implements used in safe and quality food production and distribution; **(f)** Conduct of basic and applied research towards development and/or improvement of the safety and quality of food products; **(g)** Teaching, lecturing, and reviewing of a professional subject in the curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Food Technology degree or subject in the food technology licensure examination given in any college, university, or training or review center, or any other educational institution or certification body; **(h)** Compliance with food laws and regulations in manufacturing and distribution of foods in the local and international markets; **(i)** Implementation of quality management systems(food safety, laboratory management, quality requirements, and quality audit); **(j)** Provision of assistance in waste management for environmental safety; **(k)** Consultation work related to any or all of the above functions; And **(l)** Procurement of chemicals, reagents, equipment, apparatus, and other materials for the conduct of food analysis, research and development. ## Article II: The Professional Regulatory Board of Food Technology **Sec. 5. Creation of the Professional Regulatory Board of Food Technology** There is hereby created a Professional Regulatory Board of Food Technology, hereinafter called the Board, under the administrative supervision of the PRC. The Board shall be composed of a Chairperson and two (2) members who shall be appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines from a list submitted by the PRC of three (3) nominees for each position from a list of five (5) nominees for each position, chosen and ranked by the integrated and accredited professional organization (APO) of food technologists. The Board shall be organized not later than six (6) months after the effectivity of this Act. **Sec. 6. Powers and Functions of the Board** The Board shall exercise the following powers and functions: **(a)** Promulgate, administer, and enforce rules and regulations necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act; **(b)** Supervise and regulate the registration, licensure, and practice of food technology in the Philippines; **(c)** Issue special permits to persons admitted to the practice of food technology for a specific duration of time, and certificates of recognition for advanced studies, researches and accomplishments that contribute to the enrichment of the profession; **(d)** Issue, reinstate, suspend, or revoke the certificate of registration and/or professional license or cancel special permits for the practice of food technology; **(e)** Ensure, in coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), that all educational institutions offering food technology education comply with the policies, standards, and requirements of the course prescribed by the CHED in the areas of curriculum, faculty, library and facilities; **(f)** Prepare, adopt, and issue the syllabi of the subjects for examinations by determining and preparing the questions which shall strictly be within the scope of the syllabus of the subject for examination; **(g)** Adopt a program for the full computerization of the licensure examination; **(h)** Prescribe guidelines and criteria in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program for food technologists; **(i)** Monitor the conditions affecting the practice of food technology and adopt such measures as may be deemed proper for the enhancement of the profession and the maintenance of high professional, ethical, and technical standards; **(j)** Prescribe and adopt, a Code of Ethics and a Code of Technical Standards for the practice of food technology; **(k)** Here and investigate cases on violations of this Act, it's implementing rules and regulations (IRR), The Code of Ethics, the Code of Good Governance, the Code of Technical Standards for the practice of food technology and for this purpose, to issue summons, subpoena ad testificandum, and subpoena duces tecum to alleged violators and witnesses to compel their attendance in hearings or investigations: Provided, that the decision of the Board shall, unless appealed to the PRC, become final and executory after fifteen (15) days from receipt thereof; **(l)** Grant registration without examination subject to approval by the PRC; **(m)** Administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act; **(n)** Maintain a roster of food technologists indicating therein the basic information about the registered professionals; **(o)** Adopt an official seal of the Board; and **(p)** Discharge such other powers and functions as the Board may deem necessary for the practice of the profession and the upgrading, enhancement, development, and growth of food technology profession in the Philippines. The policies, resolutions, rules and regulations, order or decisions issued or promulgated by the Board shall be subject to the review and approval of the PRC. **Sec. 7. Qualifications of the Members of the Board** At the time of their respective appointments, the members of the Board, including the chairperson, must be: **(a)** A citizen and resident of the Philippines for the last five (5) years; **(b)** A degree holder of a Bachelor of Science in Food Technology as conferred by a school, college or university in the Philippines or abroad where its food technology program is recognized by the CHED; **(c)** A duly registered food technologist under this Act, with a valid certificate of registration and professional license and has been in the active practice of the profession in the Philippines for at least five (5) years prior to the appointment of the member; **(d)** A member in good standing of the integrated and APO of food technologists; and **(e)** A person without any pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in any school, academy, college, university or institution conferring an academic degree necessary for admission to the practice of food technology or where review classes in preparation for the licensure examination are being offered or conducted, nor a member of the faculty or of the administration thereof at the time of the appointment of the member of the Board; and has not been convicted by any competent court of an offense involving moral turpitude. **Sec. 8. Term of Office of the Members of the Board** The Chairperson and members of the Board shall hold office for a term of three (3) years from the date of appointment or until their successors shall have been qualified and appointed. **Sec. 9. Compensation and Allowance of the Board** The Chairperson and members of the board shall receive compensation and allowances. **Sec. 10. Removal or Suspension of Members of the Board** The Chairperson or any member of the Board may, upon the recommendation of the PRC, be suspended or removed by the President of the Philippines. --- **Sec. 11. Supervision of the Board, Custodian of its Records, Secretariat, and Support Services** The Board shall be under the administrative supervision of the PRC. **Sec. 12. Annual Report** The Board shall submit an annual report to the PRC. ## Article III: Examination and Registration **Sec. 13. Licensure Examination Requirement** Applicants for registration for the practice of food technology shall be required to pass a licensure examination as provided for in this Act. **Sec. 14. Qualifications of an Applicant for the Licensure Examinations** An applicant for the licensure examination for food technologist shall meet the following qualifications: **(a)** Must possess Philippine citizenship or in the case of a foreigner, citizenship of a country or State that has a reciprocity agreement with the Philippines on the practice of food technology; **(b)** Must be of good moral character; **(c)** Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, conferred by a school, college, or university recognized and duly accredited by the CHED; and **(d)** Must not have been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude by a court of competent jurisdiction. **Sec. 15. Scope of Examination** The licensure examination shall cover the following subjects: * **(a)** Physical, Chemical, Biological, and Microbiological Principles; * **(b)** Food Processing, Preservation, and Food Engineering; * **(c)** Quality Sensory Evaluation of Food; and * **(d)** Food Laws and Regulations. The Board may revise or exclude any of the above subjects and add new ones as may be called for by the requirements of the industry and of the profession. **Sec. 16. Ratings in the Examination** To pass the licensure examination, a candidate for food technologist must obtain a passing rating of seventy-five percent (75%) in each subject given during the examination. **Sec. 17. Report of Rating** The Board and the PRC shall correct and rate the licensure examination papers and shall release the examination results within ten (10) days from the date of the examination. **Sec. 18. Issuance of the Certificate of Registration and Professional License** A certificate of registration shall be issued to examinees who pass the licensure examination for food technologists subject to payment of fees prescribed. --- **Sec. 19. Refusal to Register** The Board shall not register any successful examinee who has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of any Criminal offense involving moral turpitude. **Sec. 20. Registration Without Examination** The PRC shall issue a certificate of registration and professional license to the Chairperson and members of the first Board of Food Technology and to a person who, on the date of the effectivity of this Act, has passed the examination for food technologists given by the Board. **Sec. 21. Revocation or Suspension of the Certificate of Registration and Cancellation of Special Permit** The Board may revoke the certificate of registration, cancel the special permit, or suspend the practice of a food technologist for any unprofessional or unethical conduct, malpractice, or violation. **Sec. 22. Reinstatement, Reissuance or Replacement of Certificate of Registration and Professional License** Two (2) years after the date of revocation, the Board may, upon application and for reasons deemed proper and sufficient, reinstate any revoked certificate of registration and reissue a professional license. **Sec. 23. Roster of Food Technologists** The Board shall prepare, update, and maintain a roster of food technologists. **Sec. 24. Issuance of Temporary or Special Permits** Foreigners may be issued temporary or special permits to practice food technology in the Philippines. **Sec. 25. Oath** All successful examinees or those allowed to register shall be required to take their faiths of office. ## Article IV: Practice of Food Technology **Sec. 26. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program** The CPD guidelines shall be prescribed and promulgated by the PRC upon consultation with the Board. **Sec. 27. Integration of Food Technologists** All food technologists shall be integrated into one (1) national organization, which shall be recognized by the Board and by the PRC. **Sec. 28. Foreign Reciprocity** No foreign food technologist shall be admitted to the licensure examination, or be given a certificate of registration and a professional license. **Sec. 29. Indication of License and Privilege Tax Receipt** The date of issuance of the certificate of registration and the date of expiry of the same, the privilege tax receipt number, and the professional number of a food technologist shall be indicated. **Sec. 30. Prohibited Acts** It shall be unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice food technology in the Philippines which includes certain actions which are also prohibited. ## Article V: Final Provisions **Sec. 31. Penal Provisions** Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this act is subject to punishment. **Sec. 32. Funding Provision** **Sec. 33. Implementing Rules and Regulations** **Sec. 34. Separability Clause** **Sec. 35. Repealing Clause** **Sec. 36. Effectivity** This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newpaper of general circulation. Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III President of the Senate Pantaleo D. Alvarez Speaker of the House of Representatives This Act was passed by the House of Representatives as House Bill No. 6714 on December 11, 2017 and adopted by the Senate as an amendment to Senate Bill No. 1269 on March 5, 2018. Lutgardo B. Barbo, Secretary of the Senate Cesar Strait Pareja, Secretary General House of Representatives Approved: JUN 29 2018 Rodrigo Roa Duterte President of the Philippines