FPA REGULink Issue No. 2 (APRIL-JUNE 2024)

FPA marks 47th Anniversary with commemorative events and employee recognition

Written by : Information Section | Published: 4 June 2024

June 04, 2024 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) marked its 47th anniversary, held under the theme “Pagpapalaganap ng Makabagong Teknolohiya sa Agrikultura para sa Ligtas at Wastong Paggamit ng Abono at Pestisidyo tungo sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas,” on May 30, 2024 at the FPA bldg., BAI Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City.

FPA Central Visayas monitors conduct of Biological Efficacy Experiments in Toledo City

April 15, 2024 | Toledo City, Cebu – To ensure that product registration protocols are strictly followed by the industry, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Central Visayas, together with the FPA’s Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer (DEDF) Dr. Myer G. Mula, monitored the Biological Efficacy Data Generation conducted by an FPA Accredited Researcher in Barangay Talavera, Toledo City, Cebu on April 15, 2024

FPA conducts first CPA and ARCO examinations for 2024

April 17, 2024 | Quezon City – The Information Section of the Planning, Management and Information Division (PMID) conducted its first face-to-face Certified Pesticide Applicator (CPA) and Accredited Responsible Care Officer (ARCO) examinations on April 10-11, 2024, at the FPA Central Office.

FPA EA and GADFPS holds 3×3 Basketball Tournament

May 28-30, 2024 | QUEZON CITY – The FPA Employees Association (FPAEA) and the FPA Gender and Development Focal Point System (FPA GADFPS) organized a 3×3 Basketball Tournament participated by its employees from May 28 to 30, 2024.

Season 5 of FPA Webinar Series launched

May 28, 2024 | QUEZON CITY – To educate farmers, distributors, and stakeholders, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) launched the FPA Webinar Season 5, with Episodes 1 and 2, focusing on crucial topics such as detecting and avoiding fake and off-spec fertilizers and pesticides via Facebook live on May 28, 2024.

FPA conducts orientation on data privacy, drone technology, and border control

May 29, 2024 | QUEZON CITY – To address the pressing needs for sustainable agricultural practices and regulatory compliance in modern technology, the Field Operations Coordinating Unit (FOCU) conducted an Orientation on Advancing Sustainable Agriculture through Drone Technology and Enforcement Training for Border Control on May 29, 2024, at the FPA Bldg., BAI Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City.

FATA hands over accreditation training manuals to FPA

May 31, 2024 | QUEZON CITY – The FPA Accredited Training Associations (FATA) handed over the Agricultural Certified Pesticide Applicators (CPA), Accredited Responsible Care Officers (ARCO), and Fertilizer and Pesticide Researchers training manuals for the accreditation program of FPA during the agency’s 47th anniversary on May 30, 2024.

FPA unveils new website

May 31, 2024 | QUEZON CITY – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) unveiled its newly redesigned website, a significant upgrade aimed at providing a more user-friendly and information-rich experience for all stakeholders during the agency’s 47th anniversary on May 30, 2024. The revamped site, accessible at https://fpa.da.gov.ph, is set to become a key resource for stakeholders seeking up-to-date information on FPA’s services and activities.

FPA gears up for ISO 9001:2015 recertification

June 6-14, 2024 | Quezon City – In preparation for its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) recertification, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) conducted an ISO 9001:2015 QMS Awareness Training on June 6, 2024 and an Internal Quality Audit (IQA) Training Workshop from June 13-14, 2024, at the FPA Building, BAI Compound, Visayas Ave., Diliman, Quezon City.

FPA conducts stakeholders’ consultation for the registration of PIP

June 18, 2024 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority, spearheaded by the Pesticide Regulations Division, conducted stakeholder consultation on the proposed Memorandum Circular (MC) for the Registration of Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIP) on June 18, 2024, at Cosmos Hall, 2F, Hive Hotel, 68 Scout Tuazon St., Diliman, Quezon City.