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Executive Order No. 46 (2001)
the establishment of a Philippine Halal Certification Scheme is in accordance with our country—s commitments to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines-East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA), the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), specifically, the Consultative Committee on Standards and Quality and the Senior Officials Meeting-ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Fore
Section 1.
Designation of the Office on Muslim Affairs to Undertake Philippine Halal Certification and Regulatory Activities. — The Office on Muslim Affairs is hereby designated to undertake Philippine halal certification and regulatory activities. ℒαwρhi৷ The Office on Muslim Affairs shall oversee the Philippine Halal Certification Scheme.
Section 2.
Halal Certification and Regulatory Functions. — The halal certification and regulatory functions to be exercised by the Office on Muslim Affairs shall involve the following powers and functions:
1. Formulate policies, guidelines and developmental goals within the context of the Philippine Halal Certification Scheme;
2. Plan, facilitate, and supervise the implementation and monitoring of components and developmental activities relating to the Philippine Halal Certification Scheme;
3. Ensure strict implementation of and compliance with halal standards and guidelines;
4. Coordinate with appropriate agencies, both at local and international level as may be required, to ensure the enforcement of the Philippine Halal Certification Scheme and the acceptance of Philippine products certified under the Philippine Halal Certification Scheme;
5. Issue Halal Certificates to applicants;
6. Validate whether imported halal products complied with halal standards; and
7. Adopt measures to ensure the success of the Philippine Halal Certification Scheme.
Section 3.
Training and Research. — A halal training and research facility to support the Philippine Halal Certification Scheme shall be established. Said facility shall be operated under the auspices of the Office on Muslim Affairs.
Section 4.
Funding. — Funds necessary for the initial halal certification and regulatory functions of the Office on Muslim Affairs shall be sourced from the Office of the President, upon submission by the Office on Muslim Affairs of its work and financial plan. Subsequent annual funding requirement shall be sourced from the General Appropriations Act and from the income generated by the Office on Muslim Affairs.
Section 5.
Rules and Regulations; Sanctions. — The Office on Muslim Affairs shall formulate rules and regulations, and impose sanctions as may be allowed by law to ensure compliance therewith, for the successful implementation of the Philippine Halal Certification Scheme; Provided, that the Office on Muslim Affairs shall consider the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 4109 in the formulation and eventual implementation of said rules and regulations.
Section 6.
Repealing Clause. — All executive issuances, orders, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with any provision of this Executive Order are hereby revoked, amended or modified accordingly.
Section 7.
Effectivity. — This Executive Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2) newspapers of national circulation.
City of Manila, October 26, 2001.
(SGD.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
By the President:
(SGD.) ALBERTO G. ROMULO Executive Secretary