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CERTIFICATION OF ELECTR IC WIRES AND CABLES  
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.  ______   
Series of _________  
 
 
 
SUBJECT:  THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATION CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES  
 
 
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;  
 
NOW THEREFORE , pursuant to RA 4109; RA 7394; EO 101, Series of 1967; EO 913, 
Series o f 1983; and EO 292,  Series of 1987, the following Technical R egulation governing 
the BPS Mandatory Product Certification Schemes for Electric Wires and Cables  is hereby 
prescribed and promulgated for the compliance, information , and guidance of all concern ed. 
  
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CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES                                      Rule 1.  OBJECTIVE  
 
This DAO aims to strictly ensure that electric  wires and cables  to be  imported,  manufactured, 
distributed, or sold in the Philippines  meet the specified safety requirements prescribed by 
this Technical Regulation.  
 
 
Rule 2.  SCOPE  
 
This Technical R egulation prescribes the mandatory product certification of electric wires 
and cables  (HS Code of 8544.11.20 ), whether locally manufactured or imported, as follows:  
 
2.1. Thermoplastic -insulated w ires and cables covering copper conductor (stranded or 
solid) ;  
2.2. Thermoplastic insulated non -metallic flat -jacketed electric wires ; and  
2.3. Thermoplastic insulated flexible cords and fixture wires  
Rule 3.  DEFINITION OF TERMS  
 
For purposes of this Order, the following definitions shall apply:  
 
3.1. Audit  – a systematic, independent and d ocumented 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 requirements used as a reference 
against which audit evidenc e 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.   
 
3.4. Accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – Conformity ass essment body 
attested by third -party conveying formal demonstration of its competence to carry -
out specific conformity assessment task.  
 
3.5. Bare Conductor  - a conductor with no covering or insulation .1 
 
3.6. Base  Type/Model – one that represents a set of generic c haracteristics of a group 
of products.  
 
3.7. BPS – Bureau of Philippine Standards of the DTI.  
 
3.8. BPS Recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – the CAB (inspection 
body, testing laboratory, or certification body) duly recognized by BPS to have the 
scope and co mpetence 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 
                                                             
1PNS 35 -1:2013  
2ISO 19011:2011  
3Ibid.  
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CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES                                      (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.       
 
3.9.  Cable - a stranded conductor with or without insulation and other coverings .6 
 
3.10.  Conductor  - a material usually in the form of a wire or cable suitable for carrying       
electric current.6 
 
3.11.  Certification Body  – third party conformity assessment bo dy operating a 
certification scheme.  
 
3.12.  Claim – information declared by client.  
 
3.13.  Confirmation  – an action, declaration, document, or statement that corroborates, 
ratifies, verifies, gives formal approval, or assures the validity of something.3 
 
3.14.  Conformity  Assessment Body (CAB)  – a third party inspection body, testing      
laboratory and certification body operating within its scope of competence.  
 
3.15.  Conformity  – fulfillment of a requirement.4 
 
3.16.  DTI – Department of Trade and Industry  
 
3.17.  Determination  – includ e assessment activities such as testing, measuring, 
inspection, design appraisal, assessment of services, and auditing to provide 
information regarding the product requirements as input to the review and 
attestation functions.  
 
3.18.  Evaluation  – systematic exa mination of the extent to which a product, process, or 
service fulfills specified requirements.8 
 
3.19. Generic Type/Model – refers to a type/model or series of types/models which 
critical components and materials together with its mechanical and electrical 
designs are similar including the capacity, energy source, electrical characteristics, 
and other physical or functional characteristics with the base type/model.  
 
3.20.  International Standard  – a standard developed under the WTO principles for 
international standar ds development such as those developed by international 
bodies like the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International 
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 
and those developed by foreign standa rds bodies under these principles.  
 
3.21.  ISO – International Organization  for Standardization  
 
3.22.  IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission  
 
3.23.  Inspection – examination of a product, process, service, or installation or their 
design and determination of its conformity with specific requirements, or, on the 
                                                             
3 Webster’s New World Law Dictionary  
4 ISO/IEC 17000  
8 PNS 35-1:2013   
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CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES                                      basis of professional judgment, with general requirements.5 This includes inventory 
and sampling.   
 
3.24.  Insulation - a non -conducting material used to serve as barrier between energized 
parts of an electric c ircuit thereby confining the flow of electric current to the 
conductor.6 
 
3.25.  Inspection body  – a body that performs inspection. 7 
 
3.26.  Insulated Conductor - a conductor covered with an insulation.9 
 
3.27. Jacket  - a protective covering over the insulation.9 
 
3.28.  Lot No. /Batch No. /Serial No.  – an identification number used to identify 
production/lot batch of the product for quality control purposes.  
 
3.29.  PNS ISO 9000  – Quality Management System - Fundamentals and Vocabulary  
 
3.30.  PNS ISO 9001  – Quality Management Systems – Requirements  
 
3.31.  PNS ISO/IEC 17065  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies 
certifying products, processes and services.  
 
3.32.  PNS ISO 19011  – Guidelines for Auditing.  
 
3.33.  PAB – Philippine Accreditation Bureau is the National Accreditation Body.  
 
3.34.  Philippine  National Standards (PNS)  – Standards promulgated by the BPS.  
 
3.35.  Product Certification  – the provision of impartial third -party attestation that 
fulfillment of specified requirements has been demonstrated.  8 
 
3.36.  PS License  – authority given by BPS to a local/ foreign manufacturer, authorizing 
the use of the PS Certification Mark on its product.  
 
3.37.  Review  – verification of the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of selection and 
determination activities, and the results of these activities, with regard to ful fillment 
of specified requirements.9 
 
3.38.  Sampling  – a method of getting a representative sample of a product according to 
a specified procedure.  
 
3.39. Standard  - a document approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common 
and repeated use, rules, guidelin es or characteristics for products or related 
processes and production methods, with which compliance is not mandatory.  
 
3.40.  Statement of Confirmation (SOC) – a document stating that the imported electric 
wires and cables were sourced from a manufacturer with  a valid PS License and 
that the imported electric wires and cables from said manufacturer complies with 
                                                             
 
6 PNS 35 -1:2013  
7 Ibid. 
8 ISO/IEC 17065  
9 ISO/IEC 17000   
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CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES                                      specified requirements after undergoing inspection and verification and should 
contain the batch/lot/serial number and manufacturing date of the electr ic wires and 
cables.  
 
3.41.  Stranded Conductor  - a conductor composed of a group of wires or any 
combination of wire groups .13 
 
3.42.  Surveillance – a systematic iteration of conformity assessment activities as a 
basis for maintaining the validity of the statement o f conformity.12 
 
3.43. Solid Conductor  - a conductor consisting of a single wire.10 
  
3.44.  Test Report  – a document that presents test results and other information relevant 
to a test.  
 
3.45.  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.  
 
3.46.  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). 11 
 
3.47.  Trade name  – any registered name or designation identifying or distinguishing an 
enterprise  
 
3.48.  Type THW insulation  - a heat -and moisture -resistant thermoplastic (PVC) 
insulation suitable for th e type of  service where the conductor temperature does not 
exceed 75 °C in dry or wet location .16 
 
3.49.  Type THWN insulation  - a heat -and moisture -resistant thermoplastic (PVC) 
insulation with nylon jacket  suitable for the type of service where the conductor 
temperature does not exceed 75 °C in dry and wet location .16 
 
3.50.  Type THHN insulation  - a heat -resistant thermoplastic (PVC) insulation with nylon 
jacket suitable for the type  of service where the conductor temperature does not 
exceed 90 °C in dry location or 7 5 °C in wet location.16 
 
3.51.  Type TW insulation  - a moisture -resistant thermoplastic (PVC) insulation suitable 
for the type of service  where conductor temperature does not exceed 60 °C in dry 
or wet location .16 
 
3.52.  Verification – confirmation, through the provis ion of objective evidence, that 
specified requirements have been fulfilled.12 This may include product testing.  
 
3.53.  Warehouse – secured premises built purposely for storage of products and to 
preserve the quality and integrity of the same.  
 
3.54.  Wire  - a slender  rod or filament of drawn metal.13 
                                                             
10 PNS 35 -1:2013  
11 Ibid. 
12 ISO/IEC 9000   
13 PNS 35 -1:2013   
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Rule 4.  PRODUCT CERTIFICATION SCHEMES  
 
4.1. Philippine Standard (PS) Safety and/or Quality Certification Mark Licensing Scheme  
 
The PS Safety Certification Mark Licensing Scheme (PS Licensing Scheme for 
brevity) shall be available to  both local and foreign manufacturers selling or 
distributing electric wires and cables  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 activities as per existing DTI rules shall be conducted as follows, as 
may be applicable:  
 
4.1.1  Local companies holding a valid PS License;  
 
4.1.1.1  Annual system and product audit at the factory; and  
4.1.1.2  Random  inspection/ve rification at the warehouse/market , and 
product testing , if necessary;  
 
4.1.2  Foreign companies holding a valid PS License;  
 
4.1.2.1  Annual system and product audit at the factory; and  
4.1.2.2  Regular inspection/verification per shipment , and product testing , 
if necessary;  
 
4.2 Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) Certification Mark Scheme  
 
The ICC Certification Mark Scheme shall be available to im porters of non -PS 
certified wires and cables  on per product per shipment per Bill of Lading/Airway Bill 
basis. The certification shall only c over the particular batch of products applied for 
the shipment.  
 
Rule 5.  DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMEN TS 
 
5.1 Application for PS Licensing Scheme shall be supported by the following:  
 
5.1.1  Duly accomplished application form, subscribed and sworn to by the 
applicant, or his duly a uthorized management representative. In case of 
an overseas applicant, the local branch or representative office/agency 
shall act in behalf of the overseas applicant and accomplish the 
application form ; 
 
5.1.2  For a sole proprietorship: Certificate of Business N ame Registration and 
permit issued by the local government unit having jurisdiction over it; or  
 
For a corporation or partnership: Certificate of SEC Registration and 
Articles of Incorporation/Partnership and By -Laws , submitted once, 
unless an amendment h as been made;   
 
In case of an overseas applicant, the local branch or representative 
office/agency shall also provide the equivalent foreign document stated 
herein, whichever is applicable;  
  
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CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES                                      5.1.3  Latest Income Tax Return or latest audited financial statement, a nd 
certification of an 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 covering the product being 
applied for PS License, including the pr oduct/s ’ production process;  
 
5.1.5  Description of the product’s production/manufacturing process;  
 
5.1.6  Product Identification Traceability Procedure including process flow, 
materials and process control and drawings, among others;  
 
5.1.7  List of test and measuring equipment wi th nominal capacities and serial 
numbers at each inspection point and final product testing together with 
the evidence of ownership, such as but not limited to Official Receipts;  
 
5.1.8  Brief description of equipment maintenance and calibration program for all 
testing and measuring equipment with their corresponding calibration 
certificates;  
 
5.1.9  Copies of proposed labels, markings, and logos as per requirements of 
specific standard ; 
 
5.1.10  Vicinity map of the factory;  and 
 
5.1.11  Oath of undertaking to abide by the Terms and Con ditions of the License, 
respectively signed by the manufacturer /local office or agent   
 
5.2 Application for ICC or SOC shall be supported by the following:  
 
5.2.1  The duly accomplished and subscribed application form;  
 
5.2.2  For sole proprietorship registered with DTI, t he application shall be 
accomplished and signed by the owner and filed by the owner or by a 
duly authorized representative by virtue of a notarized Special Power of 
Attorney (SPA); or   
 
For Corporation/Partnership registered with SEC, the application shall  be 
accomplished and signed, and filed by any officer or organic employee, 
duly authorized by virtue of a notarized board/partnership resolution or 
Secretary’s Certificate;  
 
5.2.3  Packing List;   
 
5.2.4  Commercial Invoice;  
 
5.2.5  Bill of Lading ; 
 
5.2.6  Summary of the production b atch/lot/serial numbers;  
 
5.2.7  List of distributors/retailers with their complete addresses and contact 
details;  
 
5.2.8  Proof of ownership or contract of lease of warehouse;   
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5.2.9  Importer Certificate of Accreditation / BOC Certificate of Registration  
(Certificate of BOC  Registration or its equivalent) ; 
 
5.2.10  Import Entry (may be submitted later prior to release of the certificate);  
 
5.2.11  Surety Bond ;  
 
5.2.12  Product brochure/specification ; and  
 
5.2.13  Copy of PS License (for SOC applications)  
 
Rule 6.  PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCT CERTIFICATION 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.  
6.1.3  In case that a factory, plant or site, manufactures multiple products stated 
herein, PS License shall be product specific.  
6.1.4  Only one local importer per license shall be allowed.  However, a specific 
factory or plant may apply for multiple licenses. As such, wh en another 
local importer wants to import the same product from the same foreign 
manufacturer, a separate PS License application shall be filed.  
6.1.5  Conduct of Factory and Product Audit  
6.1.5.1  Upon submission and confirmation of the completeness and 
compliance of th e 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;  
6.1.5.2  Audit shall be undertaken by either the BPS, DTI 
Regio nal/Provincial Office (RO/PO), or BPS -recognized auditing 
bodies based on established audit procedure. Only recognized 
auditing bodies in the BPS’ official list may be designated as 
auditors;   
6.1.5.3  During the audit, for stranded wires, compliance of the anneal ed 
conductors to PNS 260 before stranding shall be verified.  
6.1.5.4  During the audit, samples shall be drawn for all types/models and 
sizes per brand of the product to be certified for the purpose of in -
plant and independent testing. Independent testing shall be 
conducted only by BPS Testing Laboratory or  BPS-recognized 
testing laboratory.  
6.1.5.5  If there are non -conformities noted during the audit, the auditors 
shall inform the company and require them to undertake corrective 
actions. The auditors shall accomplish the n on-conformity report  
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by the company's authorized representative.   
6.1.5.6  The company shall implement and complete the corrective actions 
within ninety (90) calendar days for initial audit and thirty (3 0) 
calendar  days for surveillance and product inclusion audit . If the 
company fails to implement the corrective actions within the 
specified period, it should be a cause for denial of PS application 
or suspension of the PS License.  
6.1.6  If the applicant is a fo reign -based manufacturer, the application shall, for 
purposes of accountability, be made and filed by its local branch or 
representative office or representative agency who must be duly 
registered in accordance with Philippine laws;  
6.1.7  The PS License shall on ly be issued upon satisfactory evaluation of the 
factory audit and determination of product conformance to specific PNS 
based on pertinent test reports;  
6.1.8  If the evaluation of the factory audit report showed unsatisfactory results, 
the PS License shall not b e issued. Only after the re -assessment and 
subsequent product compliance shall the BPS issue the PS License;  
6.1.9  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 surveill ance 
audits prescribed herein. PS License can be suspended, withdrawn or 
cancelled at any time for cause and after due process;  
6.1.10  For renewals, the PS License holder shall, through written notice, 
coordinate with BPS or the DTI RO/PO for a schedule of the re -
certification 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.  
6.1.11  In case of changes materially affecting the PS License and/or license 
holder’s ability to comply with BPS product certification requirements, the 
license holder shall inform BPS in writing at least thirty (30) calendar days 
prior to the date the changes will take effect. The notice must include a 
request for audit.  
6.1.11.1  Changes may inclu de, but shall not be limited to, change in 
management or business name; transfer of plant site; modification 
of product design and/or specifications.  
6.1.12  All importers of electric wires and cables covered by a valid PS License 
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.  
6.2. SOC/ICC Application Process  
6.2.1  Application for SOC shall be as follows:  
6.2.1.1  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed 
application form and requirements to the BPS or to the nearest 
DTI RO/PO;   
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CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES                                      6.2.1.2  Upon receipt of the application and complete requirements, a 
Certificate of Conditional Release shall be issued, subj ect to the 
conditions stated therein;  
6.2.1.3  Product inspection shall be conducted by the BPS, DTI RO/PO, or 
the identified BPS -recognized inspection body at the declared 
warehouse in accordance with the applicable provisions hereof. 
The original inspection repor t shall be sent directly to the BPS by 
the BPS -recognized inspection body within two (2) working days 
from the date of inspection;  
6.2.1.4  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent with the 
importation documents (e.g. quantity, markings, PS licens e 
number), 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; and  
6.2.1.5  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.  
6.2.2  Application for ICC shall be as follows:  
6.2.2.1  Processin g of applications under this scheme replaces the ICC 
Scheme under DAO 05:2008, subject to the requirements and 
transitory provision stated herein;  
6.2.2.2  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed 
application form and requirements to the BPS or to the nearest 
DTI RO/PO;  
6.2.2.3  Upon receipt of the application and complete requirements, a 
Certificate of Conditional Release shall be issued, subject to the 
conditions stated therein;  
6.2.2.4  Product inspection and drawing of samples shall be conducted by 
the BPS or the identified BPS -recognized inspection body at the 
declared warehouse in accordance with the applicable provisions 
hereof. The original inspection report shall be sent directly to the 
BPS by the BPS -recognized inspection body within two (2) 
working da ys from the date of inspection;  
6.2.2.5  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent with the 
importation documents, product samples shall be drawn in 
accordance with the prescribed sampling size herein for testing. 
Otherwise, a Show Cause Order shal l be issued and the 
provisions hereto shall apply;  
6.2.2.6  The drawn samples shall be submitted by the applicant to the 
BPS-recognized testing laboratory within three (3) working days 
from the date of inspection and sampling for the conduct of 
testing; and  
6.2.2.7  If the result of the test shows conformance, the ICC shall be 
issued by the BPS Bureau Director or his duly authorized   
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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.  MARKING REQUIREMENTS  
 
For traceability and verification purposes , the required markings for manufactured or 
imported electric wires and cables shall be available 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 manufactu rer’s/importer’s warehouse or traders’/distributors’/retailers’ 
warehouse, if applicable.  
 
7.1. The required markings shall be as follows:  
7.1.1.  On electric wire and cable/cord  as applicable : 
7.1.1.1.  Type/ class or type letter designation of wire or cord ; 
7.1.1.2.  Number of cores and  nominal cross -sectional  area;  
7.1.1.3.  Size of wire ; 
7.1.1.4.  Rated voltage and temperature of the wire ; and 
7.1.1.5.  Manufacturer’s name or trade name  
 
7.1.2.  On tag, reel, or carton box/packaging  as applicable : 
7.1.2.1.  Type/ class or type letter designation of wire or cord ; 
7.1.2.2.  Size of wire;  
7.1.2.3.  Rated v oltage and temperature of the wire ; 
7.1.2.4.  Duly registered business  name and address of the importer  (if 
imported)  or duly registered business name and address of 
manufacturer (if locally manufactured);   
7.1.2.5.  Date of manufacture by month and year;  
7.1.2.6.  Approximate gross we ight in kilogram;  
7.1.2.7.  Length of wire in  meters ; 
7.1.2.8.  Construction of conductor ( conventional,  compressed , or 
combination  unilay ); 
7.1.2.9.  Country of Origin ; and  
7.1.2.10.  PS Safety Mark with License Number (if PS certified) or ICC 
Sticker (if ICC certified)  
 
7.2 The required marking s of electric wires and cables that are specified under the 
latest edition of the PNS upon promulgation shall be used.  
 
In the absence of any of the required markings or submission of incomplete markings, the 
application for PS License, SOC, or ICC shall n ot be processed until such time that the 
required markings are submitted or corrected.  
  
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Rule 8.  INSPECTION /AUDIT  AND SAMPLING  
8.1. Inspection /audit  and sampling shall be conducted by the BPS, DTI RO/PO or the 
BPS-recognized inspection /auditing  body in accordance with  existing BPS 
Inspection and Sampling Procedure.  
8.2. Sampling Size  
8.2.1  The following sampling size shall apply:  
8.2.1.1  Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables:  
8.2.1.1.1  Two ( 2) rolls/cartons  per set  for 8 mm2 and smaller 
size having  150 meters  length  
8.2.1.1.2  Minimum of t hirty (30) meter s length  per set for  14 
mm2 and larger  size 
8.2.1.2  Thermoplastic insulated wires and cable (non -metallic flat -
jacketed electric wires):  
8.2.1.2.1  Two ( 2) rolls/cartons per set for 2.0 mm2 to 5.5 mm2 
sizes having a minimum length of 75  meters  
8.2.1.3  Thermoplastic  Insulated Flexibl e Cords and Fixture Wires:  
8.2.1.3.1   Two ( 2) rolls/cartons  per set having  a minimum length 
of 75 m eters   
 
8.2.2  For PS initial, surveillance,  recertification , or inclusion audit s, three (3) 
sets per size per type per brand of the above sampling size shall be 
randomly dra wn from the manufacturer’s production line or warehouse. 
The first set shall be tested in -plant. The second  set shall be sent to the 
BPS-recognized testing laboratory for independent testing upon 
satisfactory result of the in -plant test. The remaining set shall be kept by 
the manufacturer as reserved samples.  
8.2.3  For ICC /SOC  application, two (2) sets per size per type per brand  of the 
above sampling size shall be randomly drawn from the shipment at the 
importer’s warehouse. The first set shall be sent to the BP S-recognized 
testing laboratory for testing. The remaining set shall be kept by the 
importer as reserved samples.  
8.2.4  For generic model/type, one (1) carton/roll per type/model/brand shall 
be drawn and be sent together with its base type/model to BPS Testing 
Laboratory or BPS -recognized testing laboratory for actual verification 
purposes.  
8.2.5  Sampling sizes of electric wires and cabl es that are specified under the 
latest  edition of the PNS upon promulgation shall be used .  
8.3. Sampling Procedure  
8.3.1  The BPS, DTI RO/PO, BPS -recognized auditing/inspection body, the 
PS applicant/license holder, and ICC applicant’s authorized  
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particular lot/batch or shipment where they were drawn.  
8.3.2  Test samples drawn shal l be packed/sealed and signed , in the presence 
of importer or manufacturer authorized representatives , by the  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.  
8.3.3  The auditor or the inspector shall ensure that the Request for Test form 
together with the drawn samples is directly submitted to the BPS -
recognized testing laboratory 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, the auditor shall ensure that the samples drawn shall 
be shipped to the BPS -recognized testing laboratory within three (3) 
working days from the date of audit.  
8.3.4  The BPS -recognized testing laboratory shall document properly the 
receipt of the product samples to include but not limited to taking 
pictures of the following : 
8.3.4.1  Request for Test ; 
8.3.4.2  Packaging of the  sealed and signed sampl es and as submitted 
and received ; and  
8.3.4.3  Result of in -plant test for dielectric  test and insulation resistance 
test compliance to PNS 260 for stranded wires  for PS application   
Rule 9.  PRODUCT TESTING  
9.1. The drawn samples shall be tested by the BPS Testing Laboratory or  other BPS-
recognized testing laboratory.  
 
9.2. The following Philippine National Standards (PNS) shall be used as references 
to determine the conformance of the products covered in this Technical 
Regulation to the necessary requirements prescribed therein:  
 
9.2.1  PNS 35 -1:2013 - Thermoplastic -insulated wires and cables covering 
copper conductor of 2.0 mm² up to 500 mm² rated 600 volts for building 
wires application.   
9.2.2  PNS 35 -2:2006 - Thermoplastic insulated non -metallic flat -jacketed 
electric wires with 2 or 3 conduc tors sized 2.0 mm2 to 5.5 mm2 solid or 
stranded rated 60 ⁰C, 600V.  
9.2.3  PNS 163:2018 - Thermoplastic insulated flexible cords and fixture wires 
rated up to 600 volts.   
 
9.3. Considering the regular updating of standards, the latest edition of the PNS shall 
be used a s 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.  
  
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shall be tested in -plant.  The manufacturer shall have testing capability to conduct 
the following minimum test methods:  
9.4.1  Conductor resistance test  
9.4.2  Insulation Thickness  
9.4.3  Dielectric strength t est 
9.4.4  Insulation resistance test  
9.4.5  Tensile strength and elongation of insulation test  
9.4.6  Flame retardance test  
9.4.7  Heat shock test  
9.4.8  Heat deformation test  
9.4.9  Bending test  (for applicable  thermoplastic  insulated flexible cords and 
fixture wires)  
 
9.5. The results of dielectric strength test and insulation resistance test conducted in -
plant shall conform with the applicable PNS upon submission to the BPS -
recognized testing laboratory together with the draw n samples for independent 
test. 
9.6. For ICC/SOC applications, dielectric streng th test and insulation resistance test 
shall be conducted by the BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS-recognized testing 
laboratory.  
9.7. The original test reports shall be sent directly to the BPS by the 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.  
 
9.8. The BPS reserves the right to be present at any point of the certification process.  
 
Rule 10.  EVALUATION OF RESULTS  
 
Results of tests shall be evaluated base d on the requirements of the relevant standard.  
 
10.1.  If the drawn samples showed conformance to the standard, the PS License or 
ICC Certificate shall be issued.  
 
10.2.  If the drawn samples failed the required tests , the BPS shall : 
 
10.2.1  For PS application:  
 
10.2.1.1  For new and e xtension of the scope applications, inform the 
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 
propose d corrective measu res. If approved , another product 
audit shall be conducted.  
 
10.2.1.2  For PS surveillance/recertification, inform the applicant of the 
result and suspension/cancellation order in accordance with 
Rule 18 of this Order. BPS shall give order to submit the 
reserved sam ples for testing otherwise. If the applicant refused 
to submit the reserved samples and opted to undertake  
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accordance with Rule 15 of this Order.  
 
If the reserved samples showed conformance w ith 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 Rule 
15 of this Order.  
 
The suspension/cancellation order  shall only be lifted upon the 
compliance of the applicant to this Order and the conformance of 
the product to the relevant Philippine National Standard.  
 
10.2.2  For SOC Application  
10.2.2.1  Considered as surveillance activity, the provisions of Rule 
10.2.1.2  shall apply.  
10.2.3  For ICC application:  
10.2.3.1  Inform the applicant of the result and present the following 
options ; 
10.2.3.1.1 Submit the reserved samples for testing;  
10.2.3.1.2 Undertake remedial or corrective measures subject to 
actual inspection, verification, inventory, and re-sampling (if 
necessary) by the BPS, DTI RO/PO, or the BPS -
recognized inspection body ; 
10.2.3.1.3 Export  the shipment back to the country of origin, at its own 
expense, subject to inventory and inspection 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 by the importer to the BPS; or  
10.2.3.1.4 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 
DTI/BPS representative prior to the actual destruction.  
10.2.4  For rejected shipment, lot or batch:  
 
10.2.4.1  Notwithstanding the acceptance of the shipment/batch, any non -
conforming lots found during inspection and/or testing, whether 
forming part of the sample or not, shall be rejected.  
 
10.2.4.2  The importer or manufact urer at its own expense either export to 
the country of origin or destroy the non -conforming product in the 
presence of DTI authorized representative and other relevant 
government agencies/authorities in accordance with existing 
rules and regulations.   
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Rule 11.  DISPOSAL OF SAMPLES  
11.1.  Tested and remaining (if there are any) samples, which were drawn for testing 
purposes, and complied with the requirements of the standard, shall be 
retrieved  by the importer/ manufacturer within thirty (30) days from the receipt 
of the no tice of retrieval  of test samples. If the importer/manufacturer fails to 
retrieve  the samples within the given period or opted not to retrieve the sample 
at all, the laboratory shall dispose the samples in a manner deemed 
appropriate in accordance with exi sting accounting and auditing rules.  
11.2.  Samples which fail to comply with the specified requirements shall be stored for 
at least six (6) months in the laboratory to ensure their availability in the event 
the importer/manufacturer contests the result of the t est including those 
subjects of litigation . 
Rule 12.  RECOGNITION OF CONFORMITY 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 recognize d shall accomplish the BPS Recognition 
Application Form together with the following:  
 
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 Incorpo ration. For foreign CAB, all 
incorporation documents shall be authenticated by the Philippine 
Consulate Office. The authentication requirement may be waived 
subject to reciprocity agreement;  
 
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 fo reign 
CABs with no local office/representative agency shall be denied.  
 
12.4.  The requirement on local office/representative agency may be waived subject 
to the provisions of any Mutual Recognition Agreement entered into by the 
Philippine Government through the DTI. 
 
12.5.  The BPS may, at any time, conduct full verification of the competence of the 
CAB to perform the conformity assessment activities.  
 
Rule 13.  TERMS AND CONDITIONS  
 
13.1 The PS License holders and importers shall a bide by the following terms and 
conditions:  
  
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CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES                                      13.1.1  Consistently abide by RA 4109, EO 133: 1987, EO 913: 1983, and RA 7394 
and their impleme nting rules and regulations,  orders , and memoranda  which 
the BPS issues in pursuance with its authority under the law. 
 
13.1.2  Ensure that the certified product conforms at all t imes to the specific standard 
as amended/updated and its implementing rules and regulations.  
 
13.1.3  Warrant that it has the authority to use the brand name, trade name and 
trademarks indicated in the application form.  
 
13.1.4  Be held liable for any damages that its pro duct might cause to their 
consumers.  
 
13.1.5  The design of the PS Certification Mark shall be in accordance with the 
illustration in Annex B.  
 
13.1.6  The P S Safety Mark shall not be affixed on any products not covered by the 
license issued by BPS.  
 
13.1.7  Establish and maintai n system s of product recall  and of addressing 
complaints filed by its clients or customers concerning its certified products , 
and shall maintain records thereof.  
 
13.1.8  Give duly -authorized representatives of the BPS or DTI RO/PO or, in the case 
of foreign compa nies, 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 c ompliance with the 
requirements of this technical regulation ; 
 
13.1.9  Maintain a record of all complaints made known to it, relating to compliance 
with certification requirements and make these records available to BPS or its 
authorized representative/s when requ ested; take appropriate action with 
respect to such complaints and any deficiencies found affecting such 
product’s conformance to the requirements for certification; and, document 
the action taken, subject to verification by the BPS or its authorized 
repre sentative/s.  
 
13.1.10  Submit itself to surveillance activities to ensure consistent compliance with 
the BPS requirements o f the Product Certification Scheme.  
 
13.1.11   In case  of subcontracts, shall assume full responsibility for its sub -
assemblies’, semi -finished and fin ished products’ conformance to the 
specific requirements.  
 
13.1.12   Inform BPS in writing of any changes that will materially affect its PS License 
and its ability to comply with BPS product certification requirements within 
thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date the change will be made, such as, 
but not limited to change in management, business name, addition of brand 
name , modification of product ’s designs and specifications  and/or transfer of 
plant site.  
 
13.1.12.1  If the change involves addition of brand name and mo dification 
in the product’s design or specifications, BPS shall facilitate the 
conduct of appropriate product certification activity;   
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13.1.12.2  In case of transfer of plant site, BPS, DTI RO/PO, or BPS -
recognized auditing bodies shall conduct factory and product 
audit at the new site.  
 
13.1.12  Pay the applicable fees and other charges as billed or stipulated by BPS, DTI 
RO/PO, BPS -recognized inspection/auditi ng bodies  and testing laboratories . 
 
13.1.13  Any incorrect references to the certification scheme; misleading use of PS 
Licen se, or any other mechanisms indicating that 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.  
 
13.1.14  Traders or retailers in possession of covered products whose PS  Licenses 
have expired or have been suspended, recalled, withdrawn, revoked or 
cancelled shall be notified in writing of such suspension, recall, withdrawal, 
revocation or cancellation.  
 
13.1.15  Upon suspension, recall, withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of th e PS 
License, the holder shall discontinue the manufacture and/or use of covered 
products including advertising materials relevant thereto and shall take action 
as may be required by the BPS.  
 
13.1.16  Agrees that all in formati on stated in the application shall be treated as 
proprietary and regarded as confidential except for those information indicated 
in the PS License and Certificate which is considered public document. The 
confidential information shall not be disclosed to  any third party without prior 
consent,  unless required by the law.  
 
13.1.17  The PS License is non -transferable.  
 
13.2 Any infractions of the foregoing shall be a ground for the suspension, withdrawal or 
cancellation of the license.  
 
13.3 The SOC/ICC applicants and holders shall abide by the following terms and 
conditions:  
 
13.3.1  Consistently abide by RA 4109, EO 133: 1987, EO 913: 1983 and RA 
7394 and their implementing rules and regulations, and orders which the 
BPS issues in pursuance with its authority under law.  
 
13.3.2  Give duly -authorized representatives of the BPS or DTI RO/PO or BPS -
recognized inspection bodies full access during working hours to the 
declared warehouse for the purpose of inspection, sampling and 
inventory.  
 
13.3.3  SOC/ICC Applicant shall abide by the conditions stipulated in the 
Certificate of Conditional Re lease issued by BPS.  
 
13.3.4  Ensure that the certified product conforms at all times to applicable 
standard as amended/updated and its implementing rules and 
regulations.  
 
13.3.5  Be held liable for any damages that its product might cause to their 
consumers.   
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13.3.6  The ICC St icker  shall not be affixed on any products not covered by the 
ICC Certificate issued by BPS.  
 
13.3.7  The SOC and ICC Certificat ion Mark  shall not be used in any misleading 
manner.  
 
13.3.8  Establish and maintain a system of product recall and of addressing 
complaints fil ed by its clients or customers concerning its certified 
products, and shall maintain records thereof.  
 
13.3.9  Pay the applicable fees and charges as billed or stipulated by BPS, DTI 
RO/PO, BPS-recognized inspection  bodies, and/or testing laboratories.  
 
13.3.10  Agrees tha t all information stated in the application shall be treated as 
proprietary and regarded as confidential except for those information 
indicated in the SOC/ICC Certificate which is considered public 
document. The confidential information shall not be disclo sed to any 
third party without prior consent, unless required by the law . 
 
13.4 Any infractions of the foregoing shall constitute sufficient grounds for the institution of 
administrative sanctions/fines against the SOC/ICC applicant/holder.  
 
 
Rule 14.  REQUIREMENTS  IN CASE OF NON -CONFORMANCE  
 
For electric wires and cables  that do not conform to the requirements of BPS rules and 
regulations/guidelines, the following provisions, shall apply:  
 
14.1.  A SHOW CAUSE ORDER shall be issued by BPS or DTI -RO/PO giving the PS 
Licens e holder or the importer opportunity to explain within fifteen (15) calendar 
days 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/man ager or the authorized representative of the 
company concerned, to refrain from supplying, distributing, selling or displaying 
for sale the products subject thereof until such time that the Show Cause Order 
is lifted.  
 
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 concerned to submit a 
sworn affidavit undertaking to do the following as directed whichever is 
applicable:  
 
14.2.1.  Permanently cease and desist from manufacturing, supply ing, 
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 pub lic a period of thirty (30) calendar days from 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 progre ss of the recall. Such publication shall include  a NOTICE  
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the safety and/or quality requirement; and  
14.2.3.  Recognize BPS authority to forfeit the Surety Bond.  
 
Rule 15.  PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCT RECALL  
 
After the  product is declared by the BPS to be non -conforming, the BPS shall immediately 
notify the manufacturer and/or importer. The manufacturer and/or importer shall within fifteen 
(15) days from receipt of notice implement product r ecall in accordance with the following:    
 
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 shall 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 shal l compensate parties availing of the recall 
order.  
 
 
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 t he applicant in accordance with Annex 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 ru les 
and regulations or third -party provision ; 
16.2.5.  Processing Fee of Statement of Confirmation/Import Commodity 
Clearance on imported products (non -refundable, payable upon releasing 
of the certificate  that was filed on a per product , per shipment, per Bill of  
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CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES                                      Lading/Airway Bill basis, assessed by the BPS based on the amount 
declared in the Invoice ); and 
16.2.6.  PS License fee for manufactured product /s 
16.3.  For imported electric wires and cables , a Surety  Bond amounting to One Hundred 
Fifty Thousand Pesos (Ph P 150,000.00) or ten percent (10%) of the declared 
value/dutiable value 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 conform t o 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 Orde r may be issued simultaneously with the Show Cause 
Order directing the manufacturer and/or importer to refrain from selling, 
distributing or disposing the products in any manner.  
17.3.  Any violation of the Terms and Conditions of the Certificate of Conditional R elease 
and/or provisions of this Order shall, upon notice, result in moto proprio  forfeiture 
of the S urety Bond. 
17.4.  Pending resolution of the Show Cause Order involving a particular shipment, 
applications filed after the issuance of the Show Cause Order by th e same 
importer may be processed, provided, a sworn undertaking to 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 18.  SUSPENSION, WITHDRAWAL, AND CANCE LLATION 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 P S Mark failed to conform to the 
requirements of a specific PNS as amended/upda ted; 
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 connectio n with 
its application for or re -certification of the license;   
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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 has served the licensee a notice of his intention to  do so, stating 
therein the grounds for the contemplated action, granting the licensee the 
opportunity to be heard within fifteen (15) days from the date of notice.  
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 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.  
Rule 19.  COMPLAINTS/APPEAL S HANDLING PROCESS  
19.1.  BPS shall implement a system of handling complaints/appeals related to the 
product certification process.  
19.2.  Remed ies 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 its 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 L icense, a motion for reconsideration may be filed with the BPS 
Director  or its 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 within 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 la ck or excess of jurisdiction committed by the 
official who rendered the decision.  
19.4.  The filing of a Motion for Reconsideration shall suspend the period to file an 
appeal.  
 
Rule 20.  PROHIBITED ACTS  
The following acts are hereby declared prohibited, in addition to tho se listed in DAO No. 2, 
Series of 2007 and its future amendments, viz:   
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CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES                                      20.1.  Use of the P S Safety  Mark in any misleading manner;  
20.2.  Sale,  offer for sale using over the counter or on -line mode or any form of 
advertisement of any electric wires and cables  not complyi ng with the particular 
technical regulation or applicable  standard;  
20.3.  Non-compliance, neglect or resistance to effect the product recall as directed by 
BPS;  
20.4.  Misrepresentations,  misleading or unauthorized statements and/or claims made 
in the application, lett ers/replies/forms in relation to product certification. Such 
include unauthorized reproduction of product certification documents, or any part 
thereof;  
20.5.  Non-compliance or failure to comply with the provisions hereof.  
 
 
Rule 21.  PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS  
The following s hall be imposed upon any manufacturer, importer , BPS-recognized 
inspection/auditing body, BPS -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.  Adminis trative fine as per existing DTI Ru les and Regulations/Department 
Administrative Orders and EO 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.  Cancellati on or revocation of recognition issued by the BPS.  
21.4.  Watch -listing and/or blacklisting of importers/manufacturers.  
21.5.  Any other sanctions or penalties as provid ed under existing DTI rules and 
regulations.  
 
Rule 22.  ISSUANCE OF GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES  
BPS may issue such pr ocedural guidelines as may be necessary in the implementation of 
this Order.  
 
 
Rule 23.  REPEALING CLAUSE  
 
All provisions of existing Department Administrative Orders, circulars, and guidelines 
inconsistent with this Administrative Order are he reby repealed subject to the transitory 
provisions below.  
 
 
Rule 24.  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 unim paired  
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Rule 25.  TRANSITORY PROVISIONS  
25.1.  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 twelve  (12) months upon effectivity  hereof. All 
pending PS applications received prior to the effectivity of this Order shall be 
processed in accordance with DAO 04:2008 and after the issuance of their PS 
License, manufacturers shall comply with the procedures and requirements of 
this Order  on the subsequent surveillance audit.  
25.2.  All new PS and ICC applications for t hermoplastic -insulated wires and cables  
and flexible cords  received upon the date of effectivity of the same shall be 
subject to the provisions stated herein.  
25.3.  All importers of PS c ertified thermoplastic -insulated wires and cables  and 
flexible cords  shall apply for SOC upon the date of effectivity of this Order.  
25.4.  All manufacturers and importers of thermoplastic insulated non -metallic flat -
jacketed electric wires and thermoplastic fixt ure wires, which are recently 
covered by this Order, shall be required to undergo the mandatory PS, SOC 
and/or ICC procedures after six (6) months from the date of effectivity of this 
Order.  
25.5.  To ensure strict compliance  of thermoplastic insulated non -metall ic flat -jacketed 
electric wires and thermoplastic fixture wires , monitoring and enforcement shall 
be conducted twenty -four (2 4) months after the effectivity of this Order. After 
this period, only products  bearing the PS Safety  Mark shall be allowed for 
distribution in the local market. All non -compliant products shall be subjected to 
the following:  
25.5.1 First Offense – Notice of Violation shall be issued but retailers/distributors 
shall only be advised to pull -out the items from the selling area.  
25.5.2 Second Offense onwards – Notice of Violation shall be issued subject to 
the regular adjudication process.  
Rule 26.  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 National 
Administrative Register.  
 
Done in the City of Makati this ________ day of _________________ in the year 20 21. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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Recommended by:  
 
 
_______________________________                 ____________________________ ___ 
                     NEIL P. CATAJAY                                           ATTY. RUTH B. CASTELO  
      Director , Bureau of Philippine Standards                            Undersecretary, CPG  
 
Approved:  
 
 
_____________________________  
RAMON M. LOPEZ  
Secretary  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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TABLE 1: SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR BPS 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 Table 1A  
3.1  Micro  Php 100.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
DTI / BPS Recognized  
Auditing Body  3.2  Small  Php 300.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing B ody 
3.3  Medium  Php 400.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
3.4  Large  Php 500.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
4  Original License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
4.1  Micro  Php 5,000.00  
DTI 4.2  Small  Php 7,500.0 0 
4.3  Medium  Php 10,000.00  
4.4  Large  Php 12,500.00  
5  Annual License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
5.1  Micro  Php 2,500.00  
DTI 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 Accommodation  As per arrangement  
(if necessary)  DTI / BPS Recognized  
Auditing Body  
8  Testing Fee  As charged by Designated 
Testing Laboratory  BPS-Recognized Testing 
Laboratory  
9  Freight Charges of Samples  As charged by Freight 
Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
10  Market Sample  As per Official Receipts /  
Sales Invoice  Manufacturer/Importer  
 
  
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CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES                                      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 100,000,000.00  
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 of 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 7,500.0 0 
Invoice/batch value above  
Php 1,000,000.00  Php 10,000.00  
Inspection Fee  As charged by the 
DTI / BPS Designated 
Inspection Body  DTI / BPS Recognized  
Inspection Body  
Transportation  As per arrangement 
(if necessary)  DTI / BPS Recognized  
Inspection Bod y 
Testing Fee  As charged by the 
BPS-Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  BPS-Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  
Freight charges of samples  As charged by Freight 
Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
Market sample  As per Official 
Receipts/Sales 
Invoice  Manufacturer/Importer  
 
Notes:  
 
 Original and Annual License Fees depend on the size 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.  
 
ANNEX “ B”  
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PS Certification Mark and License No.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
License No. Q -XXXX  
 
 
 
 
 
Note: The PS Safety Certification Mark affixed on the product or its package may be enlarged or 
reduced to an appropriate size, provided that its dimensions conform to the specifications.