7. Importation Requirements

Food Supplements
Philippines

This section provides information on the importation process (shipment, customs, licenses required, and test requirements). 

7.1 Shipment Declaration

There are no shipment declaration requirements specific to the category of “Foods supplements”. This category should comply with Section 7.1 of the “General Foods” guidebook for the Philippines.

7.2 Customs Procedure

There are no customs procedures specific to the category of “Foods supplements”. It should comply with Section 7.2 of the “General Foods” guidebook for the Philippines. 

7.3 Manufacturing License

There are no manufacturing requirements specific to “Foods supplements”. This category should comply with Section 7.3 of the “General Foods” guidebook for the Philippines.

7.4 Test for Importation

The category of “Food Supplements” should comply with Section 7.3 of the “General Foods” guidebook. 

Additionally, the below applies:

There is a possibility that food supplements be subject to nutrient content testing as labeled and registered with the FDA.

7.5 Other Notes or Requirements for Importation

There are no other requirements for importation specific to “Foods supplements”. This category should comply with Section 7.5 of the “General Foods” guidebook for the Philippines.

7.6 Overview Flowchart for Importation Process

There is no flowchart for the importation process specific to “Foods supplements”. It should comply with Section 7.6 of the “General Foods” guidebook for the Philippines. 

7.7 References

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