Mandatory Philippine National Standard
Department Administrative Order No. 005-92 mandates the implementation of specific Philippine National Standards (PNS) for consumer protection, specifically regarding halogenated hydrocarbon portable fire extinguishers and fuseholders. All manufacturers, distributors, importers, and retailers of these products must comply with these standards and obtain a PS Quality Certification Mark from the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS). Importers are required to secure a commodity clearance from the BPS prior to customs release. The BPS will issue guidelines and timetables for implementation, considering industry capabilities and existing inventory. This Order will take effect 15 days after publication in two newspapers.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- DTI Department Administrative Order No. 005-92
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Department of Trade and Industry
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 14, 1993
DTI DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 005-92
| SUBJECT | : | Mandatory Philippine National Standard |
1. In accordance with the provisions of Executive Order No. 133, series of 1987, R.A. No. 4109, Executive Order 413, series of 1983 and DTI DAO No. 9, series of 1990, the mandatory implementation of the following standards is hereby ordered, for the protection of consumers: TCAScE
1. PNS 15 Part 2: 1989 — Specification for Halogenated Hydro-carbon (Halon Type) Portable Fire Extinguishers
Amendment 02: 1992 *
2. PNS 56: 1988 Fuseholders
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 products shall secure a commodity clearance from the BPS as the pre-requisite to import shipment release by the Bureau of Customs.
4. The 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. This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
(SGD.) RIZALINO S. NAVARRO
Secretary
Footnotes
* This supersedes PNS 15 Part 2: 1987/Amendment 01: 1991.
Cite This Law
Mandatory Philippine National Standard, DTI Department Administrative Order No. 005-92, Jan 14, 1993 (Philippines)
Mandatory Philippine National Standard, DTI Department Administrative Order No. 005-92 (Phil. 1993)
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