Product Licensing, Permits & Registration

Below is a clear, Philippines-ready guide for product licensing, permits, and registrations for COBI (Crown Organic Biofertilizers Inc.) covering BioGrow™, MycoBoost™, VitaSoil™, EcoZyme™, and BioKelp™.

This is written so it can be used as:

  • an internal compliance checklist
  • an investor / distributor assurance document
  • an annex to your COBI business plan or distributor handbook

🌱 COBI

Product Licensing, Permits & Registration Framework

(Philippines)

I. CORPORATE & BUSINESS REGISTRATION (PREREQUISITES)

Before product registration, COBI must be fully compliant as a legal entity.

✅ Mandatory

  1. SEC Registration
    • Crown Organic Biofertilizers Inc. (COBI)
  2. Barangay Clearance
  3. Mayor’s Permit / Business Permit
  4. BIR Registration
    • COR 2303
    • Authority to Print (ATP) OR OR Authority
  5. Bank Account (Corporate)

II. CORE REGULATORY AUTHORITY FOR BIOFERTILIZERS

🌾 Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA)

(Department of Agriculture)

FPA is the PRIMARY licensing body for:

  • Organic fertilizers
  • Biofertilizers
  • Microbial inoculants
  • Soil conditioners
  • Plant growth enhancers

III. FPA REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED FOR COBI PRODUCTS

1️⃣ FPA License to Operate (LTO) – COMPANY LEVEL

Required if COBI is:

  • Manufacturer
  • Importer (if applicable)
  • Distributor / Trader

Documents Required:

  • SEC documents
  • Business permits
  • Manufacturing address & layout
  • List of products
  • Responsible Technical Personnel (RTP)

📌 This is non-negotiable and must be obtained first.

2️⃣ FPA PRODUCT REGISTRATION (PER PRODUCT)

Each product requires individual registration.

ProductFPA Classification
BioGrow™Organic Fertilizer
MycoBoost™Biofertilizer / Microbial Inoculant
VitaSoil™Soil Conditioner
EcoZyme™Plant Growth Enhancer / Enzyme Activator
BioKelp™Organic Plant Growth Promoter

📄 PRODUCT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

For each product, submit:

A. Product Information Dossier

  • Product name & brand
  • Product type & classification
  • Intended crops (agarwood, fruit trees, vegetables)
  • Mode of action (non-chemical explanation)

B. Technical Data

  • Composition (organic inputs / microbes / extracts)
  • Guaranteed analysis (where applicable)
  • Shelf life
  • Storage conditions

C. Laboratory Analysis

  • Conducted by DA-accredited laboratory
  • Microbial count (for MycoBoost™)
  • Heavy metals (for BioGrow™, VitaSoil™)
  • Pathogen absence certification

D. Label & Packaging Approval

  • Product name
  • Net content
  • Directions for use
  • Precautions
  • Manufacturer details
  • FPA Registration No. (to be printed after approval)

IV. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

🧪 1. DENR–EMB

Generally NOT REQUIRED for biofertilizers
✔ unless:

  • Large-scale manufacturing
  • Chemical solvents used
  • Wastewater discharge

👉 If required: Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC)

🌿 2. Organic Certification (Optional but Strategic)

Not legally required, but highly recommended.

Possible certifiers:

  • OCCP (Organic Certification Center of the Philippines)
  • Negros Island Certification Services (NICERT)

Benefits:

  • Higher market trust
  • Export readiness
  • Premium pricing

🏭 3. FDA Registration

❌ NOT REQUIRED

  • Products are for soil and plants, not food or medicine

V. REGISTRATION FLOW (SIMPLIFIED)

SEC & Business Registration
        ↓
FPA License to Operate (LTO)
        ↓
Lab Testing & Label Preparation
        ↓
Individual Product Registration (BioGrow™, etc.)
        ↓
FPA Registration Number Issued
        ↓
Legal Commercial Sale & Distribution

VI. DISTRIBUTOR & DEALER COMPLIANCE

Once products are registered:

Dealers / Distributors MUST:

  • Sell only FPA-registered products
  • Use approved labels
  • Follow pricing & marketing policies
  • No rebranding or relabeling

📌 This aligns with your:

  • Dealer Agreement
  • Territory Exclusivity Policy
  • Pricing Violation Penalty Matrix

VII. EXPORT & INTERNATIONAL READINESS (OPTIONAL)

For future GCC / ASEAN / EU expansion:

  • Certificate of Free Sale (DA/FPA)
  • COA & MSDS
  • Halal Certification (for Middle East)
  • Import permits from destination country

VIII. STATUS SUMMARY FOR COBI (IDEAL STATE)

ItemStatus
SEC Registration✅
Business Permits✅
FPA LTO🔄 / ⏳
BioGrow™ Registration🔄
MycoBoost™ Registration🔄
VitaSoil™ Registration🔄
EcoZyme™ Registration🔄
BioKelp™ Registration🔄
Organic CertificationOptional
Export ReadinessPhase 2

IX. RECOMMENDED NEXT STEP

I can:

  • Prepare FPA-ready product registration dossiers
  • Draft official product descriptions (regulatory language)
  • Create label text compliant with FPA
  • Build a Regulatory Compliance Annex for your COBI business plan

Just tell me which one you want to do next.