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SK\ EiNTKENTII CONGRESS OF THE 
RErUBLIC OE 'I'IIE PIIIU m N E S 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
s. No. i2e>n
(111 Suhstitution of Sciialc Bill No. 565)
Prepared Jointly by the Committees on Cisil Sersice and Gosernment Reorganization 
and Professional Rejinlation and Einance \vith Senators Antonio ’’Sonny” F. Ti illanes
IN’ and Loren B. Le”arda as authors
AN AC I
PRON IDING FOR THE REGISTRATION, LIC ENSl RE AND PRAC I K E OF I OCJI) 
TECHNOLOCJY IN THE PHILIPPINES, PRON IDINC; FI NDS I HEREI OR, AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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TITLE, STATEMENT OF POUCY, AND DEFINITION OF TERMS 
SEC I ION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Food Technology
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SEC, 2. Statement of Policy. - The State recognizes the importance of food 
technologists in nation building. Hence, it shall develop and nurture competent, virtuous, 
productive, and well-rounded professional food technologist, whose standards of practice and 
service shall be excellent, world-class and globally competitive through inviolable, honest, 
effective and credible licensure examinations and through regulatory measures, programs and 
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SEC. 3. Dcjhiition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following tenns shall mean:
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Food refers to any substance or product whether processed, partially processed
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or unprocessed that is intended for human consumption. It includes drinks,
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chewing gum. water and other substances, which are intentionally
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incorporated into the food during its manufacture, preparation and treatment.
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Food Technology^ is the application of science and related fields of study in
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postharvest handling, preparation, processing, packaging, storage and
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distribution of food to ensure food seeurity and well being of individuals,
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families and communities. It includes the social, cultural, economic,
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managerial and environmental aspects of the food system.
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Food Technologist refers to a person qualified to practice food technology as
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provided in this Act and who is a holder of a valid certificate of registration
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and a valid professional license issued by the Professional Regulatory Board
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of Food Technology and the Professional Regulation Commission;
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Specification of the microbiological is a certification of the microbiological,
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physical, chemical sensory and functional properties of food.
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SEC. 4. Scope of Practiee of Food Technology. -  The following, and similar
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activities, shall be the functions of the registered food technologist:
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A. Specification of raw materials and supervision of their procurement;
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B. Supervision of food processing operation;
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C. Evaluation of the microbiological, physical, chemical, sensory and functional
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properties of food;
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D. Certification of the analysis of microbiological, physical, chemical, sensory and
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E. Technical transactions (c.g. sale, trading) of food, food ingredients and additives,
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and machineries, equipment and implements used in safe and quality food production
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and distribution;
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F. Conduct of basic and applied research towards development and/or improvement of
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the safety and quality of food products;
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G. Teaching, lecturing and reviewing of a professional subject in the curriculum of
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the bachelor of science in food technology degree or subject in the food technology
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licensure examination given in any college, university or training or review center, or
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any other educational institution or ceilitlcation body;
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H. Compliance with food laws and regulations in manufacturing and distribution of
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foods in the local and international markets;
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I. Implementation of quality management systems (food safety, laboratory
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management, quality requirements, ad quality audit);
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J. Provision of assistance in waste management for environmental safety; and
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K. Consultation work related to any or all of tbe above functions.
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L. Procurement of chemicals, reagents, equipment, apparatus and other materials for
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the conduct of food analysis, research and development.
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Creation Of The
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Professional Regulatory Board of Food Technology
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SEC. 5 Creation and Composition of the Board. - There is hereby created a
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Professional Regulatory Board of Food Technology, hereinafter called the Board, under the
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administrative supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), hereinafter
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referred to as the Commission, to be composed of a Chairperson and two (2) members who
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shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines from a list of three (3) reeommendees 
for eaeh position recommended by the Commission, from a list of five (5) nominees for each 
position chosen and ranked by the integrated and accredited association of food technologists. 
The Board shall be organi/ed not later than si,\ (6) months after the effeetivity of this Act.
SEC. 5. PoH’crs ami Functions of the Board. - The Board shall have the following 
powers and functions:
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Promulgate, administer, and enforce rules and regulations necessary for 
carrying out the provisions of this Act;
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Supervise and regulate the registration, licensure, and practice of food 
technology in the Philippines;
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Administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act;
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Adopt an official seal of the Board;
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Maintain a roster of food technologists indicating therein the basic information 
about the registered professionals;
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Issue, reinstate, suspend or revoke the certificate of registration and/or 
professional license or cancel special pennits for the practice of food 
technology;
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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/or the maintenance of high professional, ethical and technical 
standards;
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Ensure, in coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), 
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with the policies, standards, and requirements of the course prescribed by 
CHED in the areas of curriculum, faculty, library and facilities;
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Prescribe and/or adopt a Code of Ethics and a Code of Technical Standards for 
the practice of food technology;
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Hear or investigate any violation of this Act. its implementing rules and 
regulations and the Code of Ethics for food technologists as shall come to the 
knowledge of the Board, and for this purpose, to issue subpoena duces tecum 
to secure the appearance of witnesses and the production of documents in 
connection therewith: Provided, That the decision of the Board shall, unless 
appealed to the Commission, become final and executory after fifteen (15) 
days from receipt of judgment or decision;
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Prescribe guidelines and criteria in the Continuing Professional Development 
(CPD) program for food technologists;
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Adopt a program for the full computerization of the licensure examination;
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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;
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Grant registration without examination subject to approval by the 
Commission;
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Issue special pcmiits to persons admitted to the practice of food technology for 
a specific duration of time, and certificates of recognition for advanced studies 
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Discharge such other powers and funetions as tlie Board may deem neeessary 
for the practice of the profession and the upgrading, enhancement, 
development, and growth of food teelinology in the Pliilippines.
The policies, resolutions, rules and regulations, orders or deeision issued or 
promulgated by the Board shall be subjeet to the review and approval of the Commi.ssion.
SEC. 6. Qualifications of the Chairman and Members of the Board. - The Chaimian 
and Members of the Board shall, at the time of their appointment, possess the following 
qualifications;
Must be a natural bom citizen and resident of the Philippines for the last five 
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Must be a holder of a Bachelor of Science in Food Technology degree or an 
advanced degree in Food Sciencc/Technology as conferred by a school, 
college, or university in the Philippines or abroad whose food technology 
program is recognized by CHED;
Must be 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 ten (10) years prior to 
his appointment;
Must be a member in good standing of the integrated and accredited 
association of food technologists;
Must have no 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
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conducted, nor shall he be a member of the faculty or of the administration 
thereof at the time of his appointment to the Board; and.
Must not have been convicted by any competent court of an offense involving 
moral turpitude.
SEC. 7. Term of Office. - The Chairman and members of the Board shall hold office 
for a temi of three (3) years or until their sueeessors shall have been appointed and duly
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qualified: Provided, That members of the first appointed Board shall hold office for the
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following tenns: One (1) member as ehairman for three (3) years, one (1) member for two (2)
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years and one (1) member for one (1) year.
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The ehaimian or member of the Board may be reappointed for another term but in no
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ease shall he serve continuously for more than six (6) years. Any vaeaney in the Board be
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filled for the unexpired portion of the temi only. Each member of the Board shall
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automatically be registered as food technologist and issued certifieate of registration and
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professional license and shall take the proper oath of office prior to assumption of duty.
SEC. 8. Compensation and Allowance of the Board. -  The Chairman and Members 
of the Board shall receive compensation and allowances comparable to that being reeeived by 
the Chairmen and Members of existing regulatory boards under the Commission as provided 
for in the General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 9. Removal of Board Members. - Any vacancy in the Board shall be filled for 
the unexpired portion of the term only.
The Chairperson or any member of the Board may be suspended or removed by the 
President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the Commission for negleet of


duties; incompctciice; malpractice; commission or tolerance of irregularities in any 
examination given by the Board, manipulation or rigging of the said examination, tampering 
of questions prior to the conduct of the said examinations, or tampering of grades; or 
unprofessional or unethical conduct and acts inimical to the profession as dctemiincd by the 
Board, after due notice and hearing where his right to be heard, to defend himself, and to be
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assisted by counsel shall be respected in a proper administrative investigation, or final
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judgment involving criminal offense.
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SEC. 10. Supervision of the Board, Custodian of its Records, Seeretariat, and
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Support Services. - The Board shall be under the administrative supervision of the
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Commission. All records of the Board, including applications for examination papers and
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results, minutes of deliberation, administrative cases, and other investigations involving food
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technologists shall be kept by the Commission.
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The Commission shall designate the Secretary of the Board and shall provide the
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secretariat and other support services to implement the provisions of this Act.
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SEC. 11. Annual Report. - The Board shall, at the close of each calendar year, submit
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an annual report to the Commission, giving detailed account of its proceedings,
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accomplishments during the year, and recommending measures to be adopted, with the end in
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view of upgrading and improving the conditions affecting the practice of food technology in
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ARTICLE III
Examination and Registration
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SEC. 12. Licensure Examination. - Except as otherwise prov ided in this Act, every 
applicant seeking to be a registered and licensed food technologist shall undergo an 
examination to be given by the Board in such places and dates as the Commission may 
designate.
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SEC. 13. Qualification for Examinations. - An applicant for the licensure 
examination for food technologist shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board that:
a. He is a citizen of the Philippines or a foreigner whose country has a reciprocity
agreement with the Philippines;
b. He has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude;
c. He must be a graduate ot a Bachelor ot Science in Food Technology degree from a
school, college, or university in the Philippines or abroad whose food 
technology program is recognized by the Commission on Higher Education.
SEC. 14. Scope of Examination. - The licensure examination shall cover the 
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following subjects:
a. Physical, Chemical, Biological, and Microbiological Principles;
b. Food Processing, Preservation, and Food Engineering;
c. Quality Evaluation of Food;
d. Food Laws and Regulations.
The Board may revise or exclude any of the above subjects and add new ones in case
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SEC. 15. Examinarion Fees. -  Every applicant admitted to take the food technology
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examination shall pay such fees as may be prescribed by it before he or she is allowed to take
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SEC. 16. Report of Rating and Release of the Results of Examination. — The Board 
shall complete the eorreetion of examination papers within ten (10) days from the last day of 
the examination. The commission shall report the rating of the examinees not more than ten 
(10) days after the board has completed the correction of examination papers.
SEC. 17. Ratings in the Examination. - To pass the licensure examination, a 
candidate for food technologist must obtain a general weighted average rating of at least 
75%. Provided, however, that a candidate who obtains a rating in the other subject/s below 
75% but not lower than 60% shall be allowed to take one removal examination on the
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subject/s where he/she failed to obtain the passing rating. Provided, that should the examinee
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fail to obtain a passing rating in the removal examination, he/she shall be considered as
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having failed the entire licensure examination. Provided, finally, that any candidate who fails
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to pass the examination in three successive attempts shall not be admitted in the fourth
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examination unless hc/shc could present to the Board a certification that the examinee had
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enrolled and undergone within the year preceding, a pre-board review course from a review
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Card. -  A certificate of registration shall be issued to examinees who pass the licensure
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examination for food technologists subject to payment of fees prescribed by the Commission.
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the Members of the Board, stamped with the offieial seal, indicating that the person named 
therein is entitled to practice the profession with all the privileges appuilenant thereto. This 
eertifieate shall remain in full force and effect until revoked or suspended in aeeordance with 
this Act.
A professional license bearing the registration number, date of issuance, expiry date, 
duly signed by the Chairman of the Commission, shall likewise be issued to every registrant 
who has paid the required registration fees. This license will serve as evidence that the 
licensee can lawfully practice his profession until the expiration of its validity.
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who has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense
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involving moral turpitude or has been found guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct after
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investigation by the Board, or has been declared to be of unsound mind. The reason for the
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refusal shall be set forth in writing.
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certificate of registration and professional license to the Chairman and members of the first
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Board of Food Technology and to those who, on the date of the cffcctivity of this Act, have
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passed the examination for food technologists given by the Civil Service Commission.
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professional license to qualified applicants who shall apply for registration without taking the
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profession of food technology for a period of at least five (5) years immediately preceding the 
cffectivity of this Act.
Qualified applicants shall tile their applications in the fomi prescribed for the purjxisc 
no later than two (2) years from the date of the cffectivity of this Act.
SEC. 20. Revocation or Suspension of the Certijieate of Ke^fistration and 
Cancellation of Special Permit. - The Board may. after giving proper notice of hearing to the 
party concerned, revoke the practitioner’s eertiticate of registration, suspend him from the 
practice ot his profession, or cancel his special pennit for any unprofessional or unethical 
conduct, malpractice, or violation ot any ot the provisions of this Act, its rules and 
regulations, the Code of Ethics, and the Code of Technical Standards for food technologists.
SEC. 21. Reinstatement, Reissnunce or Replacement of Certificate of Registration 
and Professional License. - Two years after the date of revocation, the Board may, upon 
application and far reasons deemed proper and sufficient, reinstate any revoked certificate of 
registration and reissue a professional license, and in so doing, may, in its discretion, exempt 
the applicant from taking another examination.
A new certificate of registration or professional license or special permit, to replace 
lost, destroyed or mutilated ones may be issued subject to the rules as implemented by the 
Board.
SEC. 22. Roster of Food Technologists. - The Board shall prepare, update, and 
maintain a roster of food technologists which shall contain the name of each registered food 
technologist, his residence and office addresses, the date of registration and issuance of 
certificates, and other data which the Board may deem pertinent. The roster shall be open to 
the public, copies of which shall be mailed to each person listed therein.
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SEC. 23. Issuance of Tem/wraij or Special Permits. - Without prejudice to the 
requirements ot existing laws on the praetiec by foreigners in the Philippines, the following 
foreigners may be issued temporary or special pennits to praetiec food technology in the 
Philippines. ProvideJ. How ever. That this practice of the profession shall be limited to the 
particular work for which they are commissioned: Provided. Purtlier. That the said temporary 
or special pcmiit shall be renewed every year:
a. Food scientists or technologists called to the Philippines to provide consultancy
services;
b. Food scientists or technologists employed as exchange professors or instructors in
rccogni/.ed local schools, universities, colleges, or instructors to teach Food 
Science and Technology subjects; and
e. Food scientists or technologists attached to international agencies or organizations 
assigned to perfomi certain work in the Philippines relative to the practice of 
food technology.
ARTICLE IV
Practice of Food Technology
SEC. 24. Prohibition on the Practice of hood Technology. - No person shall practice 
or offer to practice food technology in the Philippines or offer himself as food technologist, 
or use the title, word, letter, figure, or any sign tending to convey the impression that he is a 
food technologist or advertise or indicate in any manner whatsoever that he is qualified to 
perfomi the work ot food technologist unless he has satisfactorily passed the licensure 
examination given by the Board, except as otherwise provided in this Act, and is a holder of a
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valid certificate ot registration and a valid professional license or a valid temporary/speeial 
pcmiit duly issued to him by the Board and the Commission.
SEC. 25. Prohibited Acts. - No person shall:
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Engage in the. practice of food technology by representing himself as a food 
technologist without a valid professional license or a valid eertifieate of 
registration, or a valid temporary/speeial pennit granted by the Board pursuant 
to this Act;
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Represent himself as a food technologist during the time that his professional 
license is not valid or that his certificate of registration has been suspended or 
revoked, or that his temporary/ special pennit is cancelled;
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Allow anybody to use his certificate of registration and/or professional license 
or temporary/speeial pennit as a food technologist to enable such unqualified 
individual to engage in the practice of food technology;
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Use as his own the certificate of registration and/or professional lieense or 
special/temporary pennit of another;
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Commit fraud or deceit in the acquisition of the certificate of registration, 
professional license, temporary or special pennits or renewal thereof;
Aid or abet the illegal practice of food technology by a non-rcgistcrcd or 
unauthorized person;
Manufacture, export, import, distribute, sell or offer to sell counterfeit,
substandard, falsified food products including raw materials;
Commit acts in violation of Republic Act No. 10611 or the Food Safety Act of
2013; the applicable provisions of Republic Act No. 3720, as amended by
Executive Order No. 175 and Republic Act No. 9711 or the Food and Drugs
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Administration (FDA) Act of 2009; and other food laws, including their 
respective implementing rules and regulations;
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technologists code ot ethics, code of technical standards for the professional 
practice of the food technology profession, code of good governance and all 
other guidelines, polieies and regulatory measures of the board and/or the 
commission relating to the practiee of the food technology profession.
SEC. 26, Oath. - All successful examinees or those allowed to register without 
licensure examination given by the Board and the Commission shall be required to take their 
oath before the Board or any member thereof and/or any offieial of the Commission or any 
person authorized by law prior to the praetice of food technology.
SEC. 27. Code of Ethics and Code of Technical Standards for Food Technologists.
- The Board shall adopt and promulgate the Code ot Ethics and Code of Technical Standards 
for food technologists prescribed and issued by the integrated and accredited national 
association of food technologists.
SEC. 28. Continuing Professional Development. - The CPD guidelines shall be 
prescribed and promulgated by the Commission upon consultation with the Board, which 
shall consult the integrated and accredited association of food technologists, affiliated 
association of food technologists, and other coneemed sectors. The Board shall create a CPD 
Council that shall be composed of a chairman coming from the Board, a member from the 
integrated and accredited association of food technologists and a member from the academe.
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SEC. 29. Integration of Food Technolo}>ists. -All food technologists shall be 
integrated into one (I) national organization, which shall be recognized by the Board and by 
the C ommission as the one and only integrated and accredited association of food 
technologists. A food technologist duly registered with the Board shall automatically become 
a member of the integrated and accredited association of food technologists, and shall receive 
the benefits and privileges thereto, upon payment of the required fees and dues. Membership 
in the integrated and accredited association shall not be a bar to membership in other 
association of food technologists.
SEC. 30. toreif>n Reciprocity. - No foreign food technologist shall be admitted to the
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SEC. 31. Indication of License and Privilege Tax Receipt. - The food technologist 
shall be required to indicate his rcgistration/professional number and date of issuance, the 
duration of validity, including the privilege tax receipt number on the documents he signs, or 
issues in connection with the practice of his profession.
ARTICLE V
Final Provisions
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SEC. 32. Hnidinfi Provision. - Such sums as may be necessary to carry out the 
provisions of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year 
following its enactment into law and thereafter.
SEC. 33. Penal Provisions. - Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of 
this Act or any ot its implementing rules and regulations as promulgated by the Board subject 
to the approval of the Commission shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less 
than one hundred thousand pesos (PI00,000.00) but not more than one million pesos 
(PI.000,000.00) or by imprisonment of not less than (6) months nor more than four (4) years, 
or both, at the discretion of the court.
SEC. 34. Implementing Rules and Regulation. -  To implement the provisions of this 
Act, the Board shall, subject to the approval of the Commission, promulgate the rules and 
regulations and the Code of Ethics for food technologists within thirty (30) days after the 
effect! vity of this Act.
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SEC. 35. Separability Clause. - If any section or provision of this Act shall be
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declaied invalid or unconstitutional, such shall not invalidate any other section or provision
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SEC. 37. Efiectivity. - This Act shall take ctTcct tlftcen (15) days after its publication 
in the Oftlcial Gazette or in a major daily newspaper of national circulation whichever comes 
earlier.
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