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 ANNEX D 1 
Labeling and Packaging Requirements  2 
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TCCA products shall be in adherence with the following labeling and packaging requirements:  4 
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A. Language  6 
The product information on the label shall be written in English, otherwise, a parallel 7 
translation in English or Filipino or both shall appear thereon or be made an integral part 8 
thereof.  9 
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B. Manner of Labeling  11 
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The label shall be in a visible, easily legible, understandable and indelible form.  Component 13 
parts of the label such as stickers shall form an integral part thereof without the danger of 14 
being erased or detached under ordinary handling of the product, provided, that it shall not 15 
hide or cover any important or essential information as re quired under this Order.  16 
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C. Labeling Requirements and Cautionary Statements for Toys and games  18 
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1. General labeling requirements for toys and games.  20 
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The following shall be embossed on, directly printed, appeared on, or affixed to the 22 
package, container, wrapper or protective covering of the product/s  23 
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a. Latest valid License to Operate (LTO) Number issued by FDA   25 
b. Age grading  determined by the manufacturer according to international norms, 26 
including but not restricted to PNS ISO 8124 -8;2022 - Safety of Toys - Part 8 27 
“Age determination guidelines”  or its equivalent   28 
c. Cautionary Statements/Warning  29 
d. Instructional Literature  30 
e. Manufacturer’s markings , complete name and address consistent with the LTO 31 
of the local company  (manufacturer/distributor) responsible for placing the 32 
product in the market and trademark or trade name, if any, which clearly 33 
identifies the manufacturer/distributor  34 
f. Item /Model/ Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) number  35 
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2. Specific requirements for cautionary stat ements.  37 
a. The safety information shall be in a format that draws the attention of the 38 
consumer  and s hall be placed on the packaging and also on the toy or game 39 
itself so that in the event the packaging thereof is discarded, the safety or 40 
cautionary warning remains.  41 
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b. Cautionary statements shall be displayed in the following manner:  43 
i. On its entirety on the principal display panel of the product’s package 44 
which accompanies the product;  45 
ii. In the case of bulk sales of such product when unpacked, the cautionary 46 
statement shall be displayed on the bin or container used for the retail 47 
display of the product, and any vending machine from which the 48 
unpacked product is dispensed and displayed in:  49 
1. English, Filipino, or both;  50    
 
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 2. Conspicuous and legible type in contrast by typog raphy, layout, 1 
or color with other printed matter on such package, descriptive 2 
materials, bin, container and vending machine; and,  3 
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c. A cautionary statement required under this Annex or in lieu of display o n the 5 
principal panel of the product’s package, shall be displayed on another panel of 6 
the package if the package has a principal display panel of approximately 7 
ninety -six (96) square centimeters (fifteen (15) square inches) or less and the 8 
statement is displayed on the principal display panel and is accompanied by an 9 
arrow or other indicator pointing towards the place on the package where the 10 
statement required appears.  11 
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d. Standard warnings. All toys and games shall contain labeling requirements 13 
and cautio nary statements (warning) with regard to the product's mechanical 14 
and physical properties  which shall be similar to or convey the same meaning 15 
as the following:  16 
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Safety Aspects Related to Mechanical 
and Physical Properties  Labeling Requirements/Cautionary Statements (CS)  
Small Toys and Toys Containing 
Small Parts  CS: 
"Warning! Not suitable for children under 3 years. 
Contains small parts. ” 
 
"Babala! Hindi pwedeng ipagamit sa batang may edad  
na mas mab aabo aba sa 3 taon. Naglalaman ng maliliit na 
parte."  
 
The above warning may be substituted with a graphical 
symbol below:  
 
The details of the design of the graphical symbol shall be 
as follows:  
      
•The circle and the stroke shall be red;  
•The background shall be white;  
•The age range and the outline of the face shall be black:  
•The symbol shall have a diameter of at least 10 mm and 
the proportions between its different elements shall be 
such as those prescribed in  the above figure; and  
•The age range of which the toy is not suitable shall be 
expressed in  years, e.g. 0 -3 years  
 
Balloons  CS: 
 
   
 
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 "Warning! Children under 8 years can choke or suffocate 
on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision 
required. Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard 
broken balloons at once "  
 
"Babala! Ang mga batang  may edad na mas mababa sa 8 
taon ay maaaring mabulunan o mapigilang huminga sa 
paggamit ng mga walang hangin o sirang lobo. Patnubay 
ng nakatatanda ay kailangan. Itapon kaagad ang mga 
sirang lobo."  
 
Small Balls and  Marbles  
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"This toy is a small ball/marble which may present a 
choking hazard. Not for children under 3 years." or "This 
product contains a small ball/ marble which may present 
a choking hazard. Not for children under 3 years.  
 
"Ang laruang ito ay malit na bola/holen na maaaring  
bumara sa lalamunan ng bata. Bawal sa batang may edad 
na mas mababa sa 3 taon."  
 
Aquatic Toys  CS: 
 
"Warning! This is not a life -saving device. This shall only 
be used in shallow water and under supervision."  
 
"Babala! Ang laruang ito ay hindi makasasagip ng buhay. 
Ito ay ginagamit lamang sa tubig na mababaw at kung 
may kaukulang pagbabantay ng nakatatanda."  
 
Crib, Crib Gyms,  Playpen  Toys, 
Mobiles  and Similar Toys   
The toy and its packaging shall carry a statement drawing 
attention to the possible entanglement or strangulation 
injury if the toy is not removed when the baby begins to 
push up on hands and knees.  
 
Crib gyms and similar toys intended exclusively to be 
strung across a crib, playpen or perambulator by string, 
cord, elastic or straps, as w ell as their packaging, shall 
carry a statement drawing attention to the possible 
entanglement or strangulation injury if attached to the 
crib, playpen or perambulator and not removed when the 
baby begins to push up on hands and knees.  
 
Toys in Contact wi th Food  
 The packaging, instructions or both, for toys and their 
components intended to be used in contact with food, 
shall carry a statement to alert adults to wash the product 
thoroughly before and after use.  
 
 
Toys Intended to be Assembled by an 
Adult  The packaging of toys that are intended to be assembled 
by an adult shall also be labeled.     
 
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 Simulated Protective Equipment  Toys that simulate safety/personal protective equipment 
such as but not limited to, construction helmets, sports 
helmets and fire-fighter helmets, as well as their 
packaging, shall carry a statement informing the 
consumer that they are toys and do not offer protection.  
Toys with Functional  
Sharp Edges and Functional Sharp 
Points  
 Toys that are intended for use by children from 37 months 
up to 96 months (> 3 -8 years), which contain accessible 
sharp edges or accessible sharp points that are necessary 
part of the function of the toy, shall carry a statement on 
the packaging that sharp edge or sharp point, or both 
exists.  
 
Functional Toys  
 Functional toys shall carry a label stating that the  
product shall only be used under direct adult supervision.  
 
Toy Roller Skates and Toy 
Skateboards  Toy roller skates and toy skateboards are products that are 
intended for children with  a maximum mass of 20 kg. Toy 
roller skates and toy skateboards shall carry a label 
recommending the user to  use personal  protective 
equipment such as helmet, wrist -pads, knee pads and 
elbow pads and to avoid use of the product on the road.  
 
Projectile Toys  Toys with projectiles shall be accompanied by 
instructions for use which draw attention to the hazard of 
aiming at eyes or face and of using projectiles other than 
those supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.  
 
Toy Kites  CS: 
 
"Warning! Do not use near overhead power lines or 
during thunderstorms."  
 
“Babala! Huwag gamitin malapit sa kawad ng kur yente 
o sa panahon na may bagyo/unos. ” 
 
Toy Bicycles  Toy bicycles shall carry a label recommending the use of 
a protective helmet when cycling.  
 
In addition, the instructions for use shall contain a 
reminder that this bicycle is not permitted for use on 
public highways. Moreover, parents or carers shall ensure 
that children are properly instructed in the use of toy 
bicycles, particularly in the saf e use of the braking  
systems.  
 
Percussion C aps CS: 
 
"Warning! Do not use indoors or near eyes and ears. Do 
not carry loose in a pocket."  
 
"Babala! Huwag gamitin sa loob ng kabahayan o  
malapit sa mga mata at tai nga. Huwag basta ilagay sa 
bulsa."  
    
 
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 Battery -Operated Toys  The battery compartment or the area immediately 
adjacent shall be permanently marked to show the correct 
battery polarity and voltage. If it is impractical to mark 
this information on the toy, the marking may be placed in 
the instructions.  
 
Toys which Produce High Impulsive 
Sound Levels  CS 
 
"Warning! Do not use close to the ear! Misuse may 
damage hearing.”  
 
"Babala! Huwag gamitin malapit sa tainga! Ang maling 
paggamit ay maaaring makasira sa pandinig.”  
 
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3. Additional i nstructional literature for  the following  toys:  2 
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Instructional Literature  
for the Following Toy and Game  Labeling Requirements  
Crib, Playpen Toys and Mobiles  
 
 Mobiles intended to be mounted on a crib, playpen, wall 
or ceiling shall be provided with instructions for proper 
assembly, installation and use to ensure that the products 
do not present an entanglement hazard. The instructions 
shall include at least the followin g information:  
• A crib mobile is not intended to be grasped by the 
child;  
• If attached to the crib or playpen, remove when the 
baby begins to push up on hands and knees;  
• If mounted on a wall or ceiling, install the mobile 
clearly out of  a standing baby 's reach;  
• Always attach all provided fasteners (strings, straps, 
clamps, etc.) lightly to a crib or playpen  
according to the instructions. Check frequently; and  
• Do not add additional strings or straps to attach to a 
crib or playpen.  
 
Crib Gyms and Similar Toys  Crib gyms and similar toys intended exclusively to be 
strung across a crib, playpen or perambulator by string, 
cord, elastic or straps (including, but not limited to, crib 
exercises, crib gyms and activity toys) shall be provided 
with instruct ions for proper assembly, installation and use 
to ensure that the products do not present an entanglement 
or strangulation hazard.  
 
The instructions shall include at least the following 
information:  
• This toy is not intended to be "mouthed" by the baby 
and shall be positioned clearly out of reach of the baby's 
face and mouth;  
• On cribs with adjustable  mattress levels, the highest 
position can cause the toy to be too close to the baby;  
• The drop side of the crib shall never be lowered  
with the toy in place and the baby left  unattended;  
• Always attach all provided fasteners (stings,     
 
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 straps, clamps, etc.) tightly to a crib or playpen  
according to the instructions. Check frequently; and  
• Do not add additional strings or straps to attach to a 
crib or pla ypen.  
 
Toy Chest  
 Instructions for proper assembly and maintenance shall 
be provided with sufficient detail to describe the correct 
assembly of components, the resulting hazard if the lid 
support device is not installed, and a description of how 
to determine whether the support is working properly.  
 
Toys Intended to be Assembled by an 
Adult  
 
 Assembly instructions that accompany toys that are 
intended to be assembled by an adult a nd that contain 
potentially hazardous sharp edges or sharp points, or 
contain small parts of the toy intended for children under 
3 years of age, shall carry a statement stating this and 
also that it is to be assembled by an adult.  
 
Battery -Operated Toys  
 Battery -operated toys shall contain instructions on safe 
battery usage, when applicable. These instructions shall 
contain the following to advise the consumer(s):  
• How to remove and insert batteries;  
• That non -rechargeable batteries are not to be  
recharged;  
• That adult supervision is required when charging  
rechargeable batteries;  
• When rechargeable batteries are fully charged,  
remove batteries from charger and unplug the  
charger from the electrical outlet;  
• Do not mix old and new or different types of  
batteries;  
• To remove exhausted batteries from the toy; and  
• That supply terminals are not to be short  
circuited.  
 
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4. Warnings . Cautionary statements with regard to the product's flammability  are similar 3 
to or convey the same meaning as the following:  4 
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Safety Aspects with Regard to 
Flammability for  the Following Toy 
and Game  Cautionary Statements  
Toy Disguise Costumes and Toys 
Intended to be Worn by a Child in a 
Play  
 "Warning! Keep away from fire."  
 
"Babala! Ilayo sa apoy."  
 
Toys Intended to be Entered by a 
Child  
 "Warning! Keep away from fire."  
 
"Babala! Ilayo sa apoy."  
 
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5. Additional  labeling requirements  for swings, slides, and similar activity toys  for 7 
indoor and outdoor family domestic use  8    
 
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a. Labeling shall be permanently and prominently applied to both the toy and the 2 
packaging (if supplied). The following information shall be provided:  3 
• That the toy is for domestic use only;  4 
• Whether the toy i s intended for indoor or outdoor use;  5 
• Information as to the mass and/or age of the child for whom the toy is intended;  6 
• If appropriate, the maximum number of children that may safely use the 7 
equipment simultaneously; and  8 
• Identity or contact details of  the manufacturer or distributor.  9 
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5.2 Assembly  and Installation Instruction s are as follows:  11 
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1. General Information  13 
The information given on the labeling/purchased information shall be given in 14 
the installation instructions . 15 
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Activity toys that require assembly by the consumer shall be accompanied by 17 
appropriate assembly instruction s, including drawings, which shall enable an 18 
unskilled layman to correctly assemble the activity toy . 19 
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The assembly and installation instructions shall also when appropriate, include:  21 
• A recommendation to place the activity toy on a level surface at least 1.8 22 
meters from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, 23 
overhanging branches, laundry lines or electrical wires;  24 
• Detailed ins tructions on how anchors shall be installed to prevent 25 
overturning or lifting of the support members during normal use or 26 
foreseeable misuse, also taking into account the condition of the soil 27 
normally encountered;  28 
• Instructions that anchors shall be placed in level with or under the ground in 29 
order to reduce tripping hazards;  30 
• Instructions that activity toys (for example swings, slides, climbing frames) 31 
shall be installed over impact absorbing surfaces such as sand, wood -bark 32 
chips, rubber and foam and shall not be installed over concrete, asphalt or 33 
any hard surface;  34 
• Scale drawings of assembly hardware to facilitate the correct length of 35 
fasteners being used; and  36 
• Information to keep assembly and installation instru ctions for further 37 
reference  38 
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a. Information on Playground Surfacing Materials  40 
i. Maximum Fall Heights  41 
The instructions shall include the manufacturer's determination of 42 
maximum fall height for the product.  43 
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Maximum fall heights for products are determined as follows:  45 
• For swings, the maximum fall height is the height of the suspension 46 
connector;  47 
• For elevated platforms with barriers, the maximum fall height is the 48 
height of the top surface of the barrier;   49    
 
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 • For climbing frames and horizontal ladders, the maximum fall height 1 
is the height of the top surface of the component; and  2 
• For rocking toys and seesaws, the maximum fall height is the 3 
maximum  height of the designated play surface normally occupied b y 4 
a user.  5 
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ii. Impact Attenuating Surface   7 
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The instructions shall include the "Consumer information sheet for 9 
playground surfacing materials" from Annex B of PNS BHDT ISO 10 
8124 - 4:2012 and its future amendments or specific surfacing guidelines 11 
for the product that are consistent with Annex B of PNS BHDT ISO 12 
8124 -4:2012 and its future amendments.  13 
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5.3 Maintenance Instruction s are as follows:  15 
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Activity toys shall be accompanied by maintenance instructions drawing attention to 17 
the need for carrying out checks and maintenance of the main parts (crossbeams, 18 
suspensions, anchors, etc.) at regular intervals, pointing out that if these checks are not 19 
carried out, the toy could overturn or otherwise become a hazard.  20 
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Guidelines shall also be provided on how to determine when deterioration has occurred 22 
and the requirements for replacing parts when necessary.  23 
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The maintenance instructions shall include the wording "Please keep for future 25 
reference".  26 
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The maintenance instructions, shall, when appropriate, also include the following 28 
recommendations pointing out that it is of particular importance that they be followed 29 
at the beginning of each season as we ll as at regular intervals during the usage season:  30 
• Check all nuts and bolts for tightness and tighten when required;  31 
• Oil all metallic moving parts;  32 
• Check all covering and bolts for sharp edges and replace when required;  33 
• Check swing seats, chains, ropes and other means of attachment for evidence 34 
of deterioration; replace when required in accordance with the manufacturer's 35 
instruction; and  36 
• Sand rusted areas and tubular members and repaint using a non -lead based 37 
paint w hen required.  38 
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6. For toys and games manufactured and packaged outside the country and directly 40 
shipped from the manufacturer to the consumer by mail or other delivery service which 41 
do not bear the required cautionary statements provided under RA 10620 and it s IRR 42 
shall be admitted if other accompanying material shipped with the product bears such 43 
statement/s.  44 
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D. Labeling Requirements and Cautionary Statements for Childcare articles  46 
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1. General labeling requirements for childcare articles.  48 
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The following information should be visible, and easily understandable  50    
 
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 a. Latest valid License to Operate (LTO) Number issued by FDA  1 
b. Age grading  2 
c. Cautionary Statements/Warning  3 
d. Instructional Literature  4 
e. Manufacturer’s markings , with complete name and address consistent with the 5 
LTO of the local company  (manufacturer/distributor) responsible for placing 6 
the product in the market and trademark or trade name, if any, which clearly 7 
identifies the manufacturer/distributor  8 
f. Item /Model/ Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) numbe r 9 
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2. Standard warnings. The following childcare articles shall contain labeling 11 
requirements and cautionary statements with regard to the product's mechanical and 12 
physical properties  which shall be similar to or convey the same meaning as the 13 
following:  14 
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Instructional Literature  
for the Following Childcare Articles  Labeling Requirements  
Liquid -filled Teethers  
and Liquid -filled Teething Toys  
 
 Liquid -filled teethers and liquid -filled teething toys shall 
be accompanied by instruction that they shall not be 
placed in the freezer compartment.  
Childcare Articles  in Contact with 
Food  The packaging, instructions or both, for toys and their 
components intended to be used in contact with food, 
shall carry a statement to alert adults to wash the product 
thoroughly before and after use.  
 
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