AN ORDINANCE CREATING A DIET AND ADVISORY BOARD IN LABELING GENETICALLY MODIFIED PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTS PREPARED WITH GENETICALLY MODIFIED INGREDIENT
IN DAVAO CITY
WHEREAS, there is a need to evaluate consumer labeling
of biotechnology products.
WHEREAS, a board to effectively implement the labeling
requirement of genetically modified products or products
with genetically modified ingredient is needed by the city
as a response to the pressing demand for consumer
information.
WHEREAS, there is a need for a board to asses the
product risks and ensure that products are safe for
environment and human consumption.
SECTION
1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as the
ORDINANCE CREATING A DIET AND ADVISORY BOARD IN
LABELING.
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD. The Diet
and Advisory Board shall be composed of the following
persons or agencies:
1.
Representative from the Department of Health (DOH)
2.
Representative from the Bureau of Food and Drugs Administration
(BFAD)
3.
Representative from the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST)
4.
Member of the City Council
5.
Member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
6.
Representative from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
7.
Member of the City Chamber of Commerce
8.
Representative from Non-government organization whose advocacy is
on the environment.
SECTION
3. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. The selection of the members of
the Board shall be upon the discretion of the City Mayor
with concurrence of the majority of the members of the City
Council.
SECTION
4. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. The Chairman shall be
elected by and among the members of the Board duly
appointed by the City Mayor in concurrence of the majority of the
members of the City Council.
SECTION
5. FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD. The board shall have the
following functions:
a)
The board shall act as a regulatory body on the labeling
and segregation of Genetically Modified Products or products
with genetically modified ingredient;
b)
asses the product risks and ensure that products are safe
for environment and human consumption;
c)
asses the correctness of the labeled information on the
Genetically Modified Product;
d)
evaluate the consumer labeling of the same;
e)
act as a consultative body on matters or controversies
affecting GMO-related issues;
f)
create an implementing rules and regulations on the
GMO-related laws; and
g)
initiate information dissemination on Genetic Engineering and
Genetically Modified Products;
SECTION
6. DECISION OF THE BOARD. The decision of the Board
concerning controversies on GMO Product labeling and
segregation shall be final and executory.
SECTION
7. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Ordinance shall take effect
fifteen (15) days after the completion of its publication
in three (3) newspapers of general circulation
in Davao City.