[ DTI ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 8, May 11, 1990 ]

Mandatory Philippine National Standards



  1. In accordance with the provisions of Executive Order No. 133, series of 1987, of R.A. No. 4109, the mandatory implementation of standards for the following products is hereby ordered, for the protection of consumers:

    1.1       PNS 14 (Amendment)
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    Specification for uPVC Electrical Conduit
    		 
    1.2       PNS 79 (Amendment)
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    Specification for Pressure Sensitive PVC Tapes for Electrical Insulation
    		 
    1.3       PNS 25
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    Specification for Pneumatic Tires (1 st Revision)
    		 
    1.4       PNS 152
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    Specification for Polybutylene Pipes for Potable Water Supply
    		 
    1.5       PNS 211
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    Specification for Re-rolled Steel Bars
    		 
    1.6       PNS 02
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    Specification for Fluorescent Lamp for General Lighting Service (1 st Amendment)
    		 
    1.7       PNS 23
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    Specification for Synthetic Detergents for Laundry Use (1 st Revision)
    		 
    1.8       PNS 39
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    Specification for Toilet Soap
    		 
    1.9       PNS 154
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    Specification for Ceramic Wall & Floor Tiles
    		 
    1.10     PNS 155
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    Specification for Porcelain Dinner-wares
    		 
    1.11     PNS 156
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    Specification for Vitreous China Sanitary Wares
    		 
    1.12     PNS 184
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    Specification for Clay Roof Tiles & Fittings
    		 
    1.13     PNS 188
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    Specification for Glass Tablewares
    		 
    1.14     PNS 246
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    Specification for Dentifrice
    		 
    1.15     PNS 238
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    Procedure for the Verification, Inspection & Sealing of Weighing Scales
    		 
    1.16     PNS 250
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    Specification for Spring Balances
    		  
  2. All manufacturers, distributors, importers, and retailers of the above mentioned products shall comply with the requirements of said national 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 concerned.  Importers of the above mentioned product shall secure a commodity clearance from the BPS, as a pre-requisite of import shipment release by the Bureau of Customs.
  4. The BPS shall promulgate implementing guidelines specifying implementing timetable, 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 specific products.
  5. The implementation of these standards shall be done in coordination with the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices and the Bureau of Domestic Trade Regulation and Consumers Protection.
Adopted: 11 May 1990

 

(SGD.) ERNESTO M. ORD EZ
Undersecretary
Regional Development Group
   

(SGD.) MELBA M. VALDEZ
(SGD.) JOSE S. CONCEPCION, JR
Assistant Director
Bureau of Product Standards
Secretary