FDA CIRCULAR   
NO.___________  
 
Subject:    Supplemental Guidelines on the Management and Conduct of Product 
Recall for Prepackaged Processed Food Products   
___________________________________________________________________________  
 
I. BACKGROUND  
 
Pursuant to Rule 14a.6 of Section 1 4 Article V of Implementing Rules and 
Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 10611 or the “Food Safety Act of 2013 ”, 
the Food Bus iness Operators  (FBOs ) shall develop their respective product recall 
program, in accordance with the requirement of the concerned Food Safety  Regulatory 
Agency ( FSRA ), to handle the products that are not safe or not in compliance with 
food safety requirements.  
 
Rule 14.  b of the same law states that if the FBOs  has reason to believe that a food 
which it produced, processed, distributed , or imported is not safe or not in compliance 
with food safety requirements, it shall immediately initiate procedures to withdraw 
the food from the market and inform the regulatory authority.  
 
It is in this view that FDA Circular (FC) No. 2016 -012 or the “ Guidelines  on Product  
Recall” was issued to prescribe  the general  guidelines on the conduct of product  recall . 
It outlines the basic principles, establishes  the roles  and responsibilities of the 
Regulator  and the Marketing Authorization Holder  (MAH), and provides other  
important provisions in the implementing mechanism . 
 
Consistent with Republic Act No. 8792 or The Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 in 
promoting the use of new electronic means to deliver core public service s and i n the 
interest of effective and efficient public service delivery,  the F ood and Drug 
Administration (FDA)  Center for Food Regulation and Research  (CFRR), shall 
implement , the electronic system of notifying recalls by the MAH s to cover mock and 
product  recalls of processed food products . The development of electronic notification 
will help the MAH in the  immediate reporting of food safety concerns and the FDA 
in performing its oversight of the entire recall process . 
 
Likewise, this FDA Circular is consistent with the provisions of Section J.2. of A.O. 
153 s. 2004 or the “ Revised Guidelines on Current Good Manufacturing Practice in 
Manufacturing, Packing, Repacking, Or Holding Food ” stipulating that there shall be 
a written procedure that defines the circumstances under which a recall should be 
considered. The recall procedure should designate who s hould be involved in 
evaluating the information, how a recall should be initiated, who should be informed 
about the recall, and how the recalled material should be treated . 
 
Thus, this Circular is hereby promulgated to supplement and facilitate t he conduct of 
product recall for prepackaged processed food products by providing the MAH with 
oversight  on the development of a recall s ystem . 
 
  
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 II. OBJECTIVES  
 
This Circular  intends to  provide guidelines and procedures  on the development of the 
recall strategy , the conduct of mock recall, and the procedure for the use of electronic 
recall notification .  
Specifically, it aims to:  
 
A. To establish an electronic system of notification of processed food  product 
recalls  for the MAH .  
B. To provide guidelines  to the MAH who sh all conduct mock recall or  
voluntar y product recall  of processed food products.  
C. To support  and facilitate ease the submission the implement ation of  FDA 
Circular No. 2016 -012 entitled Guidelines on Product Recall  and its future 
amendments.  
D. For facilitation of the MAH’s submission of standardized recall status 
reports to the CFRR -FDA  
 
 
III. SCOPE  
 
This Circular covers MAHs including Food Manufacturers , Distributor s (Wholesaler, 
Importer, Exporter), and Food Trader who are to conduct a mock recall and those who 
need to conduct product  recalls  of registered processed food products under the 
jurisdiction of the FDA.  
              This Circular shall not cover the following:  
A. Unregistered processed food  
B. Food products with expired Certificate of Product  Registration   
C. Processed food that is expired or the label(s) indicates the expiry date; after which 
the product will not have the quality attributes normally expected by the 
consumers.  
D. Affected processed food products that did not reach the distributors or consumers  
E. Fresh or raw food or foods in the primary production and post -harvest stages of 
the supply chain  
 
 
IV. DEFINITION OF TERMS  
 
For the purposes of implementing this  Circular , the terms used shall be defined as 
follows : 
 
A. Consumer -level Recall refers to the  removal of unsafe food from the distribution 
chain and extends to food sold to consumers.  
B. E-Recall  refers to the  web-based  electronic notification utilized  by the MAH to 
facilitate the notif ication  to the FDA on the affected food product . 
 
C. Food Business Operator (FBO)  refers to a person engaged in the food business 
including one’s agents and is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of 
this Act are met by the food business under one’s control.  
  
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 D. Food Product Recall Committee (FPRC)  refers to the group  created by the 
FDA,  chaired  by the Director of the CFRR  with members composed of the 
Division Chief from  the CFRR -Licensi ng and Registration Division (LRD), 
Division Chief from the CFRR -Product Research and Standards Development 
Division (PRSDD) , Senior Officer form the Food Safety Unit ( FSU) , Senior 
Officer from the Common Services Laboratory (CSL) , Senior Officer from the 
Field Regulatory Operations Office (FROO) , and FPRC Secretariat from CFRR -
PRSDD.  The FPRC is responsible for the review of the notificat ions received 
from the MAH, the conduct of appropriate communications, overseeing  the 
conduc t of recall, and recommending  the Recall Order/Termination of  Recall of 
the implicated food products to the FDA Director General.  
 
E. Mock Recall  refers  to the simulation of recall conducted by the FBO to test the  
effectiveness of the  recall procedure.  
 
F. Recall  refers to a method of retrieval of unsafe, defective, ineffective, and/or 
grossly deceptive products from the distribution chain . 
 
G. Recall Team  (RT) refers  to the group created by the Market Authorization Holder  
delegated to investigate, take action , and report the food product  recall.  
 
H. Recall Strategy  refers to a planned course of action to be taken in conducting a 
recall, it is a  written document  detailing the MAH’s  food product  recall system  
such as the depth of recall.  
 
I. Traceability  refers to the ability to track a product or component forward through 
specified stages of the supply chain to the consumer, and trace back the history, 
application , or location of that product or component . 
 
J. Trac ing refers to the capability  to identify the initial sourc e or origin and  its 
characteristics  (backward tracing)  and eventually its final de stination (forward 
tracing) of any product and from any stage within the value chain.  
 
K. Tracking  refers to the capability to identify any pr oduct  at the actual location at 
any given time.  
 
L. Trade level Recall  refers  to the removal of unsafe food from the distribution 
chain but does not extend to food sold to the consumer.  
 
M. Trigger refers to  a process,  activity,  event  or situation  that leads to a food product 
recall. These may come from the activities conducted by the FDA which may 
include , but not limited to: health product quality/complaints processing ; adverse 
events monitoring ; sampling , testing, and verifying of h ealth products ; post -
licensing inspection, monitoring and investigations; post -evaluation of 
acknowledged notifications; advertisements  and promotional articles monitoring ; 
coordination with regulatory agencies and international partners. Triggers may 
also come  from reports submitted by the MAHs as a result  of the ir post market 
surveillance activities . 
                                               
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 N. Unregistered processed prepackaged food  products  refer  to food products 
with no or expired  Certificate of Product Registration from the FDA.  
 
O. Withdrawal  refers  to any measure aimed at preventing a product in the supply 
chain from being made available on the market . 
 
 
V. GENERAL GUIDELINES  
 
A. The recall system  shall be required for all manufacturers, traders , and distributors  
(importers , exporters , wholesalers ) of processed  and prepackaged food products  
consistent with  Rule  14a.6 of  Article V of the IRR of RA No. 10611 or the Food 
Safety Act of 2013 . Likewise,  it shall be consistent with the provision of A.O . 153 
s. 2004 and its amendments and FDA Circular No. 2016 -012 and its amendments.  
B. Mock recalls may be conducted to simulate and test the effectiveness of established 
food recall system . 
C. The MAH recall system  shall be reviewed and revised  by the FBO , if necessary , 
and in accordance with the MAH’s work procedures . 
D. The MAH has the responsibility to evaluate its  recall strategy by conducting a mock 
recall.  
E. A proposed format  of worksheet  for the recall strategy is available  in Annex A as 
guidance document . 
F. The e -recall system shall be used by the MAH to notify the FDA of the food product 
recalls whether mock  recall or product recall . 
G. The e -recall system shall facilitate the real-time notification of recall from the 
MAH to the FDA . 
H. The e -recall system shall  likewise  automatically alert the FDA on the target date of 
submission of necessary documents from the MAH and the completion date of 
recall.  
 
 
VI. SPECIFIC GUIDELINES  
 
A. Development of a Recall Strategy  
1. Company Details which include  the company name, address, license to operate 
and activity shall be indicated in the Recall Strategy  as this presents ownershi p 
of the recall strategy.  (see Annex A.1  Company Details ). 
 
2. Identify the food product  
a. To facilitate the product recall, complete details of the implicated finished 
product shall be indicated in the recall strategy.  
b. A label and a clear picture of the implicated products as sold in the market 
from different angles shall also be included.  (see Annex A.2 Product 
Information ). 
 
3. Creation of a Recall Team  (RT)  
a. For the MAH without an existing RT , it is necessary that a team be created 
specifically to handle recalls . The MAH  shall also consider the number of  
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 members of the RT  on the number of existing personnel within the 
organ ization  (see Annex A.3  Recall Team).  
b. Team members shall be chosen according to their expertise and training.   
c. The RT shall consist of people from different areas of the organization 
which may include but not be limited to Production , Quality Control , 
Purchasing , Sales and Marketing , Legal Services , Distribution and Supply 
chain , and Public Relations . 
d. It is necessary that the team should comprise of different individuals from 
different areas to be able to effectively implement their responsibilities  
such as  decision making , quality assurance/ technical advisory , media 
communication , complaint investigation , contacting accounts , regulatory 
contact , legal counsel , review and evaluation of the Recall plan, 
Appointment of a Recall Coordinator responsible for the activities of the 
recall procedure.  
e. The team shall likewise create a directory which shall include details  such 
as the n ame of the R T member , Alternate R T member  (if applicable) , 
Mobile Number and e -mail address of each member and alternate . 
Moreover, t he directory shall be regularly  updated.  (see Annex A.3 Recall 
Team).  
f. The RT shall conduct an evaluation of the recall strategy, address, and 
immediately correct errors or observed gaps, and monitor the recall 
process.  
 
4. Conducting Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) ( see Annex A.4 Health 
Hazard   Evaluation Checklist ) and Establishing the Decision to Recall .     
a. Once a trigger is received  it shall be conveyed to the team to conduct HHE.  
The MAH shall conduct the HHE to determine whether the implicated 
product is subject for recall since the risk management option shall depend 
on the result of the HHE  and to be able to identify the recall classification . 
Moreover, the result of the HHE shall be  document ed by the  team.  
b. If based on the HHE, the subject food product has a safety issue that 
warrants recall of such product, the recall strategy shall be executed. The 
distribution of the implicated product shall be halted, while the RT shall 
conduct product tracing to  determine the depth of the recall.  
c. Recall Instructions for the distributors/retailers of the implicated product 
shall be immediately provided during the notification of  the recall (Annex 
A.5 Recall Instruction ). 
 
5. Conduct of Traceability  and Determination of Depth of Recall  
a. The MAH shall  conduct trac ing of the product  to be able to determine the 
root c ause of the risk event . Detai ls may include Raw Material 
Identification , Supplier  name and address, Batch/Lot number, Registration 
Number, Expiration date, Manufacturing date .  
b. Tracking shall also be conducted to the finished product. A list of 
distributors/retailers of the implicated shall be prepared by the MAH and 
provided to the RT. An effective recall shall entail complete record of the 
distribution of the f inished product which may  include Distribution 
Records, Distributor/Retailer Name and Address, Name of Contact Person,  
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 Contact Number and Email Address.  (see Annex A.6 Distributor List 
Worksheet ). 
c. Traceability activity shall also include the documentation during the work -
in-process and rework . 
d. The depth of recall shall depend on the scope of the distribution of the  
products  resulting from the  conduct of tracking of the  product . 
 
6. Recall Notification  
a. MAH  shall notify  all the distributors/retailers/ consignees included in the 
list. (see Annex A. 6 Distributor List Worksheet ) 
b. MAH shall utilize all modes  of communication to reach the  
distributors/retailers/ consignees  on the list . This may inclu de phone call, 
letter, electronic mail, and other media platforms. Where appropriate, 
public notification may also be conducted through the company platforms 
of communication.  
c. Phone/message scripts shall be prepared to provide  clear instructions to the 
distributors/retailers/consumers during  the recall communication.  (see 
Annex A.7 -8 Company Recall Notification , Phone Script ) 
d. The MAH shall document the conduct of recall notification. (see Annex 
A.9 Recall Not ice Worksheet ). 
e. Recall notification method i s effective once all the 
distributors/retailer/co nsumers in the  list were notified and immediately 
responded to the instructions  of the MAH.  
 
7. Recall Effectiveness Check  
a. The e ffectiveness check shall be  conducted by the MAH to verify  that all 
distributors/retailers /consumers  of the implicated produ ct at the recall level  
(whether Trade Level Recall or Consumer Level Recall)  received  the 
company notification about the recall and have taken appropriate action 
(Annex A.10 Recall Effectiveness Check Questionnaire ). 
b. Effectiveness check is also  conducted through  several methods which may 
include but are not limited to mail, telephone calls, company visit , or online 
platform. It may also include combinations of these methods  following the 
same set of questionnaires  for uniformity . 
c. The MAH shall document the responses of the 
distributors/retailers/consumers in the recall effectiveness check.  
d. Effectiveness checks shall be conducted to all the distributors/retailers of 
the implicated product . However, if the distributors/retailers/consumers 
reported not having in their possession the implicated products, 
effective ness check is no longer applicable.  
e. Recall is effective when all of the implicated products  have been 
documented, traced  and tracked , and proper disposition conducted.  
 
8. Dispo sition  of the implicated products shall follow FDA Circular 2016 -012 
and its future amendments . 
a. The recall strategy shall specify the method and type of disposal of the 
implicated products . 
b. The MAH shall  request the FDA for Food -Drug Regulation Officer to 
witness the destruction of the recalled products  to provide feedback report .  
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 c. The MAH shall submit the final reports on recall status (see Annex A. 11 
Recall Status Report ) and of the conduct of the disposal  to be reviewed by 
the FPRC  as basis for  the termination of the recall. (see Annex A.12  
Request Form ). 
 
B. Conduct of Electronic Recall Notification  through the FDA website  
1. The notification  of the MAH to the FPRC  shall be made at the earliest 
opportunity  once a decision has been made that a product is deemed for recall.  
2. All the available documents shall be submitted during  the notification  by the 
MAH , other relevant documents necessary for evaluation may be submitted 
once avail able (e.g., Recall Status Report ). 
3. The notification shall provide information  on the details of the recalling 
company, manufactu rer (as applicable), recall coordinator, product for recall, 
reason for recall , and summary of the health hazard evaluation  as specified in 
the Annex B of this Circular . 
4. Other attachments may include but not limited to test reports , label , package 
inserts or directions for use.  
5. Specific instruction on the notification is stipulated in the Annex B 
Notification Procedure  of this guideline.  
6. The conduct of mock recall may also be  notified using the same system.  
 
 
VII. REVIEW AND EVALUATION  
 
The CFRR  shall review  and evaluate  the FDA Circular  after 3 (three) years of its 
effectiveness  and im plementation  to determine  whether the policy’s objectives, 
impact and effectiveness are achieved.  Moreover, the  
 
 
VIII.  SEPARABILITY CLAUSE  
 
If any  part, term, of provisio n of this Circular shall be declared  invalid or 
unenforceable, the validity or enforceabilit y of the remainin g portions or provisions 
shall not be affected and this Circular shall be construed as if it did not contain the 
particular invalid or unenforceable or unconsti tutional part, term, or provision . 
 
 
IX. EFFECTIVITY  
 
This Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the publication in the 
Official G azette or in a n ewspaper of general circulation and filing  with the Office of 
the National Administrative Register of the UP Law Center . 
  
 
 
        DR. SAMUEL A. ZACATE  
                  Director General  
DTN : 20221223101949   
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 ANNEX A 
Sample Worksheet for Recall Strategy  
The MAH may use the following sample worksheet  as a guidance document in preparing their 
own Recall Strategy .  
1. Company details  
Company Name             
Address                          
Owner                            
License to Operate No   
Activity                         
 
2. Product Information  
Brand and Product Name   
FR No.   
Intended Use   
Intended Consumer   
Type of Packaging   
Batch/Lot Number   
Manufactured Date   
Expiry Date   
Label   
 
 
 
 
3. Recall Team  
Name  Office  Responsibilities  Contact Information  
Email Address  Phone Number  
     
     
     
 
 
4. Health Hazard Evaluation Checklist  
 
 
Product evaluation  
1. Is there an allergen present that is not declared on the label?  
     Yes             No  
If yes, provide details_______________________________________________  
2. Is there a potential contamination that may cause harm to the consumer?  
     Yes             No  
If yes, provide details_______________________________________________  
3. Is the product packaging compromised?   
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      Yes             No  
If yes, provide details_______________________________________________  
 
Consumer Report on the Implicated Product  
1. Is there any consumer complaint?  
       Yes           No  
If yes, provide details  (clear copies of data) ______________________ _______     
2. Are there any reported adverse reactions?  
       Yes           No  
If yes, provide details______________________________________________  
3. Are there reported illnesses, injuries, or death?  
       Yes           No  
If yes, provide details______________________________________________                             
Identifying Population at Risk  
Tick the applicable population at risk  
       Infant          Children             Elderly           Pregnant and lactating Women  
       Others provide details ______________________________________  
                    
Identifying Associated Risks with the Use of the Implicated Food Product  
Potentially life -threatening  (eg. Presence of heavy metals, non-declaration of peanuts in the label ) 
Poisoning/ medically reversible adverse health problem  (eg. Stomach pains/headaches, dizziness)  
Do not pose a significant health hazard   
Risk Management Option  
            Food Safety Issue that warrants product recall  
            Quality Issue (e.g., Vitamin & mineral content does not meet the level as declared on    
            The Label, not compliant with Phil. Laws and FDA issuances such as FC 2021 -028,   
            TFA, Misleading claims as stated in Item F and H of Section VII of AO 2014 -0030  
 
If a Product Recall is Imperative, Indicate the Classification of Recall according to the result of the 
Health Hazard Evaluation  
            Class I Recall  
            Class II Recall  
            Class III Recall          
*Other documents such as scientific literature, references, and laboratory results may be attached  
 
  
 
5.      Recall Instructions            
Recall Instructions  
Instructions  Person(s) -in-charge  Target Date of 
completion  
1. Instruct to stop selling implicated 
products by calling/emailing:  
     Stocks meant for recall must be removed 
from the selling area within 24 hours 
upon receipt of the letter/notice.     
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 2. Upon pull out of products, return slip 
forms should be signed by 
consumer/authorized 
retailer/distributor/pharmacist/seller. 
Indicate dates.    
3. During actual pull out of implicated 
products: Load and transport of products 
from the store/outlets/pharmacy, etc. to 
the stock room/warehouse by company 
vehicle and driver    
4. For consumers: Announce recall on 
official website and/or social media for 
Class I and II recalls . Include 
instructions on how to return the 
product.    
Extra pages may be attached.  
 
6. Distributor List Worksheet  
Name of 
Distributor/Retailer  Address  Contact Person  Contact Details  
Contact Number  Email Address  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
7. Company Recall Notification   
Name of the Company  
 
 
(Insert company letterhead ) 
                                                                 
                                                                      URGENT   
Health Product Recall Notification   
   
Date: _________________   
   
   
Our Company is recalling _(brand name,  product name  and batch/lot no. )_ due to _(state the reason) as 
a precautionary measure to protect public health. (note: actual label shall be attached)    
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*Please follow these instructions to ensure a successful product recall:   
   
• xxx  
• xxx  
• xxx  
   
*If you have distributed any of the recalled health products, please immediately   
   
• xxx  
• xxx  
• xxx  
   
I appreciate your cooperation . For inquiries regarding this recall feel free to contact ( company 
representative) at (phone number/mobile number).   
   
 
Respectfully,   
   
(Company Representative)   
 
 
8. Phone Script  
 
Good day! Our Company is recalling _(product name)_  due to _(state the reason) as a precautionary 
measure to protect public health.   
   
*Please follow these instructions to ensure a successful product recall:   
   
• xxx  
• xxx  
• xxx  
   
*If you have distributed any of the recalled health products, please immediately   
   
• xxx  
• xxx  
• xxx  
   
I appreciate your cooperation . For inquiries regarding this recall feel free to contact ( company 
representative) at (phone number/mobile number).   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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9. Recall Notice Worksheet  
Name of 
Distributor/Retailer  Mode of 
Notification  Date 
Notified  Date 
Responded  Quantities 
Delivered  Quantities 
Returned  Quantities 
Not 
Returned  
       
       
Total no. of establishments that responded:  
Total no. of establishments that did not respond:  
Total no. of products returned:  
Extra pages may be attached.  
*The Company shall attach proof of returned products  
Prepared by:                    
(Name and signature of Recall Coordinator) (Date)  
 
10. Recall Effectiveness Check Questionnaire shall be conducted by the MAH to verify that 
all distributors/retailers/consumers of the implicated product at the recall level (whether 
Trade Level Recall or Consumer Level Recall) received the company notification about 
the recall and have taken appropriate action.  
Recall Effectiveness Check    
   
1. Did your company receive notification from _______ that is recalling its ___________ 
product?    
                  ______YES    _______NO      
   
2. Did your company receive shipments of the product being recalled?     
                 (If no, please sign and return).    
                  ______YES    _______NO      
   
3. Do you now have any of the recalled products on hand?      
                  (Please check inventories before answering).    
                  _______YES    ______NO    
  
4. If the answer to question 3 is YES, do you intend to return the product to the ( recalling 
company ) as requested?    
      _______YES   ______ NO      
  
5. If the answer to question 4 is NO, please explain your intentions   
6. Have you received illness or injury reports due to the recalled product?   
                  _______YES provide details: __________________________________   
                  _______NO      
  
7. Did you ship the recalled product to other distribution, retailers or consignee?   
                  _______ YES   ______NO   
  
8. If the answer to question 8 is YES, did the distributor/retailer/consignee have any product 
on hand?   
                   _______YES   ______NO _______NOT SURE    
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      Thank you for your cooperation.   
   
       _______________________             ___________________________   
       Printed Name and Signature              Position   
   
       _______________________             ___________________________   
       Date                                                    Company   
   
      (Recalling Company )  
   
      _______________________               ___________________________   
      Printed Name and Signature                Date   
  
 
11. Recall Status Report  
Information on the Recalled Product  
Total Number of Products Manufactured  under  
specific  batch/lot no.   
Total Number of Products for Recall  under 
specfic batch/lot no.   
Date Manufactured   
Date Distributed   
How the product was quarantined   
Method of Quarantining   
Place of Quarantine   
Total Number of 
Distributors/Retailers/Consignees   
Total Number of Repackers/Manufacturers (if 
applicable)   
Total number of foreign consignees (if applicable)   
Total Number of Government agencies involved 
(if applicable)   
Recall Strategy  
Recall Depth   
Communication Method  including Media 
Announcement through social media pages, etc.   
Phone script, letter, email drafts   
 
12. Request Form . This request shall be submitted to the FDA CFRR when requesting for an FDA 
Officer to witness the destruction/return of recalled products  
 
Request for FDA Food -Drug Regulation Officer to Witness Destruction/Return/Redress of 
Recalled Products  
Date of actual Destruction/Return:                                                                       Time:  
 
DENR -accredited third -party  waste treatment facility:  
___________________________________________________________  
Port of Exit (If Return): ____________________________________________________   
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 Address: ________________________________________________________________  
 
Final inventory/number of recalled products for destruction:  
 
   
   
Grand Total    
 
________________________________________________  
 
Requesting Party: _________________________________  
                                               Company Name  
 
Company Representative: ______________________________  Date: _________  
                                               Printed Name and Signature  
 
Mobile number and email address:_______________________  
 
13. Product Dispos ition  Form . The MAH shall fill up the form by placing a check on the type of 
disposition conducted  
Product Disposition  
Type of Disposition  Remarks  
  
  
  
   
 
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ANNEX B 
Notification Procedure of the Food Product Recall  
 
A. The MAH shall visit the FDA website at www.fda.gov.ph  and click Services  
 
---- 
 
B. Click the Food R ecall option  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 C. For actual recalls, click  Actual Food Recall . 
 
D. The Recalling Company/MAH shall be required to fill up the initial communication form 
on the website. Clear copies of product label, CPR, t est results  or certificate(s) of 
analysis showing the evidence for contamination or cause of the health risk(s), and other 
pertinent documents shall  be email ed to cfrrproductrecall@fda.gov.ph . 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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E. This then will be received and evaluated by the FPRC Secretariat.  
F. An acknowledgment letter shall be emailed to the MAH, informing them if a meeting with 
the FPRC is scheduled or no longer needed.  
G. For mock recall notification, click the Mock Food Recall option  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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H. The MAH shall fill out the required details under the Mock Recall Notification Form on the 
website  which will then be  acknowledged  and reviewed by FPRC Secretariat .  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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