On March 30, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines (PFDA) 0issued rules for the processing of import licenses for imported food samples. The comment period ends April 12, 2023. Main contents:

(1) Obtain an import licence before importing samples of prepackaged processed food, bulk food and raw materials used as research and development samples;

(2) Definition of terms;

(3) General guidelines. Application at least 14 days before import; Requirements for issuing import license (name of product, brand, batch, quantity, name of manufacturer, notarized letter of commitment, etc.); The import license shall be valid for 90 days from the date of issue.

Learn more via: https://www.fda.gov.ph/draft-for-comments-rules-and-guidelines-on-the-issuance-of-import-permit-as-samples-only-for-fda-regulated-products-intended-for-research-and-development-purposes/