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DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.  ______   
Series of 2022 
 
 
SUBJECT:  THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATION CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF  MONOBLOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  
 
WHEREAS ,  the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is the primary coordin ative, 
promotive, facilitative, and regulatory arm of government in the area of trade, industry, and 
investments;  
 
WHEREAS , the DTI Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) [formerly known as Bureau of 
Product Standards] is mandated to establish standards for all products of the Philippines and  
to ensure the manufacture, production, and distribution of quality products for the protection  
of the consumer;  
 
WHEREAS , DTI mandate s are 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 , under Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 Constitution provi des that the State shall 
protect consumers from trade malpractices and from substandard or hazardous products.”  
Thus, the continuous updating of all existing standards , policies and procedures regarding the 
mandatory implementation;  
 
WHEREAS , EO 101, Seri es of 1967 empowers the BPS to promulgate, subject to the approval 
of the DTI Secretary, such rules and regulations for the marking of goods standardized by the 
BPS and for other purposes;  
 
WHEREAS , EO 913, Series of 1983, vests with the DTI the adjudicato ry powers such as to 
conduct arbitration, conciliation, mediation, formal investigation, imposition of administrative 
penalties; and issue cease -and-desist orders, seizures, preventive measures and other similar 
orders in case of violation of trade and ind ustry laws including those relating to the BPS’ 
Certification Schemes;  
 
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, Department 
Admin istrative Order (DAO) No. 04, the Rules and Regulations Concerning the Philippine 
Standard (PS) Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark Scheme of the BPS, and DAO No. 05, 
entitled the New Rules and Regulations Concerning the Issuance of the Import Commodi ty 
Clearance under the Product Certification Scheme of the BPS were issued in 2008;  
 
NOW, THEREFORE , pursuant to RA 4109, RA 7394, Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 
Philippine Constitution , EO 101 series of 1967, EO 913 series of 1983, and EO 292 series o f  
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  1987, Sec 10 (4), Chapter 3, Title X, Book IV, the following technical regulation governing the 
BPS Mandatory Product Certification Schemes for monobloc chairs and stools  is hereby 
prescribed and promulgated for the compliance, information and guidance o f all concerned.  
 
Rule 1.  OBJECTIVE  
 
This DAO  aims to strictly ensure that monobloc chairs and stools  to be imported, 
manufactured, distributed, or sold in the Philippines  meet the specified quality requirements 
as prescribed by this Technical Regulati on.  
 
 
Rule 2.  SCOP E 
 
This Technical Regulation covers the mandatory certification of plastic monobloc chairs and 
stools  for indoor and/or outdoor use , whether locally manufactured or imported . 
 
 
Rule 3.  DEFINITION OF TERMS  
 
For purposes of this Order, the following definitions shal l 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 Audit criteria  – set of policies, procedures or requirement s used as a reference 
against which audit evidence is compared. 2 
 
3.3 Attestation  – issuance of a statement of conformity based 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 Philipp ine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) or 
by an accreditation body that is a signatory to regional/international agreements 
entered into by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines through DTI [(i.e. 
Asia-Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) , Internat ional Laboratory 
Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) , International Accreditation Forum (IAF)]  
 
3.5 Base model – one that represents a set of generic characteristics of a group of 
products such as but not limited to formulation but different colors.  
 
3.6 BPS – Bureau  of Philippine Standards of the DTI.  
 
3.7 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 requi rements set forth 
by BPS, to include but not limited to, CABs accredited by the PAB, CABs 
                                                           
1 PNS ISO 19011:2011  
2 Ibid. 
3 PNS ISO/IEC 17000   
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  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.  
 
3.8 Certification Body  – third party conformity asses sment body operating a 
certification scheme.  
 
3.9 Certificate of Conditional Release  – a document issued to an importer allowing 
the temporary release of goods from Custom’s custody, upon compliance with the 
BOC and BPS requirements  
 
3.10 Certificate of Exemption – a document issued to importer of monobloc chairs and 
stools product that are not within the scope of PNS 1478 -1:2018 and PNS 1478 -
2:2018 and its future amendments.  
 
3.11 Claim – information declared by client.  4 
 
3.12 Confirmation  – an action, declaration, document , or statement that corroborates, 
ratifies, verifies, gives formal approval, or assures the validity of something.5 
 
3.13 Conformity  – fulfillment of a requirement.6 
 
3.14 Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – a third party inspection body, testing 
laboratory and certi fication body operating within its scope of competence.  
 
3.15 DTI – Department of Trade and Industry.  
 
3.16 Determination  – include assessment activities such as testing, measuring, 
inspection, design appraisal, assessment of services, and auditing to provide 
inform ation 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. 7 
 
3.18 Impact test – test to assess the stren gth of the article under the rapid rates of 
loading that occasionally occur.8 
 
3.19 International Standard  – a standard developed under the WTO principles for 
international standards development such as those developed by international 
bodies like the Internati onal Organization for Standardization (ISO), International 
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 
and those developed by foreign standards bodies under these principles.  
 
3.20 Inspection – examination of a product, proces s, service, or installation or their 
design and determination of its conformity with specific requirements, or, on the 
                                                           
4 PNS ISO 17029  
5 Webster’s New World Law Dictionary  
6 PNS ISO/IEC 17000  
7 Ibid. 
8 PNS 1478   
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  basis of professional judgment, with general requirements.98 This includes 
inventory and sampling.   
 
3.21 Inspection body  – a body that perfo rms inspection.10 9 
 
3.22 PNS ISO 9000  − Quality Management System – Fundamentals and Vocabulary  
 
3.23 PNS ISO 9001  – Quality Management Systems – Requirements  
 
3.24 PNS ISO/IEC 17020  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for the operation 
of various types of bodies performing inspection.  
 
3.25 PNS ISO/IEC  17021  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies 
providing audits and certification of management systems.  
 
3.26 PNS ISO/IEC 17025  – General requirements for the competence of testing and 
calibration laboratories.  
 
3.27 PNS ISO/IEC 17065  – Conformity assessm ent – Requirements for bodies 
certifying products, processes and services.  
 
3.28 PNS ISO 19011  – Guidelines  for auditing  management systems.  
 
3.29 Lot / Batch No. – an identification number marked on the product or box or 
packaging of  monobloc chairs and stools prod ucts. This is used to identify 
production batch/lot of the products for quality control and traceability purposes.  
 
3.30 PAB – Philippine Accreditation Bureau of the DTI.  
 
3.31 Philippine National Standards (PNS)  – Standards promulgated by the BPS.  
 
3.32 Product Certifi cation  – the provision of impartial third -party attestation that 
fulfillment of specified requirements have been demonstrated.11 10 
 
3.33 PS License  – authority given by BPS to a local/foreign manufacturer, authorizing 
the use of the PS Certification Mark on its  product.  
 
3.34 Review  – verification of the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of selection 
and determination activities, and the results of these activities, with regard to 
fulfillment of specified requirements.12 11 
 
3.35 Monobloc chairs and stools  – chairs o r stools made from one mould injected as 
one whole piece.13 
 
3.36 Sampling  – a method of getting a representative sample of a product shipment 
according to a specified procedure.  
 
3.37 Standard − a document approved by a recognized body, that provides, for 
common and repeated use, rules, guidelines or characteristics for products or 
                                                           
9 PNS ISO/IEC 17020  
10 PNS ISO/IEC 17020  
11  PNS ISO/IEC 17065  
12 PNS ISO/IEC 17000  
13 PNS 1478   
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  related processes and production methods, with which compliance is not 
mandatory . 
 
3.38 Static load test – test consisti ng of heavy loads being applied a few times to 
ensure that the furniture has sufficient strength to perform its function under the 
highest levels of loading that might reasonably be expected to occur.14 
 
3.39 Surveillance  – a systematic iteration of conformity assessment activities as a 
basis for maintaining the validity of the statement of conformity.1512 
 
3.40 Technical Regulation  – a document which lays down product characteristics for 
their related processes and production methods, including the applicable 
adminis trative provisions, with which compliance is mandatory.  
 
3.41 Tensile test – also known as tension testing, is a fundamental materials science 
test in which a sample is subjected to a controlled tension until failure.14 
  
3.42 Test Report  – a document that presents test results and other information relevant 
to a test.  
 
3.43 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.  
 
3.44 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). 13 
 
3.45 Trade name  – any registered name or designation identifyi ng or distinguishing an 
enterprise  
 
3.46 Verification – confirmation  of a c laim through the provision of objective evidence, 
that specified requirements have been fulfilled.16 This may include product testing.  
 
3.47 Warehouse  – secured premises built purposely for storage of products  and to 
preserv e the quality and integrity of the same.  
 
3.48 Weatherability test – exposure of material to laboratory conditions that  accelerate 
the effect of natural weathering.14 
 
 
Rule 4.  PRODUCT CERTIFICATION SCHEMES  
 
The BPS shall implement two  (2) product certification schemes:  
 
4.1 The PS Quality and/or Safety Mark Licensing Scheme  – the PS Quality and/or 
Safety Mark Licensing Scheme (PS Licensing Scheme, for brevity) shall be 
available to both local and foreign manufacturers of monobloc chair and  stool 
selling and/or distributing 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 compliance of the certified products, regular surveillance 
                                                           
14 PNS 1478  
15 PNS ISO/IEC 17000  
16 PNS ISO 9000  
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  activi ties based on existing DTI rules shall be conducted as follows, as may be 
applicable:  
 
4.1.1  The PS Quality and/or Safety Mark Licensing Scheme   
 
4.1.1.1  Local companies holding a valid PS license:  
4.1.1.1.1  Annual system and product audit at the factory; and  
4.1.1.1.2  Random product audit  at the warehouse/market.  
 
4.1.1.2  Foreign companies holding a valid PS license:  
4.1.1.2.1      Annual system and product audit at the factory; and  
4.1.1.2.2  Regular product audit per shipment  
 
4.2 Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) Mark Scheme  
 
The ICC Scheme  – The ICC Scheme shall be ava ilable only to importers duly 
registered under Philippine laws importing monobloc chair and stool, selling and/or 
distributing in the Philippine market. The ICC shall only  be issued to an importer 
found to be compliant with the DTI/BPS rules and regulation s, satisfactory results 
of inspection and compliance of the product with the relevant PNS. ICC is 
processed as follows:  
 
4.2.1  Processing of application under this scheme replaces the ICC Mark  
Scheme under DAO 05:2008, subject to the requirements and 
transitory provision stated herein.  
 
4.2.2  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed 
application form and requirements to the BPS or to the nearest DTI 
RO/PO.  
 
4.2.3  Upon receipt of the application and complete requirements, a Certificate 
of Conditional R elease shall be issued, subject to the conditions stated 
therein.  
 
4.2.4  Product inspection and drawing of samples shall be conducted by the 
BPS, DTI RO/PO or the BPS -recognized inspection body at the 
declared warehouse in accordance with the applicable provisi ons 
hereof. The original inspection report shall be sent directly to the BPS 
by the BPS -recognized inspection body within two (2) working days 
from the date of inspection.  
 
4.2.5  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent with the 
importation do cuments, the issuance of ICC shall be recommended 
subject to the satisfactory results of testing. Otherwise, a Show Cause 
Order shall be issued and the provisions hereto shall apply.  
 
4.2.6  The drawn samples shall be submitted by the applicant to the BPS 
recogn ized testing laboratory within twenty -four (24) working hours from 
the date of inspection and sampling for the conduct of testing.  
 
4.2.7  If the result of the test shows conformance, the ICC shall be issued by 
the BPS Bureau Director or his duly author ized representative. 
Otherwise, the provisions under Rule 9 shall apply.  
  
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Rule 5.  DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRODUCT CERTIFICATION 
SCHEMES  
 
5.1     The duly accomplished and subscribed application for PS Licensing Scheme 
shall be supported by the following:  
 
5.1.1  Duly accomp lished 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 authenticated by 
the Philippine Consulate in the country where the manufact uring plant 
to be audited is located. The requirement of authentication may we 
waived subject to reciprocity arrangements between the Philippines and 
the exporting country;  
 
5.1.2  For sole proprietorship registered with DTI, the application shall be 
accomplished  and signed by the owner or by a duly authorized 
representative by virtue of a notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA); 
or  
 
For Corporation/Partnership registered with SEC, the application shall 
be accomplished and signed, and filed by any officer or or ganic 
employee, duly authorized by virtue of a notarized board/partnership 
resolution or Secretary’s Certificate;  
 
5.1.3  Latest Income Tax Return or latest audited financial statement, or 
Affidavit of Declaration of Assets, permit issued by the local government 
unit having jurisdiction over it, and certification issued by a certified 
public accountant on the net worth of the business, submitted once 
unless an amendment has been made within the current year;  
 
5.1.4  Quality Management System (QMS) Manual based on ISO 90 01:2015 
and its future amendments, or its equivalent covering the product being 
applied for PS License, including the product/s’ production process;  
 
5.1.5  Sworn Oath of Undertaking to abide by the Terms and Conditions of the 
License, respectively signed by the  manufacturer/local office or 
authorized local representative. For local manufacturers, the 
Undertaking shall be notarized, while for foreign manufacturers, the 
Undertaking shall be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy in the 
country of origin;  
 
5.1.6  Referen ce no. of the Product Identification File to include process flow, 
materials, process control and drawings among others;  
 
5.1.7  Listing of measuring and testing equipment with nominal capacities and 
serial numbers at each inspection point and final product testi ng 
together with the evidence of ownership, such as official receipts (O.R.);  
 
5.1.8  Brief description of equipment maintenance and calibration program for 
all testing and measuring equipment with their corresponding 
calibration certificates;  
  
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  5.1.9  Copies of labels, marking and logos etc. based on requirements of 
Section 7 of this DAO;  
 
5.1.10  Description of the supply distribution chain. If new business, identify the 
target market. If foreign company, identify the Philippine principal and 
describe the organizational relatio nship of the applicant/license holder 
and Philippine principal;  
 
5.1.11  Vicinity map of the factory; and  
 
5.1.12  Submission of the aforementioned documents through BPS online 
system.  
 
 
5.2 The duly accomplished and subscribed application form for Statement of  
Confirmation  (SOC) / Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) shall be supported 
by the following:  
 
5.2.1  For sole proprietorship registered with DTI, the application shall be 
accomplished and signed by the owner or by a duly authorized 
representative by virtue of a notarized Speci al Power of Attorney (SPA); 
or  
 
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 Secre tary’s Certificate;  
 
5.2.2  Packing List;  
 
5.2.3  Commercial Invoice;  
 
5.2.4  Bill of Lading;  
 
5.2.5  Summary of the production batch/lot/serial number/code and the 
corresponding manufacturing dates duly certified by the manufacturer’s 
Quality Management Representative or Quality Man ager;  
 
5.2.6  Production records reflecting the shipped production batch/lot verifiable 
during inspection or actual shipment;  
 
5.2.7  DTI Business Registration Certificate for sole proprietorship of Latest 
SEC Registration Certificate and Articles of Incorporation/Partn ership 
for corporation/partnership;  
 
5.2.8  Latest Income Tax Return or latest audited financial statement, or 
Affidavit of Declaration of Assets, permit issued by the local government 
unit having jurisdiction over it, and certification issued by a certified 
public accountant on the net worth of the business, submitted once 
unless an amendment has been made within the current year;  
 
5.2.9  List of distributors/retailers with their compete addresses and contact 
details;  
  
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  5.2.10  Proof of ownership or contract of lease of warehou se; 
 
5.2.11  Import Entry (may be submitted later prior to release of the ICC 
certificate)  
 
5.2.12  Surety Bond;  
 
5.2.13  Valid ISO 9001 Certificate (For Foreign plants with valid QMS only)  
 
5.2.14  Copy of BPS’ approval to request inspection services of a BPS 
recognized inspection body (For Foreign plants with valid QMS only)  
 
5.2.15  Certification of BOC registration or its equivalent;  
 
5.2.16  Copy of valid PS License (for SOC application only); and  
 
5.2.17  Submission of the aforementioned documents through BPS online 
system.  
 
 
Rule 6.  PROCEDURES FOR THE PRODUCT CE RTIFICATION SCHEMES  
 
6.1    PS License Application Process  
 
6.1.1  Processing of applications under this scheme replaces the PS Scheme 
under DAO 4:2008 subject to the requirements and transitory provision 
stated herein.  
 
6.1.2  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 appl ication shall be filed by the importer, local office or agent.  
 
6.1.3  Conduct of Factory and Product Audit  
 
6.1.3.1  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 version of PNS shall be 
conducted;  
 
6.1.3.2  Audit shall be undertaken by either the BPS, DTI 
Regional/Provincial Office, or BPS recognized auditing 
bodies based on established au dit procedure. Only 
recognized auditing bodies in the BPS official list may be 
designated as auditors;  
 
6.1.3.3  During the audit, samples shall be drawn per brand, per 
type/base model of the product to be certified for the 
purpose of in -plant and independent testi ng. Independent 
testing shall be conducted only by the BPS Testing 
Laboratory or BPS -recognized testing laboratories   
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6.1.3.4  The manufacturer shall have the testing capability to 
conduct the minimum testing requirement for monobloc 
chairs and stools as stated in Section 8.2 of Rule 8 of this 
Order . Only after the result of in -plant tests showed 
conformance to the requirements of the standard shall the 
auditor prepare the Request for Test of the first and second 
sets of samples for independent testing by the BPS Tes ting 
Laboratory or BPS -recognized testing laboratory . 
 
6.1.3.5  If there are non -conformities raised during the audit, the 
auditors shall inform the company and require them to 
undertake the corrective actions. The auditors shall 
accomplish the non -conformity repor t for the non -
conformities observed which shall be acknowledged by the 
company’s authorized representative;  
 
6.1.3.6  The company shall implement and complete the corrective 
actions within ninety (90) calendar days for initial audit and 
thirty (30) calendar days fo r surveillance audit. If the 
company fails to implement the corrective actions within the 
specified period, PS License or application shall be 
suspended or denied, respectively;  
 
6.1.3.7  If the applicant is a foreign -based manufacturer, the 
application shall, for  purposes of accountability, be made 
and filed by its duly authorized local branch or 
representative office or representative agency who shall be 
duly registered in accordance with Philippine laws;  
 
6.1.3.8  The PS License shall only be issued upon satisfactory 
results of evaluation of the factory audit and determination 
of product conformance to the specific PNS of the product 
and updated version thereof based on pertinent test 
reports;  
 
6.1.3.9  If the evaluation of the factory audit report show 
unsatisfactory results, th e PS License shall not be issued. 
Only after the re -assessment and subsequent product 
compliance shall the BPS issue the PS License;  
 
6.1.4  The PS License shall be effective 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;  
 
6.1.5  For renewals, the PS License holder shall, through written notice, 
coordinate with BPS or the DTI Regi onal/Provincial Office for a 
schedule of the recertification audit at least six (6) months before the 
expiration date. Otherwise, the PS License shall be considered expired 
immediately after the end period of its validity;  
 
6.1.6  In cases of changes materially a ffecting the PS License and/or license 
holder’s ability to comply with BPS product certification requirements,  
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  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 
shall include a request for 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 audit results. Thereafter, the existing 
PS License shall be considered expired.  
 
6.1.7  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;  
 
6.1.8  All importers of monobloc chairs and stools  under this Order covered 
by a valid PS Lic ense issued to a foreign manufacturer shall apply for a 
Statement of Confirmation (SOC) on a per shipment, per Bill of 
Lading/Airway Bill basis to ensure that the imported products came from 
a valid PS License holder company.  
 
6.1.8.1  Application for SOC shall be processed as follows:  
 
6.1.8.1.1  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished 
and subscribed application form and 
requirements to the BPS or the nearest DTI 
RO/PO.  
 
6.1.8.1.2  Upon receipt of the application and complete 
documents, a Certificate of Conditional Release 
shall be issued, subject to the conditions stated 
therein.  
 
6.1.8.1.3  Product inspection shall be conducted by the 
BPS, DTI RO/PO or the BPS recognized 
inspection body at the declared warehouse in 
accordance with the applicable provisions 
hereof. The original inspection  report shall be 
sent directly to BPS within sixteen  (16) working 
hours from the date of inspection.  
 
6.1.8.1.4  If inspection show that the product shipped is 
consistent with the importation documents (e.g. 
quantity, product description, markings, etc.), 
SOC shall be issued by the BPS Bureau Director 
or his duly authorized  representative. Otherwise, 
a Show Cause Order shall be issued and the 
provisions hereto shall apply.  
 
6.1.8.1.5  The BPS shall have the prerogative to require 
sampling and testing to verify the consistent 
conformance of the product to the standard as 
amended/updated as well as the compliance of 
the manufacturer to the provisions of this Order 
and other applicable rules and regulations.  
 
 
  
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  6.2      ICC Application Process  
 
6.2.1  Processing of applications under this sc heme replaces the ICC Scheme 
under DAO 05:2008 for imported monobloc chairs and stools, subject 
to the requirements and transitory provision stated herein;  
 
6.2.2  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed 
application form and requirements t o the BPS or to the nearest DTI 
RO/PO;  
 
6.2.3  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:  
 
6.2.3.1  Product inspection and drawing of samples shall be 
conducted by the BPS, DTI RO/PO or the BPS -recognized 
inspection body at the declared warehouse in accordance 
with the applicable provisions hereof. The original 
inspection report shall be se nt directly to the BPS by the 
BPS-recognized inspection body within two (2) working 
days from the date of inspection.  
 
6.2.3.2  Product inspection and drawing of samples shall be 
conducted within sixteen ( 16) working hours from receipt of 
the notice at the importer ’s warehouse ; 
 
6.2.3.3  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent 
with the importation documents  (e.g. quantity, markings, 
license number), ICC shall be issued.  Otherwise, a Show 
Cause Order shall be issued and the provisions  under Rule 
17 of this  Order shall apply.  
 
6.2.3.4  The drawn samples shall be submitted by the applicant to 
the BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS -recognized testing 
laboratories within three (3) working days from the date of 
inspection and sampling for the conduct of product testing . 
 
6.2.3.5  If the result of the test shows conformance, the ICC shall be 
issued by the BPS Bureau Director or his duly authorized 
representative. Otherwise, the provisions under  Section 9.2  
Rule 9 of this Order shall apply.   
 
6.3 The importer shall inform BPS in writing  if there are any revisions in the information 
provided in the application and seek approval of such prior to the conduct of 
inspection/verification. Otherwise, appropriate action shall be undertaken by BPS.  
 
Rule 7.  INSPECTION, AUDIT, AND SAMPLING  
7.1.    Inspection /Audit  and sampling shall be conducted by the BPS, DTI RO/PO or the 
BPS-recognized Auditing/I nspection Body within the prescribed time and in 
accordance with existing BPS Inspection and Sampling Procedure  and Policies.  
  
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  7.2.    If inspection /audit  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 ins pection. Under justifiable reasons, inspection 
and sampling may be re -scheduled, otherwise, appropriate action shall be 
undertaken.  
 
7.3.   Sampling Procedure  
 
7.3.1.  The BPS, DTI RO/PO, BPS -recognized auditing/inspection body, the 
PS applicant/license holder, and SOC /ICC applicant’s authorized 
representative shall ensure that the drawn samples are traceable to the 
particular serial/lot/ batch or shipment where they were drawn.  
 
7.3.2.  For ICC applications, three (3) pieces of monobloc chairs and/or stools 
per brand per type/ base model shall be randomly drawn from the 
shipment at the importer’s warehouse. The first sample shall be sent to 
the BPS -recognized testing laboratory for testing. The remaining 
sample shall be kept by the importer as reserve sample.  
 
7.3.3.  For audits, four (4) pieces of monobloc chairs and/or stools per brand, 
per type/base model shall be randomly drawn from the manufacturer’s 
production line or warehouse. The first sample shall be tested in -plant. 
The second sample shall be sent to the BPS -recognized testin g 
laboratory for independent testing upon satisfactory result of the in -plant 
test. The remaining sample shall be kept by the manufacturer as 
reserve samples . 
 
7.3.4.  For initial audits – all brands and types/base model of the monobloc 
chairs and stools that will  be covered by the license shall be sampled.  
 
 
7.3.5.  For surveillance audits – at least one -third (1/3) of the brands and 
types/base model covered by the scope of the current license shall be 
sampled during the validity of the PS license. Any brands and 
types/ba se model that did not undergo sampling and testing during the 
validity of the license shall be excluded from the scope of the license 
upon recertification.  
 
7.3.6.  Test samples drawn shall be packed/sealed and signed in the presence 
of authorized representatives  from BPS, DTI RO/PO or BPS -
recognized auditing/inspection body who shall ensure that the Request 
for Test form is properly filled -up and signed by the manufacturer or 
importer.  The inspector/auditor shall ensure that the samples are 
traceable to the parti cular batch/lot where it was drawn.  
 
7.3.7.  The a uditor or the inspector  shall ensure that the Request for Test form 
together with one (1) set of drawn samples is directly submitted to the 
BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS -recognized testing laboratories within 
three (3) working days from the date of audit/inspection  and furnish BPS 
with a copy thereof within three (3) working days from submission. For 
foreign -based PS License holders/applicants, they shall ensure that the 
samples drawn shall be shipped to the BPS Te sting Laboratory or BPS -
recognized testing laboratories within t wenty -four (24) hours  from the 
date of audit or inspection.   
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7.3.8.  The BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS -recognized testing laboratories 
shall document properly the receipt of the product samples to inc lude 
but not limited to taking pictures of the following:  
 
7.3.8.1.   Request for Test;  
7.3.8.2.   Packaging of the samples as submitted and received; and  
7.3.8.3.   Full product markings of the samples  
 
Rule 8.    PRODUCT TESTING  
 
8.1. Product testing shall be conducted by the BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS - 
recognized testing laboratories.  
 
8.2. Product testing shall be conducted as follows:  
 
8.2.1.  Test for indoor use : 
8.2.1.1.   Seat static load  
8.2.1.2.   Back static load  
  Balancing load  
8.2.1.3.   Arm sideways static load  
  Wing sideways static load  
8.2.1.4.   Seat fatigue test  
8.2.1.5.   Back f atigue test – combine d 
  Balancing load  
8.2.1.6.   Leg forward static lo ad 
  Balancing seat load  
8.2.1.7.   Leg sideways static load  
  Balancing seat load  
8.2.1.8.   Diagonal base load  
8.2.1.9.   Seat impact test  
8.2.1.10.   Arm impact test  
8.2.1.11.   Drop test  
 
8.2.2.  Test for outdoor use:  
8.2.2.1.  Periodic Weatherability test  
8.2.2.1.1.  Tensile test  
8.2.2.1.2.  Static Load  
8.2.2.1.3.  Impact test  
8.2.2.1.4.  Rear -leg test  
8.2.2.2.  Stability Test  
 
8.3. To verify conformance to the aforementioned testing requirements, the general 
test requirement, test environment and apparatus, and test methods prescribed 
by PNS 1478 -1:2018 Furniture - Monob loc chairs and stools – Specification for 
indoor use and PNS 1478 -2:2018 Furniture - Monobloc chairs and stools – 
Specification for outdoor use shall be used. Considering the regular updating 
of standards, the latest edition of the PNS shall be used as ref erence. It is 
understood that future amendments of the PNS used in this Order shall be 
effective one ( 2) year s after its promulgation to provide ample time to all 
stakeholders to adjust and conform to the new requirements, if any.  
 
8.4. The first set of samples  shall be tested by the BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS -
recognized testing laboratory while the second set of samples shall be kept by 
the testing laboratory for re -testing or future reference.   
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8.5. The original test reports shall be sent directly to the BPS thr ough the BPS 
online system by the BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS -recognized testing 
laboratory together with the pictures of samples as received, pictures of 
samples showing the required markings, and copy of the Request for Test . 
 
8.6. The BPS reserves the righ t to be present at any point of the certification 
process.  
 
Rule 9.   EVALUATION OF RESULTS  
 
Results of tests shall be evaluated to determine conformance of the product to the relevant 
standard in accordance with the following:  
 
9.1.   For PS Applications:  
 
9.1.1.  For initial audit, if the test results showed conformance, the PS License 
shall be issued.  Otherwise, re -testing shall be conducted on the two (2) 
remaining reserved samples. If one (1) sample failed, both are deemed 
non-conforming.  The applicant shall be advised acco rdingly and PS 
License shall not be issued. Only after re -assessment and subsequent 
product conformance shall BPS issue the PS License.   
 
9.1.2.  For surveillance  audit, if the test results showed conformance, the PS 
License shall be continued or renewed. Otherwis e, re-testing shall be 
conducted on the two (2) remaining reserved samples. If one (1) sample 
failed, both are deemed non -conforming.   
 
If the re -testing results showed conformance, the PS License shall be 
continued or renewed. Otherwise, the PS License sh all be suspended 
immediately upon written notice. The non -conforming batch shall be 
recalled and destroyed 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.  
 
9.2.   For ICC Applications:  
 
9.2.1.  If the result of product testing showed conformance, the ICC Certificate 
and stickers shall be issued. Otherwise, re -testing shall be conducted 
on the two (2) remaining reserved samples at the expense of the 
applicant . If one (1) sample failed, both are deemed non -conforming.  
 
If the result of re -testing showed conformance, the shipment/batch will 
be declared as conforming and the ICC Certificate and stickers shall be 
issued. Otherwise, the ICC application shall be den ied and exportation 
or destruction of the non -conforming product, at the option of the 
importer, shall be undertaken under the supervision of the BPS.  
 
9.2.2.  If the ICC application is denied, the BPS shall inform the importer of 
such denial. If the applicant fai ls to communicate with BPS within the 
period stated in the notice, a Show Cause Order shall be issued.  
 
  
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  Rule 10.  DISPOSAL OF SAMPLES  
 
10.1.  All tested samples which have conformed to the requirements of the relevant 
PNS as well as the unused/remaining samples shall be r etrieved by the 
manufacturer and/or importer within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of 
notice of retrieval from the concerned testing laboratory, copy furnish BPS. If 
the importer/manufacturer fails to claim the samples after the said period, the 
testing laboratory shall, with due notice to BPS and the manufacturer and/or 
importer, dispose the samples in a manner deemed appropriate in accordance 
with existing accounting and auditing ru les.  
 
10.2.  Tested samples which fail to conform to the specified requi rements shall be 
stored for a maximum of six (6) months in the testing laboratory to ensure their 
availability in the event the importer/manufacturer contests the result of the test 
including those subject of litigation.  
 
Rule 11.  MARKING REQUIREMENTS  
 
For traceabi lity and verification purposes, the required markings for imported or 
manufactured monobloc chairs and stools shall be legible at all times for verification by 
the BPS and DTI RO/PO, 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.  
 
11.1.  Name and address of manufacturer or importer in the Philippines;  
11.2.  Registered trade name or brand name  
11.3.  Capacity in kg;  
11.4.  “For indoor use” or  “For outdoor use”, whichever is applicable;  
11.5.  Additional marking on proper handling and usage; and  
11.6.  The words “Made in the Philippines” or country of origin, if imported  
11.7.  Batch/lot no./production date  
11.8.  PS Mark with License Number or ICC Sticker, whichever is a pplicable  
 
In the absence of any of the required markings or submission of incomplete markings, 
the application for PS License, SOC, and ICC shall not be processed until such time 
that the required markings are submitted or corrected.  
 
 
Rule 12.  RECOGNITION OF CONF ORMITY ASSESSMENT BODY  
 
12.1.  Only recognized Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) shall be allowed to 
participate in this mandatory product certification scheme.  
 
12.2.  Any CAB that intends to be recognized shall accomplish the BPS Recognition 
Form together with the f ollowing:  
 
12.2.1.  Certificate of Accreditation from an Accreditation Body signatory to the 
ILAC/APAC, to include the Scope of Accreditation;  
 
12.2.2.  Certified True Copy of the Articles of Incorporation. For foreign CAB, all 
incorporation documents shall be authenticated  by the Philippine 
Consulate Office. The authentication requirement may we waived 
subject to reciprocity agreement;  
  
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  12.2.3.  List of authorized signatories indicating their company position and the 
corresponding specimen signature;  
 
12.2.4.  An undertaking to abide by the terms and conditions of the recognition;  
 
12.3.  For foreign CABs, the application shall be submitted by the local 
office/representative agency to ensure accountability. Applications of foreign 
CABs with no local office/representative agency shall be denied;  
 
12.4.  The requirement on local office/representative agency may we waived subject 
to the provisions of any Mutual Recognition Agreement entered into by the 
Philippine Government through the Department of Trade and Industry;  
 
12.5.  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 13.  TERMS AND CONDITIONS O F THE PS LICENSE AND IC C 
 
The PS License holders and ICC holders shall abide by the following te rms and conditions:  
 
13.1.  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 pursuance with its authority under the law;  
 
13.2.  Ensure that the c ertified product conforms at all times to a specific standard as 
amended/updated and its implementing rules and regulations;  
 
13.3.  Warrant that it has the authority to use the brand name, trade name and 
trademarks indicated in the application form;  
 
13.4.  Be held lia ble for any damages that its product might cause to their consumers;  
 
13.5.  The Product Certification Mark shall not be affixed on any products not covered 
by the license or certificate issued by BPS;  
 
13.6.  Establish and maintain systems of product recall and of add ressing complaints 
filed by its clients or customers concerning its certified products, and shall 
maintain records thereof;  
 
13.7.  Give duly -authorized representatives of the BPS or DTI Regional/Provincial 
Offices or, in the case of foreign 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 wit h the requirements of this technical regulation;  
 
13.8.  Maintain a record of all complaints made known to it, relating to compliance 
with certification requirements and make these records available to the 
certification body when requested, take appropriate actio n 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 
verification by the certification body;  
  
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  13.9.  Submit itself to surveillance activ ities to ensure consistent compliance with the 
BPS requirements of the Product Certification Scheme;  
 
13.10.  In case of subcontracts, shall assume full responsibility for its sub -assemblies’ 
semi -finished and finished products’ conformance to the specific require ments;  
 
13.11.  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) calendar days prior to the date the changes will made, such as, but 
not limi ted to change in management, business name, addition of brand name, 
modification of product’s designs and specifications and/or transfer of plant 
site: 
 
13.11.1.  If the change involves addition of brand name and modification in the 
product’s design or specification s, BPS shall facilitate the conduct of 
appropriate product certification activity;  
 
13.11.2.  In case of transfer of plant site, BPS, DTI Regional/Provincial Offices, 
or BPS -recognized auditing bodies shall conduct factory and product 
audit at the new site;  
 
13.12.  Pay the  applicable fees and other charges as billed or stipulated by BPS, its 
duly recognized inspection and/or certification bodies;  
 
13.13.  Any incorrect references to the certification scheme; misleading use of PS 
licenses, marks or any other mechanisms indicating th at a product is certified 
found in documentation or publicity materials or any breach hereof, shall be a 
ground for the issuance of Show Cause Order;  
 
13.14.  Traders or retailers in possession of covered products whose PS Licenses 
have expired or have been suspe nded, recalled, withdrawn, revoked or 
cancelled shall be notified in writing of such suspension, recall, withdrawal, 
revocation, or cancellation;  
 
13.15.  Upon suspension, recall, withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of the PS 
License, the holder shall disconti nue the manufacture and/or use of covered 
products including advertising materials relevant thereto and shall take  action 
as may be required by BPS ; 
 
13.16.  The PS License and ICC are non -transferrable;  
 
13.17.  The design of the PS Quality Mark with license number shall  be in accordance 
with Annex B  of this Order. The PS Quality Mark with License number may be 
enlarged or reduced to an appropriate size but shall be verifiable in accordance 
with Rule 7 of this Order ; 
 
13.18.  Any infractions of the foregoing shall be a ground for  the suspension, 
withdrawal, or cancellation of the license and/or cancellation of the ICC 
certificate.  
 
Rule 14.  REQUIREMENTS IN CASE OF NON -CONFORMANCE  
 
For covered products  that do not conform to the requirements of BPS rules and 
regulations/guidelines, the fo llowing provisions, on a per shipment basis, shall apply:  
  
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  14.1.  A SHOW CAUSE ORDER shall be issued by BPS or DTI  RO/PO  giving the PS 
License holder or the importer opportunity to explain  within  fifteen  (15) calendar  
days from receipt  thereof  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 or the authorized 
representative of the company concerned, to refrain from supplying, distributi ng, 
selling or displaying for sale the products subject thereof until such time that the 
Show Cause Order is lifted.  
 
14.2.  If the explanation to the Show Cause Order is not acceptable, the BPS or DTI  
RO/PO shall direct the manufacturer and/or importer  concerne d to submit a sworn 
affidavit undertaking to do the following as directed ; whichever is applicable:  
 
14.2.1 Permanently cease and desist from manufacturing,  supplying, 
distributing, selling or displaying for sale the non -conforming products 
subject thereof ; 
 
14.2.2 Effect a full product recall to account such products that are already in 
circulation through publication in a newspaper of national circulation, 
giving the public a minimum of thirty (30)  calendar  days from the second  
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 
the progress of the recall. Such publication shall include  a NOTICE 
warning the public that  the product subject thereof is not compliant  with 
the safety and/or quality requirement; and  
 
14.2.3 The foregoing shall without prejudice to the right of BPS to forfeit the 
surety bond.  
 
Rule 15.  PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCT RECALL  
 
After the  product i s declared by the BPS to be non -conforming, the BPS shall immediately 
notify the manufacturer and /or importer. The manufacturer and/or importer shall within fifteen 
(15) days from receipt of notice  to implement product recall in accordance with the followi ng:    
 
15.1.  The recall order shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation for at least 
two (2) consecutive Saturdays/Sundays ; 
 
15.2.  The layout, content, font and size of the recall order shall be prescribed by the BPS;  
 
15.3.  The recall period shall be for a  minimum of thirty (30) days from date of the second 
publication;  
 
15.4.  Proof of publication of the recall orders shall be submitted to the BPS or the DTI 
RO/PO ; 
 
15.5.  Inventory of the recalled products shall be submitted to BPS or DTI RO/PO ; 
 
15.6.  Recalled products sha ll be condemned, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of in 
accordance with applicable rules on disposal issued by the DTI, Department of 
Budget and Management , and Commission on Audit.  
 
15.7.  The manufacturer and/or importer shall compensate parties availing of the  recall 
order.   
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Rule 16.  FEES, CHARGES, BOND REQUIREMENT , AND OTHER EXPENSES  
 
16.1.  All corresponding fees, charges, costs, and other related expenses shall be for the 
account of manufacturer/importer.  
 
16.2.  Fees and charges to be paid by the applicant in accordance with Anne x A shall be 
as follows:  
 
16.2.1.  Application Fee;  
16.2.2.  Audit/inspection fees ; 
16.2.3.  Testing Fees ; 
16.2.4.  Transportation/ 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 p rovision ; 
16.2.5.  Processing Fee of  Statement of Confirmation/Import Commodity Clearance  
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 t he amount declared in the Invoice) ; 
and, 
16.2.6.  PS License fee for manufactured products . 
 
16.3.  For imported monobloc chairs and stools , a Surety  Bond amounting to One Hu ndred 
Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhP 150,000.00) or ten percent (10%)  of the declared 
value/dutiable val ue in Philippine Peso , whichever is higher , shall be posted on a 
per shipment, per Bill of Lading/Airway Bill basis.  
 
16.4.  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 non -
conformity or non -compliance stated herein.  
 
 
Rule 17.  SHOW CAUSE ORDER AND BOND FORFEITURE  
 
17.1 A Show Cause Order shall be issued against a manufacturer or importer who fails to 
comply with legal and technical requirements or whose  product/s failed to conform to 
such requirements, unless the manufacturer or importer can justify under oath that 
the non -conformity is correctible and/or the non -compliance is negligible.  
17.2 A Cease and Desist Order may be issued simultaneously with the Sh ow Cause 
Order directing the manufacturer and/or importer to refrain from manufacturing, 
selling, distributing or disposing the products in any manner.   
17.3 The surety bond may be forfeited partially or in full, depending on the degree of the 
non-conformity or  non-compliance as follows:  
 
17.3.1  Minor  
17.3.1.1  Inconsistencies in the markings is up to five percent (5%) of t he 
total number of products ;  
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  17.3.1.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another 
declared warehouse with prior notice to DTI;  
17.3.1.3  Up to fifteen (15) calenda r days  delay in responding to 
notices/letters;  
17.3.1.4  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;  
17.3.1.5  Number of missing monobloc chairs and stools  is not more than 
one percent (1%) of the  total number of products ; 
17.3.1.6  Number of missing markings is up to five percent ( 5%) of the total 
number of products ; 
17.3.1.7  Typographical errors in documents or resp onses submitted;  
17.3.1.8  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
17.3.2  Significant  
17.3.2.1  Inconsistencies in the markings is more than five percent (5%) 
up to twenty percent (2 0%) of the total number of products ; 
17.3.2.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another 
declared warehouse without prior notice to BPS;  
17.3.2.3  More than fifteen (15) up to thirty (30) calendar days  delay in 
responding to notices/letters;  
17.3.2.4  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;  
17.3.2.5  Number of missing monobloc chairs and stools  is more than one 
percent (1%) up to two point  five percent (2. 5%) of the total 
number of products ; 
17.3.2.6  Number of products  without markings is more than five (5) 
percent up to twenty percent (2 0%) of the total number of 
products ; 
17.3.2.7  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
 
17.3.3  Major  
17.3.3.1  Inconsistencies in the markings is more than twenty percent 
(20%) but less than fifty percent (5 0%) of the total nu mber of 
products ;  
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  17.3.3.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another 
declared warehouse without notice at all;  
17.3.3.3  More than thirty (30) up to sixty (60) calendar days  delay in 
responding to notices/letters;  
17.3.3.4  Delivery of products with Certificate of Cond itional Release from 
the BOC to a non -declared warehouse;  
17.3.3.5  Delivery or transfer of products to a declared but 
unsecured/uncovered warehouse;  
17.3.3.6  Release of products covered by a Conditional release whose 
quality/safety passed the test from the declared warehous e for 
commercial distribution but was made prior to the resolution of 
Show Cause Order;  
17.3.3.7  Number of missing quantity is more than two point five percent 
(2.5%) up to five percent ( 5%) of the total number of products ; 
17.3.3.8  Number of products  without markings is mo re than twenty 
percent (20%) but less than fifty percent (50%) of the total 
quantity declared;  
17.3.3.9  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
17.3.4  Critical  
17.3.4.1  Inconsistency in the markings is fifty percent (50%) or m ore of 
the total number of products ; 
17.3.4.2  Transfer of pr oducts from a declared warehouse to a non -
declared warehouse, with or without notice to DTI;  
17.3.4.3  More than sixty (60) calendar days  delay in responding to 
notices/letters;  
17.3.4.4  Delivery of products from the BOC to a declared or undeclared 
warehouse prior to the rel ease of the Conditional release;  
17.3.4.5  Release of products whose quality/safety did not pass the test 
from the declared warehouse pending resolution of Show Cause 
Order or prior to the issuance of the required Clearance 
Certificate/License;  
17.3.4.6  Inconsistency in the markings 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;  
17.3.4.7  Number of missing quantity is more than five percent (5%) of the 
total number of pieces ;  
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  17.3.4.8  Number of pieces  without markings is more than fifty percent 
(50%) of the total quantity declared;  
17.3.4.9  Misrepresentation of material facts in the application or 
succeeding correspondence/s;  
17.3.4.10  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
17.4 Bonds shall be forfeited in  accordance with the following:  
Degree of Non -conformity or 
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 posted  
 
17.5  In case of multip le non -conformities or non -compliance, the amount of bond 
corresponding to the higher degree shall be forfeited.  
17.6 Any violation of the Terms and Conditions of the Certificate of Conditional Release 
and/or provisions of this Order shall, upon notice, result in moto proprio  forfeiture of 
the S urety Bond.  
17.7 Pending resolution of the Show Cause Order involving a particular shipment, 
applications filed after the issuance of the Show Cause Order by the same importer 
may be processed, provided, a sworn undertaking t o abide by the decision on said 
Show Cause Order shall be submitted prior to the issuance of the necessary 
Certificate/License for succeeding application/s.  
 
Rule 1 8. SUSPENSION, WITHDRAWAL, AND CANCELLATION OF PS LICENSE  
 
18.1 A duly issued PS License shall be suspended, recalled, withdrawn, cancelled or 
revoked based on any of the following grounds:  
 
18.1.1  That the product bearing the PS Mark failed to conform to the requirements 
of a specific PNS as amended/updated;  
 
18.1.2  That licensee failed to comply with monitoring , surveillance or enforcement 
notices/directives/orders;  
 
18.1.3  That the licensee failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the license;  
 
18.1.4  That the licensee made false statements or alterations in connection with its 
application for or re -certification of  the license;  
 
18.1.5  That the licensee violated any of the provisions of this Order;  
  
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  18.1.6  That an Order of Execution vis-à-vis a decision finding the licensee liable for 
violation of a trade and industry law/s or rules and regulations directing BPS 
to suspend/cancel  or revoke the PS License issued in favor of said licensee;  
 
18.2 The license shall be suspended, recalled, withdrawn, cancelled or revoked after the 
BPS Director or his duly authorized representative has served the license e 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)  calendar  days 
from the date of notice.  
 
18.3 If there is a final finding that a product does not conform to the specified technical 
requirements, the license shall, upon mere notice be immediately suspended, 
withdrawn, recalled, cancelled or revoked.  
 
18.4 Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, the BPS Director or his duly authorized 
representative may direct that a Formal Charge be filed  against the party concerned 
pursuant to E .O. 913 Series of 1983, DAO No. 7, Series of 2006 and DAO No. 2, 
Series of 2007 and /or its future amendments.  
 
18.5 In cases of suspended, withdrawn or cancelled PS License, the manufacturer shall 
not be allowed to man ufacture 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 1 9.  COMPLAINTS/APPEAL HANDLING PROCESS  
 
19.1 BPS shall implement a system of handling complaints/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 /SOC/ICC  shall be the following:  
 
19.2.1  In case of denial of the PS License /SOC/ICC  application, the applicant may 
file a motion for reconsideration with the BPS Director or his duly authorized 
representative within ten (10) working days  from receipt of the letter of denial. 
No second motion for reconsideration shall be allowed;  
 
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  or 
his duly authorized representative  by the licensee within ten (10) working 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 filed with the DTI 
Secretary w ithin fifteen (15) calendar 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 jurisdiction committed by the official who 
rendered the decisio n. 
 
19.4 The filing of a Motion for Reconsideration shall suspend the period to file an appeal.  
 
 
  
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  Rule 20. PROHIBITED 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: 
 
20.1 Use of the Product Certification Mark in any misleading manner;  
 
20.2 Manufacture or production of covered products after the license has been  
suspended , expired, withdrawn or cancelled;  
 
20.3 Sale,  offer for sale using over the counter or on -line mode or an y form of 
advertisement of any monobloc chairs and stools  not complying with the particular 
technical regulation or corresponding standard;  
 
20.4 Non-compliance, neglect or resistance to effect the product recall as directed by 
BPS;  
 
20.5 Misrepresentations,  mislead ing or unauthorized statements and/or claims made in 
the application, letters/replies/forms in relation to product certification. Such include 
unauthorized reproduction of product certification documents, or any part thereof;  
 
20.6 Submission of falsified docum ents or forging the signature of the Bureau Director or 
its designated  representative;    
 
20.7 Non-compliance or failure to comply with the provisions hereof.  
 
 
Rule 2 1. PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS  
 
The following shall be imposed upon any manufacturer, importer, recognized testing 
laboratory/facility, or any other person or entity found in violation of any provision hereof after 
due process, as may be appropriate:  
 
21.1     Administrative fine as per existing DTI Rules and Regulations/Department   
    Administrative Or ders and E .O. 913.  
 
21.2 Cancellation or revocation of PS License pursuant to a final and executory decision 
rendered by an administrative agency or the regular courts.  
 
21.3 Cancellation or revocation of recognition issued by the BPS.  
 
21.4 Watch -listing and/or blackl isting of importers/manufacturers.  
 
21.5 In any case of failure in product testing for post shipment or verification or 
surveillance:  
 
21.5.1  The manufacturer or importer concerned shall, in addition to the 
penalties provided herein including but not limited to produc t 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;  
21.5.2  The foreign testing laboratory or fac ility concerned shall lose the 
recognition by BPS to conduct pre -shipment third party testing;   
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  21.6 Any other sanctions or penalties as provided under existing DTI rules and 
regulations.  
 
Rule 2 2. ISSUANCE OF GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES  
 
BPS may issue such procedural  guidelines as may be necessary in the implementation of this 
Order.  
Rule 2 3. MONITORING AND MARKET SURVEILLANCE  
23.1 The BPS, FTEB or DTI RO/PO  shall at any time monitor , verify  and inspect products 
in the manufacturing plant or market for conformance to the requirements of this 
Order, their future amendments, and the specified standard. If the products are found 
not in conformity, the BPS, FTEB or DTI RO/PO  shall make appropriate legal actions 
or impose necessary sanctions, in accordance with the relevant  laws, rules and 
regulations.  
Rule 2 4. 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 herein . 
 
Rule 25. 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 2 6. TRANSITORY PROVIS IONS  
 
26.1 All manufacturers with existing valid PS License shall comply with the 
procedures and requirements of this Order on the subsequent surveillance 
audit, but not earlier than six (6) months upon effectivity hereof.  
 
26.2 All pending PS applications receive d prior to the effectivity of this Order shall 
be processed in accordance with DAO 04:2008 and after the issuance of the 
PS License, manufacturers shall comply with the procedures and requirements 
of this Order on the subsequent surveillance audit.  
 
26.3 For ex isting foreign PS License holders with multiple importers, a list of existing 
importers shall be forwarded to BPS. The importers within the said list shall 
submit a copy of the authorization from the manufacturer upon applying for 
SOC.  
 
26.4 The authority to im port for existing importers shall be valid until the expiration 
of the License unless sooner revoked or superseded. Upon recertification, the 
foreign PS License holder shall appoint a specific importer to continue using 
the license number. For other and ne w/additional importers, new PS 
application shall be required.  
 
26.5 All PS License applications received after the effectivity of this Order shall be 
subject to the procedures and requirements prescribed herein.  
 22nd
June 
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  ANNEX “A”  
TABLE 1: SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR B PS PS LICENSING  
 
PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
1 Application Form  Php 300.00  DTI 
2 Quality Manual Review  Php 5,000.00  
3 Pre-Audit / Audit / Surveillance Audits per Man -Hour (Payable within 15 days after billing) as 
per size of establishment based on Tabl e 1A 
3.1 Micro  Php 100.00 or as per charged by BPS 
Recognized Auditing Body  DTI/ BPS Recognized 
Auditing Body  
3.2 Small  Php 300.00 or as per charged by BPS 
Recognized Auditing Body  
3.3 Medium  Php 400.00 or as per charged by BPS 
Recognized Auditing Body  
3.4 Large  Php 500.00 or as per charged by BPS 
Recognized Auditing Body  
4 Original License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)  DTI 
4.1 Micro  Php 5,000.00  
4.2 Small  Php 7,500.00  
4.3 Medium  Php 10,000.00  
4.4 Large  Php 12,500.00  
5 Annual License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)  DTI 
5.1 Micro  Php 2, 500.00  
5.2 Small  Php 3,750.00  
5.3 Medium  Php 5,000.00  
5.4 Large  Php 6,250.00  
6 Transportation  As per arrangement (if necessary)  DTI/ BPS Recognized 
Auditing Body  
7 Hotel Acc ommodation  As per arrangement (if necessary)  DTI/ BPS Recognized 
Auditing Body  
8 Testing Fee  As charged by BPS Recognized 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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  TABLE 1A: SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  
SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  ASSETS  
Micro  Up to Php  3,000,000.00  
Small  Php 3,000,001.00 up to Php 15,000,000.00  
Medium  Php 15,000,001 .00 up to Php 100,0 00,000.00  
Large  Over Php 100,000,000.00  
 
TABLE 2: SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE IMPORT COMMODITY 
CLEARANCE (ICC) AND STATEMENT OF CONFIRMATION (SOC)  
PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
Application Fee  Php 300.00  DTI 
Processing Fee (depends on the value o f the batch being applied for SOC/ICC)  
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 the 
DTI / BPS 
Recognized  
Inspection Body  DTI / Recognized  
Inspection Body  
Transportation  As per arrangement 
(if necessary)  DTI / Recognized  
Inspection Body  
Testing Fee  As charged by the 
BPS Testing 
Laboratory or BPS -
recognized testing 
laborator ies DTI / BPS-Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  
Freight charges of samples  As charged by Freight 
Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
Market sample  As per Official 
Receipts/Sales 
Invoice  Manufacturer/Importer  
 
Notes:  
 
❖ Original and Annual License Fees depend on the s ize of establishment as stipulated 
on Table 1A herein.  
 
❖ The Schedule of Fees and Charges in this DAO were adopted from DAO 4:2008 and 
DAO 5:2008.  
  
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  ANNEX “B”  
 
        License No. Q -XXXX  
 
Fig. 1 Philippine Standa rd (PS) Quality Mark  
 
Note: Actual size may v ary according to size of product