NMIS Western Visayas

29/10/2026

🚨 𝗘𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬 | 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗡, 𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗜𝗟𝗢

In line with its continuing commitment to meat safety and consumer protection, the National Meat Inspection Service - Regional Technical Operations Center VI (NMIS - RTOC VI), in coordination with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Pototan, conducted an enforcement activity on October 28, 2026, at roadside meat stalls in Pototan, Iloilo.

The activity aimed to monitor meat being sold to the public and promote compliance with applicable meat inspection and meat hygiene standards. Through these enforcement efforts, NMIS - RTOC VI continues to strengthen public awareness of the importance of sourcing meat from authorized establishments and ensuring that meat products are properly inspected and handled.

TThe enforcement team confiscated a total of 85.614 kilograms of undocumented meat products. A police blotter was filed to document the incident, and the confiscated hot meat was properly disposed of in accordance with applicable procedures. In this regard, consumers are reminded to always check for the Meat Inspection Certificate (MIC) and purchase meat only from legitimate sources to help ensure that the meat they bring home is safe and wholesome.

Meat safety is a shared responsibility. Through consistent monitoring and enforcement, we continue to safeguard public health and promote access to safe, clean, and quality meat for every Filipino.

28/10/2026

🔬 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 | 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Ensuring meat safety goes beyond visual inspection, it also involves proper sampling and laboratory testing to help verify the cleanliness of meat handling facilities and support food safety monitoring.

As part of the laboratory activities, surface cleanliness assessment using a luminometer was conducted to detect adenosine triphosphate (ATP), an indicator of organic residues that may remain on surfaces after cleaning. This helps assess the effectiveness of sanitation practices and identify areas that may require further cleaning.

In addition, samples for Veterinary Drug Residue (VDR) testing were collected to monitor the possible presence of residues from veterinary medicines in meat products. Veterinary drugs are used to prevent and treat animal diseases; however, residues may remain in animal-derived food if the prescribed withdrawal periods are not properly observed. Monitoring VDR helps verify compliance with applicable food safety standards and minimizes potential risks to consumers associated with the presence of drug residues above established limits.

These laboratory activities reflect the commitment of the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) to strengthening meat safety monitoring, promoting proper sanitation, and ensuring that meat products are safe and suitable for human consumption.

𝘾𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨. 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤. 🥩

28/10/2026

🥩 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 (𝗠𝗦𝗔𝗦) | 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) - Regional Technical Operations Center VI, in collaboration with the Office of the City Veterinarian of Roxas City, Capiz, continues to strengthen public awareness of meat safety through a Meat Safety Advocacy Seminar (MSAS) conducted on October 27, 2026.

The seminar aims to promote food safety awareness and proper hygienic handling of meat among stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of sanitation, preventing cross-contamination, and observing proper meat handling and storage practices to help protect consumers from foodborne illnesses.

Through these advocacies, NMIS RTOC VI continues to showcase their commitment to promoting responsible meat handling practices and ensuring that meat products reaching consumers are safe, clean, and of good quality.

𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚, 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤!

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24/10/2026

📌 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟓 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐒𝐂𝐖 | 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐄𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘

Closing MSCW with a commitment to meat safety! 💪🥩

For the last day of the 33rd Meat Safety Consciousness Week (MSCW), the National Meat Inspection Service - Regional Technical Operation Center VI (NMIS - RTOC VI), in collaboration with the Iloilo City Local Economic Enterprise Office (LEEO), conducted an enforcement activity at several meat shops and stalls around Iloilo Terminal Public Market on October 23, 2026.

The activity reinforces the importance of selling inspected meat from authorized sources, maintaining proper storage temperatures, and observing hygienic meat handling practices to protect consumers from unsafe meat and foodborne illnesses.

Through consistent monitoring, enforcement, and collaboration with local government partners, NMIS - RTOC VI continues to uphold meat safety standards and protect public health.

Ensuring meat safety does not happen only for a week, it is a daily commitment to protecting public health and ensuring safe, clean, and quality meat for all! 🥩✅

24/10/2026

📌 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟒 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐒𝐂𝐖 | 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐘 𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍

As part of the celebration of the 33rd Meat Safety Consciousness Week (MSCW), the National Meat Inspection Service - Regional Technical Operation Center VI (NMIS - RTOC VI) conducted a Linis Bahay Katayan activity at San Miguel Municipal Slaughterhouse on October 22, 2026.

This initiative highlights the importance of maintaining cleanliness, proper sanitation, and hygienic practices in slaughterhouse operations to ensure that meat reaching consumers is safe, clean, and fit for human consumption.

A clean slaughterhouse is essential in preventing meat contamination and reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses. Compliance with established meat inspection standards includes proper cleaning and disinfection of facilities and equipment, adequate personal hygiene among meat handlers, prevention of cross-contamination between clean and dirty areas, and proper handling of carcasses and edible offal.

Through initiatives like Linis Bahay Katayan, NMIS - RTOC VI continues to promote awareness and encourage meat establishments to uphold Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygienic Practices (GHP), and applicable meat inspection and sanitation requirements.

Let us continue to uphold cleanliness and food safety standards to ensure safe, clean, and quality meat for all! 🥩✨

24/10/2026