Page 1 of 30 THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE  MANDATORY 
CERTIFICATION STEEL -BLACK AND HOT -DIPPED ZINC -COATED (GALVANIZED) 
LONGITUDINALLY WELDED STEEL PIPES (FOR ORDINARY USES)    
  
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.  ______   
Series of _________  
 
 
 
SUBJECT:  THE NEW TECHNICAL  REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF  STEEL -BLACK AND HOT -DIPPED ZINC -
COATED (GALVANIZED) LONGITUDINALLY WELDED STEEL PIPES 
(FOR ORDINARY USES)   
 
 
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 standards for all products of the Philippines and 
to ensure the manufacture, production, and distribution of quality products for the protection  
of the consumer ; 
 
WHEREAS , the same mandate is reiterated in RA 7394 or the Consumer Act of the 
Philippines which declares  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 Secret ary under Executive Order  (EO)  292 or the Administrative Code  of 1987 , 
Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 4  (The New Rules and Regulations Concerning 
the Philippine Standard (PS) Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark  Scheme of the BPS) , 
and DAO No. 5  (The New Rules and Regulations Concerning the Issuance of the Import 
Commodity Clearance under the Product Certification Mark Scheme of the BPS ) were  both 
issued in 2008;  
 
WHEREAS , consistent with the above -cited  mandates, laws and policies, Philippine 
National Standard ( PNS) 26:1992  ( Steel -Black and Hot -Dipped Zinc -Coated (Galvanized) 
Longitudinally Welded Steel Pipes (For Ordinary Uses)  – Specification ) has been declared a 
mandatory standard  in order to inspect, sample, test and certify that the produc t is compliant 
with the requirements thereof;  
 
WHEREAS , under Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 Constitution  provides that  the State 
shall protect consumers from trade malpractices and fr om substandard or hazardous 
products.” Thus,  the continuous updating  of all existing standards and  policies and  
procedures reg arding the mandatory implementation . 
  
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CERTIFICATION OF  STEEL -BLACK AND HOT -DIPPED ZINC -COATED 
(GALVANIZED) LONGITUDINALLY WELDED STEEL PIPES (FOR ORDINARY 
USES)  NOW, THEREFOR E, 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 steel -black and hot -dipped 
zinc-coated (galvanized) l ongitudinally welded steel pipe (for ordinary u ses) products  are 
hereby prescribed and promulgated for the compliance, information and guidance of all 
concerned.  
 
 
Rule 1.  OBJECTIVE  
 v 
This DAO aims t o strictly ensure that steel -black and hot -dipped zinc -coated (galvanized) 
longitudinally welded steel pipes (for ordinary uses) meet the specified safety and  quality 
requirement/s  as required und er PNS . 
 
 
Rule 2.  SCOPE  
 
This DAO prescribes the Technical  Regulations for Mandatory PS Licensing Scheme for 
steel -black and hot -dipped zinc -coated (galvanized) longitudinally welded steel pipes (for 
ordinary  uses) products  covered by PNS 26:2018 and its future amendments , whether 
locally manufactured or imported . 
 
 
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, 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 evidence is compared. 2 
 
3.3 Attestation  – issuance of a statement of conformity based on a decision follo wing 
review of an audit report, that fulfillment of specified requirements has been 
demonstrated. 3 
 
3.4 Accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – inspection body, testing 
laboratory or certification body accredited under PNS ISO/IEC 17020,  PNS ISO/IEC 
17021, PNS ISO/IEC 17025 or PNS ISO/IEC 17065, respectively, in its relevant 
updated version/edition by the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) or by an 
accreditation body that is a signatory to regional/international agreements entered 
into by the Governme nt 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)]  
 
                                                             
1 ISO 19011:2011  
2 Ibid. 
3 ISO/IEC 17000  
  
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CERTIFICATION OF  STEEL -BLACK AND HOT -DIPPED ZINC -COATED 
(GALVANIZED) LONGITUDINALLY WELDED STEEL PIPES (FOR ORDINARY 
USES)  3.5 Black Iron Pipe / Carbon Steel Pipe  – steel pipe without zinc coating and is 
commonly abbreviated as B.I. pipe or black pipe .4 
 
3.6 BPS – Bureau of Philippine Standards of the  DTI. 
 
3.7 BPS Recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – the CAB (inspection 
body, testing laboratory, or certification body) duly recognized by BPS to have the 
scope and competence to conduct activities relevant to the requirements set forth 
by BPS, to include but not limited to, CABs accredited by the PAB, CABs 
recognized by BPS under the A ssociation of South East Asian Nations Mutual 
Recognition Arrangement (ASEAN MRA) , Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 
(APEC)  MRA and other regional and bilateral MRAs entered into by the 
Government of the Philippines through the DTI. BPS shall issue Recognition 
Certificate upon completion of all requirements for  application for recognition .      
 
3.8 Certification Body  – third party conformity assessment body operating a 
certification scheme.  
 
3.9 Certificate of Conditi onal 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 Confirmation  – an action, declaration, do cument, or statement that corroborates, 
ratifies, verifies, gives formal approval, or assures the validity of something.5 
 
3.11 Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – a third party inspection body, testing 
laboratory and certification body operating within its scop e of competence.  
 
3.12 Conformity  – fulfillment of a requirement.6 
 
3.13 Critical Testing  – verification testing of steel -black and hot -dipped zinc -coated 
(galvanized) longitudinally welded steel pipes (for ordinary uses) product’s 
conformance to specific requirements only.  
 
3.14 DTI – Department of Trade and Industry  
 
3.15 Determination  – include assessment activities such as testing, measuring, 
inspection, design appraisal, asse ssment of services, and auditing to provide 
information regarding the product requirements as input to the review and 
attestation functions.  
 
3.16 Evaluation  – systematic examination of the extent to which a product, process, or 
service fulfills specified requi rements. 7 
 
3.17 Hot-dipped zinc -coated pipe  – the black iron pipe that has undergone the hot -
dipped galvanization process, and is commonly abbreviated as G.I. pipe8 
 
3.18 International Standard  – a standard developed under the WTO principles for 
international sta ndards development such as those developed by international 
                                                             
4 PNS 26:2018  
5 Webster’s New World Law Dictionary  
6 ISO/IEC 17000  
7 Ibid. 
8 PNS 26: 2018   
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CERTIFICATION OF  STEEL -BLACK AND HOT -DIPPED ZINC -COATED 
(GALVANIZED) LONGITUDINALLY WELDED STEEL PIPES (FOR ORDINARY 
USES)  bodies like the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International 
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 
and those developed by foreign st andards 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 require ments.9 This includes inventory 
and sampling.   
 
3.20 Inspection body  – a body that performs inspection. 10 
 
3.21 ISO/IEC 9000  - Quality Management System - Fundamentals and Vocabulary  
 
3.22 ISO/IEC 9001  – Quality Management Systems – Requirements  
 
3.23 ISO/IEC 17020  – Confor mity 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 management systems . 
 
3.25 ISO/IEC 17025  – General requireme nts 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 Auditing . 
 
3.28 Lot No./Batch No.  – an identification numbe r permanently marked on the pipe, 
This is used to identify production batch of any other product for quality control 
purposes.  
 
3.29 Nominal Diameter  (DN)  – an alphanumeric designation of size for  components of a 
pipework system which is used for reference purposes.  
 
3.30 PAB  – Philippine Accreditation Bureau of the  DTI. 
 
3.31 Philippine National Standards (PNS)  – Standards promulgated by the BPS.  
 
3.32 Pipe  – a tubular straight product of uniform circular cross -section primarily for the 
transport  of fluids11 
 
3.33 Product Certification  – the provision of impartial third -party attestation that 
fulfillment of specified requirements have been demonstrated.  12 
 
3.34 PS License  – authority given by BPS to a local/foreign manufacturer , authorizing 
the use of the PS Certification Mark on its product.  
 
                                                             
9 ISO/IEC 17020  
10 Ibid. 
11 PNS 26:2018  
12 ISO/IEC 17065   
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CERTIFICATION OF  STEEL -BLACK AND HOT -DIPPED ZINC -COATED 
(GALVANIZED) LONGITUDINALLY WELDED STEEL PIPES (FOR ORDINARY 
USES)  3.35 Review  – verification of the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of selection and 
determination activities, and th e results of these activities, with regard to fulfillment 
of specified requirements. 13 
 
3.36 Sampling  – a method of getting a representative sample of a product shipment 
according to a specified procedure.  
 
3.37 Standard - a document approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common 
and repeated use, rules, guidelines or characteristics for products or related 
processes and production methods, with which compliance is not mandatory . 
 
3.38 Statement of Confirmation  (SOC)  – a document stating  that the import ed steel -
black and hot -dipped zinc -coated (galvanized) longitudinally welded steel pipes (for 
ordinary uses)  was sourced from a  manufacturer with a valid PS License , complies  
with specified requirements after undergoing inspection and verification  and  shall 
contain the batch number and manufacturing date of the imported product . 
 
3.39 Surveillance – a systematic iteration of conformity assessment activities as a basis 
for maintaining the validity of the statement of conformity.14 
 
3.40 Technical Regulation  - a document which lays down product characteristics for 
their related proce sses and production methods, including the applicable 
administrative provisions, with which compliance is mandatory . 
  
3.41 Test R eport  – a document that presents test results and other information relevant 
to a test.  
 
3.42 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.  
 
3.43 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). 16 
 
3.44 Trade name  – any registered name or designation identifying or distinguishing an 
enterprise  
 
3.45 Verification – confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that 
specified requirements h ave been fulfilled.17 This may include product testing.  
 
3.46 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 MARK  
 
For safety, traceability and account ability purposes, only steel -black and hot -dipped zinc -
coated (galvanized) longitudinally welded steel pipes (for ordinary uses)  sourced from a 
                                                             
13 ISO/IEC 17000  
14 ISO/IEC 17000  
16 Ibid. 
17 ISO/IEC 9000   
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CERTIFICATION OF  STEEL -BLACK AND HOT -DIPPED ZINC -COATED 
(GALVANIZED) LONGITUDINALLY WELDED STEEL PIPES (FOR ORDINARY 
USES)  manufacturing plant(s) hold ing a valid  PS Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark  License(s) 
shall be permitted to be distributed , sold and used  in the Philippines.  
 
4.1. The PS Quality Mark Licensing Scheme  – the PS Quality and/or Safety  Mark 
Licensing Scheme (PS Licensing Scheme for brevity) shall be available to both 
local and foreign manufacturers selling or distributing steel -black and hot -dipped 
zinc-coated (galvanized) longitudinally welded steel pipes (for ordinary uses)  
products 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 ac tivities 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 product audit at the warehouse/market . 
 
4.1.2  Foreign compa nies holding a valid PS license ; 
 
4.1.2.1  Annual system and product audit at the factory; and  
 
4.1.2.2  Regular product audit per shipment . 
 
 
 
Rule 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 authenticated by the 
Philippine Consulate in the country where the manufactur ing 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 sole proprietorship: DTI Business Name Registration or  
 
For a corporation or pa rtnership: 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  Latest Income Tax Return or l atest audited financial statement, permit issued 
by the local government unit having jurisdiction over it, and certification of an 
accountant on the net worth of the business, submitted once unless an 
amendment has been made within the current year; or  
 
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.  
  
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CERTIFICATION OF  STEEL -BLACK AND HOT -DIPPED ZINC -COATED 
(GALVANIZED) LONGITUDINALLY WELDED STEEL PIPES (FOR ORDINARY 
USES)   
5.2 PS License Application Process  
 
5.2.1  Processing of application s under this scheme replace s the PS Scheme under 
DAO 4:2008 , subject to the requirements and transitory provision stated 
herein.  
 
5.2.2  Each PS License application shall be factory, plant  or site-specific  and 
importer , local office  or agent -specific. For foreign manufacturers, only one 
local importer per license shall be allowed.  However, a  specific factory or 
plant may apply  for multiple licenses. As such, a separate PS  License  
application shall be filed by  importer , local office  or agent .  
 
5.2.3  Conduct of Factory and Product Audit  
 
5.2.3.1  Upon submission and confirmation of the completeness and 
compliance of the documentary req uirements , 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 ;  
 
5.2.3.2  Audit shall be undertaken by either the BPS, DTI Reg ional/Provincial 
Office, or BPS -recognized auditing bodies  based on  established audit 
proce dure. Only recognized auditing bodies  in the BPS official list may 
be designated as auditors; and  
 
5.2.3.3  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.  
 
5.2.4  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;  
 
5.2.5  The PS License shall only be issued upon satisfa ctory evaluation of the 
factory audit and determination of product conformance to specific PNS and 
updated version of the product thereof based on pertinent test reports;  
 
5.2.6  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 License;  
 
5.2.7  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 cancelled at 
any time for cause  and after due process ; 
 
5.2.8  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 t he 
end period of its validity.  
  
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CERTIFICATION OF  STEEL -BLACK AND HOT -DIPPED ZINC -COATED 
(GALVANIZED) LONGITUDINALLY WELDED STEEL PIPES (FOR ORDINARY 
USES)  5.2.9  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 fifteen (15) calendar days  prior to 
the date the changes will take effect. The notice must include a request for re -
certification audit. The validity of the PS License shall be deemed suspended 
from the date of changes taking effect as indicated in the notice until the 
release of r e-certification audit results. Thereafter, the existing PS License 
shall be considered expired.  
 
5.2.9.1  Changes may include, but shall not be limited to, change in 
management or business name; transfer of plant site; modification 
of product design and/or specific ations.  
 
 
Rule 6.  FILING / PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR STATEMENT OF 
CONFIRMATION OF IMPORTED STEEL -BLACK AND HOT -DIPPED ZINC -
COATED (GALVANIZED) LONGITUDINALLY WELDED STEEL PIPES (FOR 
ORDINARY USES)   
 
6.1 To ensure that the imported steel -black and hot -dipped zinc -coated (galvanized) 
longitudinally welded steel pipes (for ordinary uses)  was sourced from a PS License d 
manufacturer  and consistently conforms to the requirements of the Standards, the 
importer shall apply for Statement  of Confirmation (SOC) on a per product,  per Bill of 
Lading basis. The duly accomplished and subscribed application form shall be supported 
by the following:  
 
6.1.1  For sole proprietorship registered with DTI, the application shall b e 
accompli shed 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 ; 
 
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 th e manufacturer ’s Quality Management 
Representative or Quality Manager ; 
 
6.1.7  Production records reflecting the shipped production batch/lot verifiable 
during surveill ance audits  duly certified 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 
corpo ration/partnership ;  
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CERTIFICATION OF  STEEL -BLACK AND HOT -DIPPED ZINC -COATED 
(GALVANIZED) LONGITUDINALLY WELDED STEEL PIPES (FOR ORDINARY 
USES)   
6.1.9  Latest A udited Financial Statement  (AFS)  or any other valid financial 
report/certificate ; 
 
6.1.10  List of distributors/retaile rs with their complete 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;  
 
 
6.2 The application for Statement of Confirmation (SOC) shall be processed as follows:  
 
6.2.1  Application for Statement of Confirmation with Pre -shipment Inspection 
and Testing  
 
6.2.1.1  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished an d subscribed 
application form and requirements to the BPS or to the nearest DTI 
regional/provincial office. The application shall be filed together with 
the request to utilize the services of the BPS -recognized inspection 
body and testing laboratory.  
  
6.2.1.2  Upon receipt of the complete application and request, the BPS shall 
issue  the written authorit y to conduct inspection  and verification to the 
identified  BPS-recognized  inspection body and testing laboratory, 
copy furnished the applicant ;  
 
6.2.1.3  Product inspection  shall be conducted by the BPS or the identified 
BPS-recognized inspection body  at the declared warehouse  in 
accordance with the applicable provisions hereof . As part of the 
regular product surveillance activities, product samples shall likewise 
be drawn. The origi nal inspection report shall be sent  directly to the 
BPS by the BPS -recognized Inspection Body within two (2) working 
days from the date of inspection.  
 
6.2.1.4  Product  testing shall be conducted by the  identified BPS -recognized 
testing laboratory in ac cordance with the applicable provisions hereof. 
The BPS -recognized testing laboratory is required to submit directly to 
the BPS  the original test reports .  
 
6.2.1.5  Upon receipt of compliant pre -shipment test results , Certificate  of 
Conditional Relea se shall be issued . Upon arrival of shipment at the 
port of entry, the following shall apply:  
 
6.2.1.5.1  The importer shall notify in writing the BPS or the DTI 
regional/provincial office that the shipment is ready for 
inspection and sampling.  
 
6.2.1.5.2  Product inspection an d sampling shall be conducted within 
sixteen ( 16) working hours from receipt of the written notice 
at the port of entry, vessel, or the importer’s warehouse, 
whichever is applicable , as far as it is consistent  with the  
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CERTIFICATION OF  STEEL -BLACK AND HOT -DIPPED ZINC -COATED 
(GALVANIZED) LONGITUDINALLY WELDED STEEL PIPES (FOR ORDINARY 
USES)  Tariffs and Customs Code and applica ble issuances by the 
Bureau of Customs.  
 
6.2.1.5.3  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent 
with the importation documents as well as with the pre -
shipment inspection report submitted  (e.g. quantity, 
markings, license number) , SOC shall be issued b y the BPS 
within sixteen ( 16) working hours from BPS’ receipt of the 
inspection report . Otherwise, full product testing  shall be 
conducted  as specified in Rule 8.2  stated herein . 
 
6.2.1.5.4  The sample s drawn  shall be submitted to the BPS -
recogni zed testing lab oratory within twenty -four ( 24) working 
hours from the date of inspection and sampling for the 
conduct of Critical Test.  
 
6.2.1.5.5  After the release of the SOC  and pending the results of the 
Critical Test , product distribution, retail or use may 
commence.  
 
6.2.1.5.6  If the r esult of the Critical Test shows conformance, the 
importer shall be informed accordingly. Otherwise, a notice 
of non -conformance informing the importer that full re -test 
shall be conducted and the applicable provisions here of shall 
apply.  
 
 
6.2.1.6  If the result of pre-shipment test  showed non -compliance , Certificate  
of Conditional Release  shall nevertheless be issued , subject to the 
following upon  arrival of shipment at the port of entry : 
 
6.2.1.6.1  The shipment shall be transferred only to a C ustoms Bonded 
warehouse. The importer shall notify in writing the BPS/DTI 
regional/provincial office that the shipment is ready for 
inspection and sampling.  
 
6.2.1.6.2  Product inspection and sampling shall be conducted within 
(16) working hours from receipt of the written notice either at 
the port of entry, vessel, or at the Customs Bonded  
warehouse, whichever is applicable.  
 
6.2.1.6.3  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent 
with the importation documents as well as with the pre -
shipment insp ection report submitted ( e.g. quantity, 
markings, license number),  the importer shall be informed 
accordingly. Otherwise, a Show Cause Order shall be 
issued.  
 
6.2.1.6.4  The sample s drawn  shall be submitted to the BPS -
recognized testing laboratories w ithin sixteen (16) working 
hours from the date of inspection and sampling for the 
conduct of full product testing.  
 
6.2.1.6.5  If the result of full product testing s hows conformance, the 
SOC shall be issued. Otherwise, the application shall be  
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CERTIFICATION OF  STEEL -BLACK AND HOT -DIPPED ZINC -COATED 
(GALVANIZED) LONGITUDINALLY WELDED STEEL PIPES (FOR ORDINARY 
USES)  denied and exportatio n or destruction of t he non -conforming 
product shall be undertaken  within ninety  (90) days  upon 
receipt  of the notice of denial . Exportation or destruction shall 
be at the cost  of the importer. In addition, the PS License 
may be suspended, revo ked or cancelled , subject to due 
process . 
 
 
 
6.2.2  Application for Statement of Confirmation without Pre -shipment 
Inspection and Testing  
 
 
6.2.2.1  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed 
application form and re quirements to the BPS or to the nearest DTI 
regional/provincial office.  
 
6.2.2.2  Upon receipt of the application and complete requirements, a 
Certificate  of Conditional Release  shall be issued , subject to the 
conditions stated therein . Upon arri val of shipment at the port of entry, 
the following shall apply:  
 
6.2.2.2.1  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 transferred only to t he warehouse address indicated in 
the application and shall not be used or offered for sale/retail.   
 
6.2.2.2.2  Product inspection and drawing of samples shall be 
conducted within sixteen ( 16) working hours from receipt of 
the notice at the port of entry, vessel, o r 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  
 
6.2.2.2.3  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent 
with the importation documents  (e.g. quantity, markings, 
license number) , products samples shall be drawn  in 
accordance with th e prescribed sampling size herein  for full 
verification testing . Otherwise, a Show Cause Order shall be 
issued and the provisions under Rule 13  shall app ly. 
 
6.2.2.2.4  The drawn samples shall be submit ted by the applicant to 
the BPS -recogni zed testing laboratory within twenty -four ( 24) 
working hours from the date of inspection and sampling for 
the conduct of full testing.  
 
6.2.2.2.5  If the result of the full verification  test shows conformance, 
the SOC shall be issued. 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 . In addition, the PS License may be suspended, 
revoked or cancelled , subject to due process .  
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USES)   
Rule 7.  INSPECTION AND SAMPLING  
 
7.1. 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 Procedure.  
 
7.2. 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 . 
 
 
7.3. Sampling Size  
 
To determine the specific number of samples for  steel -black and hot -dipped zinc -
coated (galvanized) longitudinally welded steel p ipes (for ordinary uses) , the table19 
below shall apply:  
 
Volume/Quantity  Sample  No. of Sample Per Set  
Up to 500  1st set 3 PCS  
2nd set 3 PCS  
501 to 1000  1st set 6 PCS  
2nd set 6 PCS  
1001 to 1500  1st set 9 PCS  
2nd set 9 PCS  
1501 and above  1st set Additional  3 PCS for every 500 
pcs 
2nd set 
  
7.3.1  Sampling lots shall be randomly selected. Likewise, two (2) sets of sample s 
shall be drawn from the selected lots. The lot size of the particular shipment or 
production shall be equal to 500 pcs  or a fraction thereof , if applicable . 
 
 
7.4. Sampling Procedure  
 
7.4.1  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 w here it was drawn.  
 
7.4.2  The BPS, DTI ROs/POs, BPS -recognized auditing/inspection body shall 
facilitate the preparation of  two (2) sets of one (1) meter long  steel -black  
and/or  hot-dipped zinc -coated (galvanized) longitudinally welded steel pipes 
(for ordinary uses)   per type, per  class , per nominal  size (DN)  and per brand  
for every sample drawn properly labe led as first set and second set .  
 
7.4.3  For PS initial, surveillance or recertification audits, additional sets of samples 
                                                             
19 Sampling based on PNS 26:2018   
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USES)  shall be randomly drawn for in -plant /factory  testing purposes.  Only after the 
satisfactory results of in -plant testing shall the auditor draw samples for 
independent testing.  
 
7.4.4  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/inspectio n 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 wa s drawn . 
 
7.4.5  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 -
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 .  
 
7.4.6  The BPS -recognized t esting laboratory shall document properly the receipt of 
the product samples to include but not limited to taking pictures of the 
following:  
 
7.4.6.1  Request for Test;  
7.4.6.2  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 testing laboratory . 
 
8.2. Full product testing shall be conducted as follows:  
 
8.2.1   Dimensions  (diameter , thickness) , mass and length  
8.2.2   Mass of zinc -coating  (for G.I pipe)  
8.2.3  Hydrostatic Test  
8.2.4  Bend Test ( for pipes up to DN 50mm)  
8.2.5  Flattening Test (for pipes over DN 50mm)  
8.2.6  Marking  based on PNS 26 requirements  
 
8.3. Critical test shall be limited to the following parameters:  
8.3.1  Dimensions  (diameter, thickness) , mass and length  
8.3.2  Mass of zinc -coating  (for G.I. pipe)  
8.3.3  Bend Test (for pipes up to DN 50mm)  
8.3.4  Flattening Test (for pipes over DN 50mm)  
 
 
 
1.1. To verify conformance to the aforementioned testing requirements, the test 
methods prescribed 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  
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USES)  one (1) year after its promulgation to provide ample time to all stakeholders to 
adjust and confor m to the new requirements, if any.  
 
1.2. For initial, surveillance or recertification audits, samples drawn shall be tested in -
plant.  The manufacturer shall have testing capability to conduct the full product  
testing of steel -black and hot -dipped zinc -coated (galvanized) longitudinally 
welded steel pipes (for ordinary uses) . Only after the result of in -plant tests 
showed conformance to the requirements of the standards shall the auditor prep are 
the Request for Test of the first and second sets of  samples for testing by the BPS -
recognized testing laboratory.   
 
1.3. 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. Retesting shall be conducted when the first samples fails.    
 
1.4. Tested samples shall be retr ieved 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.  
 
1.5. 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 from the 
concerned testing laboratory. After said period, the testing laboratory shall, with 
due notice to BPS  and the manufacturer/importer , dispose t he samples in a 
manner deemed appropriate in accordance with existing accounting and auditing 
rules.  
 
1.6. Unused samples shall be retrieved by the manufacturer/importer within fifteen (15) 
days from  receipt of notice of retrieval from the testing laborator y, copy BPS. 
Otherwise, they shall upon notice be disposed of in accordance with existing and 
applicable rules.  
 
1.7. The original test reports shall be sent directly to the BPS by the BPS-recognized 
testing laboratory  together with the pictures of samp les as received, pictures of 
samples showing the required markings, and copy of the Request for Test . 
 
The BPS reserves the right to be present at any point of the certification process.  
 
Rule 9.  EVALUATION OF RESULTS  
 
Results shall be evaluated to determine conformance of the product to the relevant standard 
in accordance with the following:  
 
9.1. Results under the PS Licensing Scheme  
 
9.1.1  For initial audit, if the test results show conformance, the PS License sha ll be 
issued. Otherwise, the applicant shall be advised accordingly and PS License 
shall not be issued. Only after re -assessment and subsequent product 
conformance shall BPS issue the PS License.  
 
9.1.2  For surveillance audit of local manufacturers, if the test results show 
conformance, the PS License shall be continued or renewed. Otherwise, re -
testing shall be conducted.  
 
If the result of re -testing shows non -conformance, the PS license shall be 
suspended immediately upon written notice. The non -conforming batc h shall  
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USES)  be destroyed or reprocessed, at the option of the manufacturer, under the 
supervision of the BPS.  Only after re -assessment and subsequent product 
conformance shall BPS allow the continued use or renewal of the PS License . 
 
9.1.3  For surveillance audit of  foreign manufacturers, if the test results show 
conformance, the PS License shall be continued or renewed. Otherwise, re -
testing shall be conducted.  
 
If the result of re -testing shows non -conformance, the PS license shall be 
suspended immediately upon wri tten notice. The non -conforming 
shipment/batch shall be destroyed or re -exported to the country of origin, at 
the option of the manufacturer, under the supervision of the BPS.  Only after 
re-assessment and subsequent product conformance shall BPS allow the 
continued use or renewal of the PS License  
 
9.2. Results under the applications for Statement of Confirmation with pre -shipment 
inspection and testing;  
 
9.2.1  If the result of the pre -shipment test shows that the samples failed the critical 
test, Certificate of Condi tional Release shall be issued and full product testing 
shall be conducted upon arrival at the port of entry.  
 
9.2.2  If the result of full product testing  shows conformance to the requirements of 
the relevant standard, the product shall be declared conforming an d the SOC 
shall be issued.  
 
9.2.3  If the result of the full product testing shows non -conformance to the 
requirements of the relevant standard, the second and third sets of sample 
shall be subjected to retesting. The samples shall be tested by a BPS 
recognized t esting laboratory other than those that conducted the first and 
second tests. If the second and third sets shows conformance, a SOC shall 
be issued.  Otherwise, the application shall be denied and the shipment shall 
be disposed of in accordance with the ap plicable provisions hereof.  
 
9.2.4  If the application is denied, BPS shall inform the importer and manufacturer in 
writing 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.  
 
9.2.5  Processing of succeeding applications filed by the importer of BI. and G.I. 
steel pipe products covered by the same PS License number against whom a 
Show Cause Order or Formal Charge was issued by BPS shall be suspended 
until such issue/s is resolved. Th e BPS reserves the right to suspend all 
licenses issued to a manufacturer, blacklist importer and all guilty parties after 
due process,  if the nature of violation/s so warrants.  
 
 
 
Rule 10.  MARKING REQUIREMENTS  
 
For traceability and verification purposes, the required markings for imp orted or 
manufactured steel -black and hot -dipped zinc -coated (galvanized) longitudinally welded 
steel pipes (for ordinary uses)  shall be properly marked at all times by rolling, stamping, or 
stenciling 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  
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USES)  wareh ouse or traders’/distributors’/ retailers’ warehouse , if applicable .  
 
The required markings shall be as follows:  
 
10.1 Trade mark of manufacturer  or brand  name  
10.2 Type of pipe (B.I or G.I.)  
10.3 Class of pipe (heavy or lig ht gauge)  
10.4 Length, m  
10.5 Nominal diameter, mm  
10.6 Product of the Philippines  
10.7 Country of Origin  (if imported)  
10.8 Color codes shall be marked on both ends of the pipe as follows:  
10.8.1  Blue for heavy gauge  
10.8.2  Red for light gauge  
10.9 PS Mark with License Number  
10.10  Batch number or seria l number  traceable to the date of manufacture  
 
 
In the absence of any of the required markings or submission of incomplete markings, the 
applicat ion for PS License or SOC  shall not  be processed  until such time  that the required 
markings are submitted or correc ted.  
 
 
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 Accredit ation 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 authenticated 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 the terms and conditions of the recognition.  
 
11.3.  For foreign C ABs, 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.  
  
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USES)  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 conditions:  
 
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 certified 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 l iable 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.  
 
12.6.  Establish and maintain system s of product recall  and of addressing complaints 
filed by its clients or customers c oncerning 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.  Main tain 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 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 certification body.  
 
12.9.  Submit itself to surveillance activities to ensure consistent compliance with the 
BPS req uirements 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 requirements.  
 
12.11.  Inform BPS in writing of any changes that wil l 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 not 
limited to change in management, business name,  ,add ition of brand 
name ,modification  of product ’s designs  and specifications  and/or transfer of 
plant site . 
  
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USES)  12.11.1  If the change involves addition of brand name and modification in the 
product’s design or specifications, BPS shall facilitate the conduct of 
appropr iate 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 certification scheme; misleading use of PS 
licenses, S tatement 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 Show 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, canc ellation 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 required by the BPS.  
 
12.16.  The PS License and Statement of Co nfirmation 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 License 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 individual or company concerned, to refrain from supplying, dist ributing, 
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 DTI -
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,  
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USES)  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 NOTICE  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 receipt of notice implement product recall  in accordance w ith 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;  
 
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 c harges 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 ; 
  
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USES)  15.2.3.  Transportation/ travelling expenses, and board and  lodging costs of 
auditor/s and inspector/s during audit/ inspection, subject to e xisting  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 
shipment, per Bill of Lading/Airway Bill basis, assessed b y the BPS based 
on the amount declared in the Invoice) ; 
 
15.2.5.  PS License fee for manufactured products ; 
 
15.3.  For imported B.I. and G.I. products , a Surety  Bond shall be posted on a per 
shipment basis equivalent 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 conditions 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.  
 
 
 
Rule 16.  SHOW CAUSE ORDER AND BOND FORFEITURE  
 
16.1 A Show C ause 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 an y 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 applicable PNS/rules hence, m ay not be the subject 
of a Show Cause Order.  
16.3.1.1  Inconsistencies in the markings  is up to five percent (5%) of the total 
number of pipes ; 
16.3.1.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another declared 
warehouse 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 ;  
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USES)  16.3.1.5  Number of missing B.I. and/or G.I. pipe s is not more than one 
percent (1%) of the total  quantity of pipes  declared ; 
16.3.1.6  Number of pipes with no markings is up to five percent (5%) of the 
total num ber of pipes;  
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 o r degree fell short of being considered justifiable.  
16.3.2.1  Inconsistencies in the markings  is more than five percent (5%) up to 
twenty percent (20%) of the total number of pipes ; 
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 thirty (30) days delay in responding to 
notices/letters ; 
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 decla red 
in the current application without prior notice to BPS ; 
16.3.2.5  Number of missing  B.I. pipe and/or G.I. pipe  is more than one 
percent (1%) up to  two point five percent ( 2.5%) of the total number 
of pipes;  
16.3.2.6  Number of pipes without marking is more than five (5) percent up to 
twenty (20%) of the total number of pipes;  
16.3.2.7  Othe r 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  is more than twenty percent (2 0%) 
but less than fifty percent (50%) of the total number of pipes ; 
16.3.3.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another declared 
warehouse without notice at all ; 
16.3.3.3  More than thirty (30) up to sixty (60) days delay i n 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 but 
unsecured/uncovered warehouse ;  
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USES)  16.3.3.6  Release of products covered by a Co nditional 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 missing quantity is more than two point five percent 
(2.5%) up to five perc ent (5%) of the total number of pipes;  
16.3.3.8  Number of pipes  without markings is more than twenty percent (20%) 
but less than fifty percent (50%) of the total quantity declared;  
16.3.3.9  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
16.3.4  Critical – Corrective actions or re medial measures shall no longer be 
accepted for this level or degree of infraction.  
16.3.4.1  Inconsistency in the markings  is fifty percent (50%) or mor e of the 
total number of pipes ; 
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 missing quantity is more than five percent (5%) of the total 
number of pipes;  
16.3.4.8  Number of pipes without markings is more than fifty percent (50%) of 
the total quantity declared;  
16.3.4.9  Misrepresenta tion 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   
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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 forfeit ed. 
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 necessary 
Certificate/License for succeeding application/s.  
 
 
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/o rders;  
 
17.1.3  That the licensee failed to comply with the terms 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 t he provisions of this Order;  
 
17.1.6  That an Order of Execution 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, withdrawn, 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 
opport unity to be heard within fifteen (15) days from the date 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, can celled or revoked.  
 
17.4 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.   
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17.5 In cases of  suspen ded, withdrawn or cancelled PS License, the manufacturer 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 re ceipt of the notice  until the  suspension is lifted or the 
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 futur e amendments, viz:  
 
18.1 Use of the Product Certification Mark in any misleading manner;  
 
18.2 Manufacture or production of covered products  after the license is  suspended, 
withdrawn or cancelled;  
 
18.3 Sale,  offer for sale using over the counter or on -line mode or any form of 
advertisement of any steel -black and hot -dipped zinc -coated (galvanized) longitudinally 
welded steel pipes (for ordinary uses) 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 .  COMPLAINTS/APPEAL HANDLING PROCESS  
 
19.1 BPS shall implement a system of handling com plaints/appeals related to the product 
certification process.  
 
19.2 Remedies for the action or decision of a BPS personnel/chief/director relative to an 
Application for PS License shall be the following:  
 
19.2.1  In case of denial o f the PS License  application,  the applicant may file a 
motion for reconsideration with the BPS Director within ten (10) working 
days from receipt of the letter of denial.  No second motion for 
reconsideration shall be allowed;  
 
19.2.2  In case of suspension, recall, withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of  the 
PS License , a motion for reconsideration may be filed  with the BPS Director 
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 solely on grounds of grave abuse of 
discretion amounting to lack or excess of jur isdiction committed by the official who 
rendered the decision.   
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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 as per existing DTI Rules and Regulations/Department   
Administrative Orders and E.O. 913.  
 
20.2 Cancellation or revocation of PS License pursuant to a final and executory decision 
rendered 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, in 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 c oncerned 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 21.  REQUIRED CAPITALIZATIO N 
 
All steel -black and hot -dipped zinc -coated (galv anized) longitudinally welded steel pipes (for 
ordinary uses) products  importers shall  be required  to have at least Twenty Million Pesos  
(Php 20,000,000.00) capitalization prior to importation. Proof of the same shall be su bmitted 
to BPS and/or DTI RO/PO as follows : 
 
21.1 Duly filed Articles of Incorporation showing m inimum  paid-up in capitalization  for 
corporations,  or business permit and proof showing minimum declared capitalization  for 
single proprietorship ; 
 
21.2 Copy of the latest Audited Financial Statement ; and 
 
21.3 Other documentary proof showing capitalization.  
 
 
 
 
  
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USES)  Rule 22 . DISPOSAL OF SAMPLES  
 
22.1 All remaining samples, which were drawn for testing purposes, and complied 
with the requiremen ts of the standard, shall be claimed by the importer/ 
manufacturer within five (5) days upon receipt of the PS License and Statement of 
Confirmation . If the importer/manufacturer fails to claim the samples after receipt of 
PS License and Statement of Confi rmation  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 . REPEALING CLAUSE  
 
All provisions of existing Department Administrative Orders, circulars, and guidelines 
inconsistent with this Administrative Order are hereby repea led subject to the transitory 
provisions below.  
 
 
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 immediately 
upon effecti vity 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 its PS license, manufacturers shall comply with the procedures and 
requirements of this O rder on the subsequent surveillance audit . 
 
25.2 All PS License applications received after the effectivity of this Order shall be  
subject to the procedures and requirements prescrib ed herein.  
 
25.3 All B.I. and G.I. pipes importations ordered and paid prior to the effectivity of this 
Order shall be exempted from the PS requirements under Rule 4 herein but all 
other requirements and procedures prescribed her ein shall apply e.g. sampling, 
testing, surety bond. Proof of payment shall be submitted to the BPS for 
verification.  
 
25.4 All local/foreign manufacturers and importers of B.I. and GI. steel pipes  products 
covered in thi s Order may voluntarily comply with the procedures and 
requirements prescribed within six (6) months from the effectivity of this DAO.  
 
25.5 All importation of B.I. and GI. steel pipes  products covered in this DAO source d 
from foreign manufacturers without a valid PS License shall be allowed within six 
(6) months from the effectivity of this DAO. However, all importers shall be 
required to secure Certificate of Exemption from the Bureau of Philippine  
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USES)  Standards, subject to  compliance with the following requirements:  
 
25.5.1  Submission of accomplished Product Certification Information 
Management System (PCIMS) account registration form (one time only 
unless there are changes);  
25.5.2  Submission of accomplished Import Commodity Clearance a pplication form 
through the Product Certification Information Management System of the 
BPS, together with the required attachments;  
25.5.3  Payment of the prescribed application and processing fees consistent with 
Table 2 of this DAO;  
 
25.6 Distribution of B.I. and G.I. steel pipes  products covered under this DAO sourced 
from local manufacturers/producers without a valid PS License/Mark shall be 
allowed within six (6) months after the effectivity of this DAO. However, all local 
manufacturers shall be required to secure Certificate of Exemption from the BPS 
subject to compliance with the following requirements:  
 
25.6.1  Submission of accomplished PCIMS registration form (one time only 
unless there are changes);  
25.6.2  Submission of accomplished P hilippine Standard (PS) Certification 
Mark License application form, together with the required attachments 
(if available)  
 
25.7 All local/foreign manufacturers and importers of B.I. and G.I. steel pipes  
products covered by this DAO shall be subject to the process and requirements 
prescribed therein six (6) months after the effectivity of this DAO. As such, all 
imported steel sheets for roofing products shall be sourced only from a foreign 
manufacturing company holding a valid PS License. Likewise, all shipments 
shall be required to undergo the Statement of Confirmation process as stated in 
this DAO.  
 
25.8 All  B.I. and G.I. steel pipes   products covered in this DAO that  shall be 
distributed in the local m arket shall bear a valid PS Mark. Compliance therewith 
shall be verified through the conduct of market monitoring and enforcement 
activities, eighteen (18) months after the effectivity of this DAO. All non -
compliant product shall be subject to the legal ac tions.  
 
26 EFFECTIVITY  
 
This Order shall take effect fifteen  (15) days after its publication in two (2) national 
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 Administrative 
Register.  
 
 
Done in the City of Makati this ________ day of ____________ _____ in the year 201 9. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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Recommended by:  
 
    ____________________________                    _______________________________  
                      NEIL P. CATAJAY                                           ATTY. RUTH B. CASTELO  
 Officer -in-Charge , Bureau of Philippine Standards           Undersecretary, CPG  
 
 
Approved:  
 
 
_____________________________  
RAMON M. LOPEZ  
Secretary  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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USES)  ANNEX “A”  
TABLE 1: S CHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR BPS PS LICENSING  
 
 
 
 PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
1  Application Form  Php300.00  
DTI 
2  Quality Manual Review  Php5,000.00  
3  Pre-Audit / Audit / Surveillan ce Audits per Man -Hour (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
 as per size of establishment based 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 arrangement  
(if necessary)  DTI / Designated Auditing 
Body  
8  Testing Fee  As charged by Designated 
Testing Laboratory  BPS-Recognized Testing 
Laboratory  
9  Freight Ch arges of Samples  As charged by Freight 
Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
10  Market Sample  As per Official Receipts /  
Sales Invoice  Establishment   
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USES)  TABLE 1 A: SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  
SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  ASSETS  
Micro  Up to Php3,000,000.00  
Small  Php 3,000,0 01.00 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 
Process ing 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 10,000.0 0 
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 
Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
Market sample  As per Official 
Receipts/Sales 
Invoice  Establishment  
 
Note s: 
 
 Original and Annual License Fees depend on the size of establishmen t as stipulated 
on Table 1 A herein.  
 
 The Schedule of Fees and Charges in this DAO were adopted from DAO 4:2008 and 
DAO 5:2008.