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CLSU, FDA-RFO III Equip MSMEs with Licensing, Food Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices

Jun. 11, 2025

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The Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through its College of Home Science and Industry (CHSI), in partnership with the Food and Drug Administration Regional Field Office III (FDA-RFO III), has launched a comprehensive Training Program for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the program of FDA entitled “Bigyang-halaga, Bangon MSMEs” held on June 10-11, 2025, at CLIRDEC, CLSU. The training sessions are designed to equip MSME entrepreneurs with practical knowledge across various topics, including Rules, Requirements and Procedures in the application of License to Operate (AO 2024-0015), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety, and the demonstration of use of FDA Portal. Vice President for Administration Dr. Ariel G. Mactal delivered the welcome remarks on behalf of CLSU President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, expressing his gratitude to the partner agencies for sharing their knowledge and resources to assist the MSMEs in the province. “This program, especially designed to support and empower our local MSMEs, most of whom have faced tough challenges in recent years, especially during the pandemic, is truly relevant and will deliver great impact to the livelihood of our entrepreneurs…Through this initiative, we look forward to gaining the proper tools, information, and guidance we need to confidently operate and help grow businesses, especially in the food sector,” Dr. Mactal said. Furthermore, Dr. Celyrah B. Castillo, CHSI Dean, and Ms. Virginia P. Timbol, Regional Supervisor of FDA-RFO III, also expressed their enthusiasm for the collaborative effort and reiterated the organizations' commitment to supporting the growth and development of MSMEs in the province. Various MSMEs from Nueva Ecija and CLSU personnel attended the said event. This event underscores the collective dedication to assisting entrepreneurs throughout their journey, from business inception and growth to navigating potential challenges.

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    Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

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    Goal 17: Partnership for the Goals

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