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Importation of Pure Form of Medicine for Research

Requested from BOC by M. Rupin at 11:45 PM on Jan 05, 2024.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2023 - 01/05/2024
Tracking no: #BOC-091068731099

Rupin 11:45 PM, Jan 05, 2024 

Hello! For our undergraduate research, there is a need to procure five grams of haloperidol at 99% purity through overseas suppliers (Merck: Sigma-Aldrich [H1512] or Bio-Etc Pte Ltd. [HY-14538]). What are the permits and necessary documents to accomplish in FDA, BOC, and/or PDEA for smooth transport before and after ordering the said reagent?

Officer 01:41 PM, Jan 26, 2024 

January 26, 2024

Dear Marc Deo Jeremiah Rupin,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jan 05, 2024 11:45:28 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Importation of Pure Form of Medicine for Research.

As provided under law, all goods imported into the Philippines are subject to payment of customs duties and taxes except (1) goods qualified under the De Minimis Rule or (2) those exempt by virtue of specific provision/s of law/s, such as Section 800 of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), Section 109 of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), as amended, or other laws.

To provide the documentary requirements necessary, kindly be advised that the goods is regulated, meaning this shall require a clearance/permit from the regulatory agency. You may refer to this link (https://www.pntr.gov.ph/other-624/) to inform you of the document. 

In line with this, the regulatory agency for such goods is the Food and Drug Administration. Further requirements for importation may differ according to the quantity and value of the goods and the frequency of importation.

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Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
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