Projects

National Methyl Bromide Phase-out Strategy (NMBPS)

National Methyl Bromide Phase-out Strategy (NMBPS)

This project aims to gradually reduce and eliminate a total of 10.3 ODP tons of methyl bromide (non-Quarantine and Pre-Shipment use only). It also aims to ensure that there are viable and permanent alternatives and alternative approaches to maintain this phaseout. However, uses of MB for quarantine and pre-shipment (QPS) are currently exempt from the reduction and phaseout. The project is being implemented by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in coordination with the POD.

QPS versus non-QPS
Quarantine applications are MB treatments to prevent the introduction, establishment and spread of quarantine pests and diseases, to ensure official control, that is performed or authorized by a national plant, animal, environmental protection or health authority. Pre-shipment applications are treatments other than quarantine applications applied within 21 days prior to export to meet the official requirement of the importing country or existing official requirements of the exporting country. Official requirements are those performed or authorized by a national plant, animal, environmental, health or stored product authority.
Non-QPS applications are MB treatments other than those stated under the QPS applications, such as soil sterilization, stored commodities and structural uses. Other agencies involved in the implementation of the project:

• Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) coordinates with the FPA in the implementation of the accreditation system for fumigators and in upholding fumigation standards. It also validates and furnishes additional data/information on certificates issued to accredited Quarantine Treatment Providers.
• National Food Authority (NFA) coordinates with FPA through reports on fumigation conducted at NFA warehouses nationwide and mobilize the agency in availing information and attendance to meetings/training conducted by FPA in like with the phase-out strategy and in the use and application of alternatives and substitutes.
• Bureau of Post Harvest Research and Extension (BPHRE) provides information/technology based on the studies and research conducted on fumigation and pest management in stored grains.

Methyl Bromide Consumption Pattern of the Philippines