[ DTI DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2, S. 1999, January 17, 1999 ]
MANDATORY PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARDS
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. 1, Series of 1997, DAO No. 8, Series of 1995, Sec (4), Chapter 2, Book IV of the Administrative Code of 1987 and other related rules and regulations, the mandatory implementation of the following standards are hereby ordered, for the protection of consumers and the general public.
2. All manufacturers, distributors. importers and retailers of said products shall comply with the requirements of specific product standards.
3. A third party certification, known as the PS Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark, shall be obtained from the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) by all manufacturers of said products. Importers of these products shall secure an import commodity clearance from the BPS as a pre-requisite of import shipments released 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 All other orders or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Administrative Order are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.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 its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
Copies of said standards may be secured from the BPS Standard Data Center.
Adopted: 17 Jan. 1999
(SGD.) JOSE TRINIDAD PARDO
Secretary
Recommended by:
(SGD.) JESUS L. MOTOOMULL
Director, BPS
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| 1.2 | PNS 12-2:1996 Amendment 01 and 02:1997 - Ballast for tubular fluorescent lamps - Performance requirements |
| 1.3 | PNS 45:1997 with Amendment 01:1997 - Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps |
| 1.4 | PNS 80:1997 - Edison screw lampholder |
| 1.5 | PNS 135-1:1997 - A.C. supplied electronic ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps - General and safety requirements |
| 1.6 | PNS 135-2:1993 Amendments 01 & 02:1997 - A.C. supplied electronic ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps - Performance requirements |
| 1.7 | PNS 240:1998 - Non-ducted air conditioners and heat pumps - Testing and rating for performance |
| 1.8 | PNS 396-1:1998 - Household appliances - Energy efficiency ratio (EER) and labelling requirements - Part 1: Non-ducted air conditioners |
| 1.9 | PNS 396-2:1997 - Household appliances - Energy efficiency factor (EEF) and labelling requirements - Part 2: Refrigerators and freezers |
| 1.10 | PNS 1572:1997 - Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standards |
| 1.11 | PNS 1573-2:1997 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 2: Circuit-breakers |
| 1.12 | PNS 1679:1998 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 2: Particular requirements for electric ironers |
| 1.13 | PNS 1680:1998 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 2: Particular requirements for spin extractors |
2. All manufacturers, distributors. importers and retailers of said products shall comply with the requirements of specific product standards.
3. A third party certification, known as the PS Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark, shall be obtained from the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) by all manufacturers of said products. Importers of these products shall secure an import commodity clearance from the BPS as a pre-requisite of import shipments released 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 its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
Copies of said standards may be secured from the BPS Standard Data Center.
Adopted: 17 Jan. 1999
Secretary
Recommended by:
(SGD.) JESUS L. MOTOOMULL
Director, BPS