The results of the August 2023 Food Technologist (FoodTech) licensure exams is now available today, August 16, 2023, or within three (3) working days following the conclusion of the examination.
Food Technology has recently been established as a regulated profession under Republic Act No. 110521, commonly referred to as the “Philippine Food Technology Act”. On August 10–11, 2023, the examination was overseen by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in conjunction with the Board of Food Technology. The licensure exams were directed by Chairman Anthony C. Sales and member Remedios V. Baclig of the Board of Food Technology.
Food Tech Board Exam Results
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 453 out of 1,133 passed the Food Technologists Licensure Examination given by the Board of Food Technology in N. C. R., Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Rosales and Zamboanga this August 2023. Congratulations to the passers!
Initial Registration and Requirements
From September 25 to September 29, 2023, the registration for the issuance of a Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done online and only accessible through an online appointment. The PRC will also release the schedule for the online appointment along with the list of passers. To accomplish the initial registration, follow our PRC online registration guide to help you through the online application process.
Here are the registration requirements:
- Notice of Admission (NOA) for identification purposes
- Duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
- Passport-sized ID Photos on a white background and with a complete name tag (2 pieces)
- Documentary Stamps (2 sets)
- Short Brown Envelope (1 piece)
The official date of the oath-taking ceremony for the new food technologists will be announced later.
About the FoodTech Board Exam
The inclusion of Food Technology as a regulated profession by the Professional Regulation Commission was established with the enactment of Republic Act No. 11052, also referred to as the “Philippine Food Technology Act,” on June 29, 2018, under the administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte. According to the law, the recently established Board of Food Technology has been assigned the responsibility of formulating, implementing, and enforcing rules and regulations. Additionally, the board is entrusted with the mission of overseeing and regulating the registration, licensing, and professional activities related to the field of food technology within the whole country.