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Philippine National Standard: Conversion To Organic Agriculture

The Philippine National Standard for Organic Agriculture (PNS OA) was adopted in 2003 to promote organic agriculture and market competitiveness through a uniform set of requirements. The standard specifies minimum requirements for organic agriculture in the following areas: conversion, crop and livestock production, beekeeping, processing, special products, labeling, traceability and recordkeeping, and substances allowed for organic production. Requirements address topics like conversion periods, seed and material sources, animal welfare, ingredient thresholds for organic labels, and recordkeeping.

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Philippine National Standard: Conversion To Organic Agriculture

The Philippine National Standard for Organic Agriculture (PNS OA) was adopted in 2003 to promote organic agriculture and market competitiveness through a uniform set of requirements. The standard specifies minimum requirements for organic agriculture in the following areas: conversion, crop and livestock production, beekeeping, processing, special products, labeling, traceability and recordkeeping, and substances allowed for organic production. Requirements address topics like conversion periods, seed and material sources, animal welfare, ingredient thresholds for organic labels, and recordkeeping.

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Philippine National Standard

The Philippine National Standard for Organic Agriculture (PNS OA) was originally
prepared and adopted in 2003 for the purpose of promoting organic agriculture and enhancing
market competitiveness by providing a uniform approach to the requirements on conversion,
crop production, livestock, processing, special products, labeling and consumer information.

The Standard specifies the minimum requirements for organic agriculture and is divided into the
following parts:
1. Conversion to organic agriculture
2. Crop Production
3. Livestock
4. Beekeeping
5. Processing
6. Special Products
7. Labeling and consumer information
8. Traceability and recordkeeping
9. Requirements for the inclusion of substance for organic production
The different scopes should be treated as one standard on organic agriculture with the various
parts complementing each other.

Conversion to organic agriculture


Plant production to be certified organic when the full requirements of this Standrad have met:
 for annual crops: at least twelve (12) months before the start of the production cycle;
 for perennials: at least eighteen (18) months of management according to the full
standards requirements before the first harvest.

Crop Production
Choice of crops and varieties
 Seed and planting materials shall be of high quality and certified organic, when available.
 The use of genetically modified seeds, transgenic plants or planting materials is not
allowed.
Livestock
Management of the environment if the animals shall take into account the behavioral needs of
the animals and provided for:
 Sufficient free movement;
 Sufficient fresh air and natural daylight according to the needs of the animals;
 Protection against excessive sunlight, temperatures, rain, and wind;
 Free access to fresh water and feeds; and;
 Free pasture

Beekeeping
The honey species preferred for use in organic beekeeping include Asian Honeybees, Apis
dorsata dorsata, Apis dorsata breviligua, and Apis cerana, and Stingless honeybees,
Tetrogonula spp. And Lepidotrigona spp. The exotic honeybee species, Apis mellifera, may also
be considered.

Processing

Labeling and consumer information


Claims that processed products are “organic” can be made only if the product contains 95%,
higher organic ingredients. Claims that processed products are “made with organic ingredients”
or similar terms are made only if the product contains 95%-70% organic ingredients. Where less
than 70% of the ingredients are of certified organic origin, the indication that an ingredient is
organic may appear in the ingredient list. Such product may not be labeled “organic.” These
percentages are measured by weight for solids or by volume for liquids- excluding water and
salt.

Traceability and recordkeeping


Each separate production site is identified by a name or code. The name or code is placed on the
site and recorded on a property map. The site name or code is recorded on all documents and
records that refer to the site.
Operators shall maintain purchase, handling, and processing records, also stock inventory of all
materials used for organic production, processing, and handling as well as finished products.
Requirements for the inclusion of substance for organic production
At least the following criteria should be used for the purposes of amending the permitted
substance lists referred to in the Annexes A, B, C, E, and F. Any proposals for the inclusion in
Annex C of new substances must meet the following general criteria:
 they are consistent with principles of organic production as outlined in this Standard; -
use of the substance is necessary/essential for its intended use;
 manufacture, use, and disposal of the substance does not result in, or contribute to,
harmful effects on the environment;
 they have the lowest negative impact on human or animal health and quality of life; and
 approved alternatives are not available in sufficient quantity and/or quality.

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