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DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.  ______   
Series of _________  
 
 
SUBJECT:  THE NEW TECHNICAL  REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  
 
 
WHEREAS ,  the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is the primary coordinative, 
promotive, facilitative and regulatory arm of government in the area of trade, industry and 
investments ; 
 
WHEREAS , the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) [formerly known as Bureau of 
Product Standards] is mandated to establish standard s for all products of the Philippines and 
to ensure the manufacture, production, and distribution of safe and quality products for the 
protection of the consumer s; 
 
WHEREAS , the same mandate is reiterated in RA 7394 or the Consumer Act of the 
Philippines d eclared that it is the duty of the State to develop and provide safety and quality 
standards for consumer products, including performance or use -oriented standards, codes of 
practice and methods of tests;  
 
WHEREAS , to implement the above -cited laws and by  virtue of the rule -making power of 
the DTI Secretary under Executive Order (EO) 292 or the Administrative Code of 1987, 
Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 4, the Rules and Regulations Concerning the 
Philippine Standard (PS) Quality and/or Safety Ce rtification Mark scheme of the BPS, and 
DAO No. 5, entitled the New Rules and Regulations Concerning the Issuance of the Import 
Commodity Clearance Under the Product Certification Scheme of the BPS were issued in 
2008;  
 
WHEREAS , under Section 9, Article XV I of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State 
shall protect consumers from trade malpractices and from substandard or hazardous 
products.” Thus, the continuous updating of  all existing standards and policies and 
procedures regarding the mandatory impl ementation ; 
 
NOW, THEREFORE , pursuant to Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution;  
RA 4109; R.A. 7394; E.O.101, Series of 1967; EO 913, Series of 1983;  and EO  292, Series 
of 1987, Sec 10 (4), Chapter 3, Title X, Book IV, the following technical regulations 
governing the BPS Mandatory Product Certification Schemes for concrete masonry units are 
hereby prescribed and promulgated for the compliance, information and guidance of all 
concerned.  
 
 
 
 
 
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  Rule 1.  OBJECTIVE  
 
This DAO aims to strictly ensure that concrete masonry units  to be manufactured, 
distributed, or sold in the Philippines meet the specified requirements prescribed by BPS.  
 
 
Rule 2.  SCOPE  
 
This DAO presc ribes the Technical  Regulations for the mandatory certification  of concrete 
masonry units : 
 
2.1 Nonloadbearing  and Loadbearing  concrete maso nry. 
 
2.2 Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)  blocks.  
 2.2.1 Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Masonry  
 2.2.2 Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)  
2.2.3 Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete  Elements  
2.2.4 Unreinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Masonry Units  
 
 
Rule 3.  DEFINITION OF TERMS  
 
For purposes of this Order, the following definitions shall apply:  
 
3.1 Audit  - a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining audit 
evidence, a nd 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 evidence is compared. 2 
 
3.3 Attestation  – issuance of a sta tement 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 accre dited under PNS ISO/IEC 17020,  PNS ISO/IEC 
17021,  PNS ISO/IEC 17025 or PNS ISO/IEC 17065, respectively, in its relevant 
updated version/edition by the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) or by an 
accreditation body that is a signatory to regional/interna tional agreements entered 
into by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines through DTI [(i.e. A sia-
Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) , International Laboratory 
Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) , International Accreditation Forum ( IAF)]  
 
3.5 BPS – Bureau of Philippine Standards of the  DTI. 
 
3.6 BPS Recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – the CAB (inspection 
body, testing laboratory, or certification body) duly recognized by BPS to hav e the 
scope and competence to conduct activities relevant to the requirements set forth 
by BPS, to include but not limited to, CABs accredited by the PAB, CABs 
                                                             
1 ISO 19011:2011  
2 Ibid. 
3 ISO/IEC 17000  
  
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  recognized by BPS under the A ssociation of South East Asian Nations Mutual 
Recognition Arrangeme nt (ASEAN MRA) , Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 
(APEC)  MRA and other regional and bilateral MRAs entered into by the 
Government of the Philippines through the DTI. BPS shall issue Recognition 
Certificate upon completion of  all requirements for  application for recognition .      
 
3.7 BRS  – Bureau of Research and Standards of the Department of Public Works and 
Highways.  
 
3.8 Certification Body  – third party conformity assessment 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, while awaiting BPS decision on the issuance of SOC.  
 
3.10 Certificate of Exemption  – a docu ment issued to importer of concrete masonry 
units that are not w ithin the scope of PNS ASTM C90 and PNS ASTM C129.  
 
3.11 Confirmation  – an action, declaration, document, or statement that corroborates, 
ratifies, verifies, gives formal approval, or assures the v alidity of something.4 
 
3.12 Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – a third party inspection body, testing 
laboratory and certification body operating within its scope of competence.  
 
3.13 Conformity  – fulfillment of a requirement.5 
 
3.14 DTI – Department of Trade and Industry  
 
3.15 Determination  – include assessment activities such as testing, measuring, 
inspection, design appraisal, assessment of services, and auditing to provide 
information regarding the product requirements as input to t he review and 
attestation functions.  
 
3.16 DPWH  – Department of Public Works and Highways  
 
3.17 Evaluation  – systematic examination of the extent to which a product, process, or 
service fulfills specified requirements. 6 
 
3.18 International Standard  – a standard develop ed under the WTO principles for 
international standards development such as those developed by international 
bodies like the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International 
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Telecommunicat ion Union (ITU) 
and those developed by foreign standards bodies under these principles.  
 
3.19 Inspection – examination of a product, process, service, or installation or their 
design and determination of its conformity with specific requirements, or, on the 
basis of professional judgment, with general requirements.7 This includes inventory 
and sampling.   
                                                             
4 Webster’s New World Law Dictionary  
5 ISO/IEC 17000  
6 Ibid. 
7 ISO/IEC 17020   
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3.20 Inspection body  – a body that performs inspection. 8 
 
3.21 ISO/IEC 9000  - Quality Management System - Fundamentals and Vocabulary  
 
3.22 ISO/IEC 9001  – Quality Manageme nt Systems – Requirements  
 
3.23 ISO/IEC 17020  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for the operation of 
various types of bodies performing inspection . 
 
3.24 ISO/IEC 1702 1 – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing 
audits and certification of manag ement systems . 
 
3.25 ISO/IEC 17025  – General requirements for the competence of testing and 
calibration laboratories . 
 
3.26 ISO/IEC 17065  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies certifying 
products, processes and services.  
 
3.27 ISO 19011  - Guidelines for Audit ing. 
 
3.28 Logo – any BPS pre -qualified visible signs or designation identifying or 
distinguishing an enterprise  
 
3.29 Lot No./  Batch No.  – an identification number used to identify production/lot batch 
of the product for quality control purposes.  
 
3.30 PAB  – Philippine Accreditation Bureau of the  DTI. 
 
3.31 Philippine National Standar ds (PNS)  – Standards promulgated by the BPS.  
 
3.32 Product Certification  – the provision of impartial third -party attestation that 
fulfillment of specified requirements have been demonstrated.  9 
 
3.33 PS License  – authority given by BPS to a local/foreign manufactur er, 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. 10 
 
3.35 Sampling  – a method of getting a representative sample of a product shipment 
according to a specified procedure.  
 
3.36 Standard  - a document approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common 
and repeat ed use, rules, guidelines or characteristics for products or related 
processes and production methods, with which compliance is not mandatory  
 
3.37 Statement of Confirmation  (SOC)  – a document stating  that the imported concrete 
masonry unit produc t was sourced from a manufacturer with a valid PS License and 
that the imported  concrete masonry unit product  from said manufacturer  complies  
                                                             
8 Ibid. 
9 ISO/IEC 17065  
10 ISO/IEC 17000   
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  with specified requirements after undergoing inspection and verification  and  should  
contain th e batch number and manufacturing date of the imported concrete 
masonry unit . 
 
3.38 Surveillance – a systematic iteration of conformity assessment activities as a basis 
for maintaining the validity of the statement of conformity.11 
 
3.39 Technical Regulation  - a document which lays down product characteristics for 
their related processes and production methods, including the applicable 
administrative provisions, with which compliance is mandatory . 
  
3.40 Test Report  – a document that presents test results and other information relevant 
to a test.  
 
3.41 Testing Laboratory  – a laboratory which measures, examines, or determines the 
characteristics o f performance of material or products. It may also be a laboratory 
that calibrates inspection, measuring and test equipment.  
 
3.42 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 
 
3.43 Trade name  – any registered name or designation identifying or distinguishing an 
enterprise  
 
3.44 Verification – confirmation, th rough the provision of objective evidence, that 
specified requirements have been fulfilled.14 This may include product testing.  
 
3.45 Warehouse – secured premises built purposely for storage of products  and to 
preserv e the quality and integrity of the same . 
 
 
Rule 4.  THE PHILIPPINE STANDARD (PS) 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 concrete masonry 
units 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 based on  existing DTI rules shall be 
conducted as follows, as may be applicable:  
  
4.1 Local companies holding a valid PS license ; 
 
4.1.1  Annual system and product audit at the factory; and  
4.1.2  Random product audit at the warehouse/market . 
 
 
4.2 Foreign companies holding a valid PS license ; 
 
4.2.1  Annual system and product audit at the factory; and  
                                                             
11 ISO/IEC 17000  
13 Ibid. 
14 ISO/IEC 9000   
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  4.2.2  Regular product audit per shipment . 
 
 
5 DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PS LICENSING 
SCHEME  
 
5.1 Application for PS Licensing Scheme shall be supported  by the following : 
 
5.1.1  Duly accomplished application form, subscribed and sworn to by the 
applicant, or his duly authorized management representative. In case of an 
overseas applicant, the application form shall be duly authenticate d by the 
Philippine Consulate in the country where the manufacturing plant to be 
audited is located. The requirement of authentication may be waived subject 
to reciprocity arrangements between the Philippines and the exporting 
country;  
 
5.1.2  For a sole propriet orship: latest Income Tax Return  or latest audited financial 
statement, permit issued by the local gover nment unit having jurisdiction  over 
it, and certification of an accountant  on the net worth of the business, 
submitted once  unless an amendm ent has been made  within the current year ; 
or 
 
For a corporation or partnership: Latest SEC Registration and Articles of 
Incorporation /Partnership  and By -Laws . 
 
5.1.3  Quality Management System (QMS) Manual covering the product being 
applied for PS License , including the product/s’ production process;  
 
5.1.4  BPS pre -qualified logo  letter of approval ; and  
 
5.1.5  Oath of undertaking to abide by the Terms and Conditions of the License , 
respectively signed by the manufacturer / local office or agent/ importer . 
 
 
5.2 PS License Application Process  
 
5.2.1  Each PS License application shall be factory, plant  or site-specific  and 
importer , local office  or agent -specific. For foreign manufacturers, only one 
local importer per license shall be allowed.  However, a  specific factory or 
plant may apply for multiple licenses. As such, a separate PS  License  
application shall be filed by  importer , local office  or agent.  
 
5.2.2  Conduct of Factory and Product Audit  
 
5.2.2.1  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 speci fications ’ conformity  to specific applicable version of PNS 
shall be conducted ;  
 
5.2.2.2  Audit shall be undertaken by e ither the BPS, DTI Reg ional/Provincial 
Office, or BPS -recognized auditing bodies  based on  established audit 
procedure . Only recognized auditing bodies  in the BPS official list may 
be designa ted as auditors; and  
  
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  5.2.2.3  During the audit, samples shall be drawn for  all types/sizes of the 
product to be certified for the purpose of  in-plant and independent 
testing. Independent testing shall be conducted only by BPS-
recognized testing laboratory.  
 
5.2.3  If the applicant is a foreign -based manufacturer, the application shall, for 
purposes of accountability, be  made and  filed by its local branch or 
representative office or  representative agency who must be duly registered in 
accordance with Philippine laws;  
 
5.2.4  The PS License shall only be issued upon satisfactory evaluation of the 
factory audit and determination of product conformance to specific PNS and 
updated version of th e product thereof based on pertinent test reports;  
 
5.2.5  If the evaluation of the factory audit report showed unsatisfactory results, the 
PS License shall not be issued. Only after the re -assessment and subsequent 
product compliance shall the BPS issue the PS L icense;  
 
5.2.6  The PS License shall be effect ive from the date of issuance and with full force 
and effect for a period of three (3) years, subject to the surveillance audits 
prescribed herein.  PS License can be suspended, withdrawn or cancel led at 
any time for cause  and after due process ; 
 
5.2.7  For renewals, t he PS License holder must, through written notice,  coordinate 
with BPS or the DTI Regional/Provincial Office for a schedule of the re -
certification audit  at least six (6) months before the expiration date . 
Otherwise, the PS License shall be considered expired immediately after the 
end period of its validity.  
 
5.2.8  In case of changes materially affecting the PS License and/or license holder’s 
ability t o comply with BPS product certification requirements, the license 
holder shall inform BPS in writing at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to 
the date the changes will take effect. The notice must include a request for re -
certification audit. The valid ity of the PS License shall be deemed suspended 
from the date of changes taking effect as indicated in the notice until the 
release of re -certification audit results. Thereafter, the existing PS License 
shall be considered expired.  
 
5.2.8.1  Changes may include, bu t shall not be limited to, change in 
management or business name; transfer of plant site; modification 
of product design and/or specifications.  
 
 
6 FILING / PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR STATEMENT OF 
CONFIRMATION  OR IMPORT COMMODITY CLEARANCE  FOR  IMPORTED 
CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS   
 
6.1 The importer shall apply for either Statement of Confirmation (SOC) for PS 
certified concrete masonry units or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) for 
non-PS certified concrete masonry units  on a per shipment per Bill of 
Lading/Airway Bill basis. The du ly accomplished and subscribed applicatio n 
form shall be supported by the following:  
 
6.1.1  For sole proprietorship registered with DTI, the application shall b e 
accomplished and signed by t he owner  and filed by the owner  or by a duly  
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  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 boa rd/partnership resolution or Secretary’s 
Certificate ; 
 
6.1.2  Packing List;   
 
6.1.3  Commercial Invoice;  
 
6.1.4  Bill of Lading;  
 
6.1.5  Load Port Survey R eport;  
 
6.1.6  Summary of the production batch/lot and the corresponding manufacturing 
dates  duly certified by the manufacturer ’s Qua lity Management 
Representative or Quality Manager ; 
 
6.1.7  Production records reflecting the shipped production batch/lot verifiable 
during surveillance audits  duly cer tified by the manufacturer’s Quality 
Management Representative or Quality Manager;  
 
6.1.8  DTI Business Registration Certificate for sole proprietorship or Latest SEC 
Registration Certificate and Articles of Incorporation/Partnership for 
corporation/partnership ; 
 
6.1.9  Latest A udited Financial Statement  (AFS)  or any other valid financial 
report/certificate ; 
 
6.1.10  List of distributors/retailers with their comple te addresses and contact details;  
 
6.1.11  Proof of ownership or contract of lease of warehouse;  
 
6.1.12  Import Entry (may be submitted later prior to release of the certificate);  
 
6.1.13  Surety Bond; and 
 
6.1.14  BPS pre -qualified logo  letter of approval.  
 
6.2 For imported concrete masonry units with a valid PS License, application for  SOC  
for shall be processed as follows:  
 
6.2.1  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed application  
form and requirements to the BPS or to the nearest DTI regional/provincial 
office.  
 
6.2.2  Upon receipt of the application and complete requirements, a Certificate  of 
Conditional Release  shall be issued , subject to the conditions stated therein . 
Upon arrival of the shipment at the port of entry, the following shall apply:  
 
6.2.2.1  The importer shall notify in writing the BPS/DTI regional/provincial 
office that the shipment has been transferred and/or is ready for 
inspection. The shipment shall be transfer red only to the warehouse  
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  address indicated in the application and shall not be used or offered 
for sale/retail.   
 
6.2.2.2  Product inspection shall be conducted within sixteen ( 16) working 
hours from receipt of the notice at the port of e ntry, vessel, or the 
importer’s warehouse, whichever is applicable , as far as it is 
consistent with the Tariffs and Customs Code and applicable 
issuances by the Bureau of Customs . 
 
6.2.2.3  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent with the 
impo rtation documents  (e.g. quantity, markings, license number) , SOC 
shall be issued.  Otherwise, a Show Cause Order shall be issued and 
the provisions under Rule 1 3 shall apply.  
 
6.3 For imported concrete masonry units without a valid PS License, application for 
ICC shall be processed as follows:  
 
6.3.1  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed application 
form and requirements to the BPS or to the nearest DTI regional/prov incial 
office.  
 
6.3.2  Upon receipt of the application and complete requirements, a Certificate of 
Conditional Release shall be issued, subject to the conditions stated therein.  
 
6.3.3  Upon release of the shipment from the port of entry, the shipment shall be 
transfer red only to the warehouse address indicated in the application and shall 
not be used or offered for sale/retail.  
 
6.3.4  Product inspection and drawing of samples shall be conducted at the port of 
entry, vessel, or the importer’s warehouse, whichever is applicab le, as far as it 
is consistent with the Tariffs and Customs Code and applicable issuances by 
the Bureau of Customs.  
 
6.3.5  Inspection result shall show  that the product shipped is consistent with the 
importation documents (e.g. quantity, markings ). Otherwis e, a Show Cause 
Order shall be issued and the provisions under Rule 13 shall apply.  
 
6.3.6  The drawn samples shall be submitted by the applicant to the BPS -recognized 
testing laboratory within twenty -four (24) working hours from the date of 
inspection and sampli ng for the conduct of full testing.  
 
6.3.7  If the result of the full testing shows conformance, issuance of ICC certificate 
shall commence . Otherwise, a re -testing may be conducted, or the application 
will be denied and exportation or destruction of the non -conforming product 
shall be undertaken within ninety (90) days, at the cost and option of the 
importer whether to export or destroy the non -conforming product  
 
INSPECTION AND SAMPLING  
 
6.2 Inspection  and sampling shall be conducted by  the BPS, DTI RO/PO  or the BPS-
recognized  Inspection Body  within the prescribed time and in accordance with 
existing BPS Inspection and Sampling Procedu re. 
  
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  6.3 If inspection and sampling cannot be conducted within  the prescribed period , the 
concerned DTI RO/PO or the BPS -recognized Inspection  Body shall  inform the 
BPS in writing  of the reason /s thereof within sixteen ( 16) working hours  upon 
receipt of the notice to conduct inspection . Under justifiable reason s, inspection 
and sampling may be re -scheduled , otherwise, appropriate action shall be 
undertaken . 
 
6.4 Sampling Size  
 
To determine the specific number of samples for concrete masonry unit (CMU), the 
table below shall apply:  
 
Quantity  Sample  Sample 
Size Acceptance Quality Limit 
(AQL)  
ACCEPT  REJECT  
No. of failed/defective 
samples  
Up to 10,000 
pcs. 1st 6 0 2 
2nd 6 1 2 
Up to 50,000 
pcs. 1st 12 0 2 
2nd  12 1 2 
Notes:  
 For quantity more  than 50,000 pcs., the sample size and AQL of the 
50,000 pcs shall apply plus the sample size and AQL of the excess 
volume/quantity  thereafter.  
 
TABLE 1 – ACCEPT ANCE QUALITY LIMIT  
 
6.5 Sampling Procedure  
 
6.5.1  The BPS, DTI Regional Office/P rovincial Office (ROs/POs), BPS -recognized 
auditing/ inspection body and the PS appl icant/license holder and SOC 
applicant authorized representative shall ensure that the drawn samples shall 
be traceable to the particular lot where it was drawn.  
 
6.5.2  The BPS, DTI ROs/ POs, BPS -recognized auditing/inspection body shall 
facilitate the preparation of  two (2) sets of  six (6) pieces concrete masonry 
unit per size per type , properly labeled as first set and  second set. Three 
pieces of the drawn samples shall be subjected to compressive strength test 
while the rem aining pieces shall be used for the testing of other  required  
parameters.  
 
6.5.3  For PS initial, surveillance or recertification audits, additional sets of samples 
shall be randomly drawn for in -plant /factory  testing purposes.  
 
6.5.4  Test samples drawn shall be packed/sealed and signed in the presence of 
authorized representativ es from BPS,  DTI ROs/POs or BPS -recognized 
auditing/inspection body who shall ensure that the Request for Test form is 
properly filled -up and signed by the manufacturer or importer. The 
auditor/inspector and the manufacturer/importer  shall ensure that the samples 
are traceable  to the particular batch/lot  where it was drawn . 
 
6.5.5  The auditor or the inspector shall ensure that the Request for Test form 
together with the two (2) sets  of samples are directly submitted to the BPS - 
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  recognized testing laboratory within three (3) days from the date of 
audit/ inspection and furnish BPS with a copy thereof within three (3) days 
from submission. For foreign -based PS License Holders/Applicants, the 
auditor or inspector shall ensure that the samples drawn shall be shipped to 
the BPS -recognized testing laboratory within three (3)  days from the date of 
audit  or inspection .  
 
6.5.6  The BPS -recognized t esting laboratory shall document properly the receipt of 
the product samples to include but not limited to takin g pictures of the 
following:  
 
6.5.6.1  Request for Test;  
6.5.6.2  Packaging of the sampl es as submitted and received.  
 
 
Rule 8.  PRODUCT TESTING  
 
8.1. Product test ing shall be conducted by a BPS -recognized te sting laboratory . 
 
8.2. Full p roduct testing shall be conducted as follows:  
 
8.2.1  Loadbearing and Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry Unit:  
 
8.2.1.1  Dimension  / Appearance  
8.2.1.2  Density  
8.2.1.3  Water  Absorption  
8.2.1.4  Compressive Strength  
 
 
8.2.2  Autoclaved Aerat ed Concrete (AAC) Masonry:  
8.2.2.1  Dimension  / Appearance  
8.2.2.2  Modulus of Elasticity  
8.2.2.3  Compressive Strength  
8.2.2.4  Flexural Strength  
8.2.2.5  Shear Strength  
 
8.2.3  Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) : 
8.2.3.1  Dimension  / Appearance  
8.2.3.2  Moisture Content  
8.2.3.3  Dry Bulk Density  
8.2.3.4  Drying Shrinkage  
8.2.3.5  Modulus of Elasticit y in Compression  
 
8.2.4  Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Elements : 
8.2.4.1  Dimension  / Appearance  
8.2.4.2  Compressive Strength  
8.2.4.3  Dry Bulk Density  
8.2.4.4  Drying Shrinkage  
8.2.4.5  Weld -Point Shear Strength  
 
8.2.5  Unreinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Masonry Units : 
8.2.5.1  Dimension  / Appe arance  
8.2.5.2  Compressive Strength  
8.2.5.3  Dry Bulk Density  
8.2.5.4  Drying Shrinkage   
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8.3. To verify conformance to the aforementioned testing requirements, the test 
methods pres cribed by the particular PNS shall be used. Considering the regular 
updating of standards,  the latest edition of the PNS shall be used as reference. It is 
understood that future amendments of the PNS used in this Order shall be effective 
one (1) year after  its promulgation to provide ample time to all stakeholders to 
adjust and conform to the new requirements, if any.  
 
8.4. For initial, surveillance or recertification audits, samples drawn shall be tested in -
plant.  The manufacturer shall h ave testing capability to conduct the full product  
testing of concrete masonry uni ts. Only after the result of in -plant tests showed 
conformance to the requirements of the standards shall the auditor prepare the 
Request for Test of the fir st and second sets of  samples for testing by the BPS -
recognized testing laboratory.   
 
8.5. The first set of samp les shall be tested by the BPS -recognized testing laboratory  
while the second set of samples shall be kept by the testing laboratory for re -testing 
or future reference.  
 
8.6. Tested samples shall be retrieved by the manufacturer/importer upon receipt of 
notice of retrieval from the testing laboratory. Otherwise, the tested samples upon 
notice shall be disposed of accordingly.  
 
8.7. The manufacturer/importer shall have one (1) month from the receipt of the notice 
of disposal of test samples  to arrange for the pick up of samples fro m the 
concerned testing laboratory. After said period, the testing laboratory shall, with 
due notice to BPS  and the manufacturer/importer , dispose the samples in a 
manner deemed appropriate in accordance with existing accounting and auditing 
rules.  
 
8.8. Unused  samples shall be retrieved by the manufacturer/importer within fifteen (15) 
days from  receipt of notice of retrieval from the testing laboratory, copy BPS. 
Otherwise, they shall upon notice be disposed of in accordance with existing and 
applicable rul es. 
 
8.9. 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 . 
 
Rule 9.  EVALUATION OF RESULTS  
 
Results of test s shall be evaluated based on the requirements of the stan dards and the 
Acceptance Quality Limit prescribed in Table 1 above.  
 
9.1. If the number of failed samples from the first set is equal or less than the AQL 
prescribed acceptance nu mber, the PS license or ICC certificate shall be issued ; 
 
9.2. If the number of failed samples from the first set is equal or more than the AQL 
prescribed  rejection number, the PS/ ICC application shall be denied.  
 
9.3. If the number of failed samples from the first set is more than the AQL prescribed 
acceptance number but less than the prescribed rejection number, the applicant 
may undertak e any of the following options:  
 
  
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  9.3.1.  For factory audits:  
 
9.3.1.1.  Applicant requests for testing of the second set of samples or 
undertake corrective measures. If corrective measure was 
undertaken, another product audit shall be conducted.  
 
Only after re -assessment a nd subsequent product compliance 
shall the manufacturer be allowed  by BPS to use the Product 
Certification Mark.  
 
9.3.2.  For Import Commodity Clearance  
9.3.2.1.  Applicant requests for testing of the second set of samples at 
its own expense ; 
 
9.3.2.2.  Applicant exports 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 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 arrive d at the country of origin) shall be submitted by 
the importer to the BPS; or  
 
9.3.2.3.  Applicant destroys the non -conforming products in accordance 
with existing rules and regulations, at its own expense, and to 
be witnessed by a duly authorized DT I/BPS representativ e. 
Inspection and inventory shall be conducted by the DTI/BPS 
representative prior to the actual destruction . 
 
9.3.3.  For rejected shipment, lot or batch:  
 
9.3.3.1.  Notwithstanding the acceptance of the shipment/batch, any 
nonconforming lots found during the inspection an d/or testing, 
whether forming part of the sample or nor, shall be rejected.  
 
9.3.3.2.  The importer or manufacturer at its own expense either export 
to the country of origin or destroy the nonconforming product in 
the presence of DTI authorized representative and ot her 
relevant government agencies/authorities in accordance with 
existing rules and regulations.  
 
9.4. If the cumulative test results of the first and second sets of samples sho w 
conformance, PS License or ICC certificate shall be issued. Otherwise, the 
applicat ion shall be denied and/or the PS license  shall be suspended. Only after the 
re-assessment and subsequent product compliance shall the BPS lift the 
suspension of the PS License.   
 
9.5. If the application is denied, BPS shall inform the importer of such denial. If the 
applicant fails to communicate with BPS within the period stated in the notice, a 
Show Cause Order shall be issued.  
 
9.6. Processing of succeeding applications filed by the importer of concrete masonry 
unit against whom a Show Cause Order or Formal Char ge was issued by BPS 
shall not commence until such issue/s is resolved. The BPS reserves the right to 
blacklist the importer and all guilty parties after due process, if the nature of  
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9.7. The BPS reserves the authority to be present at  any point of the certification 
process and may verify conformance of the product with the relevant standard at 
building construction sites with official coordination with the  Local Government 
Unit (LGU)  Building Officials.  
 
 
Rule 10.  MARKING REQUIREMENTS  
 
For traceability and verification purposes, the required markings for imp orted or locally 
manufactured  concrete masonry unit s shall be available at all times for verification by the 
BPS and DTI RO’s/PO’s, their authorized representatives, and by the duly authorized 
enforcement teams either at the manufacturer’s/importer’s warehouse or 
traders’/distributors’/ retailers’ warehouse , if applicable .  
 
The required markings  shall be permanently stamped as follows:  
 
10.1 On Loadbearing and Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry Unit  
10.1.1  BPS pre -qualified  Logo  
10.1.2  Lot/Batch Number  
10.1.3  Product Classification  
10.1.3.1  “L” for  Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Unit  
10.1.3.2  “NL” for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry Unit  
10.1.4  Density  
 
10.2 On Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)  
10.2.1  BPS p re-qualified Logo  
10.2.2  Lot/Batch Number  
10.2.3  Product Classification  
10.2.3.1  “R” for  Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete  Masonry 
Unit 
10.2.3.2  “UR” for Unreinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Masonry 
Unit 
10.2.3.3  “A” for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete  
10.2.3.4  “M” for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Masonry  
 
 
10.3 On Delivery Receipts  
10.3.1  Dimensions  
10.3.2  Water Absorption  
10.3.3  Compressive Strength  
10.3.4  Correct and registered trade name or brand name  
10.3.5  Duly registered trademark  
10.3.6  Duly registered Business Name and a ddress of importer and 
manufacturer (if imported) or duly re gistered Business Name and 
address of manufacturer (if locally manufactured)  
 
In the absence of any of the required markings or submission of incomplete markings, the 
applicat ion for PS License , SOC  or ICC  shall not  be processed  until suc h time  that the 
required markings are submitted or corrected .  
 
  
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  Rule 11.  RECOGNITION OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BODY  
 
11.1.  Only recog nized Conformity Assessment Bodies  (CAB s) shall be allowed to 
participate in this mandatory product certification scheme.  
 
11.2.  Any CAB that intends to be recognized shall accomplish the BPS Recognition 
Application Form together with the following:  
 
11.2.1.  Certificate of Accreditation from an Accreditation Body signatory to the 
ILAC/APLAC, to include the Scope of Accreditation;  
 
11.2.2.  Certified True Copy of the Articles of Incorporation. For foreign CAB, all 
incorporation documents shall be authenticat ed by the  Philippine 
Consulate Office. T he authentication requirement may be waived subject 
to reciprocity agreement;  
 
11.2.3.  List of authorized signatories indicating their company position and the 
corresponding specimen signature;  
 
11.2.4.  An undertaking to abide by th e terms and conditions of the recognition.  
 
11.3.  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.  
 
11.4.  The requirement on local office/representative agency may be waived subject to 
the provisions of any Mutual Recognition Agreement entered into by the 
Philippine Government through the Department of Trade and Industry.  
 
11.5.  The BPS may, at any time, conduct full  verification of the competence of the 
CAB to perform the conformity assessment activities  under the BPS Product 
Certification Schemes . 
 
 
Rule 12.  TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PS LICENSE  
 
The PS License holders and importers shall abide by the following terms and c onditions:  
 
12.1.  Consistently abide by R.A. No. 4109, E.O. No. 133: 1987, E.O. No. 913: 1983 
and R.A. No. 7394 and their implementing rules and regulations, and orders 
which the BPS issues in pursuance with its authority under the law. 
 
12.2.  Ensure that the certifie d product conforms at all times to a specific standard as 
amended/updated and its implementing rules and regulations.  
 
12.3.  Warrant that it has the authority to  use the brand name, trade name  and 
trademarks indicated in the application form.  
 
12.4.  Be held  liable for any damages that its product might cause to their consumers.  
 
12.5.  The Product  Certification Mark shall not be affixed on any products not covered 
by the license or certificate issued by BPS.  
  
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  12.6.  Establish and maintain system s of product recall  and of addressing complaints 
filed by its clients or customers concerning its certified products , and shall 
maintain records thereof.  
 
12.7.  Give duly -authorized representatives of the BPS or DTI Regional/Provincial 
Offices or, in the case of f oreign companies, by BPS or BPS -recognized CABs, 
full access to the premises where the certified product is 
manufactured/assembled/stored ; to relevant equipment, records, personnel and 
subcontractors for purposes of investigating  complaints or evaluating 
consistency of compliance with the requirements of this technical regulation ; 
 
12.8.  Maintain a record of all complaints made known to it, relating to compliance with 
certification requirements and make these records available to the certification 
body when requested; take appropriate ac tion 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.  
 
12.9.  Submit itself to surveillance ac tivities to ensure consistent compliance with the 
BPS requirements o f the Product Certification Scheme.  
 
12.10.  In case  of subcontracts, shall assume full responsibility for its sub -assemblies’, 
semi -finished and finished products’ conformance to the specific req uirements.  
 
12.11.  Inform BPS in writing of any changes that will  materially affect its PS License and 
its ability to comply with BPS product certification requirements at least fifteen 
(15) calendar days prior  to the date the change will  be made, such as, but no t 
limited to change in management, business name ,, addition  of brand name , 
modification of  product ’s designs and  specifications  and/or transfer of plant site . 
 
12.11.1  If the change involves addition of brand name and modification in the 
product’s design or specif ications, BPS shall facilitate the conduct of 
appropriate product certification activity;  
 
12.11.2  In case of transfer of plant site, BPS, DTI ROs/POs, or BPS -recognized 
auditing bodies shall conduct factory and product audit at the new site.  
 
12.12.  Pay the applicable fees and other charges as billed or stipulated by BPS, its duly 
recognized inspection and/or certification bodies.  
 
12.13.  Any incorrect references to the c ertification scheme; misleading use of PS 
licenses, Statement of Confirmation, marks or any other mechanisms indicating 
that a product is certified found in documentation or publicity materials or any 
breach hereof, shall be a ground for the issuance of Sh ow Cause Order.  
 
12.14.  Traders or retailers in possession of covered products whose PS Licenses have 
expired or have been suspended, recalled, withdrawn, revoked or cancelled shall 
be notified in writing of such suspension, recall, withdrawal, revocation or 
cancellation.  
 
12.15.  Upon suspension, recall, withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of the  PS 
License, the holder shall discontinue the manufacture and/or use of covered 
products including advertising materials relevant thereto and shall take action as 
may be requ ired by the BPS.  
  
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  12.16.  The PS License and Statement of Confirmation are non -transferable.  
 
 
Any infractions of the foregoing shall be a ground for the suspension, withdrawal or 
cancellation of the license and/or certificate.  
 
 
Rule 13.  REQUIREMENTS IN CASE OF NON -CONFORMANCE  
 
For covered products that do not conform to the requirements of BPS rules and 
regulations/guidelines, the following provisions, on a per shipment basis, shall apply:  
 
13.1.  A SHOW CAUSE ORDER shall be issued by BPS or DTI -ROs/POs giving the 
PS Licen se holder or the importer opportunity to  explain  why its surety bond shall 
not be forfeited in favor of DTI and/or why a formal charge shall not be filed. This 
may include a CEASE AND DESIST ORDER  addressed to the owner/manager 
of the individu al or company concerned, to refrain from supplying, distributing, 
selling or displaying for sale the products subject thereof until such time that the 
Show Cause Order is lifted.  
 
13.2.  If the explanation to the Show Cause Order is not acceptable, the BPS or DT I-
ROs/POs shall direct the manufacturer and/or importer concerned to submit a 
sworn affidavit undertaking to do the following  as directed whichever is 
applicable : 
 
13.2.1  Permanently cease and desist from supplying, distributing, selling or 
displaying for sale the non -conforming products subject thereof ; 
 
13.2.2  Effect  a full product recall  to account such  products that are already in 
circulation  through publication in a newspaper of national circulation, 
giving the public a period of thirty (30) days from publication within 
which to return subject products . The product recall shall specify the 
basis or ground therefor. The manufacturer/importer/distributor shall 
keep BPS informed in writing on the progress of the recall.  Such 
publication shall include  a NOT ICE warning the public that the product 
subject thereof is not compliant with the sa fety and/or quality 
requirement ; and 
 
13.2. 3 Recognize BPS authority to forfeit the Surety Bond in such amount as 
prescribed herein .  
 
 
 
Rule 14.  PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR  PRODUCT RECALL  
 
After the  product is declared by the BPS to be non -conforming,  the BPS shall immediately  
notify the manufacturer and importer. The manufacturer and/or importer  shall within  fifteen 
(15) days from r eceipt of notice implement product recall  in accordance with the following:    
 
14.1.  The recall order shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation for at 
least two (2) consecutive Saturdays/Sundays ; 
 
14.2.  The layout, content, font and size of the recall order shall be prescribed by the 
BPS;  
  
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  14.3.  The recall period shall be for a minimum of thirty (30) days from date of the 
second publication;  
 
14.4.  Proof of publication of the recall orders shall be submitted to the BPS or the DTI 
Regional/Provincial Office;  
 
14.5.  Inventory of the recalled products shall be submitted to BPS or DTI 
Regional/Provincial Office;  
 
14.6.  Recalled products shall be condemned, destroyed, or otherwise disposed  of in 
accordance with applicable rules on disposal issued by the DTI, Department of 
Budget a nd Management and Commission on  Audit.  
 
14.7.  The manufacturer and/or importer shall compensate parties availing of the recall 
order.  
 
 
 
Rule 15.  FEES, CHARGES, BOND REQUIREMENT AND OTHER EXPENSES  
 
15.1.  All corresponding fees, charges, costs, and other related expenses shall  be for the 
account of manufacturer/importer.  
 
15.2.  Fees and charges to be paid by the applicant in accordance with Annex A shall be 
as follows:  
 
15.2.1.  Application Fee;  
 
15.2.2.  Audit/inspection fees ; 
 
15.2.3.  Transportation/ travelling expenses, and board and  lodging costs of 
audito r/s and inspector/s during audit/ inspection, subject to existing  
rules and regulations or third -party provision ; 
 
15.2.4.  Processing Fee of Statement of Confirmation on imported products 
(non-refundable, payable upon filing of the application on per product , 
per s hipment, per Bill of Lading/Airway Bill basis, assessed by the BPS 
based on the amount declared in the Invoice) ; 
 
15.2.5.  PS License fee for manufactured products ; 
 
15.3.  For imported  concrete masonry unit , a Surety  Bond shall be posted on a per 
shipment basis equ ivalent to Ten percent (10%) of the declared value or dutiable 
value of the imported product in Philippine Peso, whichever is higher to guarantee 
that the applicant shall perform its duties and obligations stated herein.  
 
15.4.  Any violation of the terms and con ditions of the Product Certification Scheme 
shall, upon notice, result in the motu proprio  forfeiture of the bond based on the 
degree of non -conformity or non -compliance stated herein.  
 
 
 
 
 
  
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  Rule 16.  SHOW CAUSE ORDER AND BOND FORFEITURE  
 
16.1 A Show Cause Order shall be issued against a manufacturer or importer who fail s 
to comply with legal and technical requirements or whose product/s failed t o 
conform to such requirements .  
16.2 A Cease and  Desist Order may be issued simultaneously  with the Show Cause 
Order directing the manufacturer and/or importer to refrain from selling,  distributing 
or disposing  the products  in any manner . 
16.3 The surety bond may be forfeited partial ly or in full , depending on the degree of 
the non -conformity or non -compliance as follows:  
16.3.1  Minor – This level or degree can be the subject of corrective action as 
allowed under app licable PNS/rules hence, may not be the subject 
of a Show Cause Order.  
16.3.1.1  Inconsistencies in the markings/tags is up to five percent (5%) of the 
total number of  units/pieces ; 
16.3.1.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another declared 
warehous e with prior notice to DTI ; 
16.3.1.3  Up to fifteen (15) days d elay in responding to notices/letters ; 
16.3.1.4  Delivery of products covered by a Conditional Release from the 
Bureau of Customs ( BOC ) to one of the declared warehouses but not 
in the warehouse declared in the current application with notice to 
BPS prior to such delivery ; 
16.3.1.5  Number of missing concrete masonry unit products is not more than 
one percent (1%) of the total  number of  units/pieces.  
16.3.1.6  Num ber of missing markings/ tags is up to  five pe rcent (5%)  of the 
total number of units/pieces;  
16.3.1.7  Typographical errors in documents or responses submitted ; 
16.3.1.8  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
16.3.2  Significant – This level or degree fell short of being considered justifiable.  
16.3.2.1  Inconsistencies in the ma rkings/tags is more than five percent (5%) 
up to twenty percent (20%) of the total number of units/pieces ; 
16.3.2.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another declared 
warehouse without prior notice to BPS ; 
16.3.2.3  More than fifteen (15) up to thirt y (30) days delay in responding to 
notices/letters ;  
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  16.3.2.4  Delivery of products covered by a Conditional Release from the BOC 
to one of the declared warehouses but not in the warehouse declared 
in the current application without prior notice to BPS ; 
16.3.2.5  Number of m issing  concrete masonry unit products is more than one 
percent (1%) up to  two point five percent ( 2.5%) of the total number 
of  units/pieces. ; 
16.3.2.6  Number  of units/pieces  without markings/ tags is more than  five (5) 
percent up to  twenty pe rcent (20% ) of the total number of  
units/pieces ; 
16.3.2.7  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
16.3.3  Major - This level or degree may still be the subject of corrective action but 
the quantity involved is no longer justifiable hence, shall be the 
subject of a Show Cause Order.  
16.3.3.1  Inconsiste ncies in the markings/tags is more than twenty percent 
(20%) but less than fifty percent (50%) of the total number of 
units/pieces ; 
16.3.3.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another declared 
warehouse withou t notice at all ; 
16.3.3.3  More than thirty (30) up to sixty (60) days delay in responding to 
notices/letters ; 
16.3.3.4  Delivery of products with Certificate of Conditional Release from the 
BOC to a non -declared warehouse ; 
16.3.3.5  Delivery or transfer of products to a declared bu t 
unsecured/uncovered warehouse ; 
16.3.3.6  Release of products covered by a Conditional release whose 
quality/safety passed the test from the declared warehouse for 
commercial distribution but was made prior to the resolution of S how 
Cause Order ; 
16.3.3.7  Number of m issing quantity is more than  two point  five percent 
(2.5%) u p to five percent (5 %) of the total number of units/pieces ; 
16.3.3.8  Number of units/pieces without markings/ tags is more than twenty 
percent (20%) but less than fifty percent (50%) of the tot al quantity 
declared ; 
16.3.3.9  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
16.3.4  Critical – Corrective actions or remedial measures shall no longer be 
accepted for this level or degree of infraction.   
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  16.3.4.1  Inconsistency in the markings/tags is fifty percent (50%) or mor e of 
the total number of units/pieces ; 
16.3.4.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to a non -declared 
warehouse, with or without notice to DTI ; 
16.3.4.3  More than sixty (60) days delay in responding to notices/letters ; 
16.3.4.4  Delivery of products from the BOC to a declared or undeclared 
warehouse prior to the release of the Conditional release ; 
16.3.4.5  Release of products whose quality/safety did not pass the test from 
the declared warehouse pending resolution of S how Cause Order  or 
prior to the issuance of the required Clearance Certificate/License ; 
16.3.4.6  Inconsistency in the 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 ; 
16.3.4.7  Number of m issing quantity is more than five percent (5 %) of the total 
number of  units/pieces ; 
16.3.4.8  Number of units/pieces  without markings/ tags is more than fifty 
percent (50%)  of the total quantity declared ; 
16.3.4.9  Misrepresentation of material facts in the application or succeeding  
correspondence/s ; 
16.3.4.10  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
16.4 Bond s shall be for feited  in accordance with the following:  
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  
 
16.5 In case of multiple non -conformities or non -compliance, the amount of bond 
corresponding to the higher degree shall be forfeited.  
16.6 Pending resolution of the Show Cause Order  involving a particular shipment, 
applications filed after the issuance of the S how Cause Order  by the same 
importer may be processed, provided, a sworn undertaking to abide by the 
decision on said SCO shall be submitted prior to the issuance of the necessa ry 
Certificate/License for succeeding application/s.   
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Rule 17 . SUSPENSION, WITHDRAWAL, AND CANCELLATION OF PS LICENSE  
 
17.1 A duly issued PS License shall be suspended, recalled, withdrawn, cancelled or 
revoked based on any of the following grounds:  
 
17.1.1  That the product bearing the PS Mark failed to conform to the req uirements 
of a specific PNS as amended/updated ; 
 
17.1.2  That licensee failed to comply with monitoring, surveillance or enforcement 
notices/directives/orders;  
 
17.1.3  That the licensee failed to comply with the ter ms and conditions of the 
license;  
 
17.1.4  That the licensee made false statements or alterations in connection with its 
application for or re-certification  of the license;  
 
17.1.5  That the licensee violated any of the provisions of this Order;  
 
17.1.6  That an Order of Executio n vis -a-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;  
 
17.2 The license shall be suspended, recalled, wi thdrawn, cancelled or revoked after the 
BPS Director has served the license 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 dat e of notice.  
 
17.3 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.  
 
17.4 Notwithstanding the preceding prov isions, 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.  
 
17.5 In cases of suspen ded, withdrawn or cancelled PS License, the manu facturer shall 
not be allowed to manufacture or produce in any manner the products covered by 
the particular PS License . The suspension, withdrawal or cancellation shall take 
effect immediately upon receipt of the notice  until the  suspension is lifted or t he 
withdrawn/cancelled PS License is reinstated.   
 
 
Rule 18. 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:  
 
18.1 Use of the Product Certification Ma rk in any misleading manner;  
 
18.2 Manufacture or production of covered products  after the license is  suspended, 
withdrawn or cancelled;  
  
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  18.3 Sale,  offer for sale using over the counter or on -line mode or any form of 
advertisement of any concrete masonry unit  products not complying with the 
particular technical regulation or corresponding standards;  
 
18.4 Non-compliance, neglect or resistance to effect the product recall as directed by 
BPS;  
 
18.5 Misrepresentations,  misleading or unauthorized statements and/or claims made in  
the application, letters/replies/forms in relation to product certification. Such include 
unauthorized reproduction of product certification documents, or any part thereof;  
 
18.6 Non-compliance or failure to comply with the provisions hereof.  
 
 
 
Rule 19 .  COMP LAINTS/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 P S License shall be the following:  
 
19.2.1  In case of denial of  the PS License  application,  the applicant may file a 
motion for reconsideration with the BPS Director within ten (10) working 
days from receipt of t he 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 m ay be filed  with the BPS Director 
by the applicant 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) calenda r days from receipt of denial of the motion  
for consideration . The appeal shall be based solel y on grounds of grave abuse of 
discretion amounting to lack 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.  PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS  
 
The follo wing shall be imposed upon any manufacturer, importer, foreign testing laboratory/ 
facility, or any other person or entity found in violation of any provision hereof  after due 
process, as may be appropriate:  
 
20.1 Administrative fine based on  existing DTI Rules and Regulations/Department   
Administrative Orders and E.O. 913.  
  
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CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  20.2 Cancellation or revocation of PS License pursuant to a final and executory decision 
rendere d by an administrative agency or the regular courts.  
 
20.3 Watch -listing and/or blacklisting of importers/manufacturers.  
 
20.4 In any case of failure in product testing for post shipment verification or 
surveillance:  
 
20.4.1  The manufacturer or importer concerned shall, i n addition to the penalties 
provided herein including but not limited to product recall and/or forfeiture of 
surety  bond, lose the option for pre -shipment testing in all subsequent que 
or importation which henceforth shall undergo post shipment testing by 
accredited Philippine testing facilities ; 
 
20.4.2  The foreign testing laboratory or facility concerned shall lose the re cognition 
by BPS to conduct pre -shipment testing.  
 
20.5 Any other sanctions or penalties as provided under existing DTI rules and 
regulations.  
 
 
 
Rule 22 . DISPOSAL OF SAMPLES  
 
22.1 All remaining samples, which were drawn for testing purposes, and complied with 
the requirements of the standard, shall be claimed by the importer/ manufacturer 
within five (5) days upon receipt of the PS License  and Import  Commodity 
Clearance . If the importer/manufacturer fails to claim the samples after receipt of 
PS License  or Import Commodity Clearance  or opted not to retrieve the sample at 
all, the laboratory shall dispose the samples as it may deem necessary, at the 
expense of the importer/manufacturer.  
 
22.2 Samples which fail to comply with the specified requirements shall be stored for a 
maximum of  six (6) months in the laboratory to ensure their availability in the event 
the importer/manufacturer contests the res ult of the test including those subject of 
litigation.  
 
 
Rule 23 . ISSUANCE OF GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES  
 
BPS may issue such procedural guidelines as may be necessary in the implementation of 
this Order.  
Rule 24 . REPEAL ING CLAUSE  
 
All provisions of existing Department Administrative Orders, circulars, and guidelines 
inconsistent with this Administrative Order are hereby repealed subject to the transitory 
provisions below.  
 
Rule 25. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE  
 
If any term or pro vision 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.   
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THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY PRODUCT  
CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS   
 
Rule 26 . TRANSITORY PROVISIONS  
 
 
25.1 All manufacturers of concret e masonry unit s covered by this Order may apply 
for voluntary PS certification within six (6) months from the date of effectivity of this 
Order.  
 
25.2 All importers of concrete masonry units covered by this Order shall apply for 
Certificate of Exemption within six (6) months from the date of effectivity of this 
Order.  
 
25.3 All manufacturers or importers of concrete masonry unit covered by this Order 
shall be required to undergo the mandatory PS and SOC /ICC product certification 
procedures after six (6) months from the date of effectivity of this Order.  
 
25.4 After eighteen (18) months from the date of effectivity, all concrete masonry unit 
products covered by this Order for distribution or offered for sale in the market 
shall bear a valid PS Mark. Compliance shall be veri fied thru the conduct of 
market  monitoring and enforcement activities.  
 
25.5 In the absence of a BPS -recognized testing laboratory, the PS /ICC applicant  shall 
nominate a testing laboratory capable to conduct the product testing based on  
Rule 8  of thi s Order .  
 
25.6 BPS may temporarily allow the use of testing facilities of the manufacturers and 
the accredited testing laboratories of the DPWH - BRS for the product certificati on 
of BPS  until such time that there are sufficient number of BPS recognized testing 
laboratories  to meet the required turnaround  time. The duration of such period of 
shall be determined by BPS.  Afterw hich, the requirements of Rule 8 shall apply.  
 
26 EFFECTIVITY  
 
This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation at least once a week for a period of not less than one (1) month, a copy of 
which shall be submitted to the UP Office of National A dministrative Register.  
 
Done in the City of Makati this ________ day of _________________  in the year 2019.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY PRODUCT  
CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  Recommended by:  
 
 
 
_________________________                 _______________________________  
              NEIL P. CATAJAY                                     ATTY. RUTH B. CASTELO  
          Officer -in-Charge, BPS                              Undersecretary, CPG  
 
 
Approved:  
 
 
_____________________________  
RAMON M. LOPEZ  
      Secretary  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY PRODUCT  
CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  ANNEX “A”  
 
 
 
  PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
1  Application Form  Php300.00  
DTI 
2  Quality Manual Review  Php5,000.00  
3  Pre-Audit / Audit / Surveillance Audits per Man -Hour (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
 as per size of establishment b ased on Table 1A  
3.1  Micro  Php100.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
DTI / Designated 
Auditing Body  3.2  Small  Php300.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
3.3  Medium  Php400.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
3.4  Large  Php500.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
4  Original License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
4.1  Micro  Php5,000.00  
DTI 4.2  Small  Php7,500.00  
4.3  Medium  Php10,000.00  
4.4  Large  Php12,500.00  
5  Annual License Fee* (Payable  within 15 days after billing)   
5.1  Micro  Php2,500.00  
DTI 5.2  Small  Php3,750.00  
5.3  Medium  Php5,000.00  
5.4  Large  Php6,250.00  
6  Transportation  As per arrangement  
(if necessary)  DTI / Designated Auditing 
Body  
7  Hotel Accommodation  As per arran gement  
(if necessary)  DTI / Designated Auditing 
Body  
8  Testing Fee  As charged by Designated 
Testing Laboratory  BPS-Recognized Testing 
Laboratory  
9  Freight Charges of Samples  As charged by Freight 
Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
10  Market Sample  As per Of ficial Receipts /  
Sales Invoice  Establishment   
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THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY PRODUCT  
CERTIFICATION OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS  TABLE 1 A: SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  
SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  ASSETS  
Micro  Up to Php3,000,000.00  
Small  Php 3,000,001.00 up to Php 15,000,000.00  
Medium  Php 15,000,001 up to Php 100,000,000.00  
Large  Over Php 100,000,000.00  
 
TABLE 2: SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE STATEMENT OF 
CONFIRMATION (SOC)  
PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
Application Fee  Php 300.00  DTI 
Processing Fee (depends on the value of the batch being applied for SOC  
Invoice/batch value up to Php 
500,000.00  Php 5,000.00  
DTI Invoice/batch value from Php 
500,001.00 to Php 1,000,000.00  Php 7,500.00  
Invoice/batch value above Php 
1,000,000.00  Php 10,000.00  
Inspection Fee  As charged by the 
DTI / BPS Designated 
Inspection Body  DTI / Designated  
Inspection Body  
Transportation  As per arrangement 
(if necessary)  DTI / Designated 
Inspection Body  
Testing Fee  As charged by the 
BPS-Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  BPS-Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  
Freight charges of samples  As charged by Freight 
Forward er Freight Forwarder  
Market sample  As per Official 
Receipts/Sales 
Invoice  Establishment  
 
Note s: 
 
 Original and Annual License Fees depend on the size of establishment as stipulated 
on Table 1 A herein.  
 
 The Schedule of Fees and Charges in this DAO were ado pted from DAO 4:2008 and 
DAO 5:2008.