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Competent National Authority
(CNA)
published: 28 Aug 2008
last updated: 16 Jan 2025
Department of Health
Tayuman, Sta. Cruz
Manila,
Metro Manila
1003,
Philippines
- (632) 8651-7800
- DOH Website [ English ]
Person:Dr. Teodoro J. HerbosaSecretary, Department of HealthTayuman, Sta. CruzManila, Metro Manila
1003, PhilippinesPhone: 651-7800 local 1111,Fax:Email: dohosec@doh.gov.ph,Website: https://www.doh.gov.ph/,
Person:Dr. Samuel A. ZacateDirector General, Department of Health - Food and Drug AdministrationPhone: +632 8 857-1900,Fax:Email: info@fda.gov.ph,Website: https://www.fda.gov.ph/,Related OrganizationFood and Drugs Administration (FDA)AlabangMuntinlupa City, Metro Manila
1781, PhilippinesPhone: +632 8 857-1900,Fax:Email: info@fda.gov.ph,Website: https://www.fda.gov.ph/,
The Department of Health (DOH), as the principal authority on health, shall formulate guidelines in assessing the health impacts posed by modern biotechnology and its applications. The DOH shall also require, review and evaluate results of environmental health impact assessments related to modern biotechnology and its applications. In coordination with other concerned departments and agencies, it shall exercise such jurisdiction and other powers that it has been conferred with under existing laws. It shall also take the lead in evaluating and monitoring processed food derived from or containing genetically modified organisms.
| Record type | Field | Record(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risk Assessment generated by an independent or non-regulatory process | Institution responsible for the risk assessment | 19 | |
| Biosafety Law, Regulation, Guidelines and Agreements | Competent National Authority(ies) and/or Supplementary Protocol Competent Authority(ies) | 2 | |
