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Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

October 29, 2024 | Quezon City – As part of its commitment to promoting food safety, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture – Food Safety Focal Group, held a webinar titled “Safe and Judicious Use of Pesticides” on October 28, 2024. The online event, conducted via Zoom, aimed continue reading : FPA hosts special webinar in celebration of Food Safety Awareness Week

Camarines Sur | October 22, 2024 — In response to a recent pesticide poisoning incident, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA)—Bicol, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture—Regional Field Office 5 (DA-RFO5) and local government units, conducted Pesticide Safe Use Training for farmers in Barangay Buluang, Baao, and Barangay Santicon, Polangui, on October 17-18, 2024. continue reading : FPA strengthens farmer safety with pesticide safe use training in Bicol

September 04, 2024 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) maintained its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) following the re-certification audit conducted at the FPA Central Office in Quezon City on August 20, 2024  by the certifying body, TUV Rheinland Philippines, Inc.  The audit team led by Mr. Hilario J. Capili continue reading : FPA recertified for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System

July 23-26, 2024 | Camarines Sur – Thirty-two (32) fertilizer and pesticide handlers were inspected during the Clean-Up Drive (CUD) operations in the third district of Camarines Sur from July 23-26, 2024. Out of the 32 handlers, 19 unlicensed handlers received Notice of Violations (NoVs) and were required to attend the Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) continue reading : FPA Bicol intensifies efforts against fertilizer and pesticide violations in Camarines Sur

July 22, 2024 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) conducted its Midyear Performance Review and Assessment with the theme “Improving Outcomes through Strategic Evaluation and Insight Collection” on July 16-18, 2024, at the FPA Bldg., BAI Compound, Visayas Ave., Diliman, Quezon City. The event aimed to evaluate the agency’s performance during continue reading : FPA conducts mid-year performance review for FY 2024

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY | June 27, 2024 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Bicol discussed the safe and judicious use of agricultural inputs and the promotion of the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) during the rice season-long training on the production of high-quality inbred rice, seed certification, and farm mechanization at Good Grass Farm, Happy continue reading : FPA Bicol educates farmers on safe handling of fertilizers and pesticides