NUEVA VIZCAYA & ISABELA | August 01, 2022 – FPA Cagayan Valley conducted the Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training to 41 participants in Nueva Vizcaya last July 26-27, 2022 and 62 participants in Isabela last July 28-29, 2022. 

The activity aims to educate the dealers on the FPA rules and regulations, proper fertilizer and pesticide handling, and general information on these agricultural inputs. 

“Your presence in the store is needed to advise and dispense fertilizers and pesticides to farmers,” said Mr. Keith Vincent I. Mabanag during his lecture on FPA’s mandate. 

“This is the first time I have attended this kind of training. Now I know what to tell my customers, and I am already knowledgeable on the rules and regulations of FPA,” one of the participants said during the training in Nueva Vizcaya. 

The participants were also warned about the proliferation of unregistered, smuggled, and fake fertilizers and pesticides sold in the region. Regional Officer (RO) Leonardo A. Bangad informed them that if they see someone selling fake fertilizers and pesticides in the market, they can report it to the FPA for their prompt action.

The prescribed label formats per type of packaging and product of fertilizers and pesticides are posted on the Agency’s website and Facebook page. Moreover, the updated registered products can also be accessible through this link: https://fpa.da.gov.ph/NW/index.php/information-resources/data/registered-products.

“Be aware of the products you will purchase. You should be vigilant. If you are in doubt about the products offered to you, just contact us so we can check if it is legit or not. Let us help each other to improve our agricultural sector,” RO Bangad said during his inspirational message. 

The training is a prerequisite for acquiring License to Operate (LTO) as fertilizer and pesticide handlers. 

The participants are expected to process their licenses in the next succeeding days to the FPA Regional Office. ###