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In accordance with the provisions of  Executive Order No. 159 and its implementing rules and regulations under Department of Finance-Department of Budget and Management Joint Circular No. 2-94 and as approved by the Executive Committee, fees being collected by the Bureau of Plant Industry from its laboratory and seed quality control services are hereby revised as follows:

LABORATORY SERVICES DIVISION
1. PHYSICO-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
	PROPOSED RATES:
Ash	P170.00
Moisture	85.00
Specific Gravity	80.00
pH	95.00
Total Nitrogen/% Total
Crude Protein	175.00
Crude Fat	275.00
Crude Fiber	200.00
Soluble Solids (Bx)	65.00
Total Solids/Insoluble Solids	140.00
Total Sugar/Starch	225.00
Total Acidity	135.00
Salt (% Sodium Change)	165.00
Amylase	235.00
Amino Acid Profile	1,000.00
Minerals ( Calcium, Magnesium, Phosporous, Iron, Potassium, Boron, Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Etc. per element)	200.00
Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid and B-Carotene)	275.00
Free Fatty Acids	240.00
Saponication Value	280.00
Sulfur Dioxide	230.00
Cyanide	250.00
Organic Matters	200.00
Tannin	150.00
Acidity/Alkalinity Water Content and Emulsifiability of Pesticide Formulation	500.00
Caffeine	275.00
Formalin	315.00

2. SERVICE FEES FOR THE USE OF SOPHISTICATED TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT:

Gas Chromatography	1,500.00
UV VIS Spectrophotometry	1,000.00
High Pressure Liquid Chormatography	2,000.00
Infra-Red Spectrometer	1,000.00
Atomic Absorption
Spectrometry	1,000.00
Thin-Layer Chromatography	500.00
Titrimetric Method	1,500.00
Densitometer	500.00

3. MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS:

Standard Plate Count	350.00
Yeast and Mold Count	350.00
Coliform Count	350.00
Commercial Sterility
a. Low acid forms	300.00
b Acids foods	300.00
Water Analysis
a. Presumptive (MPN)	300.00
Anti-Bacterial Analysis	300.00
(Disc Diffusion)	645.00
Pure Cultures	100.00
Microscopy	100.00
Aflatoxin	2,500.00
Anti-fungal and Anti-Bacterial Test	500.00
E.Coli	500.00

4. PESTICIDE RESIDUE ANALYSIS:

Fruits and Vegetables	2,000.00
Tobacco	2,000.00
Water	2,000.00
Fish	2,000.00
Urine and Blood	2,000.00
Milk and Fat	2,000.00
Soil	2,000.00
Special Samples	2,000.00

5. DEHYDRATION SERVICES

(Per Hour)	36.00

SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES

1. FIELD INSPECTION

A. Up to 4 hectares
For Preliminary Inspection	110.00/ha.
For Final Inspection	55.00/ha.
B. Additional hectares but not more than 19 hectares
For Preliminary Inspection	55.00/ha.
For Final Inspection	30.00/ha.

2. SEED TESTING

A. Complete test for sample
intended for certification	110.00/sample
B. Seed analysis for all crops:
1. Purity	15.00/sample
2. Germination
Small Seeded	35.00/sample
Big Seeded	90.00/sample
3. Moisture Content Determination	40.00/sample (oven test)
4. Seed Health
1. Seedborne Virus	110.00/sample
2. Other Seedborne Diseases	35.00/sample
5. Determination of other Varieties and Red Rice	25.00/sample
6. Tetrazolium Test
Small Seeded	165.00/sample
Big Seeded	110.00/sample
7. Vigor Test as listed in the ISTA Rules	55.00/sample
C. Miscellaneous Fees:
1. Seed Certification Tag	1.50/tag
2. Certified True Copy of Report of Analysis	1.50/tag
3. Orange International Seed
Lot Certificate	500.00/certificate
4. Green International Seed
Lot Certificate	300.00/certificate
5. Blue International Seed
Sample Certificate	200.00/certificate

This order shall take effect after appropriate publications hereof.

Adopted: 20 Nov. 1996