PNS-BAFPS 89-2011

The Philippine National Standard (PNS) for Live and Raw Bivalve Molluscs was adopted

from the existing international Codex Standard for Live and Raw Bivalve Molluscs (CODEX

STAN 292-2008).

To tailor fit the standard to the Philippines’ requirements, modifications were made in the

format and definition of terms. An electronic solicitation of comments and a stakeholders’

consultative meeting were conducted by the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Product

Standards (BAFPS) in collaboration with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

(BFAR) on February-March, 2010 and July 28, 2010 (Quezon City), respectively.

Subsequently, relevant and substantial comments solicited from concerned and competent

agencies, and industry-stakeholders were also incorporated in the PNS.

The PNS for Live and Raw Bivalve Molluscs aims to provide a common understanding on

the scope of the standard, product description, essential composition and quality factors, food

additives, contaminants, hygiene and handling, labelling requirements, methods of sampling,

examination and analyses, definition of defectives, and the requirements for product lot

acceptance.