Philippine Good Agricultural Practices (PhilGAP) Certification: Increasing the Marketability of Philippine Fruits and Vegetables

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1 Philippine Good Agricultural Practices (PhilGAP) Certification: Increasing the Marketability of Philippine Fruits and Vegetables ISRAEL Q. DE LA CRUZ Senior Science Research Specialist Bureau of Agriculture & Fisheries Product Standards Department of Agriculture

2 I. THE PHILIPPINES

3 LOCATION

4 THE SOLUTION

5 PhilGAP Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) approach applies recommendations and available knowledge to address environmental, economic and social sustainability from on-farm production and post-production processes resulting in safe and healthy food and non-food agricultural products. PhilGAP is based on compliance to certain standards on farm structure, environment and maintenance, farming practices and farm management

6 What Problem or Market Opportunity does PhilGAP addresses?

7 Philippine food exports: 3.85% of the total exports, generating $1.82B in foreign revenues in Top Agricultural Exports: Coconut, Banana, Pineapple, Mango Major export markets are the United States, Japan, the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.

8 Cavendish Lacatan The Philippine Fruit Industry may be one of the few industries in the country that is not wallowing from either a decreasing trend in production or lack of market Banana 2 nd largest agri export of the country. Data from , RP is 3 rd major exporting country of banana. 81% is imported by Japan. Saba chips Banana-q Wine Vinegar Latundan

9 Pineapple Philippines is the 3 rd largest producer of pineapple (Thailand, Brazil 2005)

10 Mango RP ranks 5 th in Asia in terms of production, 2 nd top exporter in 1998, although rate is fluctuating, the Carabao variety is recognized as the best tasting fruit of its kind, and the sweetest in the world.

11 Citrus ranks 4 th among the fruit crops with the greatest contribution to RP economy Calamansi (Philippine lemon) Citrus microcarpa Bunge unique only in the Philippines. Used as ingredient in juice, syrups, concentrates & purees, while the peel is processed into jams, candies, and marmalades Exported as either fresh, juice & juice concentrates, dried.

12 Tomato the country produces only about 150,000 MT. Ranks 3 rd largest producer in Southeast Asia. Usually processed to paste and sauce.

13 How was the solution developed?

14 Food Safety & Quality Issues Retailers requirements Consumer s expectations & changing priorities in what people want in a food Trade requirements (WTO) Emergence of other GAP programs

15 BUREAU OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES PRODUCTS STANDARDS Formulate & enforce standards of quality in the processing, preservation, packaging, labeling, importation, exportation, distribution & advertising of agricultural & fisheries products; Conduct research on product standardization, alignment of the local standards with the international standards

16 PhilGAP Development Implementation Sustainability and the Way forward

17 Development Phase

18 Modern Food Safety Approach GMP/ HACCP GAP Process / Certification GMP/ HACCP Whole Chain QA Farm to Fork Process based certification Traceability Transparency Values adding Product check/ Sampling Assured safe & quality food

19 Development Phase Code of Practice for Farming Incorporating principles of HACCP Food safety management system Systematic & scientific approach to risk assessment & management Identification of Hazards Validated control measures operated at Critical Control Points Current MODELS COFFS program USA GAP SQF program SALM Q Mark Challenge Integrate into PhilGAP s existing food safety programme, ride on robust regulatory framework, and optimising on current operational resources

20 Approval: Guidelines on the Certification of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Fruits and Vegetable (FV) Farming (DA AO #25) : 2005

21 Implementation

22 Scope of Guidelines This establishes the rules applied by the Department of Agriculture (DA) for granting, maintaining and withdrawing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certificate to individual growers or farms in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector or to their Produce Marketing Organizations (PMOs PMOs) that market and or trade the produce

23 Setting the Objectives To increase the market access of horticultural products both in the local and foreign markets To empower farmers to respond to the demands of consumers that specific criteria to achieve food safety and quality be met To facilitate farmer adoption of sustainable agricultural practices

24 Setting the Objectives To uplift GAP-FV farmers profile as member of the nationally recognized list of vegetable farmers who are setting the benchmark for the production of safe and quality fruits and vegetables To enable consumers exercise the option of buying quality fruits and vegetable from traceable and certified sources

25 Safety & Quality Traceability Credibility / Brand New Market Profits / $$$ Customers Farmers Importers/ Retailers agri-produce establishments > competitive edge over those with non-certified sources Demonstrate transparency and credibility of farm production system > food safety assurance to domestic consumers

26 Administrator Chairperson: Co-chairperson: Members: Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Product Standards (BAFPS) Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Bureau of Soil and Water Management (BSWM) GMA-High Value Commercial Crops (HVCC) Program Representative, Private Sector Representative, NGO/PO Representative, Academe

27 Summary of Certification Procedure Applicant Secretary of the Department of Agriculture thru GAP Certification Committee Chairman Application evaluation. Notification of inspection (30) days prior to audit Interview with the farmer Actual inspection. Take samples for analysis Inspectors prepare report. Submit to GAPCC for evaluation Exit interview. Farmers and Inspector to sign the GAP Inspection Checklist Approve/Deny/Conditional

28 Trainings and Promotional Activities: All Regions of the Philippines -Trainers Training (national and regional) -Printing of Promotional Materials -Training of Regional Focal Persons

29 Implementation Phase Convincing end users : Farmers Challenges Resistance to change Wait, follow, retreat? Non visual values Misconceptions (high cost of implementation, premium, immediate profits)

30 Implementation Phase Credible certification system Challenges Poor co-ordination between various working parties (auditors, extension officers, administrators) Briefing of on the GAP-VF standard & regulations certification system, photos & illustrations Train trainers sessions Produce checklists, report forms & develop work procedures Close discussion & clarifications

31 Implementation Phase Market recognition : engaging retailers & public Challenges the Question on the Sustainability of the program? Lack of collaboration with retailers

32 Lessons learned 1.Extensive promotions and highly motivated personnel encourage greater cooperation among stakeholders 2.Commitment of the upper management in sustaining the program

33 The First GAP Certified Vegetable Farm

34 The Records

35 Site History, Farm Lay-out, Water Source

36 Pesticide Storage Room

37 Fertilizer Storage Area

38 Farming Practices

39 Packaging

40 Sampling of Water for Microbial Analysis

41 Sampling of Produce for Microbial and Pesticide Analyses

42 Exit Interview

43 PhilGAP CERTIFICATE Certificate # Registration # R04-SIL SIL Issued to BASIC NECESSITY INCORPORATED LYNDON CS TAN Km. 50, Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Brgy. Lalaan 1 st Silang, Cavite The Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Committee that after the relevant inspection, the above-mentioned producer has been found to be compliant with the DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Code of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) For the following product: Lettuce Valid until 7 May 2010 Date of Certification Authorized by: 8 May 2007 ARTHUR C. YAP Secretary Department of Agriculture GAP Certification Committee Information: Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Product Standards, BPI Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Tel: (632) up to 33 Fax (632) E-ma: bafps@yahoo.com

44 More Problems. 1.Fees 2.Global acceptance/equivalence

45 Revision of the AO 25 with regard to fees and benchmarking process

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47 1. The cost of certification pertaining to Admin expense incurred by the Committee and the Inspectors during the evaluation, inspection and audit will be free of charge and will be shouldered by BAFPS 2. For farmers applying for first certification, the cost of analyses will be borne by BAFPS. However if the result was found not to be in compliance with the standards, the cost of subsequent analyses will be borne by the applicants 3. Applying for renewal, the cost of first analysis will be borne by BAFPS and subsequent analysis due to failed tests will be borne by the applicant. 4. During the regular monitoring of farm, the costs of analysis shall be free of charge.

48 Problem.? 1.How to start? 2.Too generic

49 1.Internal Control Systems for Smallholder Group Certification 2.Consultancy and assistance in addressing the modules of the program (Action Groups) 3.GAP for Corn 4.GAP for Mango

50 Moving Forward Future plans and implementation

51 Moving Forward 1. Continual promotion of GAP concept to fresh produce suppliers local F&V farms F&V suppliers/ retailers - safe & wholesome fresh produce supply - value adding/ competitiveness ($profits)

52 Moving Forward 2. Educating Consumers values of GAP mark Farm to Fork concept

53 3. Continual review of GAP-VF standard & certification system (Credible, affordable, valuable) Enhance certification standard ref. to CODEX (WHO/ FAO) Enhance certification system, enforcement system Think for farmers Moving Forward Reduce regulatory cost for inspection, monitoring, surveillance Encourage sense of responsibility in industry players self regulation

54 Moving Forward 4. International & Regional Cooperation : Harmonisation & Capacity Building Engage governmental discussion to encourage GAP adoption Participation in global/ regional forums concerning harmonisation & capacity building ASEAN-Australian Development Cooperation Program (AADCP) Stream: Quality Assurance Systems for ASEAN fruits & Vegetables (QASFVP) > ASEAN GAP Enhance food safety of production systems and facilitate agri-food trade in the region

55 APEC GAP SEMINAR

56 DEVELOPMENT OF ASEAN GAP

57 ASEAN GAP Modules Modules Food safety Produce quality Environmental management Worker health, safety, welfare Philippine GAP Elements

58 Commitment, International Harmonization Close partnership Create awareness & publicity Strong policy & Co-ordination Strong Private Sector Support (retailer, importer, exporter) Strong Market Demand SUMMARY: KEY FACTORS Effective GAP standard & regulations Effective GAP Program Trained Farmers, qualified extensionist & inspector Market specifications Local farming context Strategic crop specific Scientific research Regular review Clear GAP Documentation (records, SOPs) Efficient & Credible Certification system/ Inspection & Lab Simplified form, Local language Cooperation, Internationally recognised Quality and consistency of training; regular updates Adapted from FAO

59 How will the implementing institution continue to provide services to beneficiaries? Are there expansion plans for new services new potential beneficiaries? What resources would be needed in order to replicate/scale up the solution? What should be considered in the implementation? Is there cooperation already ongoing with initiatives or projects in other places?

60 Future Plans 1. Benchmarking PhilGAP with GlobalGAP 2. Benchmarking PhilGAP with ASEAN GAP for AEC 3. Use of GAP in Bilateral Agreement, MOA, MRA 4. APEC Seminar on GAP II 5. Wider public-private sector partnership: Philfoodex, Philexport etc. 6. Wider support from the Local Government Units 7. Sustain the government financial support to the program Action Group and other innovative solutions 8. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

61 THANK YOU & GOOD DAY! Maraming Salamat Po!