On August 15, 2008, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) issued Administrative Order No. 08-08, mandating the adoption of the Philippine National Standard (PNS 2069:2007) for Zinc and Zinc-Alloy-Coated Steel Barbed Wires. All manufacturers, distributors, importers, and retailers must comply with this standard and secure a Philippine Standard (PS) License and Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) from the DTI-Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) before distribution. The DTI-BPS will provide implementing guidelines and timetables, considering industry capabilities. Non-compliance will result in penalties as outlined in existing laws. The order takes effect 15 days after publication and supersedes any inconsistent prior orders.
August 15, 2008
DTI DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 08-08, S. 2008
| SUBJECT | : | Mandatory Philippine National Standards for Zinc and Zinc-Alloy-Coated Steel Barbed Wires |
1. In accordance with the provisions of R.A. No. 4109, R.A. No. 7394, Executive Order No. 913, Series of 1983, DAO No. 02, Series of 2007, DAO No. 1, Series of 1997, DAO No. 5, Series of 2001, and Sec. 10 (4), Title X, Book IV, of the Administrative Code of 1987, the following Philippine National Standard and its future amendments is hereby adopted for mandatory implementation:
PNS 2069:2007 — Zinc and Zinc-alloy-coated Steel Barbed Wire Specification
2. All manufacturers, distributors, importers and retailers of said product shall comply with the requirements of this standard.
3. A third party certification, known as the Product Certification Scheme of the DTI-Bureau of Product Standards (BPS),requires all manufacturers and importers of said product to secure a Philippine Standard (PS) License and an Import Commodity Clearance (ICC),respectively, prior to its distribution and sale.
4. The DTI-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.
5. The implementation of this standard shall be done in proper coordination with the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices and the DTI-Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection.
6. All manufacturers, distributors, importers and retailers found not complying with these requirements shall be penalized in accordance with the provision for liabilities and penalties under RA 7394, EO 913 and DAO 02:2007.
7. PNS 2069:2007 which forms part and parcel thereof shall no longer be published because of its volume but copy of the same may be secured from the DTI-Bureau of Product Standards or download thru the BPS Portal/Webpage.
8. All other orders or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Administrative Order are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
9. This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation or in the Official Gazette.
Accordingly, all parties concerned are hereby informed that copies of said standards and implementing guidelines may be secured from the BPS Information Services. IDSEAH
APPROVED: August 15, 2008.
(SGD.) PETER B. FAVILASecretary
Recommended by:
(SGD.) JESUS L. MOTOOMULLBureau Director, BPS
(SGD.) ZENAIDA CUISON MAGLAYAUndersecretary, CWTRG