ON FOOD fORTI - DOH Central Library - Department of Health

· A Report on Food Fortification
WHY SHOULD MANUFACTURERS BE INVOLVED?
The growing number of processed food available in
the market today as well as the increasing public acceptance
of these type of foods make them more and more a part
of the Filipino consumers food habits. The food industry,
particularly the food manufacturers can make a big difference
by makingavailab Ieto the general populationfood products
that are fortified with the essential nutrients as a means
of preventing nutritional deficiency.
WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS?
WHERE TO APPLY?
HOW TO SECURE SANGKAP PINOY SEAL?
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1. The applicant-firm mustsubmit/meet
all the requirements set by the DOH.
2. The fortified food product and its
labelling must conform to the DOH
Guidelines on Micronutrient
Fortification of Processed Foods.
3, The applicant-firm must have the
capability to assure the quality of its
fortified product as determined by the
SPS Program Technical Board.
All applications shall be forwarded to the:
NutritionService-Department of Health Bldg. No. 16
San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue
Sta. Cruz, Manila
Tel. Nos. 711-61-35 or 711-61-20
The following are the steps in securing the Sangkap Pinoy Seal:
STEPS
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ACTIVITIES
Applicant-firm accomplishes application form for specific food product.
Submits accomplished application form to Nutrition Service-Secretariat and
the following documentary requirements: