LINKAGES

Networking and Linkages with Other Agencies/Units on Matters related to Food.

• Standards Development for Ethnic Foods in cooperation with Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) and Industry
• Established a Food Information Service Database on Food Control Laws and Food Additives to be hooked to the divisional web site
• Membership in Codex Commodity Task Forces in cooperation with Bureau of Agriculture and Fishery Products Standards-Department of Agriculture (BAFPS-DA)
• Membership in the National Research & Development and Extension Network of the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR-DA) in charge of Ethnic Foods
• Partnership in Philippine Food Industry Associations (Philfoodex, INFOMAPP, Philexport)
• Technical Working Group Member in the Establishment of a National Halal Certifying Body in cooperation with Bureau of Export Trade Promotions & Bureau of Product Standards, Department of Trade and Industry (BETP & BPS-DTI), National Meat Inspection Commission (NMIC-DA), BAFPS, Office of Muslim Affairs (OMA) and BFAD
• Technical Consultant in the Brand Development Program for Ethnic Food Products of Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, DTI
• Expert Pool for Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Technology and Livelihood Resource Center (TLRC)
  • Trainings on food processing (fruits and fish)
• Cooperation with Universities and SCUs
  • Internship trainings for undergraduates of Food Technology Theses Advice to undergraduate Food Technology students