The Department of Agriculture (DA) issued another order to clarify that the suspension of imports for certain mackerel and torpedo scad species is only temporary. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. signed Memorandum Order (MO) 38, in relation to MO 37, which ordered the immediate suspension of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearance (SPSIC) issuance for shipments of mackerel (Indian Mackerel, Wahoo), horse mackerel (Atlantic Horse Mackerel, Japanese Horse Mackerel), and torpedo or hardtail scad. The DA said it decided to issue the measure following allegations that some importers misdeclared or diverted shipments of fishery products.

DA: Suspension of fish imports temporary. (2025, July 16). Business Mirror, p. A4.