Dedicated Use
The Meat Transport Vehicle shall be used exclusively for the transport of meat to prevent cross-contamination from previous cargoes.
MTV Guidelines
Registration, marking, compliance, and vehicle photo guidance.
Operational Guide
Keep MTV registration, markings, and inspection photos aligned with NMIS requirements.
Use this page as a practical reference before submitting an MTV application or compliance update. It summarizes the core vehicle use rules, required markings, photo standards, and related issuances.
Validity1 year
RegistrationPer vehicle
UseMeat transport only
General Guidelines
Core MTV operating rules
These rules help preserve meat safety, traceability, and vehicle accountability during transport.
Annual Validity
The Certificate of Registration and official sticker remain valid for one (1) year from issuance unless sooner cancelled or revoked.
Vehicle-Specific Registration
The registration is non-transferable and applies only to the registered vehicle.
MTV Markings
Registration number and compliance
Registered Meat Transport Vehicles must display the assigned number using the prescribed format for monitoring and identification.
Prescribed formatNMIS-III-0001
01
Each MTV shall be assigned a unique registration number.
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The assigned number serves as the permanent identification of the vehicle.
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Operators must display the registration number following the prescribed format.
For new applications, the assigned registration number must be displayed within one (1) month upon issuance of the COR.
For renewal, the MTV shall be given a grace period to update the registration number.
During the 30-day grace period, operations may continue while compliance is ongoing.
Proof of compliance must be submitted to the RTOC office or NMIS personnel.
Plastic Curtains
Rear opening and overlap requirements
Industrial plastic curtain or PVC strip plastic curtain must properly overlap and be placed near the rear opening, with curtain-to-floor distance kept close to 1 cm.
Vehicle Photos
Required photo angles for MTV applications
Upload clear photos that show the vehicle identity, plate number where required, and the cargo compartment condition.
Reference Issuances
Policy references and related memoranda
Open each group to review the issuances supporting MTV registration, numbering, marking, and certificate policies.
Memorandum Circular
Memorandum Circular No. 06-2024-19
Numbering of Registered MTV
Memorandum Circular No. 10-2020-021
Granting of Six (6) months transition period to conform with the use of chiller/reefer vans to be registered as NMIS Meat Transport Vehicle (MTV) effective up to March 2021
Memorandum Circular No. 02-2017-002
Accreditation / Registration of Meat Transport Vehicle (MTV)
Memorandum Circular No. 12-2015-016
Implementation of "No meat transport vehicle (MTV) accreditation" No Loading/Unloading Transport Policy
1987 Memorandum Circular 001-87
Guidelines on the Use of Meat Inspection Certificates and Accredited Meat Vans
Memorandum Circular CO-08-2026-35
Guidelines on the Issuance of One-Time Permit for Meat Container Vans for Domestic Transport
Memorandum
Memorandum No. 12-03-2015-16
Painting of MTV Accreditation Number
Memorandum No. 0941
Adoption of unified certificate of accreditation of meat transport vehicle (MTV)
Memorandum Order
Memorandum Order No. 05-2025-260
Revised Guidelines on the Numbering System for Meat Transport Vehicle (MTV) Registration
Memorandum Order No. CO-07-2024-493
Reiterating the Implementation on Registering Meat Transport Vehicle for Meat Processed Products
Memorandum Order No. CO-07-2024-454
Updated Policy on Signatory for NMIS MTV Certificate of Registration and Delineation of Responsibility for the Issuance of NMIS MTV Certificate of Registration (MTV COR)
Memorandum Order No. R3-008-2026-103
Conduct of Good Hygienic Practices (GHP) for the Drivers and Helpers of Registered Meat Transport Vehicle