Chemical Importation Tool

Note: This tool is based on the existing requirements of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Philippine National Police – Firearms and Explosives Division (PNP-FED), and Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) as of 01 June 2005.

Chemical Substances

The regulation on importation of substances and materials may be imposed due to danger to health, safety and the environment. Regulation also applies to precursor substances or essential chemicals for making illegal drugs or explosives.

In the Philippines, there are four (4) agencies handling the regulation of substances and materials importation and usage:

• Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) for chemicals and mixtures under Chemical Control Orders and Priority Chemicals List;
• Philippine National Police – Firearms and Explosives Division (PNP-FED) for Controlled Chemicals and Explosives Ingredients;
• Fertilizers and Pesticides Authority (FPA) for fertilizers and pesticides; and,
• Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for Precursors and Essential Chemical Substances.

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