Customs Modernization and Tariff Act
Section 1144. Disposition of Perishable Goods. - Perishable goods as defined under this Act when certified as such by the Bureau, may be sold at a public auction within five (5) days, after a three (3)-day notice.
For this purpose, perishable goods shall include goods liable to perish or be wasted, or those that depreciate greatly in value while stored, or which cannot be kept without great disproportionate expense. The Bureau shall proceed to advertise and sell the same at auction upon notice as shall be deemed to be reasonable. SEC. 1145. Disposition of Goods Injurious to Public Health. - Goods in the custody of the Bureau which, in the opinion of the District Collector are injurious to public health, shall be seized. The District Collector shall, if the matter is not disposable under the provisions relating to food and drugs, appoint three (3) members to constitute a Board to examine the goods. The Board shall be composed of one (1) representative from either the DOH or other appropriate government agency or the local government unit (LGU) concerned, and two (2) representatives from the Bureau. If the goods are found to be injurious to public health, the Board shall report this to the District Collector, who shall order its destruction in an appropriate manner or order its reexportation in accordance with this Act.
The District Collector shall immediately coordinate with the health and quarantine officers at the port of entry for the disposition of goods injurious to public health.