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Regional Technical Operation Centers. - Upon the effectivity of this Act, the existing regional offices of the NMIS shall be scaled down and transformed into meat laboratories and technical operation centers to be manned by a minimum number of medical and technical personnel whose qualifications shall be determined by the Secretary of Agriculture to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act. Within two (2) years from the effectivity of this Act the functions of the aforementioned regional/technical operations centers of the NMIS shall be transferred or devolved to the provincial government where said offices are located: Provided, That the Provincial Meat Inspection Service are certified to be compliant with national standards. However, certification for international trade shall remain with the NMIS.
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