November 7, 2024 | Tuguegarao City – In a significant step towards advancing food safety, security, and agricultural productivity, eight personnel (8) from the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Region II, led by Regional Officer Leonardo A. Bangad, participated in a one-day training on the use of the Rapid Test Kit (RTK) for detecting pesticide continue reading : 8 FPA Region II personnel attend training on RTK for pesticide residue in vegetables
FPA hosts special webinar in celebration of Food Safety Awareness Week
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
FPA strengthens farmer safety with pesticide safe use training in Bicol
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
FPA recertified for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
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
FPA Bicol intensifies efforts against fertilizer and pesticide violations in Camarines Sur
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
FPA conducts mid-year performance review for FY 2024
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