| (1) |
Extended detention for all imports shall be authorized by the BMA official with the concurrence of the Department of Agriculture. |
| (2) |
All authorized imports of controlled goods for extended detention through the ports of entry shall be: |
| (a) |
verified at the designated ports of entry prior to release to an approved facility, |
| (b) |
released by affixing seals, marks and release documents issued at the port of entry to ensure consignment integrity, |
| (c) |
monitored for traceability, |
| (d) |
inspected at an approved facility. |
| (3) |
The seals must only be removed by an authorized person during inspection. |
| (4) |
Controlled goods should not be sold or distributed unless they have been inspected and cleared for distribution in the Republic. |
| (5) |
The authorized persons within the responsible authority, entity and department shall: |
| (a) |
coordinate their inspection activities; |
| (b) |
perform any other functions to manage the risk of pest introduction; |
| (c) |
provide feedback report after inspection to the relevant authority. |
| (6) |
It is the responsibility of the importer or agent on behalf of the importer or consignee that controlled goods reach the intended place for inspection as instructed by the BMA official at the port of entry. |
| (7) |
In cases where a regulated pest is detected or intercepted in the controlled goods during inspection, such controlled goods will either be treated or destroyed under supervision, depending on the level of risk identified. |
[Regulation 4A inserted by Notice No. R. 5710, GG51775, dated 20 December 2024]
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