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DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.  ______   
Series of _________  
 
 
SUBJECT:  THE NEW TECHNICAL  REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC TILES  
 
 
WHEREAS ,  the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is the primary coordi native, 
promotive, facilitative and regulatory arm of government in the area of trade, industry and 
investments.  
 
WHEREAS , the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) [formerly known as Bureau of 
Product Standards] is mandated  to establish standards for all p roducts of the Philippines and 
to ensure the manufacture, production, and distribution of quality products for the products 
for the protection  of the consumer   
 
WHEREAS , the same mandate is reiterated in RA 7394 or the Consumer Act of the 
Philippines declared that it is  the duty of the State to develop and provide  safety and quality 
standards for consumer products, including performance or use -oriented standards, codes of 
practice and methods of tests;  
 
WHEREAS , to implement the above -cited laws and by virtue of the rule -making power of 
the DTI Secretary under Executive Order  (EO)  292 or the Administrative Code  of 1987 , 
Departme nt Administrative Order (DAO) No. 4, the Rules and Regulations Concerning the 
Philippine Standard (PS) Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark scheme of the BPS, and 
DAO No. 5, entitled the New Rules and Regulations Concerning the Issuance of the Import 
Commodity Clearance Under the Product Certification Scheme of the BPS were issued in 
2008;  
 
WHEREAS , under Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 Constitution  provides that  the State 
shall protect consumers from trade malpractices a nd from substandard or hazardous 
products.” Thus,  the continuous updating  of all existing standards and  policies and 
procedures  regarding the mandatory implementation . 
 
NOW, THEREFOR E, pursuant to Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution ;  
RA 4109 ; R.A. 7394 ; E.O.101, Series of 1967 ; EO 913, Series of 1983 ;  and EO  292, Series 
of 1987 , Sec 10 (4),  Chapter 3,  Title X, Book IV, the following technical regulations governing 
the BPS Mandatory Product Certificatio n Schemes for ceramic tiles  are hereby prescribed 
and promulgated for the compliance, information and guidance of all concerned.  
 
 
 
  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  Rule 1.  OBJECTIVE  
 
This DAO aims to strictly ensure that ceramic tiles  meet the specified safety and/or  quality 
requirement/s  as required under Philippine National Standards . 
 
 
Rule 2.  SCOPE  
 
This DAO prescribes the Technical  Regulations for Mandatory PS Licensing Scheme for  
ceram ic tiles  covered by the PNS ISO 13006:2013  and its future amendments , whether 
locally manufactured or imported . 
 
Rule 3.  DEFINITION OF TERMS  
 
For purposes of this Order, the following definitions shall apply:  
 
3.1 Audit  - a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining audit 
evidence, and evaluating it objecti vely to determine the extent to which the audit 
criteria are fulfilled. 1 
 
3.2 Audit criteria  – set of policies, procedures or requirements used as a reference 
against which audit evidence is compared. 2 
 
3.3 Attestation  – issuance of a statement of conformity bas ed on a decision following 
review of an audit report, that fulfillment of specified requirements has been 
demonstrated. 3 
 
3.4 Accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – inspection body, testing 
laboratory or certification body accredited under PNS ISO/IEC 17020,  PNS ISO/IEC 
17021,  PNS ISO/IEC 17025 or PNS ISO/IEC 17065, respectively, in its relevant 
updated version/edition by the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) or by an 
accreditation body that is a signatory to regional/international agreements entere d 
into by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines through DTI [(i.e. A sia-
Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) , International Laboratory 
Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) , International Accreditation Forum (IAF)]  
 
3.5 BPS – Burea u of Philippine Standards of the  DTI. 
 
3.6 BPS Recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – the CAB (inspection 
body, testing laboratory, or certification body) duly recognized by BPS to have the 
scope and competen ce to conduct activities relevant to the requirements set forth by 
BPS, to include but not limited to, CABs accredited by the PAB, CABs recognized by 
BPS under the A ssociation of South East Asian Nations Mutual Recognition 
Arrangement (ASEAN MRA) , Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)  MRA and 
other regional and bilateral MRAs entered into by the Government of the Philippines 
through the DTI. BPS shall issue Recognition Certificate upon completion of all 
requirements for  application for recognition .      
 
3.7 Ceramic Tile  – thin slab made from clays and/or other inorganic raw materials, 
generally used as covering for floors and walls, usually shaped by extruding (A) or 
                                                                 
1 ISO 19011:2011  
2 Ibid.  
3 ISO/IEC 17000  
  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  pressing (B) at room temperature, but may be formed by other  processes (C), then 
dried and subsequently fired at temperatu res sufficient  to develop the required 
properties.  
 
3.8 Certification Body  – third party conformity assessment body operating a 
certification scheme.  
 
3.9 Certificate of Conditional Release  – a documen t issued to an importer allowing 
the temporary release of goods from Custom’s custody , upon compliance with the 
BOC and BPS requirements, while awaiting BPS decision on the issuance of SOC.  
 
3.10 Certificate of Exemption  – a document issued to importer of ceram ic tile product  
that are not w ithin the scope of PNS ISO 13006:2013  
 
3.11 Confirmation  – an action, declaration, document, or statement that corroborates, 
ratifies, verifies, gives formal approval, or assures the validity of something.4 
 
3.12 Conformity Assessment B ody (CAB)  – a third party inspection body, testing 
laboratory and certification body operating within its scope of competence.  
 
3.13 Conformity  – fulfillment of a requirement.5 
 
3.14 Critical Testing  – verification testing of ceramic tile product’s conformance to water 
absorption, breaking strength and modulus of rupture . 
 
3.15 DTI – Department of Trade and Industry  
 
3.16 Dete rmination  – include assessment activities such as testing, measuring, 
inspection, design appraisal, assessment of services, and auditing to provide 
information regarding the product requirements as input to the review and 
attestation functions.  
 
3.17 Evaluation  – systematic examination of the extent to which a product, process, or 
service fulfills specified requirements. 6 
 
3.18 International Standard  – a standard developed under the WTO principles for 
international standards development such as those developed by i nternational 
bodies like the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International 
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 
and those developed by foreign standards bodies under these principles.  
 
3.19 Inspect ion – examination of a product, process, service, or installation or their 
design and determination of its conformity with specific requirements, or, on the 
basis of professional judgment, with general requirements.7 This includes inventory 
and sampling.   
 
3.20 Inspection body  – a body that performs inspection. 8 
 
3.21 ISO/IEC 9000  - Quality Management System - Fundamentals and Vocabulary  
                                                                 
4 Webster’s New World Law Dictionary  
5 ISO/IEC 17000  
6 Ibid.  
7 ISO/IEC 17020  
8 Ibid.   
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3.22 ISO/IEC 9001  – Quality Management Systems – Requirements  
 
3.23 ISO/IEC 17020  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for the operatio n of 
various types of bodies performing inspection . 
 
3.24 ISO/IEC 1702 1 – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing 
audits and certification of management systems . 
 
3.25 ISO/IEC 17025  – General requirements for the competence of testing and 
calibrati on laboratories . 
 
3.26 ISO/IEC 17065  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies certifying 
products, processes and services.  
 
3.27 ISO 19011  - Guidelines for Auditing . 
 
3.28 Lot No./Batch No.  – an identification number permanently marked on the box or 
packaging of ceramic tile products . This is used to identify production batch of any 
other product for quality control purposes.  
 
3.29 PAB – Philippine Accreditation Bureau of the  DTI. 
 
3.30 Philippine National Standards (P NS) – Standards promulgated by the BPS.  
 
3.31 Product Certification  – the provision of impartial third -party attestation that 
fulfillment of specified requirements have been demonstrated.  9 
 
3.32 PS License  – authority given by BPS to a local/foreign manufacturer , authorizing 
the use of the PS Certification Mark on its product.  
 
3.33 Review  – verification of the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of selection and 
determination activities, and the results of these activities, with regar d to fulfillment 
of specified requirements. 10 
 
3.34 Sampling  – a method of getting a representative sample of a product shipment 
according to a specified procedure.  
 
3.35 Standard - a document approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common 
and repeated us e, rules, guidelines or characteristics for products or related 
processes and production methods, with which compliance is not mandatory  
 
3.36 Statement of Confirmation  (SOC)  – a document stating  that the imported ceramic 
tile product was sourced from a manufacturer with a valid PS License and that the 
imported ceramic tile  product  from said manufacturer  complies  with specified 
requirements after undergoing inspection and verification  and  should  contain the 
batch number and manuf acturing date of the imported ceramic tiles . 
 
3.37 Surveillance – a systematic iteration of conformity assessment activities as a basis 
for maintaining the validity of the statement of conformity.11 
 
                                                                 
9 ISO/IEC 17065  
10 ISO/IEC 17000  
11 ISO/IEC 17000   
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  3.38 Technical Regulation  - a document which lays down product  characteristics for 
their related processes and production methods, including the applicable 
administrative provisions, with which compliance is mandatory . 
  
3.39 Test Report  – a document that presents test results and other information relevant 
to a test.  
 
3.40 Testing Laboratory  – a laboratory which measures, examines, or determines the 
characteristics of performance of material or pro ducts. It may also be a laboratory 
that calibrates inspection, measuring and test equipment.  
 
3.41 Third Party  – a body that is independent of the organization that provides the 
product/service and is not the user of the product/service (testing, inspection, an d 
sampling). 13 
 
3.42 Trade name  – any registered name or designation identifying or distinguishing an 
enterprise  
 
3.43 Verification – confirmation, through the provision of objective  evidence, that 
specified requirements have been fulfilled.14 This may include product testing.  
 
3.44 Warehouse – secured premises built purposely for storage of products  and to 
preserv e the quality and integrity of the same . 
 
 
Rule 4.  THE PHILIPPINE STANDARD (PS) Q UALI TY MARK  
 
For safety, traceability and accountability purposes, only ceramic tiles  sourced from ceramic 
tiles manufacturing plant(s) hold ing a valid  PS Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark 
License(s) shall be permitt ed to be distributed , sold and used  in the Philippines.  
 
4.1. The PS Quality Mark Licensing Scheme  – the PS Quality and/or Safety Mark 
Licensing Scheme (PS Licensing Scheme for brevity) shall be availab le to both 
local and foreign manufacturers selling or distributing ceramic tiles  in the Philippine 
market.  The License to use the PS Certification Mark shall be granted to  a 
company found to be compliant with the requirements. To ensure com pliance of the 
certified products, regular surveillance activities as per existing DTI rules shall be 
conducted as follows, as may be applicable:  
 
4.1.1  Local companies holding a valid PS license ; 
 
4.1.1.1  Annual system and product audit at the factory; and  
 
4.1.1.2  Random  product audit at the warehouse/market . 
 
 
 
4.1.2  Foreign companies holding a valid PS license ; 
 
4.1.2.1  Annual system and product audit at the factory; and  
 
4.1.2.2  Regular product audit per shipment . 
                                                                 
13 Ibid.  
14 ISO/IEC 9000   
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Rule 5.  DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PS 
LICENSING SCHEME  
 
5.1 Application for PS Licensing Scheme shall be supported  by the following : 
 
5.1.1  Duly accomplished application form, subscribed and sworn to by the applicant, 
or his duly authorized management representative. In case of an overseas 
applicant, the application form shall be duly authenticated by the Philippine 
Consulate in the country where the manufacturing plant to be audited is 
located. The requirement of authentication may be waived subject to 
reciprocity arrangements between the Philippines and the exporting country;  
 
5.1.2  For a sole proprietor ship: latest Income Tax Return  or latest audited financial 
statement, permit issued by the local gover nment unit having jurisdiction  over 
it, and certification of an accountant  on the net worth of the business, 
submitted once  unless an amendment h as been made  within the current year ; 
or 
 
For a corporation or partnership: Latest SEC Registration and Articles of 
Incorporation /Partnership  and By -Laws . 
 
5.1.3  Quality Management System (QMS) Manual covering the product being 
applied for PS License , including the product/s’ production process; and  
 
5.1.4  Oath of undertaking to abide by the Terms and Conditions of the License , 
respectively signed by  the manufacturer / local office or agent/ importer . 
 
 
5.2 PS License Application Process  
 
5.2.1  Processing of application s under this scheme replace s the PS Scheme under 
DAO 4:2 008, subject to the requirements and transitory provision stated 
herein.  
 
5.2.2  Each PS License application shall be factory, plant or site-specific  and 
importer , local office  or agent -specific. For foreign manufacturers, only one 
local importer per license shall be allowed.  However, a  specific factory or 
plant may apply for multiple licenses. As such, a separate PS  License  
application shall be filed by  importer , local office  or agent .  
 
5.2.3  Conduct of Factory and Product Audit  
 
5.2.3.1  Upon  submission and confirmation of the completeness and 
compliance of the documentary requirements , an assessment   of the 
Quality Management System ’s conformity  to PNS ISO 9001 and 
product specifications ’ conformity  to specific applicable versi on of PNS 
shall be conducted ;  
 
5.2.3.2  Audit shall be undertaken by either the BPS, DTI Reg ional/Provincial 
Office, or BPS-recognized auditing bodies  based on  established audit 
procedure . Only recognized auditing bodies  in the BPS official list may 
be designated as auditors; and  
  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  5.2.3.3  During the audit, samples s hall be drawn for  all types/sizes of the 
product to be certified for the purpose of  in-plant and independent 
testing. Independent testing shall be conducted only by BPS-
recognized testing laboratory .  
 
5.2.4  If the applicant is a foreign -based manufacturer, the application shall, for 
purposes of accountability, be  made and  filed by its local branch or 
representative office or representative agency who must be duly registered  in 
accordance with Philippine laws;  
 
5.2.5  The PS License shall only be issued upon satisfactory evaluation of the 
factory audit and determination of product conformance to specific PNS and 
updated version of the product thereof based on pertinent test reports;  
 
5.2.6  If the evaluation of the factory audit report showed unsatisfactory results, the 
PS License shall not be issued. Only after the re -assessment and subsequent 
product compliance shall the BPS issue the PS License;  
 
5.2.7  The PS License shall be effect ive from the date of issuance and with full force 
and effect for a period of three (3) years, subject to the surveillance audits 
prescribed herein.  PS License can be suspended, withdrawn or cancelled at 
any time for cause  and after due process ; 
 
5.2.8  For renewals, t he PS License holder must, through written notice,  coordinate 
with BPS or the DTI Regional/Provincial Office for a schedule of the re -
certification audit at least six (6) months before the expi ration date . Otherwise, 
the PS License shall be considered expired immediately after the end period 
of its validity.  
 
5.2.9  In case of changes materially affecting the PS License and/or license holder’s 
ability to comply with BPS product certification requiremen ts, the license 
holder shall inform BPS in writing at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to 
the date the changes will take effect. The notice must include a request for re -
certification audit. The validity of the PS License shall be deemed suspended 
from the date of changes taking effect as indicated in the notice until the 
release of re -certification audit results. Thereafter, the existing PS License 
shall be considered expired.  
 
5.2.9.1  Changes may include, but shall not be limited to, change in 
management or  business name; transfer of plant site; modification 
of product design and/or specifications.  
 
 
Rule 6.  FILING / PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR STATEMENT OF 
CONFIRMATION OF IMPORTED CERAMIC TILES   
 
6.1 To ensure that the imported ceramic tiles  was sourced from a PS License d manufacturer  
and con sistently conforms to the requirements of the Standards, the importer shall apply 
for Statement of Confirmation (SOC) on a per product,  per Bill of Lading basis. The duly 
accomplished and subscribed application form shall be supported by the following:  
 
6.1.1  For sole proprietorship registered with DTI, the application shall b e 
accomplished and signed by the owner  and filed by the owner  or by a duly 
authorized representative  by virtue of a notarized Special Power of Attorney 
(SPA) ; or  
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For Corporation/Partnership registered with SEC, the application shall be 
accomplished  and signed,  and filed by any officer  or organic  employee , duly 
authorized by virtue of a notarized board/partnership resolution or Secretary’s 
Certificate ; 
 
6.1.2  Packing List;   
 
6.1.3  Commercial Invoice;  
 
6.1.4  Bill of Lading;  
 
6.1.5  Load Port Survey R eport;  
 
6.1.6  Summary of the production batch/lot and the corresponding manufacturing 
dates  duly certified by the manufacturer ’s Quality Management 
Representative or Quality Manager ; 
 
6.1.7  Production records reflecting the shipped production batch/lot verifiable during 
surveillance audits  duly certified by the manufacturer’s Quality Management 
Representative or Quality Manager;  
 
6.1.8  DTI Business Registration Certificate for sole proprietor ship or Latest SEC 
Registration Certificate and Articles of Incorporation/Partnership for 
corporation/partnership ; 
 
6.1.9  Latest A udited Financial  Statement  (AFS)  or any other valid financial 
report/certificate ; 
 
6.1.10  List of distributors/retailers with their complete addresses and contact details;  
 
6.1.11  Proof of ownership or contract of lease of warehouse;  
 
6.1.12  Import Entry (may be submitted later prior to rel ease of the certificate);  
 
6.1.13  Surety Bond;  
 
6.2 The application for Statement of Confirmation (SOC) shall be processed as follows:  
 
6.2.1  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed application  
form and requirements to the BPS or to the nearest DTI regional/provincial 
office.  
 
6.2.2  Upon receipt of the application and complete requirements, a Certificate  of 
Conditional Release  shall be issued , subject to the conditions stated therein . 
Upon arrival of shipment at the port of entry, the following shall apply:  
 
6.2.2.1  The importer shall notify in writing the BPS/DTI regional/provincial 
office that the shipment has been transferred and/or is ready for 
inspection. The shipment shall be transferred only to the warehouse 
address indicated in the application and shall not be used or offered for 
sale/retail.   
 
6.2.2.2  Product inspection and drawing of samples shall be conducted within 
sixteen ( 16) working hours from receipt of the notice at the port of  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  entry , vessel, or the importer’s warehouse, whichever is applicable , as 
far as it is consistent with the Tariffs and Customs Code and applicable 
issuances by the Bureau of Customs . 
 
6.2.2.3  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent with the 
importat ion documents  (e.g. quantity, markings, license number) , SOC 
shall be issued.  Otherwise, a Show Cause Order shall be issued and 
the provisions under Rule 1 3 shall apply.  
 
6.2.2.4  The drawn sa mples shall be submit ted by the applicant to the BPS -
recogni zed testing laboratory within twenty -four ( 24) working hours 
from the date of inspection and sampling for the conduct of critical 
testing.  
 
6.2.2.5  If the result of the critical testing  shows conformance, the company will 
be notified by the BPS . Otherwise, a re-testing  may be conducted , or 
the application  will be denied and exportation or destruction of the non -
conforming product shall be undertaken  within ninety (90) days , at the 
cost and option of the importer  whether to export or destroy the non -
conforming product . In addition, the PS License may be suspended, 
revoked or cancelled , subject to due process . 
 
 
Rule 7.  INSPECT ION AND SAMPLING  
 
7.1. Inspection  and sampling shall be conducted by  the BPS, DTI RO/PO  or the BPS-
recognized  Inspection Body  within the prescribed time and in accordance with 
existing BPS Inspection and Sampling Procedure.  
 
7.2. If inspection and sampling cannot be conducted within  the prescribed period , the 
concerned DTI RO/PO or the BPS -recognized Inspection  Body shall  inform the BPS  
in writing  of the reason /s thereof within sixteen ( 16) working hours  upon receipt of 
the notice to conduct inspection . Under justifiable reason s, inspection and sampling  
may be re -scheduled , otherwise, appropriate action shall be undertaken . 
 
7.3. Sampling Procedure  
 
7.3.1  The BPS, DTI Re gional Office/P rovincial Office (ROs/POs), BPS -recognized 
auditing/inspection body and the PS appl icant/license holder and SOC 
applicant authorized representative shall ensure that the drawn samples shall 
be traceable to the particular lot where it was dra wn. 
 
7.3.2  The BPS, DTI ROs/POs, BPS -recognized auditing/inspection body shall 
facilitate the preparation of  two (2) sets of ceramic tiles  for every sample 
drawn properly labeled as first set and second set  as follows:  
 
7.3.2.1  If tile size  is equal or less than  400mm x 400mm  = 15 samples/set  
7.3.2.2  If tile size  is greater than  400mm x 400mm  = 10 samples/set  
 
7.3.3  For PS initial, surveillance or recertification audits, additional sets of samples 
shall be randomly drawn for in -plant/factory  testing purposes.  
 
7.3.4  Test samples drawn shall be packed/sealed and signed in the presence of 
authorized representativ es from BPS, DTI ROs/POs or BPS -recognized 
auditing/inspection body who shall ensure that the Request for Test form is  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  properly filled -up and signed by the manufacturer or importer. The 
auditor/inspector and the manufacturer/importer  shall ensure that the s amples 
are traceable  to the particular batch/lot  where it was drawn . 
 
7.3.5  The auditor or the inspector shall ensure that the request for test form together 
with the two (2) sets  of samples are directly submitted to the BPS -recognized 
testing laborat ory within three (3) days from the date of audit/ inspection and 
furnish BPS with a copy thereof within three (3) days from submission. For 
foreign -based PS License Holders/Applicants, the auditor or inspector shall 
ensure that the samples drawn shall be sh ipped to the BPS -recognized testing 
laboratory within three (3)  days from the date of audit or inspection .  
 
7.3.6  The BPS -recognized t esting laboratory shall document properly the receipt of 
the product samples to include but not limit ed to taking pictures of the 
following:  
 
7.3.6.1  Request for Test;  
7.3.6.2  Packaging of the sampl es as submitted and received.  
 
 
Rule 8.  PRODUCT TESTING  
 
8.1. Product test ing shall be conducted by a BPS -recognized testing laboratory . 
 
8.2. Full product testing shall be conducted as follows:  
 
8.2.1  Dimensions and Surface Quality  
8.2.1.1  Length and width  
8.2.1.2  Thickness  
8.2.1.3  Straightness of sides  
8.2.1.4  Rectangularity  
8.2.1.5  Surface flatness  
8.2.1.6  Surface Quality  
8.2.1.7  Back feet (if sp ecified), if applicable  
 
8.2.2  Physical Property  
8.2.2.1  Water absorption  
8.2.2.2  Breaking strength  
8.2.2.3  Modulus of rupture  
8.2.2.4  Resistance to deep/surface abrasion  
8.2.2.5  Linear thermal expansion  
8.2.2.6  Resistance to thermal shock  
8.2.2.7  Resistance to crazing, for glazed tiles  
8.2.2.8  Frost resistance, if applicabl e 
8.2.2.9  Moisture expansion  
8.2.2.10  Small colour differences  
8.2.2.11  Impact resistance  
  
8.2.3  Chemical Property  (if applicable)  
8.2.3.1  Resistance to staining  
8.2.3.2  Resistance to low concentrations of acids and alkalis  
8.2.3.3  Resistance to high concentrations of acids and alkalis  
8.2.3.4  Resistance to household cleaners and swimming pool salts  
8.2.3.5  Lead and cadmium release  
  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  8.3. Critical test shall be limited to the following parameters:  
 
8.3.1  Physical Property  
8.3.1.1  Water absorption  
8.3.1.2 Breaking strength  
8.3.1.3 Modulus of Rupture  
 
8.4. To verify conformance to th e aforementioned testing requirements, the test 
methods prescribed by the particular PNS shall be used. Considering the regular 
updating of standards,  the latest edition of th e PNS shall be used as reference. It is 
understood that future amendments of the PNS used in this Order shall be effective 
one (1) year after its promulgation to provide ample time to all stakeholders to 
adjust and conform to the new requirements, if any.  
 
8.5. For initial, surveillance or recertification audits, samples drawn shall be tested in -
plant.  The manufacturer shall have testing capability to conduct the critical  testing of 
ceramic tile  products . Only after the result of in -plant tests showed conformance to 
the requirements of the standards shall the auditor prepare the Request for Test of 
the first and second sets of  samples for testing by the BPS -recognized testing 
laboratory.   
 
8.6. The first set of samp les shall be tested by the BPS -recognized testing laboratory  
while  the second set of samples shall be kept by the testing laboratory for re -testing 
or future reference.  
 
8.7. Tested samples s hall be retrieved by the manufacturer/importer upon receipt of 
notice of retrieval from the testing laboratory. Otherwise, the tested samples upon 
notice shall be disposed of accordingly.  
 
8.8. The manufacturer/importer shall have one (1) month from the  receipt of the notice 
of disposal of test samples  to arrange for the pick up of samples from the 
concerned testing laboratory. After said period, the testing laboratory shall, with due 
notice to BPS  and the manufacturer/importe r, dispose the samples in a manner 
deemed appropriate in accordance with existing accounting and auditing rules.  
 
8.9. Unused samples shall be retrieved by the manufacturer/importer within fifteen (15) 
days from  receipt of notice of retrieval from the testi ng laboratory, copy BPS. 
Otherwise, they shall upon notice be disposed of in accordance with existing and 
applicable rules.  
 
8.10.  The original test reports shall be sent directly to the BPS by the BPS-recognized 
testing laboratory  together with the pict ures of samples as received, pictures of 
samples showing the required markings, and copy of the Request for Test . 
 
The BPS reserves the right to be present at any point of the certification process.  
 
 
 
Rule 9.  EVALUATION OF RESULTS  
 
Results of test s shall be evaluated to determine conformance of the product  to the relevant 
standard in accordance with the following:  
 
9.1. Results under the PS Licensing Scheme  
  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  9.1.1 For initial audit, if the test results show conformance, the PS License shall be 
issued. Otherwise, the applicant shall be advised accordingly and PS Li cense shall 
not be issued. Only after re -assessme nt and sub sequent product conformance shall 
BPS issue the PS License.  
 
9.1.2 For surveillance audit of local manufacturers, if the test results show 
conformance, the PS License shall be continued or renewed.  Otherwise, re -
testing shall be conducted.  
 
If the result of a re -testing shows non -conformance, the PS License shall be 
suspended immediately upon written notice. The non -conforming batch shall 
be destroyed or reprocessed, at the option of the manufacture r, under the 
supervision of the BPS. Only after re -assessment and subsequent product 
conformance shall the BPS allow the continued use or renewal of the PS 
License.  
 
9.1.3  For surveillance audit of foreign manufacturers, if the test results show 
conforman ce, the PS License shall be continued or renewed. Otherwise, re -
testing shall be conducted.  
 
If the result of a re -testing shows non -conformance, the PS License shall be 
suspended immediately upon written notice. The non -conforming 
shipment/ batch shall be destroyed  or exported to the Country of Origin , at the 
option of the manufacturer, under the supervision of the BPS. Only after re -
assessment and subsequent product conformance shall the BPS allow the 
continued use or renewal of the PS License.  
 
9.1.4  For Statement of Confirmation (SOC) application , if the result of critical testing 
showed conformance, the applicant shall be notified by BPS accordingly. 
Otherwise, full product testing shall be conducted on the second set of sample 
at the expense of the appl icant. 
 
If the result of re -testing showed conformance, the shipment/batch will be 
declared as conforming and the company shall be notified by BPS 
accordingly. Otherwise, the PS License shall be suspended immediately upon 
written notice. The SOC applicatio n shall be denied and the non-conforming 
shipment/batch shall be destroyed or exported to the Country of Origin, at the 
option of the manufacturer, under the supervision of the BPS. Only after re -
assessment and subsequent product conformance shall the BPS allow the 
continued use or renewal of the PS License.  
 
9.1.5  If the application is denied, BPS shall inform the importer and manufacturer of 
such denial. If the applicant fails to communicate with BPS within the period 
stated in the notice, a Show Cause Or der shall be issued.  
 
9.1.6  Processing of succeeding applications filed by the importer of ceramic tiles 
covered by the same PS License number against whom a Show Cause Order 
or Formal Charge was issued by BPS shall be suspended  until such issue/s is 
resol ved. The BPS reserves the right to suspend all PS licenses issued to a 
manufacturer, blacklist importer and all guilty parties after due process, if the 
nature of violation/s so warrant.  
 
 
  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  Rule 10.  MARKING REQUIREMENTS  
 
For traceability and verification purposes, the required markings for imported or 
manufactured ceramic tile  products  shall be available at all times for verification by the BPS 
and DTI RO’s/PO’s, their authorized representatives, and by the duly authorized enforcement 
teams either at the  manufacturer’s/importer’s warehouse or traders’/distributors’/ retailers’ 
warehouse , if applicable .  
 
The required markings in the box or packaging shall be as follows:  
 
10.1 Correct and registered trade name or brand name   
10.2 Duly registered trademark  
10.3 Duly registered Business Name and address of im porter and    
manufacturer (if imported) or d uly registered Business Name and address  of 
manufacturer (if locally manufactured);  
10.4 Country of Origin  
10.5 Nominal S ize (Modular) , mm  
10.6 Method of Shaping  (e.g. Extruded (A) or   Dry-pressed (B)  
10.7  Nature of Surface  (e.g. glazed (GL) or unglazed (UGL)  
10.8 Intended Use  (e.g. floor tiles or wall tiles)  
10.9 Type of Tile and Reference to the appropriate annex of the standard  
     (A to M)  
10.10  Lot/Batch Number  
10.11  PS License Number  
 
In the absence of any of the required markings or submission of incomplete markings, the 
application for PS License or SOC  shall not  be processed  until such time  that the required 
markings are submitted or corrected .  
 
 
Rule 11.  RECOGNITION OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BODY  
 
11.1.  Only recog nized Conformity Assessment Bodies  (CAB s) shall be allowed to 
participate in this mandatory product certification scheme.  
 
11.2.  Any CAB that intends to be recognized shall accom plish the BPS Recognition 
Application Form together with the following:  
 
11.2.1.  Certificate of Accreditation from an Accreditation Body signatory to the 
ILAC/APLAC, to include the Scope of Accreditation;  
 
11.2.2.  Certified True Copy of the Articles of Incorporation. For foreign CAB, all 
incorporation documents shall be authenticated by the  Philippine 
Consulate Office. T he authentication requirement may be waived subject 
to reciprocity agreement;  
 
11.2.3.  List of authorized signatories indicating their company position and the 
corresponding specimen signature;  
 
11.2.4.  An undertaking to abide by the terms and conditions of the recognition.  
  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  11.3.  For foreign CABs, the application shall be submitted by the local 
office/representative agency to ensure accountability. Applications of foreign 
CABs w ith no local office/representative agency shall be denied.  
 
11.4.  The requirement on local office/representative agency may be waived subject to 
the provisions of any Mutual Recognition Agreement entered into by the 
Philippine Government through the Department o f Trade and Industry.  
 
11.5.  The BPS may, at any time, conduct full verification of the competence of the CAB 
to perform the conformity assessment activities  under the BPS Product 
Certification Schemes . 
 
 
Rule 12.  TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PS LICENSE  
 
The PS Licen se holders and importers shall abide by the following terms and conditions:  
 
12.1.  Consistently abide by R.A. No. 4109, E.O. No. 133: 1987, E.O. No. 913: 1983 
and R.A. No. 7394 and their implementing rules and regulations, and orders 
which the BPS issues in purs uance with its authority under the law. 
 
12.2.  Ensure that the certified product conforms at all times to a specific standard as 
amended/updated and its implementing rules and regulations.  
 
12.3.  Warrant that it has the authority to  use the brand name, trade name  and 
trademarks indicated in the application form.  
 
12.4.  Be held l iable for any damages that its product might cause to their consumers.  
 
12.5.  The Product  Certification Mark shall not be affixed on any products not covered 
by the license or certificate issued by BPS.  
 
12.6.  Establish and maintain system s of product recall  and of addressing complaints 
filed by its clients or customers concerning its certified products , and shall 
maintain records thereof.  
 
12.7.  Give duly -authorized representatives of the BPS or DTI Regional /Provincial 
Offices or, in the case of f oreign companies, by BPS or BPS -recognized CABs, 
full access to the premises where the certified product is 
manufactured/assembled/stored ; to relevant equipment, records, personnel and 
subcontractors for purposes of investigating  complaints or evaluating consistency 
of compliance with the requirements of this technical regulation ; 
 
12.8.  Maintain a record of all complaints made known to it, relating to compliance with 
certification requirements and make these records availa ble to the certification 
body when requested; take appropriate action with respect to such complaints 
and any deficiencies found affecting such product’s conformance to the 
requirements for certification; and, document the action taken, subject to 
verifica tion by the certification body.  
 
12.9.  Submit itself to surveillance activities to ensure consistent compliance with the 
BPS requirements o f the Product Certification Scheme.  
 
12.10.  In case  of subcontracts, shall assume full responsibility for its sub -assemblies’, 
semi-finished and finished products’ conformance to the specific requirements.   
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12.11.  Inform BPS in writing of any changes that will  materially affect its PS License and 
its ability to comply with BPS product certification requirements at least fifteen 
(15) calenda r days prior  to the date the change will  be made, such as, but not 
limited to change in management, business name ,, addition  of brand name , 
modification of  product ’s designs and  specifications  and/or transfer of plant site . 
 
12.11.1  If the change involves addition  of brand name and modification in the 
product’s design or specifications, BPS shall facilitate the conduct of 
appropriate product certification activity;  
 
12.11.2  In case of transfer of plant site, BPS, DTI ROs/POs, or BPS -recognized 
auditing bodies shall  conduct factory and product audit at the new site.  
 
12.12.  Pay the applicable fees and other charges as billed or stipulated by BPS, its duly 
recognized inspectio n and/or certification bodies.  
 
12.13.  Any incorrect references to the certification scheme; misleading use of PS 
licenses, Statement of Confirmation, marks or any other mechanisms indicating 
that a product is certified found in documentation or publicity materia ls or any 
breach hereof, shall be a ground for the issuance of Show Cause Order.  
 
12.14.  Traders or retailers in possession of covered products whose PS Licenses have 
expired or have been suspended, recalled, withdrawn, revoked or cancelled shall 
be notified in writing of such suspension, recall, withdrawal, revocation or 
cancellation.  
 
12.15.  Upon suspension, recall, withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of the  PS 
License, the holder shall discontinue the manufacture and/or use of covered 
products including advertisin g materials relevant thereto and shall take action as 
may be required by the BPS.  
 
12.16.  The PS License and Statement of Confirmation are non -transferable.  
 
Any infractions of the foregoing shall be a ground for the suspension, withdrawal or 
cancellation of the  license and/or certificate.  
 
 
 
Rule 13.  REQUIREMENTS IN CASE OF NON -CONFORMANCE  
 
For covered products that do not conform to the requirements of BPS rules and 
regulations/guidelines, the following provisions, on a per shipment basis, shall apply:  
 
13.1.  A SHOW CAUSE ORDER shall be issued by BPS or DTI -ROs/POs giving the PS 
License holder or the importer opportunity to  explain  why its surety bond shall not 
be forfeited in favor of DTI and/or why a formal charge shall not be filed. This may  
include a CEASE AND DESIST ORDER  addressed to the owner/manager of the 
individual or company concerned, to refrain from supplying, distributing, selling or 
displaying for sale the products subject thereof until such time that the Show 
Cause Order is lifted.  
 
13.2.  If the expla nation to the Show Cause Order is not acceptable, the BPS or DTI -
ROs/POs shall direct the manufacturer and/or importer concerned to submit a  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  sworn affidavit undertaking to do the following  as directed whichever is 
applicable : 
 
13.2.1  Permanently cease and desist from supplying, distributing, selling or 
displaying for sale the non -conforming products subject thereof ; 
 
13.2.2  Effect  a full product recall  to account such  products that are already in 
circulation  through publication in a newspaper of national ci rculation, 
giving the public a period of thirty (30) days from publication within 
which to return subject products . The product recall shall specify the 
basis or ground therefor. The manufacturer/importer/distributor shall 
keep BPS informed in writing on t he progress of the recall.  Such 
publication shall include  a NOTICE  warning the public that the product 
subject thereof is not compliant with the sa fety and/or quality 
requirement ; and 
 
13.2. 3 Recognize BPS authority to forfeit the Surety Bond in such am ount as 
prescribed herein .  
 
 
Rule 14.  PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCT RECALL  
 
After the  product is declared by the BPS to be non -conforming,  the BPS shall immediately  
notify the manufacturer and importer. The manu facturer and/or importer  shall within  fifteen 
(15) days from receipt of notice implement product recall  in accordance with the following:    
 
14.1.  The recall order shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation for at 
least two (2) consecutive Saturda ys/Sundays ; 
 
14.2.  The layout, content, font and size of the recall order shall be prescribed by the 
BPS;  
 
14.3.  The recall period shall be for a minimum of thirty (30) days from date of the second 
publication;  
 
14.4.  Proof of publication of the recall orders shall be sub mitted to the BPS or the DTI 
Regional/Provincial Office;  
 
14.5.  Inventory of the recalled products shall be submitted to BPS or DTI 
Regional/Provincial Office;  
 
14.6.  Recalled products shall be condemned, destroyed, or otherwise disposed  of in 
accordance with applicab le rules on disposal issued by the DTI, Department of 
Budget a nd Management and Commission on  Audit.  
 
14.7.  The manufacturer and/or importer shall compensate parties availing of the recall 
order.  
 
 
 
Rule 15.  FEES, CHARGES, BOND REQUIREMENT AND OTHER EXPENSES  
 
15.1.  All corres ponding fees, charges, costs, and other related expenses shall be for the 
account of manufacturer/importer.  
  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  15.2.  Fees and charges to be paid by the applicant in accordance with Annex A shall be 
as follows:  
 
15.2.1.  Application Fee;  
 
15.2.2.  Audit/inspection fees ; 
 
15.2.3.  Transportat ion/travelling expenses, and board and  lodging costs of 
auditor/s and inspector/s during audit/ inspection, subject to existing  
rules and regulations or third -party provision ; 
 
15.2.4.  Processing Fee of Statement of Confirmation on imported products 
(non-refundable , payable upon filing of the application on per product , 
per shipment, per Bill of Lading/Airway Bill basis, assessed by the BPS 
based on the amount declared in the Invoice) ; 
 
15.2.5.  PS License fee for manufactured products ; 
 
15.3.  For imported ceramic tiles , a Surety Bond shall be posted on a per shipment basis 
equivalent to Ten percent (10%) of the declared value or dutiable value of the 
imported product in Philippine Peso, whichever is higher to guarantee that the 
applicant shall perform its duties and obligatio ns stated herein.  
 
15.4.  Any violation of the terms and conditions of the Product Certification Scheme shall, 
upon notice, result in the motu proprio  forfeiture of the bond based on the degree 
of non -conformity or non -compliance stated herein.  
 
 
 
Rule 16.  SHOW CAUSE ORDE R AND BOND FORFEITURE  
 
16.1 A Show Cause Order shall be issued against a manufacturer or importer who fail s 
to comply with legal and technical requirements or whose product/s failed t o 
conform to such requirements .  
16.2 A Cease and  Desist Order may be issued simultaneously  with the Show Cause 
Order directing the manufacturer and/or imp orter to refrain from selling,  distributing 
or disposing  the products  in any manner . 
16.3 The surety bond may be forfeited partial ly or in full , depending on the degree of the 
non-conformity or non -compliance as follows:  
16.3.1  Minor – This level or degree can be the subject of corrective action as 
allowed under applicable PNS/rules hence, may not be the subject 
of a Show Cause Order.  
16.3.1.1  Inconsistencies in the markings/tags is up to five percent (5%) of the 
total number of boxes ; 
16.3.1.2  Transfer of products from a declar ed warehouse to another declared 
warehouse with prior notice to DTI ; 
16.3.1.3  Up to fifteen (15) days d elay in responding to notices/letters ;  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  16.3.1.4  Delivery of products covered by a Conditional Release from the 
Bureau of Customs ( BOC ) to one of the declared warehouses but not 
in the warehouse declared in the current application with notice to 
BPS prior to such delivery ; 
16.3.1.5  Number of missing ceramic tile  products is not more than one percent 
(1%) of the total  number of  boxes ’ 
16.3.1.6  Number of missing markings/ tags i s up to  five pe rcent (5%) of the 
total number of b oxes; 
16.3.1.7  Typographical errors in documents or responses submitted ; 
16.3.1.8  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
16.3.2  Significant – This level or degree fell short of being considered justifiable.  
16.3.2.1  Inconsisten cies in the markings/tags is more than five percent (5%) 
up to twenty percent (20%) of the total number of b oxes; 
16.3.2.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another declared 
warehouse without prior notice to BPS ; 
16.3.2.3  More than fifteen (15) up to  thirty (30) days delay in responding to 
notices/letters ; 
16.3.2.4  Delivery of products covered by a Conditional Release from the BOC 
to one of the declared warehouses but not in the warehouse declared 
in the current application without prior notice to BPS ; 
16.3.2.5  Numbe r of missing  ceramic tile  products is more than one percent 
(1%) up to  two point five percent ( 2.5%) of the total number of boxes ; 
16.3.2.6  Number  of boxes  without markings/ tags is more than  five (5) percent 
up to  twenty percent (20% ) of the t otal number of  boxes ; 
16.3.2.7  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
16.3.3  Major - This level or degree may still be the subject of corrective action but 
the quantity involved is no longer justifiable hence, shall be the 
subject of a Show Cause Order.  
16.3.3.1  Inconsiste ncies in the markings/tags is more than twenty percent 
(20%) but less than fifty percent (50%) of the total number of b oxes; 
16.3.3.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another declared 
warehouse without notice at all ; 
16.3.3.3  More than thirty (30) up to sixty (60) days delay in responding to 
notices/letters ; 
16.3.3.4  Delivery of products with Certificate of Conditional Release from the 
BOC to a non -declared warehouse ;  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  16.3.3.5  Delivery or transfer of products to a declared but 
unsecured/uncovered warehouse ; 
16.3.3.6  Release of products covered by a Conditional release whose 
quality/safety passed the test from the declared warehouse for 
commercial distribution but was made prior to the resolution of S how 
Cause Order ; 
16.3.3.7  Number of m issing quantity is more than  two point  five percent ( 2.5%) 
up to five percent (5 %) of the total number of boxes ; 
16.3.3.8  Number of boxes  without markings/ tags is more than twenty percent 
(20%) but less than fifty percent (50%) of the total quantity declared ; 
16.3.3.9  Other circumstances analog ous to the above.  
16.3.4  Critical – Corrective actions or remedial measures shall no longer be 
accepted for this level or degree of infraction.  
16.3.4.1  Inconsistency in the markings/tags is fifty percent (50%) or mor e of 
the total number of b oxes; 
16.3.4.2  Transfer of prod ucts from a declared warehouse to a non -declared 
warehouse, with or without notice to DTI ; 
16.3.4.3  More than sixty (60) days delay in responding to notices/letters ; 
16.3.4.4  Delivery of products from the BOC to a declared or undeclared 
warehouse prior to the release of the Conditional release ; 
16.3.4.5  Release of products whose quality/safety did not pass the test from 
the declared warehouse pending resolution of S how Cause Order  or 
prior to the issuance of the required Clearance Certificate/License ; 
16.3.4.6  Inconsistency in the mark ings and the quantity of products with 
deficiency is less than fifty percent (50%) of the total quantity 
declared but the same has been committed more than once ; 
16.3.4.7  Number of m issing quantity is more than five percent (5 %) of the total 
number of  boxes; 
16.3.4.8  Number of boxes  without markings/ tags is more than fifty percent 
(50%)  of the total quantity declared ; 
16.3.4.9  Misrepresentation of material facts in the application or succeeding 
correspondence/s ; 
16.3.4.10  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
 
16.4 Bond s shall be for feited  in accordance with the following:   
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Non-compliance  Amount of Bond  
to be Forfeited  
1. Minor  None  
2. Significant  25% of the total bond posted  
3. Major  50% of the total bond posted  
4. Critical  100% of the total bond poste d 
 
16.5 In case of multiple non -conformities or non -compliance, the amount of bond 
corresponding to the higher degree shall be forfeited.  
16.6 Pending resolution of the Show Cause Order  involving a particular shipment, 
applications filed after the issuance of  the S how Cause Order  by the same 
importer may be processed, provided, a sworn undertaking to abide by the 
decision on said SCO shall be submitted prior to the issuance of the necessary 
Certificate/License for succeeding application/s.  
 
 
Rule 17 . SUSPENS ION, WITHDRAWAL, AND CANCELLATION OF PS LICENSE  
 
17.1 A duly issued PS License shall be suspended, recalled, withdrawn, cancelled or 
revoked based on any of the following grounds:  
 
17.1.1  That the product bearing the PS Mark failed to conform to the req uirements 
of a specific PNS as amended/updated ; 
 
17.1.2  That licensee failed to comply with monitoring, surveillance or enforcement 
notices/directives/orders;  
 
17.1.3  That the licensee failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the 
license;  
 
17.1.4  That the licensee made false stateme nts or alterations in connection with its 
application for or re-certification  of the license;  
 
17.1.5  That the licensee violated any of the provisions of this Order;  
 
17.1.6  That an Order of Execution vis -a-vis a decision finding the licensee liable for 
violation of a t rade and industry law/s or rules and regulations directing BPS 
to suspend/cancel or revoke the PS License issued in favor of said licensee;  
 
17.2 The license shall be suspended, recalled, withdrawn, cancelled or revoked after the 
BPS Director has served the lic ense a notice of his intention to do so, stating 
therein the grounds for the contemplated action, granting the licensee the 
opportunity to be heard within fifteen (15) days from the date of notice.  
  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  17.3 If there is a final finding that a product does not confo rm to the specified technical 
requirements, the license shall, upon mere notice be immediately suspended, 
withdrawn, recalled, cancelled or revoked.  
 
17.4 Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, the BPS Director may direct that a 
Formal Charge be filed again st the party concerned pursuant to E.O. 913 Series of 
1983, DAO No. 7, Series of 2006 and DAO No. 2, Series of 2007.  
 
17.5 In cases of suspen ded, withdrawn or cancelled PS License, the manufacturer shall 
not be allowed to manufacture or produce in any manner the products covered by 
the particular PS License . The suspension, withdrawal or cancellation shall take 
effect immediately upon receipt of the notice  until the  suspension is lifted or the 
withdrawn/cancelled PS License is reinstated.   
 
 
 
Rule 18. PROHIBITE D ACTS  
 
The following acts are hereby declared prohibited, in addition to those listed in DAO No. 2, 
Series of 2007 and its future amendments, viz:  
 
18.1 Use of the Product Certification Mark in any misleading manner;  
 
18.2 Manufacture or production of covered products  after the license is  suspended, 
withdrawn or cancelled;  
 
18.3 Sale,  offer for sale using over the counter or on -line mode or any form of 
advertisement of any ceramic tile  products not complying with the particular 
technical regulation or corresponding sta ndards;  
 
18.4 Non-compliance, neglect or resistance to effect the product recall as directed by 
BPS;  
 
18.5 Misrepresentations,  misleading or unauthorized statements and/or claims made in 
the application, letters/replies/forms in relation to product certification. Su ch include 
unauthorized reproduction of product certification documents, or any part thereof;  
 
18.6 Non-compliance or failure to comply with the provisions hereof.  
 
 
 
Rule 19 .  COMPLAINTS/APPEAL HANDLING PROCESS  
 
19.1 BPS shall implement a system of handling complai nts/appeals related to the product 
certification process.  
 
19.2 Remedies for the action or decision of a BPS personnel/chief/director relative to an 
Application for PS License shall be the following:  
 
19.2.1  In case of denial of  the PS License  application,  the applicant may file a 
motion for reconsideration with the BPS Director within ten (10) working days 
from receipt of the letter of denial.  No second motion for reconsideration shall 
be allowed;  
  
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  19.2.2  In case of suspension, recall, withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of  the 
PS License , a motion for reconsideration may be filed  with the BPS Director 
by the applicant within ten (10) wor king days from receipt of the notice. No 
second motion for reconsideration shall be allowed.  
 
19.3 In case the motion for reconsideration is denied, an appeal may be fil ed with the 
DTI Secretary within fifteen (15) calenda r days from receipt of denial of the motion  
for consideration . The appeal shall be based solely on grounds of grave abuse of 
discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdi ction committed by the official who 
rendered the decision.  
 
19.4 The filing of a Motion for Reconsideration shall suspend the period to file an appeal.  
 
 
 
Rule 20.  PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS  
 
The follo wing shall be imposed upon any manufacturer, importer, foreign testing laboratory/ 
facility, or any other person or entity found in violation of any provision hereof after due 
process, as may be appropriate:  
 
20.1 Administrative fine as per existing DTI Rules and Regulations/Department   
Administrative Orders and E.O. 913.  
 
20.2 Cancellation or revocation of PS License pursuant to a final and executory decision 
rendered by an administrative agency or the regular courts.  
 
20.3 Watch -listing and/or blacklisting of importers/manufacturers.  
 
20.4 In any case of failure in product testing for post shipment verification or surveillance:  
 
20.4.1  The manufacturer or importer concerned shall, in addition to the penalties 
provided herein including but not limited to product recall and/ or forfeiture of 
surety  bond, lose the option for pre -shipment testing in all subsequent que or 
importation which henceforth shall undergo post shipment testing by 
accredited Philippine testing facilities ; 
 
20.4.2  The foreign testing laboratory or facility conce rned shall lose the re cognition 
by BPS to conduct pre -shipment testing.  
 
20.5 Any other sanctions or penalties as provided under existing DTI rules and 
regulations.  
 
 
Rule 21.  REQUIRED CAPITALIZATIO N 
 
All ceramic tile  importers shall  be required  to have at least Twenty Million Pesos  (Php 
20,000,000.00) capitalization prior to importation. Proof of the same shall be submitted to 
BPS and/or DTI RO/PO as follows : 
 
21.1 Duly filed Articles of Incorporation showing m inimum  paid-up in capitalization  for 
corpo rations,  or business permit and proof showing minimum declared capitalization  for 
single proprietorship ; 
 
21.2 Copy of the latest Audited Financial Statement ; and  
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21.3 Other documentary proof showing capitalization.  
 
 
 
Rule 22 . DISPOSAL OF SAMPLES  
 
22.1 All remaining samples, which were drawn for testing purposes, and complied with 
the requirements of the standard, shall be claimed by the importer/ manufacturer 
within five (5) days upon receipt of the PS License and Statement of Confirmation . 
If the importer/manufacturer fails to claim the samples after receipt of PS License 
and Statement of Confirmation  or opted not to retrieve the sample at all, the 
laboratory shall dispose the samples as it may deem necessary, at the expense of 
the importer/manufacturer.  
 
22.2 Samples which fail to comply with the specified requirements shall be stored for a 
maximum of  six (6) months in the laboratory to ensure their availability in the event 
the importer/manufacturer contests the res ult of t he test including those subject of 
litigation.  
 
 
 
Rule 23 . ISSUANCE OF GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES  
 
BPS may issue such procedural guidelines as may be necessary in the implementation of 
this Order.  
 
 
 
Rule 24 . REPEALING CLAUSE  
 
All provisions of existing Depart ment Administrative Orders, circulars, and guidelines 
inconsistent with this Administrative Order are hereby repealed subject to the transitory 
provisions below.  
 
 
Rule 25. TRANSITORY PROVISIONS  
 
25.1 All manufacturers with existing valid PS License shall compl y with the procedures 
and requirements of this Order on the subsequent surveillance audit immediately 
upon effectivity hereof.  All pending  PS applications received prior to the effectivity of 
this Order shall be processed in accordance with DAO 04:2008  and after the 
issuance of its PS license, manufacturers shall comply with the procedures and 
requirements of this Order on the subsequent surveillance audit . 
 
25.2 All PS License applications  received after the effectivity of this Order shall be  
subject to the procedures and requirements prescribed herein.  
 
 
25.3 All importation of ceramic tile products covered by this Order sourced from a 
foreign manufacturer without a valid PS License sha ll be allowed within six (6) 
months after the date of effectivity of this Order. However, all importers shall be 
required to secure Certificate of Exemption from the Bureau of Philippine 
Standards.   
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CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES   
25.4 All manufacturers of ceramic tile products covered by thi s Order may apply for 
voluntary PS certification within six (6) months from the date of effectivity of this 
Order.  
 
25.5 All manufacturers or importers of ceramic tiles  covered by this Order shall be 
required to undergo the mandatory PS and SOC product certific ation procedures 
after six (6) months from the date of effectivity of this Order.  
 
25.6 After eighteen (18) months from the date of effectivity, all ceramic tile  products 
covered by this Order for distribution or offered for sale in the market shall bear a 
valid PS Mark. Compliance shall be verified thru the conduct of market monitoring 
and enforcement activities.  
 
 
 
26 EFFECTIVITY  
 
This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in  two (2)  newsp apers of 
general circulation  at least once a week for a period of not less than one (1) month , a copy of 
which shall be submitted to the UP Office of National Administrative Register.  
 
Done in the City of Makati this ________ day of _________________  in the year 201 9. 
 
 
 
Recommended by:  
 
_________________________                  _______________________________  
              NEIL P. CATAJAY                                     ATTY. RUTH B. CASTELO  
          Officer -in-Charge , BPS                             Undersecretary, CPG  
 
 
 
 
Approved:  
 
 
_____________________________  
RAMON M. LOPEZ  
Secreta ry 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY PRODUCT  
CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES  ANNEX “A”  
 
 
 
 
  PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
1  Application Form  Php300.00  
DTI 
2  Quality Manual Review  Php5,000.00  
3  Pre-Audit / Audit / Surveillance Audits per Man -Hour (Payable within  15 days after billing)   
 as per size of establishment based on Table 1A  
3.1  Micro  Php100.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
DTI / Designated 
Auditing Body  3.2  Small  Php300.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
3.3  Medium  Php400.00  or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
3.4  Large  Php500.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
4  Original License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
4.1  Micro  Php5,000.00  
DTI 4.2  Small  Php7,500.00  
4.3  Medium  Php10,000.00  
4.4  Large  Php12,500.00  
5  Annual License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
5.1  Micro  Php2,500.00  
DTI 5.2  Small  Php3,750.00  
5.3  Medium  Php5,000.00  
5.4  Large  Php6,250.00  
6  Transportation  As per arrangement  
(if necessary)  DTI / Desi gnated Auditing 
Body  
7  Hotel Accommodation  As per arrangement  
(if necessary)  DTI / Designated Auditing 
Body  
8  Testing Fee  As charged by Designated 
Testing Laboratory  BPS-Recognized Testing 
Laboratory  
9  Freight Charges of Samples  As charged by Freight  
Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
10  Market Sample  As per Official Receipts /  
Sales Invoice  Establishment   
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THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY PRODUCT  
CERTIFICATION  OF CERAMIC TILES   
TABLE 1 A: SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  
SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  ASSETS  
Micro  Up to Php3,000,000.00  
Small  Php 3,000,001.00 up to Php 15,000,000.00  
Medium Php 15,000,001 up to Php 100,000,000.00  
Large  Over Php 100,000,000.00  
 
TABLE 2: SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE STATEMENT OF 
CONFIRMATION (SOC)  
PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
Application Fee  Php 300.00  DTI 
Processing Fee (depends on the value of t he batch being applied for SOC  
Invoice/batch value up to Php 
500,000.00  Php 5,000.00  
DTI Invoice/batch value from Php 
500,001.00 to Php 1,000,000.00  Php 7,500.00  
Invoice/batch value above Php 
1,000,000.00  Php 10,000.00  
Inspection Fee  As charged by t he 
DTI / BPS Designated 
Inspection Body  DTI / Designated 
Inspection Body  
Transportation  As per arrangement 
(if necessary)  DTI / Designated 
Inspection Body  
Testing Fee  As charged by the 
BPS-Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  BPS-Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  
Freight charges of samples  As charged by Freight 
Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
Market sample  As per Official 
Receipts/Sales 
Invoice  Establishment  
 
Notes: 
 
 Original and Annual License Fees depend on the size of establishment as stipulated 
on Table 1 A herein . 
 
 The Schedule of Fees and Charges in this DAO were adopted from DAO 4:2008 and 
DAO 5:2008.