Implementing Rules and Regulations of Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 (No. 10068).

These Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), consisting of 32 sections, are issued pursuant to the policies declared under Republic Act (RA) 10068 known as Organic Agriculture Act of 2010. They aim to promote, propagate, develop further and implement the practice of organic agriculture in the Philippines that will cumulatively condition and enrich the fertility of the soil, increase farm productivity, reduce pollution and destruction of the environment, prevent the depletion of natural resources, further protect the health of farmers, consumers and the general public, and save on imported farm inputs. Toward this end, a comprehensive program for the promotion of community based organic fertilizers such as compost, pesticides and other farm inputs, together with a nationwide educational and promotional campaign for the use and processing, as well as the adoption of organic agricultural system as a viable alternative shall be undertaken. The State recognizes and supports the central role of the farmers, indigenous people and other stakeholders at the grassroots of the program.
Organic agricultural systems further promote the development of related community-based industries, namely organic agriculture, prime habitat and eco-tourism, among others. These communities provide clean, safe, nutritious and sufficient food, water, air and health conducive environments. Organic agriculture enhances food sovereignty and substantially contributes to food security. All organic food and input establishments must register with the director, BAFPS. Each such registration shall be submitted to the director through an electronic portal and shall contain information as the director may determine to be appropriate.