Page 1 of 13 THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATION CONCERNING THE MANDATORY PRODUCT 
CERTIFICATION OF ENERGY CONSUMING PRODUCTS  
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.  ______   
Series of _________  
 
 
 
SUBJECT:  THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATION CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF ENERGY CONSUMING PRODUCTS  
 
 
WHEREAS ,  the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is the economic c atalyst that 
enables innovative, competitive, job generating, inclusive business, and empowers 
consumers;  
 
WHEREAS , pursuant to such mandate, the DTI is empowered under Executive Order (EO) 
292, Series of 1987 otherwise known as the “Administrative Code of  1987” to protect 
consumers from trade malpractices and from substandard or hazardous products;  
 
WHEREAS , the DTI Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) [formerly known as Bureau of 
Product Standards] is mandated by Republic Act (RA) 4109 to perform standard s 
development, certification, testing, policy formulation, and monitoring functions;  
 
WHEREAS , EO 101, Series of 1967 empowers the BPS to promulgate, subject to the 
approval of the DTI Secretary, such rules and regulations for the marking of goods 
standard ized by the BPS and for other purposes;  
 
WHEREAS , such BPS mandates are reiterated in RA 7394 or the “Consumer Act of the 
Philippines” wherein it states that, “it shall be the duty of the State to develop and provide 
safety and quality standards for consum er products, including performance or use -oriented 
standards, codes of practice and methods of tests; to assist the consumer in evaluating the 
quality, including safety, performance and comparative utility of consumer products; to 
protect the public agains t unreasonable risks of injury associated with consumer products; to 
undertake research on quality improvement of products and investigation into causes and 
prevention of product related deaths, illness and injuries; and to assure the public of the 
consist ency of standardized products”;  
 
WHEREAS , EO 913, Series of 1983, vests with the DTI the adjudicatory powers such as to 
conduct arbitration, conciliation, mediation, formal investigation; imposition of administrative 
penalties; and issue cease -and-desist o rders, seizures, preventive measures and other 
similar orders in case of violation of trade and industry laws including those relating to the 
BPS’ Certification Schemes;  
 
WHEREAS , RA 11285, Series of 2019, the DTI, through the Bureau of Philippine Standard s, 
shall, in consultation with the DOE, require manufacturers, importers, and dealers to comply 
with the MEP, and to display the energy label and the energy efficiency label showing the 
energy requirement and consumption efficiency of such products on the packaging and on 
the products themselves;  
 
  
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THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATION CONCERNING THE MANDATORY PRODUCT 
CERTIFICATION OF ENERGY CONSUMING PRODUCTS                                     NOW THEREFORE , pursuant to RA 4109; RA 7394; EO 101, Series of 1967; EO 913, 
Series of 1983; EO 292,  Series of 1987  and RA 11285 , the following Technical R egulation 
governing the BPS Mandatory Product Certificati on Schemes for Energy consuming 
products  is hereby prescribed and promulgated for the compliance, information , and 
guidance of all concerned.  
 
Rule 1.  OBJECTIVE  
 
This DAO aims to strictly ensure that energy consuming products  to be  imported,  
manufactured, distrib uted, or sold in the Philippines  meet the specified safety and 
performance  requirements by this Technical Regulation.  
 
Rule 2.  SCOPE  
 
This Technical Regulation prescribes the mandatory product certification of the following 
products , whether locally manufactured o r imported : 
 
Product  Safety and Performance  
2.1 Room Air 
Conditioners 
(RAC)  Inverter, non -inverter, window -type and split -type (wall -mounted, 
floor-standing, cassette -type, and ceiling suspended ) air -
conditioners, with maximum rated voltage not more than 250 V for 
single phase and 600 V for all other types and with cooling capacity  
up to 50,000 kJ/hr.   
2.2 Refrigerators  For household and similar use (single -door, two -door/direct cooling, 
frost-free, inverter and non -inverter) with storage capacity up to 600 
liters with rated voltage up to 250 V a.c.  
2.3 Television 
Sets CRT, LCD panel (with CCFL or LED  backlight), plasma and OLED, 
with display size up to 1524 mm (60  inches) and rated voltage up to 
250 V  a.c., including those with separate power  supply.  
2.4 Self-Ballasted 
Compact 
Fluorescent 
Lamps (CFL)  For domestic and similar general lighting source, having wattage of 
2 watts to 60 watts and rated voltage of 100 V to 250V, 50/60 Hz 
with Edison screw cap particularly E14 and E27.  
2.5 Double -
Capped 
Fluore scent 
Lamps (DCFL)  Linear fluorescent lamps for T12, T8 & T5 halophosphate & 
triphosphate lamps with G13 & G5 caps, from 10W up to 65W, 220 -
230V a.c. 50/60Hz . 
2.6 Single – 
Capped 
Fluorescent 
Lamps (SCFL)  All circular fluorescent lamps  for general  lighting  services with 
wattage up to 40 W having rated voltage up to 250V a.c.  
2.7 Pre-Heat / 
Magnetic Ballast  Pre-Heat / Magnetic Ballast for fluorescent lamps described in 2.5 
and 2.6 herein for general lighting sources sold separately or as 
part of the luminai re having a rated voltage of 50 to 250V a.c. 
operating at 50/60 Hz.  
2.8 Electronic 
ballasts  Electronic ballasts  for fluorescent lamps described in 2.5 and 2.6 
herein for general lighting sources sold separately or as part of the 
luminaire having a rated v oltage of 50 to 250V a.c. operating at 
50/60 Hz.  
2.9 Self-Ballasted 
LED Lamps 
(SBLL)  For general lighting service with E14 and E27 up to 60W, having a 
rated voltage of 50 to 250V a.c. operating at 50/60 Hz.   
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Rule 3.  DEFINITION OF TERMS  
 
For purposes of this Orde r, the following definitions shall apply:  
 
3.1 Audit  – a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining audit 
evidence, and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the audit 
criteria are fulfilled. 1 
  
3.2 Base  Type  / Model – one t hat represents a set of generic characteristics of a group               
of products.  
 
3.3 BPS – Bureau of Philippine Standards of the DTI.  
 
3.4 BPS Recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – the CAB (inspection 
body, testing laboratory, or certification body) duly recognized by BPS to have the 
scope and competence 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 al l 
requirements for application for recognition.      
 
3.5 BPSTL  - Bureau of Philippine Standards Testing Laboratory of the DTI.  
 
3.6 Certification Body  – third party conformity assessment body operating a certification 
scheme.  
 
3.7 Challenge Test – An activity of DOE wherein a manufacturer or importer  (challenger) , 
after conducting  its own test and verification  in accordance with the relevant PNS , 
contest  the performance or PELP  Energy Label  of another manufacturer or importer 
(challenge d party) . 
 
3.8 Conformity  – fulfillm ent of a requirement.2 2 
 
3.9 DTI – Department of Trade and Industry  
 
3.10 DOE  - Department of Energy  
 
3.11 EUMB  - Energy Utilization Management Bureau  
 
3.12 Evaluation  – systematic examination of the extent to which a product, process, or 
service fulfills specified require ments.3 
 
3.13 Energy Consuming Products (ECP) – refer to product that utilize any form of 
energy (i.e. electricity, petroleum products, renewable energy, etc.) for specific use . 4 
 
                                                             
1 ISO 19011:2011  
2 ISO/IEC  17000  
  
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CERTIFICATION OF ENERGY CONSUMING PRODUCTS                                     3.14 Energy Label - refers to the prescribed tag / sticker / marker that bears the DO E 
logo and essential energy performance ratings (i.e., efficiency, energy consumption. 
etc.) compliant to the PPR.  5 (IG of DC2020 -06-0015  
 
3.15 Generic Type  / Model – refers to a type / model which critical compo nents and 
materials composition, or other variat ions that may affect the performance testing  are 
similar with the declared base type / model , including, but not limited to the following : 
 
3.15.1  RAC  – nameplate rating, front grille design, number of tubes in evaporator 
and condenser, fins / inch of evaporator and condenser, compressor rating, 
number of louvers in the condenser, fan motor rating, inverter circuit board 
and number of fan blades.  
 
3.15.2   Refrigerat ors – nameplate rating, shelves, thermostat control, chiller, 
nameplate rating, evaporator plate, heater an d compressor that will affect air 
circulations.  
 
3.15.3  Television Sets – nameplate rating, type of display, power supply and 
viewing screen dimension.  
 
3.15.4  Lighting Products  – nameplate rating , light outpu t, cap size, color 
temperature.  
 
3.16  International Standard  – a standard developed under the WTO principles for 
international standards development such as those developed by international 
bodies like the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International 
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Internation al Telecommunication Union (ITU) 
and those developed by foreign standards bodies under these principles.  
 
3.17  ISO – International Organization  for Standardization  
 
3.18  IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission  
 
3.19  Inspection – examination of a product, proce ss, service, or installation or their 
design and determination of its conformity with specific requirements, or, on the 
basis of professional judgment, with general requirements.36 This includes inventory 
and sampling.   
 
3.20  Inspection body  – a body that per forms inspection.47 
 
3.21  Batch No.  / Serial No. – an identification number used to identify production  serial 
or batch of the product for quality  control purposes.  
 
3.22 Minimum Energy Performance (MEP)  – refers to a performance standard which 
prescribes a minimu m level of energy performance for the commercial, industrial, 
                                                             
3 Ibid 
4 DOE DC2020 -06-0015  
5 IG of DOE  DC2020 -06-0015  
6 ISO/IEC 17020  
7 Ibid 
8 RA 11285   
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CERTIFICATION OF ENERGY CONSUMING PRODUCTS                                     and transport sectors, and energy -consuming products including appliances, 
lighting, electrical equipment, machinery, and transport vehicles that must be met o r 
exceeded before they can be offer ed for sale or used for residential, commercial, 
transport, and industrial purposes.  5 8  
 
3.23 PELP  - Philippine E nergy Label ing Program  
 
3.24 PPR – Particular Product R equirements of the energy consuming products  
 
3.25 PNS – Philippine National Standards  
  
3.26 PNS ISO 5 151:2014  - (Non -ducted air conditioners and heat pumps – Testing and 
rating for performance)  
 
3.27 PNS ISO 16358 -1:2014  - Air-cooled air conditioners and air -to-air heat pumps - 
Testing and calculating methods for Seasonal Performance Factors - Part 1 Cooling 
Seasonal Performance Factor  
 
3.28 PNS IEC 62552 -1:2016  Household refrigerating appliances – Characteristics and 
test methods – Part 1: General requirements  
 
3.29 PNS IEC 62552 -2:2016  Household refrigerating appliances – Characteristics and 
test methods – Part 2: Perf ormance requirements  
 
3.30 PNS IEC 62552 -3:2016  Household refrigerating appliances – Characteristics and 
test methods – Part 3: Energy Consumption and Volume  
 
3.31 PNS IEC 62087 :2013  - Methods of measurement for the power consumption of audio, 
video and related equi pment  
 
3.32 PNS 378 :2000  - Television Receivers and Video Monitors – Viewing Screen  
Dimensions  – Methods  of Measurement  
 
3.33 PNS IEC 60969 :2012  - Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps for general 
lighting service: Performance requirements  
 
3.34 PNS IEC 60081 :2020  - Double -capped fluorescent lamps - Performance 
specifications  
 
3.35 PNS IEC 60901 :2020  - Single -capped fluorescent lamps - Performance  
specifications  
 
3.36 PNS IEC 60921 :2011  - Ballast  for tubular  fluorescent  lamps  
 
3.37 PNS IEC 60929 :2011  - AC supplied electronic ballasts  for tubular fluorescent  lamps  
– Performance  requirements  
 
3.38 PNS IEC 62612 :2020  - Self-ballasted  LED Lamps  for General  Lighting  Services  with 
Supply Voltages >50V Performance  Requirements  
 
                                                             
  
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CERTIFICATION OF ENERGY CONSUMING PRODUCTS                                     3.39  Philippine National Standards (PNS)  – Standards promulgated by the B PS. 
 
3.40  Product Certification  – the provision of impartial third -party attestation that 
fulfillment of specified requirements has been demonstrated.  69 
 
3.41  PS License  – authority given by BPS to a local/foreign manufacturer, authorizing 
the use of the PS Certi fication Mark on its product.  
 
3.42 Sampling  – a method of getting a representative sample of a product according to 
a specified procedure.  
 
3.43 Standard  - a document approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common 
and repeated use, rules, guidelines or c haracteristics for products or related 
processes and production methods, with which compliance is not mandatory.  
 
3.44  Surveillance – a systematic iteration of conformity assessment activities as a 
basis for maintaining the validity of the statement of conform ity.10 
  
3.45  Test Report  – a document that presents test results and other information relevant 
to a test.  
 
3.46  Testing Laboratory  – a laboratory which measures, examines, or determines the 
characteristics of performance of material or products. It may also be a  laboratory 
that calibrates inspection, measuring and test equipment.  
 
3.47  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, and 
sampling). 711 
 
3.48  Verification – confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that 
specified requirements have been fulfilled.812 This may include product testing.  
 
3.49  Warehouse – secured premises built purposely for storage of products and to 
preserve the quality  and integrity of the same.  
 
 
Rule 4.  PRODUCT CERTIFICATION SCHEMES  
 
4.1 Philippine Standard  (PS) Safety and Quality Certification Mark Licensing 
Scheme  
 
4.1.1    All manufacturers of Energy Consuming Products covered by this Technical 
Regulation shall apply for the Philippi ne Standard (PS) Certification Mark 
License in accordance to the requirements of DAO 4:2008,  its implementing 
rules and regulation s, and DAO 18 -03:2018 (for RAC, Refrigerators and 
Television Sets), & DAO 18 -02:2018 ( for SBLL) and their future 
amendments.  
 
4.2 Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) Certification Mark Scheme  
 
                                                             
9 ISO/IEC 17065  
10 ISO/IEC 17000  
11 Ibid 
12 ISO/IEC 17029    
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CERTIFICATION OF ENERGY CONSUMING PRODUCTS                                     4.2.1.  All importers of Energy Consuming Products covered by this Technical 
Regulation shall apply for the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) in 
accordance to the requirements of DAO 5:2008, its implementi ng rules and 
regulations, and DAO 18 -03:2018 ( for RAC, Refrigerators and Television 
Sets), & DAO 18 -02:2018 (for SBLL) and their future amendments.  
 
 
Rule 5.  DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMEN TS 
 
All documentary requirements required under DAO 04:2008 for PS and DAO 05:2008  for 
ICC. 
 
 
Rule 6.  MARKING REQUIREMENTS  
For traceability and verification purposes, the required markings for manufactured or 
imported energy consuming products  shall be available at all times for verification by the 
BPS, FTEB  and DTI RO/PO, their authorized repres entatives, and by the duly authorized 
enforcement teams either at the manufacturer’s/importer’s warehouse or 
traders’/distributors’/retailers’ warehouse, if applicable.  
 
6.1 The required markings shall indicate the following:  
6.1.1  Serial  Number on the unit and pac kaging  
(for RAC, Refrig erators, Televisions Sets)  
6.1.2  Batch Number  on the packaging  
(for Lighting Products ) 
6.1.3  As prescribed by the relevant  PNS 
6.1.4  PS or ICC Mark, as applicable  
6.1.5  PELP  Energy Label  
6.1.6  As per MC 20 -01 (for RAC, Refrigerators and Television Sets)  
 
Rule 7.  TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE APPLICANT  
All terms and conditions of the applicant required under DAO 04:2008 for PS and DAO 
05:2008 for ICC s hall apply . 
 
Rule 8.  INSPECTION  / AUDIT  AND SAMPLING  
8.1. Audit, inspection and sampling shall be conducted by the BPS, DTI RO/PO or the  
BPS-recognized inspection/auditing body in accordance with the existing BPS 
Audit, Inspection and Sampling Procedure and with the requirements of DAO 
4:2008 or DAO 5:2008, their implementing rules and regulations, and their future 
amendments.  
8.2. Sampling Procedure  
8.2.1  The following sampling size shall apply:  
Product Name  No. of units per set  
Performance  Safety  
Room Air Conditioners  (1 pc. - window 
type) or (1 pc. - 
indoor & 1 pc. - (2 pcs. - window 
type) or (2 pcs. - 
indoor & 2 pcs. -  
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CERTIFICATION OF ENERGY CONSUMING PRODUCTS                                     outdoor for split 
type)  outdoor for split 
type)  
Refrigerators  1 piece  2 pieces  
Television Sets  1 piece  2 pieces  
Self-Ballasted Compact 
Fluorescent Lamps  23 pieces  10 pieces  
Double -Capped 
Fluorescent Lamps  12 pieces  10 pieces  
Single – Capped 
Fluorescent Lamps  12 pieces  10 piec es 
Pre-Heat / Magnetic 
Ballast  6 pieces  6 pieces  
Electronic ballasts  6 pieces  6 pieces  
Self-Ballasted LED 
Lamps  30 pieces  10 pieces  
 
 
8.2.2.  The drawing of samples for the safety test shall be in accordance to the 
existing DAOs, its implementing rules and  regulations, Memorandum 
Circulars and other relevant Technical Regulations.  
 
8.2.3.  For PS applications, two (2) sets per type/model/brand for performance 
testing shall be randomly drawn from the manufacturer’s production line, 
warehouse or market. The first set  shall be sent to the BPSTL or BPS 
recognized testing lab oratory for independent testing. The remaining set 
shall be kept by the manufacturer as reserved samples for re -testing, 
when necessary.  
 
8.2.4.  For ICC applications, two (2) sets per type/model/brand for p erformance 
testing shall be randomly drawn from the shipment at the importer’s 
warehouse. The first set shall be sent to the BPSTL or BPS recognized 
testing laboratory for testing. The remaining set shall be kept by the 
importer as reserved samples.  
 
8.2.5.  For g eneric type/model, three (3) pcs. (for lamps) and (1) pc. (for other 
energy consuming products) per type/model/brand for performance 
testing shall be drawn and be sent together with its base type/model to 
the BPSTL or BPS -recognized testing laboratory for actual verification 
purposes.  
 
8.2.6.  The drawing of samples for the performance testing and the conduct of 
independent product testing shall be waived if the applicant submits  any 
of the following:  
 
8.2.5.1 PELP  Energy Label issued by the DOE -EUMB . 
 
8.2.5.2 Pro of of application for Product Registration with the DOE -
EUMB , and  
 
8.2.5.3 Proof of ongoing testing for the purposes of application for 
Product Registration  with the DOE -EUMB.  
 
8.2.7.  The BPS, DTI RO/PO or the BPS -recognized inspection/auditing body 
shall have t he prerogative to draw samples for verification testing during  
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CERTIFICATION OF ENERGY CONSUMING PRODUCTS                                     the inspection, surveillance, or recertification activities of either the base 
model or the generic model declared by the applicant.  
 
 
Rule 9 . PRODUCT TESTING  
9.1 The drawn samples shall be test ed by the BPSTL or BPS-recognized testing   
laboratory.  
9.2 Full product testing for the safety requirements shall be in conducted be in 
accordance the existing DAOs, its implementing rules and regulations, 
Memorandum Circulars and other relevant Technical Reg ulations.  
 
9.3 Full product testing for the performance shall be conducted in accordance 
with the requirements of the relevant PNS as follows:  
Product Name  Reference Standards  
Room Air Conditioners  PNS ISO 5151:2014, &  
PNS ISO 16358 -1:2014  
Refrigerators  PNS IEC 62552 -1:2016,  
PNS IEC 62552 -2:2016, &  
PNS IEC 62552 -3:2016  
Television Sets  PNS IEC 62087:2013 , & 
PNS 378:2000  
Self-Ballasted Compact 
Fluorescent Lamps  PNS IEC 60969:2012  
Double -Capped  
Fluorescent Lamps  PNS IEC 60081:2020  
Single – Capped  
Fluorescen t Lamps  PNS IEC 60901:2020  
Pre-Heat / Magnetic Ballast  PNS IEC 60921:2011  
Electronic ballasts  PNS IEC 60929:2011  
Self-Ballasted LED Lamps  PNS IEC 62612 :2020  
 
9.4 Considering the regular updating of standards , the latest edition of the PNS 
shall be used as reference. It is understood that future amendments of the 
PNS indicated in this Order shall be used twelve (12) months after its 
promulgation to provide ample time to all stakeholders to adjust and conform 
to the new requirements, if any.  
9.5 The original test  reports shall be sent directly to the BPS by the  BPSTL or  
BPS-recognized testing laboratory together with the photos  of the packaging 
of the sealed and signed  samples , actual product with the required markings, 
copy of the Request for Test  and test worksh eet. 
9.6 The BPS reserves the right to be present at any point of the certification 
process.  
Rule 10.  EVALUATION OF RESULTS  
 
10.1.  The test reports shall be evaluated based on the requirements of the relevant 
standards.  
 
10.2.  The PS License and ICC Certificate shall only be issue d upon determination of  
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CERTIFICATION OF ENERGY CONSUMING PRODUCTS                                     compliance to the safety and performance requirements of this Technical 
Regulation.  
 
10.3.  If the drawn samples failed the required tests , the BPS shall:  
 
10.3.1  For PS application:  
 
10.3.1.1  For new and extension of the scope applications, inform th e 
applicant of the result and direct the same to undertake 
corrective measures otherwise, the application shall be denied.  
 
If corrective measure was undertaken, applicant shall submit 
proposed corrective measures. If approved, another product 
audit shall  be conducted.  
 
10.3.1.2  For PS surveillance/recertification, inform the applicant of the 
result and suspension/cancellation order in accordance with 
DAO 04:2008. BPS shall give order to submit the reserved 
samples for testing otherwise. If the applicant refused to  submit 
the reserved samples and opted to undertake corrective 
measures, a Product Recall Order shall be required in 
accordance with DAO 04:2008.  
 
If the reserved samples showed conformance with the relevant 
PNS, the suspension/cancellation order shall be lifted otherwise, 
the suspension/cancellation order shall be maintained and 
Product Recall Order shall be required in accordance with DAO 
04:2008.  
 
The suspension/cancellation order shall only be lifted upon the 
compliance of the applicant to this Order an d the conformance of 
the product to the relevant Philippine National Standard.  
 
10.4.2  For ICC application:  
 
10.4.2.1  Inform the applicant of the result and present the following 
options ; 
10.4.2.1.1  Submit the reserved samples for testing;  
 
10.4.2.1.2  Undertake remedial or corrective measure s subject 
to actual inspection, verification, inventory, and re -sampling 
(if necessary) by the BPS, DTI RO/PO, or the BPS -
recognized inspection body ; 
 
10.4.2.1.3  Export the shipment back to the country of origin, at 
its own expense, subject to inventory and inspectio n by an 
authorized DTI/BPS representative prior to the exportation. 
Export documents (i.e. Bill of Lading and Import Entry or 
any other document that will serve as proof that the non -
compliant products arrived at the country of origin) shall be 
submitted b y the importer to the BPS; or   
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10.4.2.1.4  Destroy the non -conforming products in accordance 
with existing rules and regulations, at its own expense, and 
to be witnessed by a duly authorized DTI/BPS 
representative. Inspection and inventory shall be 
conducted by the DT I/BPS representative prior to the 
actual destruction.  
 
Rule 11.  ENFORCEMENT AND MARKET SURVEILLANCE  
 
The DTI-BPS/FTEB/RO/PO  and DOE -EUMB shall exchange information on  non-
conformities with the relevant technical regulations found during enforcement, monitoring, 
verification and surveillance activities, for the appropriate action of the respective  agencies.  
 
All reports endorsed by DOE -EUMB to the DTI -BPS relative to the challenge test with non -
conforming results shall be subject ed for appropriate actions. This  Office shall issue Show  
Cause Order , suspension, withdrawal or cancellation as per DAO 04:2008 for PS and DAO 
05:2008 for ICC.  
 
Rule 12.  FEES, CHARGES, BOND REQUIREMENT AND OTHER EXPENSES  
All corresponding fees, charges, costs, and other related ex penses shall be for t he account of 
manufacturer/importer as per DAO 04:2008 for PS and DAO 05:2008 for ICC.  
Rule 13.  NON -CONFORMANCE  
 
For energy consuming products  that do not conform to the requirements of the PNS , factory 
audit  and/or  BPS rules and regulations/guidelines, the follow ing provisions  on the  Product 
Recall, issuance for Show Cause Order and/or Bond Forfeiture under DAO 04:2008 for PS 
and DAO 05:2008 for ICC shall apply . 
Rule 14.  ISSUANCE OF GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES  
BPS may issue such procedural guidelines as may be necessary in the i mplementation of 
this Order.  
 
 
Rule 15.  REPEALING CLAUSE  
 
All provisions of existing Department Administrative Orders, circulars, and guidelines 
inconsistent with this Administrative Order are hereby repealed subject to the transitory 
provisions below . 
 
Rule 16.  SEPARABILITY CLAUSE  
 
If any term or provision of this Order should be declared illegal or invalid by a court of 
competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions thereof shall remain unimpaired 
and in full force.  
 
Rule 17.  TRANSITORY PROVISIONS  
17.1.  All new PS and ICC applications for energy consuming products shall comply 
with the procedures and requirements of this Order upon effectivity.   
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CERTIFICATION OF ENERGY CONSUMING PRODUCTS                                     17.2.  All manufacturers with existing valid PS License shall comply with the 
procedures and requirements of this Order after s ix (6) months upon effectivity 
of this Order. 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 their PS License, manufacturers shall comply with the proc edures 
and requirements of this Order on the subsequent surveillance audit.  
17.3.  In the absence of a BPS -recognized testing laboratory, the PS License 
applicants/holders shall nominate a testing laboratory accredited by an 
accreditation body signatory to ILAC/A PAC MRA to conduct the product testing 
as per Rule 9 of this Order.  
17.4.  Meanwhile, in lieu of product testing, the importers shall warrant that the energy 
consuming products they import into the country conform to the  relevant 
Philippine National Standards  through the following:  
17.4.1  Copy of valid test report for each type/model per brand of the following imported products, conforming to the app licable PNS specified in Rule 9.3 of this order, issued within two (2) years from the date of issuance by a testing laborat ory accredit ed by an accreditation body signatory to ILAC/APAC MRA  
17.4.1 Importers shall submit supplier’s/manufacturer’s declaration of 
conformity on a per shipment per Bill of Lading/Airway Bill basis;  
 
17.4.2 Copy of valid test report for each energy consuming products  
issued within one (1) year from the date of issuance by  a testing 
laboratory accredited by an accreditation body signatory to ILAC/APAC – 
MRA; and  
 
17.4.3 Copy of valid ISO 9001 Certificate of the manufacturer  
17.4.2  Importers shall submit supp lier’s/manufacturer’s declaration of conformity on a per shipment per Bill of Lading/Airway Bill basis;  
17.5.  To ensure strict complian ce of energy consuming products, market monitoring 
and enforc ement shall be conducted twelve  (12) months after the effectivity of 
this Order. After this period, only products bearing the PS Mark or ICC stickers 
shall be allowed for distribution in the local market. All non -compliant products 
shall be subjected to the following:  
17.5.1 First Offense – Notice of Violation shall be i ssued but 
retailers/distributors shall only be advised to pull -out the items from the 
selling area.  
17.5.2    Second Offense onwards – Notice of Violation shall be issued subject 
to the regular adjudication process.  
17.5 All remaining inventories of energy c onsuming  products  manufactured and  
imported into the Philippines prior to  the effectivity of this Technical Regulation  
and are currently in the possession of the manufacturers, importers, distributors, 
and retailers  shall be subjected to  a certification pr ocess  in accordance to the 
guidelines to be issued by the DTI -BPS.   
 
 
Rule 17.  EFFECTIVITY  
This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a national newspaper of 
general circulation, a copy of which shall be submitted to the UP Office of Na tional 
Administrative Register.  
  
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THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATION CONCERNING THE MANDATORY PRODUCT 
CERTIFICATION OF ENERGY CONSUMING PRODUCTS                                     Done in the City of Makati this ________ day of _________________ in the year 20 21. 
 
 
Recommended by:  
 
 
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                     NEIL P. CATAJAY                                           ATTY. RUTH B. CASTELO  
      Director , Bureau of Philippine Standards                            Undersecretary, CPG  
 
 
Approved:  
 
 
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RAMON M. LOPEZ  
Secretary