1. In accordance with the provisions of R.A. No. 4109, R.A. No. 7394, Executive Order No. 913, series of 1983, Letter of Instruction No. 1208, DAO No. 9, Series of 1990, DAO No. 4 series of 1994, DAO No. 8, series of 1995, Sec. (4), Chapter 2, Book IV, of the 1987 Administrative Code and other related rules and regulations, the mandatory implementation of the following standards are hereby ordered, for the protection of consumers.

1.1 PNS 02:1994, Tubular Fluorescent Lamps for General Lighting Service - Specification

1.2 PNS 03:1992, Steel Cylinders for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) - Specification

1.3 PNS 07:1992, Portland Cement - Specification

1.4 PNS 09:1994, Safety Matches for Commercial Purposes - Specification

1.5 PNS 15-2:1989/AMD 02:1992, Halogenated Hydrocarbon (Halon Type) Portable Fire Extinguisher - Specification

1.6 PNS 15-3:1991, Carbon Dioxide Portable Fire Extinguisher - Specification

1.7 PNS 15-4:1991, Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Portable Fire Extinguisher - Specification

1.8 PNS 26:1992, Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Longitudinally Welded Steel Pipes (For Ordinary Use) - Specification

1.9 PNS 34:1990, Rubber - Inner Tubes for Pneumatic Tires (Automotive Trucks and Other Ground Vehicles)

1.10 PNS 35:1984/AMD 01:1990, Thermoplastic Insulated Electric Wires and Cables - Specification

1.11 PNS 38-1:1995, Safety Specification for Incandescent Lamps Part 1 - Tungsten Filament Lamps for Domestic and Similar General Lighting Purposes-Revision

1.12 PNS 38-2:1995, Performance Requirements - Tungsten Filament Lamps for Domestic and Similar General Lighting Purposes - Revision

1.13 PNS 47:1990, Lighters - Cigarettes, Cigar and Pipe Lighters - Specification

1.14 PNS 49:1991/AMD 02:1993, Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement - Specification

1.15 PNS 65:1993, Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) Pipes for Potable Water Supply - Specification

1.16 PNS 79:1992, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tapes for Electrical Insulation - Specification

1.17 PNS 100:1993, Safety and Performance Requirements for LPG for Household Use

1.18 PNS 118: 1992, Knife Switches - Specification

1.19 PNS 134: 1994, AC Electric Fans - Specification

1.20 PNS 135-1:1993, AC Supplied Electronic Ballast for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps - General and Safety Requirements

1.21 PNS 135-2:1993, AC Supplied Electronic Ballast for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps - Performance Requirements

1.22 PNS 136:1987/AMD 02:1992, Steel Wire Nails - Specification

1.23 PNS 156:1992, Sanitary Wares - Specification

1.24 PNS 163:1994, Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Flexible Cords

1.25 PNS 185:1994, Determining the Energy Efficiency Factor for Refrigerators and Freezers

1.26 PNS 214-1:1994, Washing Machine - Safety Requirements

1.27 PNS 219-1:1995, Household Refrigerators, Food Freezers and Ice Makers - Safety Requirements

1.28 PNS 253-1:1990, Room Airconditioners - Safety Requirements

1.29 PNS 254-1:1994, Electric Iron - Safety Requirements

1.30 PNS 255:1995, Electric Rice Cooker and Rice Warmers for Household Use - Safety Requirements

1.31 PNS 256:1990, Household Appliances - Mains-Operated Electronic Appliance - Safety Requirements

1.32 PNS 396-1:1995, Household Appliances - Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) and Labelling Part 1 - Room Airconditioners

1.33 PNS 519:1991, Circuit Breakers - Moulded Case - Specification

1.34 PNS 603-1:1993, Self-ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services - Safety Requirements

1.35 PNS 603-2:1993, Self-ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services - Performance Requirements

1.36 PNS 1079:1994, Safety for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - General Requirements

1.37 PNS 1169:1993, Vacuum Cleaners and Water Suction Cleaning Appliances - Safety Requirements

1.38 PNS 1244:1994, Electric Kitchen Machines - Safety Requirements

1.39 PNS 1258:1994, Cooking Ranges, Cooking Tables, Ovens and Similar Appliances for Household Use - Safety Requirements

1.40 PNS 1261:1994, Single-capped Fluorescent Lamp - Safety and Performance Requirements

1.41 PNS 1232:1994, Energy Efficiency Labels for Refrigerators and Freezers

1.42 PNS 1292-1:1995, Microwave Ovens - Safety Requirements

2. All manufacturers, distributors, importers and retailers of said products shall comply with the requirements of their specific standards.

3. A third party certification, known as the PS Quality Certification Mark, shall be obtained from the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) by all manufacturers of said products. Importers of these products shall secure a commodity clearance from the BPS as a pre-requisite of import shipment release by the Bureau of Customs.

4. BPS shall promulgate implementing guidelines specifying implementing timetables, taking into consideration present inventory levels, production capabilities of industries, and testing capabilities of BPS and other testing institutions. When necessary, BPS may designate an appropriate competent organization to assist in various aspects of standards implementation work (such as product inspection, testing, market monitoring) for these products.

5. The implementation of these standards shall be done in coordination with the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices and the Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection.

6. All other orders or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Administrative Order are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

7. This Order takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation.

Adopted: 10 June 1996

(SGD.) RIZALINO S. NAVARRO
Secretary

Recommended by:

(SGD.) JESUS L. MOTOOMULL
Director, BPS