A TOP official of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised owners of bakeries to register with the FDA as mandated under existing law.
FDA-Mindanao West Cluster Director Annette Tan issued the advisory after reports reached her office that there are still some of the bakeries in the region that are not registered with the FDA.
Tan said bakeries are required to secure a license from the FDA based on Republic Act 9711 otherwise known as the FDA Act of 2009 since they sell and serve food products to the public.
She said the FDA license is a separate requirement from the business permit issued by the local government and registration of business name with the Department of Trade and Industry.
Tan said the products sold in FDA-registered bakeries are ensured safe for consumption since they are properly checked and inspected by the agency.
The FDA director said they will not hesitate to initiate imposition of sanctions and penalties against bakeries operating without the required FDA license.
She said the sanctions include closure of the bakeries. (Bong Garcia/VoxPop Philippines)