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DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. _________  
Series of 2021  
 
 
SUBJECT :  THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY  
                    PRODUCT CER TIFICATION OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  
 
 
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 st andards 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 BPS mandate is reiterated in R.A. 7394 or the “Consumer Act of the Philippine s” 
wherein it states that, “ it shall be 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; to assist the consumer in eval uating the quality, including safety, performance 
and comparative utility of consumer products; to protect the public against unreasonable risks of injury 
associated with consumer products; to undertake research on quality improvement of products and 
inves tigation into causes and prevention of product related deaths, illness and injuries; and to assure 
the public of the consistency of standardized products ”; 
 
WHEREAS , it is also mandated by R.A. 10054, or An Act Mandating all Motorcycle Riders to Wear 
Stand ard Protective Motorcycle Helmets While Driving and Providing Penalties Therefor , more 
commonly known as the Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009 , that all motorcycle riders, including drivers and 
back riders, shall at all times wear standard protective helmets w hile driving, whether long or short 
drives, in any type of road and highway;  
 
WHEREAS , Section 4 of R.A. 10666 entitled, “ An Act Providing for The Safety of Children Aboard 
Motorcycles ” prohibits any person to drive a two (2) -wheeled motorcycle with a chil d on board on public 
roads where there is heavy volume of vehicles, there is a high density of fast moving vehicles or where 
a speed limit of more than 60/kph is imposed, unless the child is wearing a standard protective helmet 
referred to under R.A.10054;  
WHEREAS , R.A. 8750 entitled “ An Act Requiring the Mandatory Compliance by Motorists of Private 
and Public vehicles to use Seat Belt Devices, and Requiring Vehicle Manufacturers to Install Seat Belt 
Devices in all their Manufactured Vehicles ” further state s that i t is hereby declared the policy of the 
State to secure and safeguard its citizenry, particularly the passengers and drivers of private and public 
motor vehicles, from the ruinous and extremely injurious effects of vehicular accidents. Towards this 
end, the State shall pursue a more proactive and preventive approach in order to secure the safety of 
the passengers and drivers at all times with the mandatory enforcement of the use of seat belt devices 
by the drivers and front seat passengers of private  and public motor vehicles;  
WHEREAS , E.O. 101, Series of 1967 empowers the BPS to promulgate, subject to the approval of the 
DTI Secretary, such rules and regulations for the marking of goods standardized by the BPS and for 
other purposes;  
 
WHEREAS , E.O. 9 13, Series of 1983, vests with the DTI the adjudicatory powers such as conducting 
arbitration, conciliation, mediation, formal investigation; imposition of administrative penalties; and issue 
cease -and-desist orders, seizures, preventive measures and other  similar orders in case of violation of 
trade and industry laws including those relating to the BPS’ Certification Schemes;  
 
WHEREAS , to implement the above -cited laws and by virtue of the rule -making power of the DTI 
Secretary under Executive Order (E.O.)  292 or the Administrative Code of 1987, Department 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  Quality and/or Certification Mark Scheme of the BPS, and DAO No. 5, entitled the New Rules and 
Regulatio ns Concerning the Issuance of the Import Commodity Clearance Under the Product 
Certification Scheme of the BPS were issued in 2008;  
 
WHEREAS , Joint Administrative Order No. 01:2011, or “ Rules and Regulations Implementing the 
Provisions of Republic Act No. 10054, Entitled “An Act Mandating All Motorcycle Riders To Wear 
Standard Protective Motorcycle Helmets While Driving and Providing Penalties Ther efor” was jointly 
issued by the DTI and De partment of Transportation (DOTr ) pursuant to Section 6 of R.A. No. 1 0054, 
and under the same rules and regulations, the authority and responsibility of the DTI with regard to 
standardization, product certification, and monitoring and enforcement of motorcycle helmets is 
provided under Section 4 thereof;  
 
WHEREAS , by virtue  of numerous DAOs, Philippine National Standard (PNS) on selected automotive 
products were declared mandatory such as  DAO 2:1989, DAO 6:1995, DAO 4:2000, DAO 3:2000 and 
DAO 10:2008,  and to harmonize these technical regulations;  
 
WHEREAS , various PNS on aut omotive products were promulgated by BPS awaiting mandatory 
implementation;  
  
WHEREAS , under Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 Constitution provides that “the State shall protect 
consumers from trade malpractices and from substandard or hazardous product s.” Thus, the 
continuous updating of all existing standards and policies and procedures regarding the implementation 
thereof is necessary;  
 
NOW, THEREFORE , pursuant to Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, R.A 10054; 
R.A. 10666; R.A. 8750; R.A. 4109; R.A. 7394; E.0. 101, Series of 1967; E.O. 913, Series of 1983; and 
E.O. 292, Series of 1987, Section 10(4), Chapter 3, Title X, Book IV, the following technical regulations 
governing the BPS Mandatory Product Certification Schemes for moto rcycle helmets and their visors, 
and safety belts are hereby prescribed and promulgated for the compliance, information, and guidance 
of all concerned.  
 
Rule 1.  OBJECTIVE  
 
This DAO aims to strictly ensure that the following products meet the specified quality and /or safety and 
requirements as required under the Philippine National Standards:  
 
1.1 Motor cycle helmets and their visors  
1.2 Motor vehicle brake fluids  
1.3 Road vehicle safety belts  
1.4 Pneumatic tires   
1.5 Pneumatic tubes  
1.6 Lead -acid storage batteries  
1.7 Lithium -ion batteries  
1.8 Audible warning device  
1.9 Rear view mirrors  
1.10 Head restraint  
1.11 Safety glazing materials  
1.12 Retroreflecting devices  
1.13 Filament lamps  
1.14 Headlamp  
1.15 Front position lamps, rear position lamps, stop lamps, direction indicator lamps, and rear -
registration plate illuminating device s 
  
 
Rule 2.  SCOPE  
 
This Technical Regulation covers the mandatory certification of the following automotive products under 
the relevant PNS specified by Annex C.  
2.1 Motorcycle Helmets and their visors for adults and children  whether locally manufactured or 
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Note: This technical regulation does not provide product certification schemes for motorcycle helmets purchased 
abroad and brought in to the Philippines for personal use.  
 
2.2 Motor vehicle brake fluids  
2.2.1  Motor vehicle brake fluid used in passenger cars, mult ipurpose passenger vehicles, buses, 
trailers, and motorcycles, and brake fluid in containers.  
2.2.2  Types covered by this Order are DOT 3 and DOT 4.  
 
2.3 Road Vehicle Safety Belts, whether locally manufactured or imported, for installation in power -
driven vehicles with four or more wheels and intended for separate use, i.e. as individual 
equipment, by persons of adult build occupying seats facing forward  
 
Note: This Technical Regulation does not contain provision concerning the fitting of vehicles with seat -belts.  
 
2.4 Pneumatic tires intended for the following:  
 
2.4.1  Motor vehicles and their trailers  
2.4.2  Commercial vehicles and their trailers  
2.4.3  Pneumatic tires for motorcycles and mopeds  
 
Note: This Technical Regulation also applies to pneumatic tires set with pneumatic tubes. Prod uct Certification 
Scheme shall apply separately for pneumatic tires and pneumatic tubes.  
 
2.5 Pneumatic Tubes intended for the following:  
 
2.5.1  Automotive Vehicles  
2.5.2  Motorcycles  
 
Note: This Technical Regulation does not cover pneumatic tubes for bicycles  
2.6 Lead Acid S torage Batteries used for star ting, lighting, and ignition services of passenger 
automobiles, commercial vehicles, scooters, motorcycles, four -wheeled automotive vehicles 
and off the highway or off the road applications.  Lead Acid Storage Batteries shall b e classified 
as (a) Passenger Service, (b) Heavy -Duty Truck -Bus- Diesel Starting, and (c) Motorcycles -
Scooters.   
 
Note: This technical regulation does not cover lead -acid batteries for not intended for automotive use i.e. forklifts, 
toy cars, etc.   
 
2.7 Lithiu m Ion battery intended for the following:  
2.7.1  Motorcycles and Mopeds  
2.7.2  E-vehicles   
 
2.8 Audible warning device  
2.8.1  Operated by direct current or compressed air, which are intended for fitting to motor vehicles; 
and; 
2.8.2  The audible signals of motor vehicles  
 
Note: This tech nical regulation does not cover audible warning devices and signals for motorcycles  
 
2.9 Rear view mirrors  
2.9.1  Rear view mirrors intended to be installed on motor vehicles of categories M and N and to all 
other motor vehicles having less than four (4) wheels fitte d with bodywork which partly or wholly 
encloses the driver;  
2.9.2  Rear -view mirrors intended to be installed two -or three wheeled power driven vehicles not fitted 
with bodywork which partly or wholly encloses the driver  
 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  2.10 Head restraint  
2.10.1  Head restraints defined b y Section 3.31  of this Order.  
2.10.2  Applies to seat backs themselves, when they are so designed as to serve also as head 
restraints a s defi ned in Section 3.31  of this Order  
2.10.3  Devices intended for separate use, i.e. use as individual equipment, by adults occupying seats 
facing forward in motor vehicles having three or more wheels.  
 
Note: This technical regulation does not cover head restraint devices which may be fitted to folding seats or seats 
facing towards the side or towards the rear.  
 
2.11 Safety glazing material s 
2.11.1  Safety glazing materials intended for installations as windscreens or other panes, or as 
partitioning, on power -driven vehicles and their trailers, and to the fitting thereof  
 
Note: This technical regulation does not cover glazing for lighting and light -signaling  devices and instrument panels, 
and of special bullet -proof glazings, double windows.  
 
2.12 Retroreflecting  devices  
2.12.1  Retroreflecting devices used on road vehicles  
 
2.13 Filament lamp  
2.13.1  Filament lamps show in annex 1 of PNS UN ECE R37:2005 and intended for use  in approved 
lamp units of power -driven vehicles and of their trailers  
 
2.14 Headlamp  
2.14.1  Motor vehicle headlamps emitting a symmetrical passing beam and/or driving beam, which may 
incorporate lenses of glass or plastic material and which are equipped with replacea ble filament 
lamps.  
 
2.15 Front position lamps, rear position lamps, stop lamps, direction indicator lamps, and rear -
registration plate illuminating devices  
2.15.1  Front position lamps, rear position lamps, stop lamps, direction indicators, and rear -registration 
plate illuminating devices intended to be fitted to mopeds, motorcycles, and vehicles treated as 
such.  
 
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 obtai ning 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 Automotive  products  – refers to the products specifically covered by this Order;  
 
3.4 Attestation  – issuance of a statement of conformity based on a decision following review of an 
audit report, that fulfillment of specified requirements has been demonstrated.3 
 
3.5 Accredi ted 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 signatory to 
regional/international agreements entered into by the Government of the Republic of the 
Philippines through DTI [(i.e. Asia -Pacific Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (APAC), 
                                                           
1 PNS ISO 19011  
2 Ibid. 
3 PNS ISO/IEC 17000  Page 5 of 52 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), International Accreditation Forum 
(IAF)].  
 
3.6 Basic Model/Type  – One that represents a set of generic characteristics of a group of specific 
automotive products such as moto rcycle helmets, saf ety belts, pneumatic tires, pneumatic 
tubes , lithium ion batteries , and other products stated in this Order.  These characteristics shall 
be expressed in terms of type/model name /Class/Category or number.  
 
3.7 Battery  (lead -acid)  – a rechargeable device which c ontains two or more lead acid cells 
connected in a way that it could act as source of power for starting, ignition and lighting 
requirements 4 
 
3.8 Battery pack  – energy storage device  that includes cells or cell assemblies normally connected 
with cell electro nics, power supply circuits and overcurrent shut -off device, including electrical 
interconnections, interfaces for external systems5 
 
3.9 Battery system  – energy storage device that includes cells or cell assemblies or battery pack 
(s) as well as electrical ci rcuits and electronics.6 
 
3.10 Belt anchorages  – parts of the vehicle structure or the seat structure or any other part of the 
vehicle to which the safety -belt assemblies are to be secured. 7 
 
3.11 BPS – Bureau of Philippine Standards of the DTI.  
 
3.12 BPS Recognized Co nformity 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 Association 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 
Governm ent of the Philippines through the DTI. BPS shall issue Recognition Certificate upon 
completion of all requirements for application for recognition.  
 
3.13 Brake fluid  – a liquid designed for use in motor vehicle hydraulic brake system in which it will 
contact e lastomeric components made of styrene and butadiene rubber (SBR), ethylene and 
propylene rubber (EPR), polychloroprene (CR),brake hose inner tube stock or natural rubber 
(NR). 8 
 
3.14 Buckle  -  a quick -release device enabling the wearer to be held by the belt. The buckle may 
incorporate the adjusting device, except in the case of a harness belt buckle. 9 
 
3.15 Bulk – the raw material used in the manufacture and packaging of motor vehicle brake fluid 
usually contained in drums, flexi -tanks, flexi -bags.  
 
3.16 Capacity  – The quantity of electricity expressed in ampere -hours, that a cell or battery, can 
deliver in a period of time under specified conditions of voltages, specific gravities, 
temperatures and discharge rates. 10With regard to lithium batteries, it is the electrica l charge 
that can be delivered from a battery pack or system under specified conditions. 11 
 
3.17 Certification – third party attestation related to products, processes, systems, or persons.12  
                                                           
4 PNS 06: 1 987 
5 PNS ISO 12405 -4:2012  
6 Ibid.  
7 PNS UNR 14:2019  
8 PNS 239:1988  
9 PNS 1892:2000: Amd. 01:2002  
10 PNS 06:1987  
11PNS ISO 12405 -4:2021  
12 PNS ISO/IEC 17000  Page 6 of 52 
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3.18 Certification Body  – third party conformity assessment body operatin g a certification scheme.  
 
3.19 Certificate of Conditional Release  – a document issued to an importer allowing the temporary 
release of goods form Custom’s custody, upon compliance with the BOC and BPS 
requirements, while awaiting BPS decision on the issuance of ICC.  
 
3.20 Certificate of Exemption  – a document issued to an importer of automotive products  that are 
not within the scope of the PNS mentioned in this Order ; 
 
3.21 Chin -cup – an accessory of the chin -strap that fits round the point of the wearer’s chin.13 
 
3.22 Chin -strap  – a part of the retention system consisting of a strap that passes under the wearer’s 
jaws to keep the helmet in position.14 
 
3.23 Claim  – information declared by client.  
 
3.24 Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – a third party inspection body, testing laborator y and 
certification body operating within its scope of competence.  
 
3.25 Conformity  – fulfillment of a requirement.15 
 
3.26 DTI – Department of Trade and Industry.  
 
3.27 Determination  – include assessment activities such as testing, measuring, inspection, design 
appraisa l, assessment of services, and auditing to provide information regarding the product 
requirements as input to the review and attestation functions.  
 
3.28 Electrolyte  – A solution of sulfuric acid in distilled or demineralized water which reacts with the 
active  materials of a battery.16 
 
3.29 Evaluation  – systematic examination of the extent to which a product, process or service fulfills 
specified requirements.17 
 
3.30 Glass -plastics pane  - a pane of laminated glass having one layer of glass and one or more 
layers of plast ics material, at least one of which acts as interlayer. The plastics layer(s) shall be 
on the inner face when the glazing is fitted on the vehicle. 18 
 
3.31 Head restraint  – a device whose function is to limit the rearward displacement of an adult 
occupant’s hea d in relation to his torso in order to reduce the danger of injury to the cervical 
vertebrae of that occupant in the event of an accident.19 
 
3.32 Illumination angle  – angle between the axis of reference and the straight line connecting the 
centre of reference t o the centre of the source of illumination.20  
 
3.33 Import Commodity Clearance  (ICC)  – A document issued by BPS attesting that the quality 
and/or safety of an imported product conforms to a Philippine National Standard or BPS – 
recognized international/foreign standard.  
 
3.34 International Standard  – a standard developed under the WTO principles for international 
standards development such as those developed by international bodies like the International 
                                                           
13 PNS UN/ECE 22:2007  
14 Ibid. 
15 PNS ISO/IEC 17000  
16 PNS 06:1987  
17 Ibid.  
18 PNS UN ECE Reg. 43:2009  
19 PNS UN ECE Reg. 25:2005  
20 PNS UN ECE Reg. 3:2005  Page 7 of 52 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrote chnical Commission (IEC), 
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and those developed by foreign standard bodies 
under these principles.  
 
3.35 Inspection  – examination of a product, process, service, or installation  of their design and 
determination of it s conformity with specific requirements, or, on the basis of professional 
judgment, with general requirements.21 This includes inventory and sampling.  
 
3.36 Inspection body  – a body that performs inspection.22 
 
3.37 Laminated -glass pane  – a glass pane consisting of tw o or more layers of glass held together 
by one or more interlayer of plastics material; it may be ordinary, when none of the layers of 
glass of which it is composed has been treated, or treated, when at least one of the layers of 
which it is composed has b een specially treated to increase its mechanical strength and to 
condition its fragmentation after shattering. 23 
 
3.38 Lead acid cell  – A cell fitted with plates in which the component materials are as follows24: 
 
a. Positive plate – lead dioxide  
b. Negative plates – spongy lead  
c. Electrolytes – dilute sulfuric acid  
d. Separator – non-conductive material  
 
3.39 Lens  – outermost component of the headlamp (unit) which transmits light through the 
illuminating surface.25 
 
3.40 Light Truck Tire  – a tire designated by each manufacturer as pr imarily intended for use on 
light weight trucks or multi -passenger passenger vehicles.  
 
3.41 Lithium -ion battery  - rechargeable electrochemical cell or battery in which the positive and 
negative electrodes are both intercalation compounds (intercalated lithium exists in an ionic or 
quasi -atomic form with the lattice of the electrode material) constructed with no metallic lithium 
in either electrode.26 
 
3.42 Load Range  – a range in conjunction with letters B, C, D, E, F, G, up to N excluding I and K 
used to identify a given tire size, its load and inflation limits when in a specific type of service.  
 
3.43 Lot No. /Batch No./Serial No./Code  – an identification n umber permanently marked on each 
piece of automotive product covered by this Order.   This is used to identify produ ction batch for 
quality control and traceability purposes.  
 
3.44 Lower face cover  – a detachable, movable or integral (permanently fixed) part of the helmet 
covering the lower part of the face.27 
 
3.45 Non protective lower face cover - a detachable or movable part o f the helmet covering the 
lower part of the face that does not protect the chin of the user against impacts.28 
 
3.46 PAB  – Philippine Accreditation Bureau of the DTI.  
 
3.47 Philippine National Standards (PNS)  – Standards promulgated by the BPS.  
 
                                                           
21 PNS ISO/IEC 17020  
22 Ibid. 
23 PNS UN ECE Reg. 43:2009  
24 PNS 06: 1987 
25 PNS UN ECE Reg. 113:2006  
26 ISO 17546:2016  
27 PNS UN ECE Reg. 22:2007  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  3.48 Plastic glazing  – glazing material that contains as an essential ingredient one or more organic 
polymeric substances of large molecular weight, is solid in its finished state and, at some stage 
in its manufacture of processing into finished articles, can be shaped by flow. 29 
 
3.49 Ply – a layer of rubber -coated parallel cords.30 
 
3.50 Ply rating  – an index of tire strength which does not necessarily represent the number of plies 
in the rubber.31 
 
3.51 PNS ISO 9000  – Quality Management System – Fundamentals and Vocabulary.  
 
3.52 PNS ISO 9001  – Qual ity Management Systems – Requirements  
 
3.53 PNS ISO/IEC 17020  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for the operation of various 
bodies performing inspection.  
 
3.54 PNS ISO/IEC 17021  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing audits and 
certificat ion of management systems.  
 
3.55 PNS ISO/IEC 17025  – General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration 
laboratories.  
 
3.56 PNS ISO/IEC 17029  – Conformity assessment – General Princip les and Requirements for 
Valida tion and Verification Bodies . 32 
 
3.57 PNS ISO/IEC 17065  - Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies certifying product, 
processes, and services.  
 
3.58 PNS ISO 19011  – Guidelines for auditing management systems.  
 
3.59 Product Certification  – the provision of impartial third party attestation that f ulfillment of 
specified requirements have been demonstrated.33  
 
3.60 Protective lower face cover  - a detachable, movable or integral (permanently fixed) part of 
the helmet covering the lower part of the face and intended to protect the chin of the user 
against impacts.34 
 
3.61 Protective Helmet  – a helmet primarily intended to protect the wearer’s head against impact. 
Some helmets may provide additional protection.35 
 
3.62 PS License  – authority given by BPS to a local/foreign manufacturer, authorizing the use of 
the PS Cer tification Mark on its product.  
 
3.63 Radial -ply-tire – a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords which extends to the beads are laid 
substantially at 90° from the centerline of the tread. 36 
 
3.64 Rear -view mirror  – any device intended to give, within the fields of v ision, a clear view to the 
rear and the side of the vehicle, excluding complex optical systems such as periscopes. 37 
 
                                                           
29 PNS UN ECE Reg. 43:2009  
30 PNS 25:2003  
31 Ibid. 
32 ISO/IEC 17029  
33 PNS  ISO/IEC 17065  
34 PNS UN/ECE 22:2007  
35 Ibid.  
36 PNS 25:2003  
37 PNS UN ECE 81:2006  Page 9 of 52 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  3.65 Relative visual attenuation quotient  – the relative visual quotient (Q) defined in Annex 13 of 
PNS UN ECE Reg. 22:2007.38 
 
3.66 Retroreflecting device  – an assembly ready for use and comprising one or more 
retroreflecting optical units.  They can be classified into three (3) classes according to their 
photometric characteristics: Class I A, Class III A and Class IV A 39 
 
3.67 Retroreflecting optical uni t – a combination of optical components producing retroreflection.40 
 
3.68 Retroreflection  – reflection in which light is reflected in directions close to the direction from 
which it came. This property is maintained over wide variations of the illumination angl e.41 
 
3.69 Restraint System  – a system combining a seat affixed to the structure of the vehicle by 
appropriate means and safety -belt for which at least one anchorage located on the seat 
structure. 42 
 
3.70 Retention System  – the complete assembly by means of which the  helmet is maintained in 
position on the hand, including any devices for adjustment of the system or to enhance the 
wearer’s comfort.43 
 
3.71 Review – verification of the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of selection and 
determination activities, and the results of these activities, with regard to fulfillment of specified 
requirements. 44 
 
3.72 Safety -belt – an arrangement of straps with a securing buckle, adjusting devices and 
attachments which is capable of being anchored to the interior of a power -driven vehi cle and is 
designed to diminish the risk of injury to its wearer, in the event of collision or of abrupt 
deceleration of the vehicle, by limiting the mobility of the wearer’s body. Such an arrangement 
is generally referred to as a “belt assembly”, which te rm also embraces any device for absorbing 
energy or for retracting the belt. 45 
 
3.73 Safety -glass pane faced with plastics material  – a glass pane with a layer of plastics material 
on its inner face.46  
 
3.74 Sampling  – a method of getting a representative sample of a product shipment or 
manufactured batch according to a specified procedure.  
 
3.75 Set-after -ageing tension test  – elongation remaining in a test piece in the relaxed condition 
after it has been subjected to a constant elongation at a specified time, expressed  as a 
percentage of the elongation.  
 
3.76 Shell – the hard part of the protective helmet, which gives its general shape.47 
 
3.77 Sidewall  – the portion of the tire between the tread and the bead.48 
 
3.78 Splice Area  – an area covering a radius of 2.54 cm around the splice  
 
                                                           
38 PNS UN ECE Reg. 22:2007  
39 PNS UN ECE Reg. 3:2005  
40 PNS UN ECE Reg. 3:2005  
41Ibid.  
42 PNS 1892:2000 Amd. 01:2002  
43 PNS UN ECE Reg. 22:2007  
44 PNS ISO/IEC 17065  
45 PNS 1892:20 00 Amd. 01:2002  
46 PNS UN ECE 43:2009  
47 PNS UN ECE Reg. 22:2007  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  3.79 Standard  – a document ap proved 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 voluntary .  
 
3.80 Statement of Confirmatio n (SOC)  -  a document stating that the imported automotive product  
was sourced from a manufacturer with a valid PS License and that the product complies with 
specific requirements after undergoing inspection and verification and should contain the batch 
number and manufacturing date of the imported automotive product.   
 
3.81 Strap  – a flexible component designed to hold the body and to transmit stresses to the belt 
anchorage.49  
 
3.82 Surveillance  – a systematic iteration of conformity assessment activities as a basis  for 
maintaining the validity of the statement of conformity.50  
 
3.83 Technical Regulation  – a document which lays down product characteristics for their related 
processes and production methods, including the applicable administrative provisions, with 
which co mpliance is mandatory.  
 
3.84 Tensile Strength  – the maximum tensile stress applied during stretching a specimen to 
rupture.  
 
3.85 Test Report  – a document that presents test results and other information relevant to a test.  
 
3.86 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 testing equipment.  
 
3.87 Third party  – a body that is independent of the organization that prov ides the product/service 
and is not the user of the product/service (testing, inspection, and sampling).51 
 
3.88 Trade name  – any registered name or designation identifying or distinguishing an enterprise.  
 
3.89 Ultimate elongation  – elongation at the time of ruptur e.  
 
3.90 Verification  – confirmation of claim, through the provision of objective evidence, that specified 
requirements have been fulfilled.52 This may include product testing.  
 
3.91 Visor – a transparent protective screen extending over the eyes and covering all or  part of the 
face.53 
 
3.92 Visor type  – a category of visor which do not differ substantially in such essential 
characteristics.54 
 
3.93 Warehouse  – secured premises built purposely for storage of products and to preserve the 
quality and integrity of the same.  
 
 
Rule 4.  PROD UCT CERTIFICATION SCHEMES  
 
The BPS shall implement two (2) product certification schemes:  
 
                                                           
49 PNS 1892:2000 Amd.01:2002  
50 ISO/IEC 17000  
51 Ibid. 
52 ISO/IEC 17029  
53 PNS UN/ECE  22:2007  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  4.1 The PS Quality and/or Safety Mark Licensing Scheme  – the PS Quality and/or Safety Mark 
Licensing Scheme (PS Licensing Scheme, for brevity) shall be available to both  local and 
foreign manufacturers of automotive products selling and/or distributing  in the Philippine 
market. The License to use the PS Certification Mark shall be granted to a company found to 
be compliant with the requirements. To ensure compliance of th e certified products, regular 
surveillance activities based on existing DTI rules shall be conducted as follows, as may be 
applicable:  
 
 
4.1.1  The PS Quality and/or Safety Mark Licensing Scheme   
 
4.1.1.1  Local companies holding a valid PS license:  
4.1.1.1.1  Annual system and prod uct audit at the factory; and  
4.1.1.1.2  Random product audit at the warehouse/market.  
 
4.1.1.2  Foreign companies holding a valid PS license:  
4.1.1.2.1  Annual system and product audit at the factory; and  
4.1.1.2.2  Regular product audit per shipment.  
 
Note: PS Safety Mark shall be applicable fo r motorcycle helmets and their visors.  
 
4.2 Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) Mark Scheme  
 
The ICC Scheme  – The ICC Scheme shall be available only to importers duly registered under 
Philippine laws importing automotive products selling and/or distributing  in th e Philippine 
market. The ICC shall be only issued to an importer found to be compliant with the DTI/BPS 
rules and regulations, satisfactory results of inspection and compliance of the product with the 
relevant PNS. ICC is processed as follows:  
 
4.2.1  Processing of application under this scheme replaces the ICC Mark Scheme under DAO 
05:2008, subject to the requirements and transitory provision stated herein.  
 
4.2.2  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed application form and 
requirements to the BPS or to the nearest DTI RO/PO.  
 
4.2.3  Upon receipt of the application and complete requirements, a Certificate of Conditional Release 
shall be issued, subject to the conditions stated therein.  
 
4.2.4  Product inspection and drawing of samples shall be conducted by the BPS, DTI RO/PO or the 
BPS-recognized inspection body at the declared warehouse in accordance with the applicable 
provisions hereof. The inspection report shall be uploaded directly to the BPS online system 
within two (2) working days from the date of i nspection.  
 
4.2.5  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent with the importation documents, the 
issuance of ICC shall be recommended subject to the satisfactory results of testing. Otherwise, 
a Show Cause Order shall be issued and the provisions  hereto shall apply.  
 
4.2.6  The drawn samples shall be submitted by the applicant to the BPS recognized testing 
laboratory within twenty -four (24) working hours from the date of inspection and sampling for 
the conduct of testing.  
 
4.2.7  If the result of the test sho ws conformance, the ICC shall be issued by the BPS Bureau Director 
or his duly designated representative. Otherwise, the provisions under Rule 9 shall apply  
 
Rule 5.  DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRODUCT CERTIFICATION SCHEMES  
 
5.1 The duly accomplished and subscrib ed application for PS Licensing Scheme shall be 
supported by the following:  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  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 f orm 
shall be authenticated by the Philippine Consulate in the country where the manufacturing plant 
to be audited is located. The requirement of authentication may we waived subject to reciprocity 
arrangements between the Philippines and the exporting coun try; 
 
5.1.2  For sole proprietorship registered with DTI, the application shall be accomplished and signed 
by the owner or by a duly authorized representative by virtue of a notarized Special Power of 
Attorney (SPA); or  
 
For Corporation/Partnership registered wi th 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;  
 
For foreign manufacturer, the application shall be ac complished by its local 
representative/importer by virtue of authorization letter.  
 
5.1.3  For local manufacturer, sole proprietorship registered with DTI or Corporation/Partnership 
registered with SEC shall be submitted;  
 
For foreign manufacturer, the equivale nt foreign business certificate shall be submitted.   
 
5.1.4  Latest Income Tax Return or latest audited financial statement, or Affidavit of Declaration of 
Assets, permit issued by the local government unit having jurisdiction over it, and certification 
issued by  a certified public accountant on the net worth of the business, submitted once unless 
an amendment has been made within the current year;  
 
5.1.5  Quality Management System (QMS) Manual based on ISO 9001:2015 and its future 
amendments, or its equivalent covering  the product being applied for PS License, including the 
product/s’ production process;  
 
5.1.6  Sworn Oath of undertaking to abide by the Terms and Conditions of the License, respectively 
signed by the manufacturer/local office or authorized local representative . For local 
manufacturers, the Undertaking shall be notarized, while for foreign manufacturers, the 
Undertaking  shall be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy in the country of origin;  
 
5.1.7  Reference no. of the Product Identification File to include process flow, materials, process 
control and drawings among others;  
 
5.1.8  Listing of measuring and testing equipment with nominal capacities and serial numbers at each 
inspection point and final product testing together with the evidence of ownership, such as 
official receipts (O.R.);  
 
5.1.9  Brief description of equipment maintenance and calibration program for all testing and 
measuring equipment with their corresponding calibration certificates;  
 
5.1.10  Copies of labels, marking and logos etc. based on requirements of Section 7 of this DAO;  
 
5.1.11  Description of the supply distribution chain. If new business, identify the target market. If foreign 
company, identify the Philippine principal and describe the organizational relationship of the 
applicant/license holder and Philippine principa l; 
 
5.1.12  Vicinity map to show locat ion of the factory; and  
 
5.1.13  Submission of the aforementioned documents through the BPS online system.  
 
Note: All submitted documents shall be in Filipino or English Language only. All foreign applicants  shall 
submit an authenti c Filipino or English translations of the aforementioned documents.   
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  5.2 The duly accomplished and subscribed application form for Statement of Confirmation 
(SOC) / Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) shall be supported by the following:  
 
5.2.1  For sole proprietorship  registered with DTI, the application shall be accomplished and signed 
by the owner or by a duly authorized representative by virtue of a notarized Special Power of 
Attorney (SPA); or  
 
For Corporation/Partnership registered with SEC, the application shall  be accomplished and signed, 
and filed by any officer or organic employee, duly authorized by virtue of a notarized 
board/partnership resolution or Secretary’s Certificate;  
 
5.2.2  Packing List;  
 
5.2.3  Commercial Invoice;  
 
5.2.4  Bill of Lading;  
 
5.2.5  Summary of the production bat ch/lot/serial number/code and the corresponding manufacturing 
dates duly certified by the manufacturer’s Quality Management Representative or Quality 
Manager;  
 
5.2.6  DTI Business Registration Certificate for sole proprietorship of Latest SEC Registration 
Certifi cate and Articles of Incorporation/Partnership for corporation/partnership;  
 
5.2.7  List of distributors/retailers with their compete addresses and contact details;  
 
5.2.8  Proof of ownership or contract of lease of warehouse;  
 
5.2.9  Import Entry (may we submitted lat er prior  to release of the ICC C ertificate / Certificate of 
Conditional Release  (CCR) / Statement of Confirmation  (SOC) / Certificate of Exemption (CE) ) 
 
5.2.10  Surety Bond;  
 
5.2.11  Valid ISO 9001 Certificate or other equivalent QMS Certificate (For Foreign plants with valid 
QMS  only)  
 
5.2.12  Copy of BPS’ approval to request inspection services of a BPS recognized inspection body (For 
Foreign plants with valid QMS only)  
 
5.2.13  Certification of BOC  registration or its equivalent ; 
 
5.2.14  Copy of valid PS License (for SOC application only) ; and  
 
5.2.15  Submi ssion of the aforementioned documents through the BPS online system.  
 
 
Rule 6.  PROCEDURES FOR THE PRODUCT CERTIFICATION SCHEMES  
 
6.1 PS License Application Process  
 
6.1.1  Processing of applications under this scheme replaces the PS Scheme under DAO 4:2008 
subject to the re quirements and transitory provision stated herein.  
 
6.1.2  Each PS License application shall be factory, plant or site -specific and importer, local office or 
agent -specific. For foreign manufacturers, only one local importer per license shall be allowed. 
However , a specific factory or plant may apply for multiple licenses. As such, a separate PS 
License application shall be filed by the importer, local office or agent.  
 
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6.1.3.1  Upon submission and confirmation of the completeness and  compliance of the documentary 
requirements, an assessment of the Quality Management System’s conformity to PNS ISO 
9001 and product specifications’ conformity to specific applicable version of PNS shall be 
conducted;  
 
6.1.3.2  Audit shall be undertaken by either the BPS, DTI Regional/Provincial Office, or BPS recognized 
auditing bodies based on established audit procedure. Only recognized auditing bodies in the 
BPS official list may be designated as auditors;  
 
6.1.3.3  During the audit, samples shall be drawn for all types /sizes/manufacturer’s or repairer’s brand 
of the product to be certified for the purpose of in -plant and third party t esting in accordance 
with Rule 9  of this Order. Third party testing shall be conducted only by BPS recognized testing 
laboratory;  
 
6.1.3.4  The ma nufacturer shall have the following minimum test equipment and environment to conduct 
the in -plant test as stated in Rule 9 of this Order;  
 
6.1.3.5  If there are non -conformities raised during the audit, the auditors shall inform the company and 
require them to und ertake the corrective actions. The auditors shall accomplish the non -
conformity report for the non -conformities observed which shall be acknowledged by the 
company’s authorized representative;  
 
6.1.3.6  The company shall implement and complete the corrective action s within ninety (90) calendar 
days for initial audit and thirty (30) calendar days for surveillance audit. If the company fails to 
implement the corrective actions within the specified period, PS License or application shall be 
suspended or denied, respect ively;  
 
6.1.4  If the applicant is a foreign -based manufacturer, the application shall, for purposes of 
accountability, be made and filed by its duly authorized local branch or representative office or 
representative agency who shall be duly registered in accord ance with Philippine laws;  
 
6.1.5  The PS Licensee shall only be issued upon satisfactory results of evaluation of the factory audit 
and determination of product conformance to the specific PNS of the product and updated 
version thereof based on pertinent test re ports;  
 
6.1.6  If the evaluation of the factory audit report show 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;  
 
6.1.7  The PS License shall be effective fr om the date of issuance and with full force and effect for a 
period of three (3) years, subject to the surveillance audits prescribed herein. PS License can 
be suspended, withdrawn or cancelled at any time for cause and after due process;  
 
6.1.8  For continued us e / renewal s, the PS License holder shall apply through the BPS online system  
and coordinate with BPS or the DTI Regional/Provincial Office for a schedule of the  surveillance 
/ recertification audit at least six (6) months before the expiration date. Other wise, the PS 
License shall be considered expired immediately after the end period of its validity;  
 
6.1.9  In cases of changes materially affecting the PS License and/or license holder’s ability to comply 
with BPS product certification requirements, the license h older shall inform BPS in writing at 
least  thirty (30)  calendar days prior to the date the changes will take effect. The notice shall 
include a request for audit. The validity of the PS License shall be deemed suspended from the 
date of changes taking effe ct as indicated in the notice until the release of audit results. 
Thereafter, the existing PS License shall be considered expired.  
 
6.1.10  Changes may include, but shall not be limited to, change in management or business name; 
transfer of plant site; modificati on of product design and/or specifications;  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  6.1.11  For motor vehicle brake fluids, only PS License holders with valid PS License shall be allowed to 
import the product motor vehicle brake fluid in bulk containers as  raw material and shall be 
issued  a Certificate  of Exemption upon verification.  
 
6.1.12  All importers of automotive products under this Order covered  by a valid PS License issued to 
a foreign manufacturer shall apply for a Statement of Confirmation (SOC) on a per shipment, 
per Bill of Lading/Airway Bill basis  to ensure that the imported products came from a valid PS 
License holder company.  
 
6.1.12.1  Application for SOC shall be processed as follows:  
 
6.1.12.1.1  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed appl ication form and 
requirements to  the BPS or the near est DTI RO/PO.  
 
6.1.12.1.2  Upon receipt of the application and complete documents, a Certificate of Conditional Release 
shall be issued, subject to the conditions stated therein.  
 
6.1.12.1.3  Product inspection shall be conducted by the BPS, DTI RO/PO or the BPS recognized 
inspe ction body at the declared warehouse in accordance with the applicable provisions 
hereof. The inspection report shall be uploaded directly to the BPS online system within two 
(2) working days from the date of inspection.   
 
6.1.12.1.4  If inspection show that the produ ct shipped is consistent with the importation documents (e.g. 
quantity, prod uct description, markings, etc. ), SOC shall be issued by the BPS Bureau 
Director or his duly designated representative. Otherwise, a Show Cause Order shall be 
issued and the provis ions hereto shall apply.  
 
6.1.12.2  The BPS shall have the prerogative to require sampling and testing to verify the consistent 
conformance of the product to the standard as amended/updated as well as the compliance 
of the manufacturer to the provisions of this Ord er and other applicable rules and regulations.  
 
 
6.2 ICC Application Process  
 
6.2.1  Processing of applications under this scheme replaces the ICC Scheme under DAO 05:2008 
for imported automotive products , subject to the requirements and transitory provision stated 
herein;  
 
6.2.2  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed application form and 
requirements to the BPS or to the nearest DTI RO/PO;  
 
6.2.3  Upon receipt of the application  and complete requirements,  a Certificate of Conditional Release 
shall be iss ued, subject to the conditions stated therein.  Upon arrival of shipment at the port of 
entry, the following shall apply;  
 
6.2.3.1  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 the warehouse address indicated in the application and shall not be used or offered for 
sale/retail;  
 
6.2.3.2  Product inspection and drawing of samples shall be conducted by the BPS, DTI RO/PO or 
the BPS -recog nized inspection body at the declared warehouse in accordance with Rule 8 
of this Order. The inspection report shall be uploaded directly to the BPS online system 
within two (2) working days from the date of inspection.    
 
6.2.3.3  If inspection shows the product s hipped has intact quantity, consistent with the importation 
documents, and compliant with the required markings of Section 8 of this Order, the 
issuance of ICC shall be recommended subject to the satisfactory results of product testing. 
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6.2.3.4  The drawn samples shall be submitted by the applicant to the BPS Testing Laboratory or 
BPS-recognized testing laboratories within three (3) working days from the date of 
inspection and sam pling for the conduct of product testing in accordance with Rule 9 of this 
Order.  
 
6.2.3.5  If the result of the test shows conformance, the ICC shall be issued by the BPS or his duly 
designated representative. Othe rwise, the provisions under Section  10.2 shall ap ply.  
 
6.2.4  The importer shall inform BPS in writing if there are any revisions in the information provided in 
the application and seek approval of such prior to the conduct of inspection/verification. 
Otherwise, appropriate action shall be undertaken by the BP S.  
 
6.2.5  For motorcycle helmets and their visors  covered by this Order  purchased abroad by any 
individual and brought into the Philippines for personal use, application for ICC shall not be 
allowed.  Only duly registered importers  in the Philippines  shall be allowed to appl y for ICC as 
required in Section 4.2 hereof.  
 
6.2.6  For all imported automotive products covered by this Order that are intended to be part of 
Completely Knocked Down (CKD) assembly and not intended for commercial sale or 
replacement parts, the importer shall ap ply for Certificate of Exemption per shipment, per type 
per model, through the BPS online system together with the documentary requirements 
mentioned in Section 5.2 except surety bond  and the following  additional documents : 
 
6.2.6.1  Letter request to BPS for exemp tion 
6.2.6.2  Projected CKD motor vehicles to be assembled per year  
6.2.6.3  Affidavit of purpose, that parts and components will be used in CKD motor vehicles 
assembly and not for sale in retail outlets; and  
6.2.6.4  Third party testing results issued by a laboratory accredited by an accreditation body 
signatory to ILAC/APAC.  
 
 
Rule 7.  MARKING REQUIREMENTS  
 
For traceability and verification purposes, the required markings for imported or manufactured 
automotive  products shall be permanently marked and visible at all times for verification by the BPS 
and DTI RO’s/POs, their authorized representatives, and by the duly authorized enforcement teams 
either at the manufacturer’s/importer’s warehouse or trader’s/distributor’s/retailer’s warehouse, if 
applicable.  
 
The required markings shall be based on the requirements of this Order  as prescribed in  Annex A . 
 
In the absence of any of the required markings or submission of incomplete markings, the application 
for PS License, SOC, or ICC shall not be processed until such time that the required marki ngs are 
submitted or corrected.  
 
 
Rule 8.  INSPECTION/AUDIT AND SAMPLING  
 
8.1 Inspection/Audit and sampling shall be conducted by the BPS, DTI Regional Office/Provincial 
Office or the BPS recognized Auditing/Inspection Body within the prescribed time in accordance 
with existing BPS Inspection and Sampling Procedure and Policies;  
 
8.2 If inspection/audit and sampling cannot be conducted within the prescribed period, the 
concerned DTI RO/PO or the BP S recognized Auditing/Inspection Body shall inform BPS in 
writing of the rea son/s thereof within sixteen (16) working hours upon receipt of the notice to 
conduct inspection. Under justifiable reasons, inspection and sampling may be re -scheduled, 
otherwise, appropriate action shall be undertaken.  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  8.3 Sampling Size  shall be based on Annex  B. 
 
8.4 Sampling Procedure  
 
8.4.1  For PS initial , recertification,  and surve illance audits, three (3) sets of  samples  per brand, per 
type, per group shall be randomly drawn from the manufacturer’s production line or warehouse.  
The first s et shall be tested in -plant. The second s et shall be sent to the BPS -recognized testing 
laboratory for independent testing upon satisfactory result of the in -plant test. The remaining 
set shall be kept by the manufacturer as reserved samples;  
 
8.4.2  Type approved products shall be ve rified thru periodic surveillance if required by the type 
approval certification . 
 
8.4.3  For ICC applications, the BPS, DTI Regional/Provincial Office/BPS -recognized inspection body 
shall facilitate the preparation of two (2) sets of sample automotive products p er 
type/size/manufacturer’s brand per shipment for every sample drawn properly labeled as first 
and second sets. The first set shall be sent to the testing laboratory for third party testing and 
the second set shall remain in the premises of the importer’s  warehouse as reserved samples;  
 
8.4.4  The BPS, DTI Regional/Provincial Office, BPS recognized auditing/inspection body and the PS 
applicant/license holder and SOC/ICC applicant authorized representative shall ensure that the 
drawn samples shall be traceable to  the particular lot where it was drawn;  
 
8.4.5  Test samples drawn shall be packed/sealed and signed in the presence of authorized 
representatives from BPS, DTI Regional/Provincial Office or BPS recognized 
auditing/inspection body who shall ensure that the Reques t for Test form is properly filled -up 
and signed by the manufacturer/importer. The auditor/inspector shall ensure that the samples 
are traceable to the particular batch/lot where it was drawn;  
 
8.4.6  The auditor or the inspector shall ensure that the Request for  Test form together with one (1) 
set of samples are directly submitted to the BPS -recognized testing laboratory within three (3) 
working days from the date of audit/inspection and furnish BPS with a copy thereof within three 
(3) working days from submissio n. 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 laborato ry within twenty four (24) working hours  from the date of audit or 
inspection;  
 
8.4.7  The BPS -recognized testing laboratory shall document properly the receipt of the product 
samples to include but not limited to taking pictures of the following:  
 
8.4.7.1  Request for Test;  
8.4.7.2  Packaging of the samples as submitted and received.  
 
Rule 9.  PRODUCT TESTING  
 
9.1 Third Party P roduct Testing shall be conducted only by a BPS -recognized testing laboratory.  
 
9.2 To verify conformance of the automotive products stated herein , the test methods prescribed 
by the respective Phil ippine National Standards in Annex C shall be used.  
 
9.3 Consider ing the regular updating of standards, the latest edition of the PNS shall be used as 
reference. It is understood that future amendments of the PNS used in this Order shall be 
effective one (1) year after its promulgation to provide ample time to all stake holders to adjust 
and conform to the new requirements, if any.  
 
9.4 For initial, surveillance, extension of scope of certification, or recertification audits, samples 
drawn for the first set shall be tested in -plant. The manufacturer shall have testing capabi lity to 
conduct the full testing of automotive products . Only after the result of in -plant tests showed 
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laboratory. The following minimum tests shall be conducted in -plant  based on Annex C, as 
applicable.  
 
9.5 The first set of samples shall be tested by the BPS recognized testing laboratory while the 
second set of samples shall be kept  by the importer for retesting or future reference;  
 
9.6 The original test report shall be sent to BPS thru the BPS online system by the BPS -recognized 
testing laboratory together with the pictures of samples as received, pictures of samples 
showing the requir ed markings, and copy of the Request for Test;  
 
9.7 The BPS reserves the right to be present at any point of the certification process.  
 
Rule 10.  EVALUATION OF RESULTS  
 
Results of tests shall be evaluated to determine conformance of the product to the relevant standa rd 
in accordance with the following:  
 
10.1 Results under the PS Licensing Scheme  
 
10.1.1  For initial audit, if the test results show conformance, the PS License shall be issued and the 
plant shall be granted authority by BPS to use the PS Mark on the products covered by its 
scope of certification. 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;  
 
10.1.2  For surveillance /recertification  audit, if  the test results show conformance, the PS License shall 
be continued or renewed. Otherwise, the licensee shall be advised accordingly and one (1) re -
testing shall be conducted by the laboratory on the third set of samples. The PS licensee shall 
have anoth er option of initiating and submitting corrective action instead, wherein verification 
audit and resampling of two (2) sets from new batch shall be conducted by BPS. One (1) 
retesting of the second set of samples from the new batch shall be conducted by th e laboratory 
after compliance of the first set of samples with in -plant test and verification of corrective actions 
by BPS. Retesting shall be conducted on the samples at the expense of the applicant;  
 
10.1.3  If the result of the retesting shows non-conformance, the PS License  shall be suspended 
immediately upon written notice. The non -conforming batch shall 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 the BPS allow the continued use or renewal of the 
PS License;  
 
10.1.4  If the PS application is denied, BPS shall inform the manufacturer s and its authorized importer 
of such denial. If the applicant fails to communicate with BPS within the period stated in the 
notice, a Show Cause Order shall be issued;  
 
10.1.5  Processing of a new PS license, or the continued use or renewal of an existing or expired PS 
License of a company against whom a Show Cause Order or Formal Charge was issued by 
BPS shall be held in abeyance until such issue/is resolved. The BPS reserves the right to deny 
the application, or suspend or cancel all PS Licenses issued to a manufacturer, blacklist 
importer an all guilty parties after due process, if the nature of violation/s so warrant.  
 
10.2 Results under the ICC Scheme  
 
10.2.1  For ICC application, if the results of third party testing show conformance, the applicant shall 
be notified by BPS accordingly and ICC with corresponding ICC stickers shall be issued to the 
importer. Otherwise, the applicant shall be  advised accordingly, ICC shall not be issued, and 
only one (1) retesting shall be conducted on the second set of samples. Retesting shall be 
conducted by the testing laboratory on the samples at the expense of the applicant;  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  10.2.2  If the result of retesting sh owed conformance, the shipment/batch shall be declared as 
conforming, the company shall be notified by BPS accordingly, and the ICC shall be issued. 
Otherwise, the ICC application shall be denied and the non -conforming shipment/batch shall 
be destroyed or exported to the Country of Origin, at the option of the manufacturer, under the 
supervision of the BPS;  
 
10.2.3  For denied ICC applications, BPS shall inform the importer of such denial. If the applicant fails 
to communicate with BPS within the period stated in t he notice, a Show Cause Order shall be 
issued;  
 
10.2.4  The processing of succeeding ICC applications filed by the same importer of automotive 
products  against whom a Show Cause Order or Formal Charge was issued by BPS shall be 
suspended until such issue/s is reso lved. The BPS reserves the right to hold all pending ICC 
applications of the importer, blacklist the importer and all guilty and concerned/affiliated parties 
after due process, if the nature of violation/s so warrant/s;  
 
 
Rule 11.  DISPOSAL OF SAMPLES  
 
11.1 All tested sa mples which have conformed to the requirements of the relevant PNS as well as 
the unused/remaining samples shall be retrieved by the manufacturer and/or importer within 
thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of notice of retrieval from the concerned testin g laboratory, 
copy furnish BPS. If the importer/manufacturer fails to claim the samples after the said period, 
the testing laboratory shall, with due notice to BPS and the manufacturer and/or importer, 
dispose the samples in a manner deemed appropriate in accordance with existing accounting 
and auditing rules.  
 
11.2 Tested samples which fail to conform to the specified requirements shall be stored for a 
maximum of six (6) months in the testing laboratory to ensure their availability in the event the 
importer/ma nufacturer contests the result of the test including those subject of litigation.  
 
 
 
Rule 12.  RECOGNITION OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BODY  
 
12.1 Only recognized Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) shall be allowed to participate in this 
mandatory product certification sche me. 
 
12.2 Any CAB that intends to be recognized shall accomplish the BPS Recognition Form together 
with the following:  
 
12.2.1  Certificate of Accreditation from an Accreditatio n Body signatory to the ILAC/AP AC, to include 
the Scope of Accreditation;  
 
12.2.2  Certified True Co py of the Articles of Incorporation. For foreign CAB, all incorporation 
documents shall be authenticated by the Philippine Consulate Office. The authentication 
requirement may we waived subject to reciprocity agreement;  
 
12.2.3  List of authorized signatories indi cating their company position and the corresponding 
specimen signature;  
 
12.2.4  An undertaking to abide by the terms and conditions of the recognition;  
 
12.3 For foreign CABs, the application shall be submitted by the local office/representative agency 
to ensure accou ntability. Applications of foreign CABs with no local office/representative 
agency shall be denied;  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  12.4 The requirement on local office/representative agency may we waived subject to the provisions 
of any Mutual Recognition Agreement entered into by the Phili ppine Government through the 
Department of Trade and Industry;  
 
12.5 The BPS, may at any time, conduct full verification of the competence of the CAB to perform 
the conformity assessment activities under the BPS Product Certification Schemes.  
 
Rule 13.  TERMS AND CONDI TIONS OF THE PS LICENSE AND ICC  
 
The PS License holders and ICC holders shall abide by the following terms and conditions:  
 
13.1 Consistently abide by R.A. No. 4109, E.O. No. 133:1987, E.O. No. 913:1983 and R.A. No. 7394 
and their implementing rules and regulat ions, and orders which the BPS issues in pursuance 
with its authority under the law;  
 
13.2 Ensure that the certified product conforms at all times to a specific standard as 
amended/updated and its implementing rules and regulations;  
 
13.3 Warrant that it has the aut hority to use the brand name, trade name and trademarks indicated 
in the application form;  
 
13.4 Be held liable for any damages that its product might cause to their consumers;  
 
13.5 The Product Certification Mark shall not be affixed on any products not covered by  the license 
or certificate issued by BPS;  
 
13.6 Establish and maintain systems of product recall and of addressing complaints filed by its 
clients or customers concerning its certified products, and shall maintain records thereof;  
 
13.7 Give duly -authorized represe ntatives of the BPS or DTI Regional/Provincial Offices or, in the 
case of foreign companies, by BPS or BPS -recognized CABS, full access to the premises 
where the certified product is manufactured/assembled/stored; to relevant equipment, records, 
personnel and subcontractors for purposes of investigating complaints or evaluating 
consistency of compliance with the requirements of this technical regulation;  
 
13.8 Maintain a record of all complaints made known to it, relating to compliance with certification 
require ments 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 th e action taken, 
subject to verification by the certification body;  
 
13.9 Submit itself to surveillance activities to ensure consistent compliance with the BPS 
requirements of the Product Certification Scheme;  
 
13.10  In case of subcontracts, shall assume full responsi bility for its sub -assemblies’ semi -finished 
and finished products’ conformance to the specific requirements;  
 
13.11  Inform BPS in writing of any changes that will materially affect its PS License and its ability to 
comply with BPS product certification requirem ents at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to 
the date the changes will made, such as, but not limited to change in management, business 
name, addition of brand name, modification of product’s designs and specifications and/or 
transfer of plant site;  
 
13.11.1  If the change involves addition of brand name and modification in the product’s design or 
specifications, BPS shall facilitate the conduct of appropriate product certification activity;  
 
13.11.2  In case of transfer of plant site, BPS, DTI Regional/Provincial Offic es, or BPS -recognized 
auditing bodies shall conduct factory and product audit at the new site;  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  13.12  Pay the applicable fees and other charges as billed or stipulated by BPS, its duly recognized 
inspection and/or certification bodies;  
 
13.13  Any incorrect references to the certification scheme; misleading use of PS licenses, marks or 
any other mechanisms indicating that a product is certified found in documentation or publicity 
materials or any breach hereof, shall be a ground for the issuance of Show Cause Order;  
 
13.14  Traders or retailers in possession of covered products whose PS Licenses have expired or 
have been suspended, recalled, withdrawn, revoked or cancelled shall be notified in writing of 
such suspension, recall, withdrawal, revocation, or cancellation;  
 
13.15  Upon suspension, recall, withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of the PS License, the holder 
shall discontinue the manufacture and/or use of covered products including advertising 
materials relevant thereto and shall take action as may be required by BPS.  
 
13.16  The PS License and ICC are non -transferrable;  
 
13.17  Any infractions of the foregoing shall be a ground for the suspension, withdrawal, or cancellation 
of the license and/or cancellation of the ICC certificate.  
 
Rule 14.  REQUIREMENTS IN CASE OF NON -CONFORMANCE  
 
For automot ive products under this Order  that do not conform to the requirements of BPS rules and 
regulations/guidelines, the following provisions, on per license or a per shipment basis, shall apply:  
 
14.1 A SHOW CAUSE ORDER shall be issued by BPS or DTI -Regional/Provinc ial Office 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/manage r of the company concerned, to refrain 
from supplying, distributing, selling, or displaying for sale the products subject thereof until such 
time that the Show Cause Order is lifted;  
 
14.2 If the explanation to the Show Cause Order is not acceptable, the BPS or  DTI 
Regional/Provincial Office shall direct the manufacturer and/or importer concerned to submit a 
sworn affidavit undertaking to do the following as directed whichever is applicable:  
 
14.2.1  Permanently cease and desist from supplying, distributing, selling or displaying for sale the 
non-conforming products subject thereof;  
 
14.2.2  Effect a full product recall to account such products that are already in circulation through 
publication in a newspaper of national circulation, giving the public a period of thirty (30) 
calendar 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 sh all include a NOTICE 
warning the public that the product subject thereof is not compliant with the safety and/or quality 
requirement; and  
 
14.2.3  Recognize BPS authority to forfeit the Surety Bond in such amount as prescribed herein.  
 
Rule 15.  PROCEDURES AND REQUIRMENTS 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 manufacture and/or importer shall within fifteen (15) calendar 
days from receipt of notice, implement pro duct recall in accordance with the following:  
 
15.1 The recall order shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation for at least two (2) 
consecutive Saturdays/Sundays;  
 
15.2 The layout, content, font and size of the recall order shall be prescribed by the BPS;  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  15.3 The recall period shall be for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days from date of the second 
publication;  
 
15.4 Proof of publication of the recall orders shall be submitted to BPS or DTI Regional/Provincial 
Office;  
 
15.5 Recalled products shall be condemned, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of in accordance with 
applicable rules on disposal issued by the DTI, Department of Budget and Management and 
Commission on Audit.  
 
15.6 The manufacturer and/or importer shall compensate parties availing of the recall order.  
 
Rule 16.  FEES, CHARGES, BOND REQUIREMENT AND OTHER EXPENSES  
 
16.1 All corresponding fees, charges, costs, and other related expenses shall be for the account of 
manufacturer/importer.  
 
16.2 Fees and charges to be paid by the applicant in accordance with Annex A shall be as f ollows:  
 
16.2.1  Application Fee;  
 
16.2.2  Audit/inspection fees;  
 
16.2.3  Transportation/travelling expenses, and board and lodging costs of auditor/s and inspector/s 
during audit/inspection, subject to existing rules and regulation of third -party provision;  
 
16.2.4  PS License fee for manufactured products;  
 
16.3 For imported automotive product s covered by ICC application, a Surety Bond shall be posted 
on a per shipment basis equivalent to Php 150,000.00 or 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.  
 
16.4 Any violation of the terms and conditions of the Products Certification Scheme shall, upon 
notice, result in the motu proprio for feiture of the bond based on the degree of non -conformity 
or non -compliance stated herein.  
 
 
Rule 17.  SHOW CAUSE AND BOND FORFEITURE  
 
17.1 A Show Cause Order shall be issued against a manufacturer or importer who fails to comply 
with legal and technical requirements or  whose product/s failed to conform to such 
requirements.  
 
17.2 A Cease and Desist Order may be issued simultaneously with the Show Cause Order directing 
the manufacturer and/or importer to refrain from selling, distributing or disposing the products 
in any mann er.  
 
17.3 The surety bond may be forfeited partially or in full, depending on the degree of the non -
conformity or non -compliance as follows:  
 
17.3.1  Minor – This level or degree can be the subject of corrective action as allowed under applicable 
PNS/rules hence, may not be the subject of a Show Cause Order.  
 
17.3.1.1  Inconsistencies in the markings is up to five percent (5%) of the total number of automotive 
products ; 
 
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17.3.1.3  Up to fifteen (15) days delay in responding to notices/letters;  
 
17.3.1.4  Delivery of products covered by a Conditional Release from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) 
to one of the declared warehouses but not in the warehouse declared in the current 
application with notice t o BPS prior to such delivery;  
 
17.3.1.5  Number of missing automotive products  is not more than one percent (1%) of the total number 
of automotive products ;  
 
17.3.1.6  Number of missing markings is up to five percent (5%) of the total number of automotive 
products  
 
17.3.1.7  Unjustifi ed typographical errors in documents or responses submitted;  
 
17.3.1.8  Other circumstances analogous to the above;  
 
17.3.2  Significant – This level or degree fell short of being considered justifiable.  
 
17.3.2.1  Inconsistencies in the markings is more than five percent (5%) up to twenty percent (20%) of 
the total number of automotive products;  
 
17.3.2.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another declared warehouse without prior 
notice to BPS;  
 
17.3.2.3  More than fifteen (15) up to thirty (30) days delay in responding to notices/lette rs; 
 
17.3.2.4  Delivery of product covered by a Conditional Release from the BOC to one of the declared 
warehouses but not in the warehouse declared in the current application without prior notice 
to BPS;  
 
17.3.2.5  Number of missing automotive  products is more than one perce nt (1%) up to two point five 
percent (2.5%) of the total number of automotive products ; 
 
17.3.2.6  Number of automotive products  without markings is more than five percent (5%) up to twenty 
percent (20%) of the total number of automotive products  
 
17.3.2.7  Other circumstance s analogous to the above.  
 
17.3.3  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.  
 
17.3.3.1  Inconsistencies in the markings is more than twent y percent (20%) but less than fifty percent 
(50%) of the total number of automotive products;  
 
17.3.3.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another declared warehouse to another 
declared without notice at all;  
 
17.3.3.3  More than thirty (30) up to sixty (60) d ays delay in responding to notices/letters;  
 
17.3.3.4  Delivery of products with Certificate of Conditional Release from the BOC to a non -declared 
warehouse;  
 
17.3.3.5  Delivery of transfer of products to a declared but unsecured/uncovered warehouse;  
 
17.3.3.6  Release of products cov ered by a Conditional release whose quality/safety passed the test 
from the declared warehouse for commercial distribution but was made prior to the resolution 
of Show Cause Order;  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  17.3.3.7  Number of missing quantity is more than two point five percent (2.5%) up t o five percent (5%) 
of the total number of automotive products;  
 
17.3.3.8  Number of automotive products  without markings is more than twenty percent (20%) but less 
than fifty percent (50%) of the total quantity declared;  
 
17.3.3.9  Other circumstances analogous to the above.   
 
17.3.4  Critical  - Corrective actions or remedial measures shall no longer be accepted for this level or 
degree of infraction.  
 
17.3.4.1  Inconsistency in the marking is fifty percent (50%) or more of the total number of automotive 
products ; 
 
17.3.4.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to a non -declared warehouse, with our 
without notice to DTI;  
 
17.3.4.3  More than sixty (60) days delay in responding to notices/letters;  
 
17.3.4.4  Delivery of products from the BOC to a declared or undeclared warehouse prior to the release 
of the Condit ional release;  
 
17.3.4.5  Release of products whose quality/safety did not pass the test from the declared warehouse 
pending resolution of Show Cause Order or prior to the issuance of the required Clearance 
Certificate/License;  
 
17.3.4.6  Inconsistency in the markings and the  quantity of products with deficiency is less than fifty 
percent (50%) of the total quantity declared but the same has been committed more than once;  
 
17.3.4.7  Number of missing quantity is more than five percent (5%) of the total number of automotive 
products ; 
 
17.3.4.8  Number of automotive products  without markings is more than fifty percent (50%) of the total 
quantity declared;  
 
17.3.4.9  Misrepresentation of material facts in the application or succeeding correspondence/s;  
 
17.3.4.10  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
 
17.4 Bonds shall be forfeited in accordance with the following:  
 
 
Degree of Non -conformity or Non -compliance  Amount of Bond to be Forfeited  
Minor  None  
Significant  25% of the total bond posted  
Major  50% of the total bond posted  
Critical  100% of the total bond posted  
 
17.5 In case of multiple non -conformities or non -compliance, the amount of bond corresponding to 
the higher degree shall be forfeited.  
 
17.6 Pending resolution of the Show Cause Order involving a particular shipment, applications filed 
after the issuance of the Show  Cause Order by the same importer may be processed, provided, 
a sworn undertaking to abide by the decision on said SCO shall be submitted prior to the 
issuance of the necessary Certificate/License for succeeding applications.  
 
 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  Rule 18.  SUSPENSION, WITDRAWAL, AND CANCELLATION OF PS LICENSE  
 
18.1 A duly issued PS License shall be suspended, recalled, withdrawn, cancelled or revoked based 
on any of the following grounds:  
 
18.1.1  That the product bearing the PS Mark failed to conform to the requirements of a specific PNS 
as amend ed/updated;  
 
18.1.2  That licensee failed to comply with monitoring, surveillance or enforcement 
notices/directives/orders.  
 
18.1.3  That the licensee failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the license;  
 
18.1.4  That the licensee made false statements or alterations in  connection with its application for or 
recertification of the license;  
 
18.1.5  That the licensee violated any of the provisions of this Order;  
 
18.1.6  That an Order of Execution vis -à-vis decision finding the licensee liable for violation of a trade 
and industry law/s or rules and regulations directing BPS to suspend/cancel or revoke the PS 
license issued in favor of said licensee;  
 
18.2 The licensee shall be suspended, recalled, withdrawn, cancelled or revoked after the BPS 
Director  or his duly authorized representative  has served the license a notice of his intention to 
do so, stating therein the grounds for the contemplated action, granting the licensee the 
opportunity to be heard within fifteen (15) days from the date of notice;  
 
18.3 If there is a final finding that a product  does not conform to the specified technical requirements, 
the licensee shall, upon mere notice be immediately suspended, withdrawn, recalled, 
cancelled, or revoked.  
 
18.4 Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, the BPS Director or his duly authorized 
repres entative may direct that a Formal Change 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.  
 
18.5 In cases of suspended, withdrawn or cancelled PS License, the manufacturer shall no t be 
allowed to manufacture or produce in any manner the products covered by the particular PS 
License. The suspension, withdrawal or cancellation shall take effect immediately upon receipt 
of the notice until the suspension is lifted or the withdrawn/canc elled PS License is reinstated.  
 
 
Rule 19.  PROHIBITED ACTS  
 
The following acts are hereby declared prohibited, in addition to those listed in DAO No. 2, Series of 
2007 and its future amendments, viz  
 
19.1 Use of the Product Certification Mark in any misleading manner;  
 
19.2 Manufacture or production of covered products after the license is suspended, withdrawn or 
cancelled;  
 
19.3 Sale, offer for sale using over the counter or on -line mode or any form or advertisement of any 
automotive product  not complying with the particular tec hnical regulation or corresponding 
standards;  
 
19.4 Non-compliance, neglect or resistance to effect the product recall as directed by BPS;  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  19.5 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;  
 
19.6 Non-compliance or failure to comply with the provisions hereof.  
 
Rule 20.  COMPLAINTS/APPEAL HANDLING PROCESS  
 
20.1 BPS shall implement a system of handling complaints/appeals related to the product 
certification process.  
 
20.2 Remedies for the action or decision o f a BPS Bureau Director or his duly authorized 
representative  relative to an Application for PS License shall be the following:  
 
20.2.1  In ca se of denial of the PS License application, the applicant may file a motion for 
reconsideration with the BPS Director or his duly authorized representative within ten (10) 
working days from receipt of the letter of denial. No second motion for reconsiderat ion shall be 
allowed;  
 
20.2.2  In case of suspension, recall, withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of the PS License, a motion 
for reconsideration may be filed with the BPS Director or his duly authorized representative by 
the applicant within ten (10 ) working d ays from receipt of the notice. No second motion for 
reconsideration shall be allowed;  
 
20.2.3  In case the motion for reconsideration is denied, an appeal may be filed with the DTI Secretary 
within fifteen (15) calendar days from receipt of denial of the motion f or consideration. The 
appeal shall be based solely on grounds of grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or 
excess of jurisdiction committed by the official who rendered the decision;  
 
20.3 The filing of a Motion for Reconsideration shall suspend the period  to file an appeal.  
 
Rule 21.  PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS  
 
The following 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 
applicable:  
 
21.1 Administrative fine based on existing DTI Rules and Regulations/Department Administrative 
Orders and E.O. 913;  
 
21.2 Cancellation or revocation of PS License pursuant to a final and executory decision rendered 
by an administrative agency or the regular  courts;  
 
21.3 Watch -listing and/or blacklisting of importers/manufacturers;  
 
21.4 In any case of failure in product testing for post shipment or verification or surveillance:  
 
21.4.1  The manufacturer or importer concerned shall, in addition to the penalties provided herei n 
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;  
 
21.4.2  The foreign testing laboratory or facility concerned shall lose the recognition by BPS to conduct 
pre-shipment third party testing;  
 
21.5 Any other sanctions or penalties as provided under existing DTI rules and regulations.  
 
 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  Rule 22.  ISSUANCE OF GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES  
 
DTI/BPS may issue such procedural guidelines as may be necessary in the implementation of this 
Order.  
 
Rule 23.  MONITORING AND MARKET SURVEILLANCE  
 
23.1 The BPS, FTEB or DTI RO/PO shall at any time monitor and inspect products in the market for 
conformance to the requi rements  of this Order, their future amendments, and the specified 
standard. If the products are found not in conformity, the BPS, FTEB, or DTI RO/PO shall make 
appropriate legal actions or impose necessary sanctions, in accordance with the relevant rules 
and regulations.  
 
Rule 24.  TRANSITORY PROVISIONS  
 
 
24.1 All manufacturers with existing valid PS License shall comply with the procedures and 
requirements of this Order on the subsequent surveillance audit immediately upon effectivity 
hereof. All pending PS applications  received prior to the effectivity of this Order shall be 
processed in accordance with DAO 04:2008 and after the issuance of its PS License, 
manufacturers shall comply with the procedures and requirements of this Order on the 
subsequent surveillance audit;  
 
24.2 All PS License applications received after the effectivity of this Order shall be subject to the 
procedures and requirements prescribed herein;  
 
24.3 For existing foreign PS License holders with multiple importers, only existing importers prior to 
the effecti vity of this Order shall be allowed to utilize the license until its expiration.  
 
24.4 Upon recertification, the foreign PS License holder shall appoint a specific importer to continue 
using the license number. For other and new/additional importers, new PS ap plication shall be 
required.  
 
24.5 All importations of automotive products currently under mandatory certification covered by this 
Order shall be subject to the procedures and requirements prescribed herein immediately upon 
effectivity hereof.   
 
24.5.1  Motorcycle he lmets and their visors  
24.5.2  Motor vehicle brake fluids  
24.5.3  Pneumatic tubes  
24.5.4  Lead -acid storage batteries  
 
 
24.6 All manufacturers and importers of the following automotive products, which are recently 
covered by this Order, shall be required to undergo the mandatory, PS, SOC and/or ICC 
procedures after six (6) months from the dat e of effectivity of this Order.  
 
24.6.1  Pneumatic tires (In accordance with new requirements based on PNS UN ECE 30, PNS UN 
54, and PNS UN ECE 75)  
24.6.2  Road vehicle safety belts (in accordance with the new req uirements of PNS UNR 16)  
24.6.3  Lithium -ion batteries  
24.6.4  Audible warning device  
24.6.5  Rear view mirrors  
24.6.6  Head restraint  
24.6.7  Safety glazing materials  
24.6.8  Retroreflecting devices  
24.6.9  Filament lamps  
24.6.10  Headlamp  
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24.7 All importations of the automotive products mentioned in Section 24.6 except for Pneumatic 
Tires and paid for prior to the effectivity of this Order shall be exempted from the certification 
requirements stated herein provided that the shipment shall arrive in the Philippine ports not 
later than twelve (12) months from the effectivity of this Order. Proof of payment and import 
entry shall be submitted to BPS for verification.   
 
24.8 All local and foreign manuf acturers of automotive products mentioned in Section 25.6 covered 
by this Order without PS License may apply for voluntary certification within six (6) months from 
the date of effectivity of this Order;  
 
24.9 All importers intending to apply for ICC shall compl y with the procedures and requirements of 
this Order upon effectivity hereof. All pending ICC applications received prior to the effectivity 
of this Order shall be processed in accordance with DAO 5:2008, and after the issuance of the 
ICC, the importer sha ll comply with the terms and conditions of this Order;  
 
24.10  In the absence of a BPS -recognized testing laboratory  for p roducts mentioned in Sections 
24.6.1.2 to 24 .6.11 , the PS License or ICC applicants shall nominate a third party testing 
laboratory in the co untry of origin or other locations accredited by an accreditation body 
signatory to ILAC/APAC – MRA to conduct the product testing in accordance with Rule 12 of 
this Order.  BPS may allow use of other acceptable relevant standards and validity of test repor ts 
as follows:  
 
24.10.1  Reference Standards  
 
24.10.1.1  To verify conformance of the testing requirements, other relevant standards may be 
accepted  in lieu of the PNS prescribed in Section 9 of this Order.  
 
24.10.2  Validity of Tes t Reports of New Automotive Products Covered by this  Order  
 
24.10.2.1  PS Applications  
 
Third party test results per type/per model of products in Sections 24.6.2 to 2 .6.11  (Road vehicle 
safety belts (in accordance with the new requirements of PNS UNR 16), Lithium -ion batteries, 
Audible warning device, Rear view mirr ors, Head restraint, Safety glazing materials, Retroreflecting 
devices, Filament lamps, Headlamp, Front position lamps, rear position lamps, stop lamps, direction 
indicator lamps, and rear -registration plate illuminating devices ) covered by the PS  License  shall 
remain valid up to three (3) years reckoned from the date of issuance by the testing laboratory. 
During its validity, the same test report/s may be used as third party test results for the 
corresponding types/models for the annual surveillance audit s provided that the PS license remains 
valid at the time of application for surveillance audit.  
 
24.10.2.1.1  Upon its expiry, the types/models covered by the test report shall be subject to another 
third party testing should the manufacturer decide to retain it in the  scope of certification of 
the PS License. Otherwise, the concerned typ es/models of the automotive product  shall 
not be included in the scope of certification of the succeeding approved 
recertification/continued use of the PS License.  
 
24.10.2.1.2  For third party tes t results for products under Sections 24.6.2 to 2 .6.11 , applied in inclusion 
in scope in the 1st or 2nd surveillance audit and recertification audit, they will also remain 
valid up to 3 years, and the c onditions under Section  24.10.2.1 shall apply.  
 
24.10.2.1.3  Durin g the validity of the test reports, full in -plant testing in accordance with Section 9.4. of 
this Order shall suffice for the 3rd party testing requirements of the product audit.  
 
24.10.2.2  ICC Applications  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  24.10.2.2.1  Third party test results per type/per model per manufactur er’s br and shall remain valid up 
to three (3 ) year s reckoned from the date of issuance by the testing laboratory. During its 
validity, the same test reports may be used as third party test results for the corresponding 
types/models covered by the succeedin g ICC applications within the three (3 ) year period. 
Upon its expiry, the types/models covered by the test report shall be subject to another 
third party testing should the importer decide to apply them again in the succeeding ICC 
application. Otherwise, t he concerned ty pes/models of automotive product  shall not be 
included in the scope of certification of the succeeding approved ICCs.  
 
24.10.2.2.2  Type approved products shall be tested every three years, and/or provide manufacturer’s 
certification of testing within t he last 3 years.  
 
 
24.11  Monitoring and Enforcement:  
 
24.11.1  To ensure strict compliance on the new marking requirements  and newly reg ulated products 
under Section 24 .6, monitoring and enforcement based on the requirements of this Order shall 
be conducted by the DTI t wenty -four (24 ) months after its effectivity. From this period onwards 
only products bearing the PS Certification Mark or with issued PS Marks or ICCs shall be 
allowed for selling and/or distribution in the Philippine market. All non -conforming products 
thereafter shall be subjected to the following:  
 
24.11.2  First Offense – Notice of Violation shall be issued but retailers/distributors shall only be advised 
to pull out the items from the selling area.  
 
24.11.3  Second Offense onwards – Notice of Violation shall be issued subject to the regular 
adjudication process of DTI in accordance with DAO 2:2007 or its future amendments.  
 
 
Rule 25.  REPEALING CLAUSE  
 
All provisions of existing Department Administrative Orders, Memorandum C irculars, Operations 
Manuals, Implementing Guidelines a nd other related issuances i nconsistent with this Administrative 
Order are hereby repealed subject to the transitory provisions stated herein.  
 
Rule 26.  SEPARABILITY CLAUSE  
 
If any term or provision of this Order will be declared illegal or invalid by any court of  competent 
jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions thereof shall remain unimpaired and in full force.  
 
Rule 27.  EFFECTIVITY  
 
This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation, 
a copy of which shall be submitted to the UP Office of National Administrative Register.  
 
Done in the City of Makati this _______day of ____ ______________ in the year 2021.  
 
Recommended by:  
 
   ______________________                                     ________________________ ______  
            NEIL P. CATAJAY                                                ATTY. RUTH B. CASTELO  
Director, Bureau of Philippine Standards           Undersecretary, Consumer Protection Group  
 
 
 
  Approved:  
 
______________________  
RAMON M. LOPEZ  
Secre tary Page 30 of 52 
THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATION S CONCERNING THE MANDATORY PRODUCT CERTIFICATION  
OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  ANNEX “A”  
TABLE 1: MARKING REQUIREMENTS  
 
Note: Additional required markings stated below shall apply on per product basis:  
 
No.  Products / 
Type  Marking Requirements  
1 All Automotive 
products 
covered by this 
Order  General Marking Requirements  
 
The following information shall be clearly and legibly marked on the 
product : 
  
1. Manufacturer’s brand name, trade name or mark  
2. PS Quality and/or Safety Mark with License number or ICC Stickers  
(whichever is applicable)  
3. Lot No./Batch No/Serial No. (in numbe rs or alphanumeric characters)  
4. The words “Made in the Philippines.’ or “Country of Origin” if imported  
 
Individual Boxes or Packaging  
 
5. Manufacturer’s brand name, trade name or mark  
6. Duly registered business name and address of manufactu rer and 
importer (if imported) or duly registered business name and address of the 
manufacturer (if locally manufactured);  
7. Total number of units and net weight of product in the box/package, as 
applicable . 
Additional Required Markings on per product  
 
2 Motorcycle 
Helme ts and 
their  visors  On Motorcycle Helmets:  
1. Indication of the size  
2. Indication of the suitability of the lower face cover to offer any protection 
against impacts to the chin.  
3. Type/Model  
 
On the Visor:  
 
4. If appropriate, an indication of the unsuitability of the visor for use during 
the hours of darkness or in conditions of poor visibility.  
5. The marking shall not be placed within the main visibility area  
6. The marking shall be indelible, clearly legible and in readily accessible 
place.  
 
3 Motor Vehicle 
Brake Flu ids Each manufacturer shall furnish each packager, distributor, or dealer to 
whom he delivers the brake fluid with the following information:  
 
1. Serial no. identifying production lot and date of manufacture  
2. Grade, e.g. DOT 3 or DOT 4  
3. Minimum wet boiling poin t in Fahrenheit of the brake fluid  
4. Certification that the brake fluid conforms to the Federal Motor Vehicle 
Safety Standard No.116  
Each manufacturer shall furnish the following information clearly and 
indelibly marked on each brake fluid container, in any location except a 
removable part such as lid:  
5. Certification that the brake fluid conforms to t he Federal Motor Vehicle 
Safety Standard No.116 and its latest amendments;  
6. Name of the packager of the brake fluid which may be in code form  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  8. Designation of contents as “DOT __ MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE FLUID” 
(Fill DOT 3 or DOT 4 as applicable);  
9. Minimum wet boiling point in Fahrenheit of the brake fluid in the 
container;  
10. Following safety warnings:  
10.1 FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S 
RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN ADDING BRAKE FLUID  
10.2 KEEP THE BRAKE FLUID CLEAN AND DRY.  Contamination with 
dirt, water, petroleum products or other materials may result in brake 
failure or costly repairs.  
10.3 STORE BRAKE FLUID ONLY IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.  
Keep container clean and tightly closed to prevent absorption of 
moisture.  
10.4 CAUTION : DO NOT REFILL CONTAINER, AND DO NOT USE 
FOR OTHER LIQUIDS.  (Not required for containers with capacity in 
excess of 5 gallons).  
 
Each bulk importer shall furni sh the following information clearly and 
indelibly marked on the brake fluid container, in any location except a 
removable part such as lid:  
11. Serial no. identifying production lot and date of manufacture  
12. Grade, e.g. DOT 3 or DOT 4  
13. Designation of contents as  “DOT __ MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE FLUID” 
(Fill DOT 3 or DOT 4 as applicable)  
14. Name of the packager of the brake  fluid which may be in code form  
2 Road Vehicle 
Safety Belts  1. Part number  
2. Month and year of manufacture  
3 Motorcycle 
and Mopeds 
Tires  1. The tyre size de signation  
2. An indication of the structure as follows:  
a. On diagonal (bias -ply) tyres, no marking, or the letter "D"  
b. On bias -belted tyres, the letter "B" placed in front of the rim -
diameter marking, and in addition the words "BIAS -BELTED" can 
be added,  
c. On ra dial-ply types, the letter "R" placed in front of the rim -
diameter marking, and, the word, "RADIAL" can be added,  
d. An indication of the tyre's speed category by means of the symbol 
(Para. 2.28.2 of PNS UN ECE 75:2007)  
e. The load -capacity index (Defined in PNS  U N ECE 75:2007)  
f. The word "REINFORECED" or "REINF" is a reinforced tyre  
g. The date of manufacture in the form of a group of four digits, the 
first two showing the week and the last two of the year of 
manufacture. However, this marking, which may be affixed to one 
side wall only, shall not be mandatory, on any tyre submitted for 
approval, until two year after the date of entry into regulation.  
h. The inscription MST  in the case of multiservice tyres.  
i. The inscription "MOPED" (or alternatively "CYCLOMETEUR" or 
"CICLOMOTORE"  
j. An identification of the tyre to rim fitment configuration when it 
differs from the standard configuration  
k. Tyres suitable for speeds above 240 km/hr must be marked with 
the appropriate letter code "V" or "Z", as applicable  
l. Tyres suitable for sp eeds above 240 km/hr (270km/h respectively) 
must bear, within parenthesis, the marking of the load capacity 
index applicable at a speed of 210 km/h (or 240 km/h respectively) 
and a reference speed category symbol as follows  
m. "V" in case of  tyres identified  with the letter code "V' within the 
sized designation  
n. "W" in case of tyres identified with the letter code"Z" within the size 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  o. Tyres shall provide adequate  space for the approval mark  
Passenger 
Tires  1. The tyre -size designation  
 
2. An indication of the structure as follows:  
a. On diagonal (bias -ply) tyres, no marking or the letter "D" placed in 
front of the rim diameter marking.  
b. on radial -ply tyres, the letter "R" placed in front of the rim -diameter 
marking, and optionally, the word "RADIAL"  
c. on bas -belted tyres, the letter "B" placed in front of the rim -
diameter marking, and in addition the words "BIAS BELTED"  
d. On radial ply tyres suitable for speeds in excess of 240 km/h but 
not exceeding 300 km/h (tyres marked with speed symbol "W" or 
"Y" as part of  the service description), the letter "R" placed before 
the rim diameter code marking, may be replaced with the 
inscription "ZR"  
e. on "run flat or "self -supporting" tyres, the letter "F" placed in front 
of the rim diameter marking.  
 
3. An indication of the tyre 's speed category b y means of the symbol 
(Par.2.29  of PNS UN ECE 30:2010)  
a. On tyres suitable for speeds in excess of 300 km/h, the letter "R" 
place in front of the rim diameter code marking shall be replaced 
by the inscription "ZR" and the tyre shall be mar ked with a service 
description consisting of the speed symbol "Y" and the 
corresponding load index. The service description shall be marked 
within brackets, for example, "(95Y)"  
b. The load capacity index (Paragraph 2.28 of PNS UN ECE 
30:2010)  
c.  The word "TUBE LESS" if the tyre is designed for use without an 
inner tube;  
d. The word "REINFORCED" or the words or the words "EXTRA 
LOAD" if the tyre is a reinforced tyre;  
e. The date of manufacture in the form of a group of four digits, the 
first two showing the week and th e last two the year of 
manufacture. However, this marking which may be placed on the 
wall only, shall not be mandatory, on any tyre submitted for 
approval, until two years after the date of entry into force of this 
regulation  
f. In the case of tryes first app roved after the entry into force of 
Supplement 13 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation 30, 
the identification referred to in paragraph 2.17.1.5  of PNS UN ECE 
30:2010  shall be place immediately after the rim diameter marking 
referred to in paragraph  2.17.1.3 of PNS UN ECE 30:2010  
g. In the case of temporary use spare tyres, the words 
'TEMPORARY USE ONLY" in upper case characters at least 12.7 
mm high.  
h. In addition, in the case of 'T" type temporary use spare tyres, the 
legend "INFLATE TO 420 kPa (60 psi )", the upper case characters 
being at least 12.7 mm high.  
i. The symbol below if the tyre is a "run flat" or "self supporting" tyre, 
where "h" is at least 12mm.  
j. The marking referred to in paragraph 3.1  of PNS UN ECE 30:2010  
and the approval m ark prescribed i n paragraph 5.4 of PNS UN 
ECE 30:2010  shall be moulded on to or into the tyres. They shall 
be clearly legible and situated in the lower area of the tyre on at 
least one of its side walls, except for the inscription mentioned in 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  k. However, for tyres identified by the "tyre  to rim fitment 
configuration" (para. 3.10  of PNS UN ECE 30:2010 ) symbol "A", 
the markings may be placed anywhere on the outside sidewall of 
the tyre.  
 
Note: Example of the arrangement of tyre markings  can be seen in Annex 
3 of PNS UN ECE 30:2010   
Light Truck, 
truck and Bus 
Tires   
1. The tyre -size designation as defined in paragraph 2.17 of PNS UN 
ECE 54:2010   
2. An indication of the structure as follows:  
a. On diagonal (bias ply) tyres: no indication, or the  letter "D".  
b.  On radial -ply tyres: the letter "R" placed in front of the rim -
diameter marking and optionally, the word "RADIAL".  
c. The speed -category symbol (or symbols)  
d. An indication of the tyre's nominal speed category in the form of 
the symbol prescribed  in paragraph 2.28.2  of PNS UN ECE 
54:2010   
e. An application of a second speed category in cases where 
paragraph 6.2.5  of PNS UN ECE 54:2010  is applied.  
f. The load capacity indices as defined in paragraph 2..27 of PNS 
UN ECE 54:2010 . 
g. The word "TUBELESS" if th e tyre is designed for use without an 
inner tube;  
h. The date of manufacture in the form of group of four digits, the first 
two showing the week and the last two the year of manufacture. 
However, this marking, which it is permissible to restrict to one 
sidewa ll, shall not be mandatory, on any tyre submitted for 
approval, until two years after the date of entry into force of this 
Regulation.  
i. If the case of ty res which can be regrooved, the symbol "Ʊ" at 
least 20 mm in diameter, or the word "REGROVAOBLE" moulded 
into or on to each sidewall.  
j. An indication by the "PSI" index, of the inflation pressure to be 
adopted for the load/speed endurance tests, (annex 7, ap pendix 2  
of PNS UN ECE 54:2010 ). However, this indication, which it is 
permissible to restrict to one sidewall, shall not be mandatory, on 
any type submitted for approval, until two years after the date of 
entry into force of this of PNS UN ECE 54:2010 .  
k. In the case of tyres first approved after 1 March 2004, the 
identification referred to in paragraph 2.17.1.1.4 of PNS UN ECE 
54:2010  shall be placed only imme diately after the rim diameter 
marking referred to in paragraph 2.17.1.3  of PNS UN ECE 
54:2010  
l. The inscription "ET" or "ML" or "MPT" for "Special use tyres"  
m. The suffix "C" or "LT" after the rim diameter marking referred to in 
paragraph 2.17.1.3  of PNS UN ECE 54:2010 , and if applicable, 
after the tyre to rim fitment configuration referred to i n paragraph 
2.17.1.4  of PNS UN ECE 54:2010  
n. This marking is optional in the case of tyres fitted on 5° drop 
centre rims, suitable for single and dual fitment, having a load 
capacity index in single lower or equal to 121 destined for the 
equal to 121 and des tined for the equipment of motor vehicles.  
o. This marking is mandatory in the case of tyres fitted on 5° drop 
centre rims, suitable for single fitment only, having a load capacity 
index higher or equal to 122 and designed for the equipment of 
motor vehicles.   
p. The suffix "CP" after the rim diameter marking referred to in 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  after the tyre to rim fitment configuration referred to in paragraph 
2.17.1.4  of PNS UN ECE 54:2010 . This marking is mandatory in 
the case of tyres fitted on 5° drop centre rims, having a load 
capacity index in single lower or equal to 121 and specifically 
designed for the equipment of motor caravans.  
q. The inscription "FRT" (free rolling tyres) in the case of of tyres 
specifically des igned for the equipment of trailers,  
r. Tyres shall exhibit a free space sufficiently large to accommodate 
an approval.  
s. The markings referred to in paragraph 3.1  of PNS UN ECE  
54:2010  and the approval mark prescribed in paragraph 5.4 of 
PNS UN ECE 54:2010  shall be moulded on to or into the tyres. 
They shall be clearly legible and shall, except for the markings 
referred to in paragraph 3.1.1 of PNS UN ECE 54:2 010 be located 
on at least one lower sidewall.  
t. However, for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment 
configuration" (see paragraph 3.1.11  of PNS UN ECE 54:2010 ) 
symbol "A", the markings may be placed anywhere on the sidewall 
of the tyre.  
 
Note:  Example of the arrangement of tyre markings can be seen in Annex 
3 of PNS UN ECE 54 :2010   
 
4 Pneumatic 
Tubes  On Pneumatic Tubes for Motorcycles  
1. Tube size designation;  
2. Manufacturing month and year;  
3. Classification of tubes according to material used – “natural” or “butyl” 
rubber  
On Pneumatic Tubes for Automotive Vehicles  
1. The tyre size designation or designations for which the tube is 
applicable. The size designation description shall contain the following:  
a) The nominal tyre section width code  
b) The nominal rim diameter code  
c) The nominal aspect ratio, if applicable  
d) “R” to identify radial tyre application  
e) The character “ -“or the letter “D” to identify bias tyre application.  
f) The manufacturing month and year shall be indicated clearly with 
the appropriate method.  
g) The word “BUTYL” and/or blue line of 2.0 mm minimum width to 
identify tube of class B standard.  
5 Lead Acid 
Storage 
Batteries  Each battery shall be labelled with the following information:  
1. Coded date of manufacture  
2. Type of battery  
3. The word “Rebuilt” if battery was rebuilt  
4. Net weight  
 
Each shipping container shall contain the following information:  
1. The word “Product of the Philippines”  
2. Name of product  
3. Size and quantity contained therein  
4. Name and address of the manufacturer or supplier  
5. Gross and net weight s 
7 Lithium -ion 
Traction 
Battery Packs 
and Systems 
for Electrically 
Propelled 
Vehicles  Battery pack/ system - General Supplier   
1. Name, address and internet address of the supplier  
2. Name, telephone number, e -mail address and fax number of contact 
person  
 
Battery pack/ system  
1. Type of Chemistry  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS   3. Nominal pack/ system Voltage (V) for high -power applications or 
Nominal battery Voltage (V) for high -energy applications  
4. Nominal capacity at 1C (A -h) for high -power applications or Nominal 
capa city C/3 (A -h) 
5. Nominal cell voltage (V)  
6. Number of cells  
7. Number of cell assemblies  
8. Type of cathode material  
9. Type of anode material  
10. Type of separator material  
11. Type of electrolyte  
12.  Mass (kg), Volume (dm3), Length (mm), Width (mm), Height (mm) of 
cell, cell assembly (module) and pack/system.  
13. Date battery pack/system receiver by customer (YYYY -MM-DD)  
14. Peripheral and Instruction  
            14.1 BCU (Yes, No)  
            14.2 Thermal Management (Yes, No)  
            14.3 Safety Devices (Yes, No)  
            14.4 Operating Manual (Yes, No)  
 
Table B.3 Battery pack/ system - Auxiliary Equipment Table B.4 Battery 
pack/ system - Operating Conditions Table B.5 Battery pack/ system - 
Performance Characteristics  
8 Lithium -ion 
battery 
systems 
combined with 
lead acid 
battery or 
capacitor for 
electrically 
propelled 
vehicles  Battery pack/ system - General Supplier   
 
1. Name, address and internet address of the supplier  
2. Name, telephone number, e -mail address and fax number of contact 
person  
 
Battery pack/ system  
3. Type of Chemistry  
4. Date of manufacturing  
5. Nominal pack/ system Voltage (V) for high -power applications or 
Nominal battery Voltage (V) for high -energy applications  
6. Nominal capacity @ 1C (A -h) for high -power applications or Nominal 
capacity C/3 (A -h) 
7. Nominal c ell voltage (V)  
8. Number of cells  
9. Number of cell assemblies  
10. Type of cathode material  
11. Type of anode material  
12. Type of separator material  
13. Type of electrolyte  
14.  Mass (kg), Volume (dm3), Length (mm), Width (mm), Height (mm) of 
cell, cell assembly (module) a nd pack/system.  
15. Date battery pack/system receiver by customer (YYYY -MM-DD)  
16. Peripheral and Instruction  
16.1 BCU (Yes, No)  
16.2 Thermal Management (Yes, No)  
16.3 Safety Devices (Yes, No)  
16.4 Operating Manual (Yes, No)  
9 Audible 
Warning 
Device  1. The sa mples of the audible warning devices shall bear the 
manufacturer's trade name or mark;  
2. Each sample shall have a space of adequate dimensions for the 
approval mark;  
 
10 Rear View 
Mirror  General Required Markings may be placed on the packaging of the 
prod uct. 
 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  Additional Required Markings:  
1. Every rear -view mirror shall possess on its protective housing a space 
large enough to accommodate the approval mark, which must be legible 
when the rear -view mirror has been mounted on the vehicle  
 
11 Head 
Restraints  Additional Required Markings:  
 
1. The devices submitted for approval shall: be clearly and indelibly 
marked with the trade name or mark of the applicant for approval; and shall 
provide, at a site shown in the drawings  
2.  Where the head restraint is of the "inte gral" or "removable" type  
 
12 Safety glazing 
materials  The following additional symbols shall be affixed near the above approval 
mark:  
1. In the case of a windscreen : I for toughened glass (I/P if faced); II for 
ordinary laminated glass (II/P if faced); I II for treated laminated glass 
(III/P if faced); IV  for glass -plastics glazing; V in the case of safety glazing 
having a regular light transmittance less than 70 per cent; VI  in the case of 
double -glazed unit; VII in the case of uniformly -toughened glass p anes 
which can be used as windscreens for slow -moving vehicles which, by 
construction, cannot exceed 40 km/h; VIII In the case of rigid plastic glazing.  
2. In addition the appropriate application will be signified by: /A for forward 
facing panels; /B  for sid e, rear and roof glazing; /C in locations where 
there is little or no chance of head impact  
 
In addition, for plastic glazing which has been submitted to the abrasion 
resistance tests the following markings shall also be applied as appropriate:  
3. /L for pan es with a light scatter not exceeding 2 per cent after 1,000 
cycles on the outer surface and 4 per cent after 100 cycles on the inner 
surface; /M for panes with a light scatter not exceeding 10 per cent after 500 
cycles on the outer surface and 4 per cent after 100 cycles on the inner 
surface; IX  in the case of flexible -plastic glazing; X  in the case of a rigid 
plastic double -glazed unit.  
4. In addition, the appropriate application will be signified by: /A for forward 
facing panels; /B for side, rear and roof  glazing; /C  in locations where 
there is little or no chance of head impact  
 
13 Retroreflecting 
device  Every retroreflecting device submitted for approval must bear:  
 
1. The trade name or mark of the applicant;  
2. The word ""TOP"" inscribed horizontally on the h ighest part of the 
illuminating surface, if such an indication is necessary to determine without 
ambiguity the angle or angles of rotation prescribed by the manufacturer.  
3. A space of sufficient size to accommodate the approval mark shall be 
provided on ever y device. This space shall be shown on the drawings 
referred to in paragraph 3.1.1  of PNS UN ECE R 3: 2005 . 
4. The markings must be applied on the illuminating surface, or on one of 
the illuminating surfaces, of the retroreflecting device and must be visib le 
from the outside when the retroreflecting device is fitted on the vehicle.  
 
14 Filament 
Lamps  Filament lamps submitted for approval shall bear on the cap or bulb:  
 
1. The trade name or mark of the applicant;  
2. The rated voltage. However, for filament lamps  for which only a 12 V 
type is standardised and the maximum allowed bulb diameter of which does 
not exceed 7.5 mm, the rated voltage need not be marked;  
3. The international designation of the relevant category. The wattage 
character "W" of this designation need not be marked when the maximum 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  4. The rated wattage (in the sequence, principal filament/secondary 
filament for dual -filament lamps); this need not be indicated separately if it 
is part of the international designation of the relevant filament lamp category;  
5. A space of sufficient size to accommodate the approval mark.  
6. The space mentioned in paragraph 2.3.1.5  of PNS UN ECE R 37:2005 . 
shall be indicated in the drawings accompanying th e application for 
approval.  
7. Halogen filament lamps meeting the requirements of paragraph 3.7 of 
PNS UN ECE R 37:2005 . shall be marked with a "U".  
8. Inscriptions other than those covered by paragraphs 2.3.1. and 2.4.3 of 
PNS UN ECE R 37:2005  may be affixed,  on the condition that they do not 
adversely affect the luminous characteristics  
 
15 Headlamp 
(Symmetrical)  1. Headlamps submitted for approval shall bear the trade name or mark of 
the applicant.  
2. They shall comprise, on the lens and on the main body, spaces of 
sufficient size for the approval mark and the additional symbols referred to 
in paragraph 4 of PNS UN ECE 113:2005 ; these spaces shall be indicated 
on the drawings referred to in paragraph 2.2. 1 of PNS UN ECE 113:2005.  
3. On the back of the headlam p the indication of the category of filament 
lamp used.  
16 Headlamps 
(Asymmetrical)  1. Headlamps submitted for approval shall bear the trade name or mark of 
the applicant.  
2. They shall comprise, on the lens and on the main body, 3/ spaces of 
sufficient size fo r the approval mark and the additional symbols referred to 
in paragraph 4 of PNS UN ECE R112:2005 ; these spaces shall be indicated 
on the drawings referred to in paragraph 2.2.1. of PNS UN ECE R112:2005   
3. Headlamps designed to satisfy the requirements  both of right -hand and 
of left -hand traffic shall bear markings indicating the two settings of the 
optical unit on the vehicle or of the filament lamp on the reflector; these 
markings shall consist of the letters ""R/D"" for the position for right -hand 
traffic and the letters ""L/G"" for the position for left -hand traffic.  
17 Front position 
lamps, rear 
position lamps, 
stop lamps, 
direction 
indicator 
lamps, and 
rear-
registration 
plate 
illuminating 
devices  
 1. the trade name or market of the applicant;  
2. with th e exception of lamps with non -replaceable light sources, a clearly 
legible and indelible marking indicating:  
 the category or categories of filament lamp(s) prescribed; and/or  
 the light source module specific identification code.  
 They shall comprise furthe rmore a space of sufficient size for the approval 
mark (see paragraph 3.2.1.  of PNS/UN ECE 50:2006).  
3. In the case of lamps with non -replaceable light sources or light source 
module(s), the marking of the rated voltage and rated wattage.  
4. In the case of light  source module(s) the light source module(s) shall 
bear:  
a. the trade name or mark of the applicant; this marking must be clearly 
legible and indelible;  
b. the specific identification code of the module; this marking must be 
clearly legible and indelible.  
  
This specific identification code shall comprise the starting letters ""MD"" for 
""MODULE"" followed by the approval marking without the circle as 
prescribed in paragraph 5.5.1  of PNS/UN ECE 50:2006 . This specific 
identification code shall be shown in t he drawings mentioned in paragraph 
3.2.1  of PNS/UN ECE 50:2006 . The approval marking does not have to be 
the same as the one on the lamp in which the module is used, but both 
markings shall be from the same applicant.  
  
c. the marking of the rated volt age and rated wattage."  
 
 
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SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS  
 
 
TABLE 2 : SAMPLING SIZE FOR PS APPLICATION  
 
No.  Products / Type  In-Plant Test  Independent 
Laboratory Test  Reserved Samples  
1 Motorcycle Helmets  
and their visors  1 set of 12 pcs. of 
motorcycle helmets 
per type/model per 
brand  1 set of 12 pcs. of 
motorcycle 
helmets per 
type/model per 
brand  1 set of 12 pcs. of motorcycle 
helmets per type/model per 
brand  
2 Motor Vehicle Brake 
Fluids  1 set of 4 liters per 
type 1 set of 4 liters 
per type  1 set of 4 liters per type  
3 Safety belt  1 set of 4 seat belt 
per brand, per type, 
per group (of the 
same batches). 
Additional 1 for safety 
belts with retractors 
and with pre -loading 
devices  
 1 set of 4 seat 
belt per brand, 
per type, per 
group (of the 
same  batches). 
Additional 1 for 
safety belts with 
retractors and 
with pre -loading 
devices  1 set of 4 seat belt per brand, 
per type, per group (of the 
same batches). Additional 1 
for safety belts with retractors 
and with pre -loading devices  
 
4 Motorcycle and 
Mopeds Tires  1 set of 1 tire per 
brand, per type, per 
group  1 set of 1 tire per 
brand, per type, 
per group  1 set of 1 tire per brand, per 
type, per group  
Passenger Tires  1 set of 3 tires per 
brand, per type, per 
group  1 set of 3 tires 
per brand, per 
type,  per group  1 set of  3 tires per brand, per 
type, per group  
Light Truck, truck and 
Bus Tires  1 set of 2 tires per 
brand, per type, per 
group  1 set of 2 tires 
per brand, per 
type, per group  1 set of 2 tires per brand, per 
type, per group  
Low-speed Highw ay 
Tires  1 set of 1 tire per 
brand, per type, per 
group  1 set of 1 tire per 
brand, per type, 
per group  1 set of 1 tire per brand, per 
type, per group  
5 Pneumatic Tubes  
 1 set of 1 tube per 
brand, per type, per 
group  1 set of 1 tube 
per brand, per 
type, pe r group  1 set of 1 tube per brand, per 
type, per group  
6 Lead Acid Storage 
Batteries  
Note: Minimum of 3 
models per type per 
brand.  1 pc per model/per 
type/per brand  
 1 pc per 
model/per 
type/per brand  1 pc per model/per type/per 
brand  
7 Lithium -ion Tract ion 
Battery Packs and 
Systems for 
Electrically Propelled 
Vehicles  
 1 set of 1 lithium -ion 
battery per brand, per 
type, per group  1 set of 1 lithium -
ion battery per 
brand, per type, 
per group  1 set of 1 lithium -ion battery 
per brand, per type, per group  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  8 Lithium -ion battery 
systems combined 
with lead acid battery 
or capacitor for 
electrically propelled 
vehicles  1 set of 4 lithium -ion 
batteries per brand, 
per type, per group 
(of the same batches)  1 set of 4 lithium -
ion batteries  per 
brand, per type, 
per gr oup (of the 
same batches)  1 set of 4 lithium -ion batteries 
per brand, per type, per group 
(of the same batches)  
9 Secondary lithium -ion 
cells for electrically 
propelled road 
vehicles  1 set of 1 lithium -ion 
battery per brand, per 
type, per group  
 1 set of 1 lithium -
ion battery per 
brand, per type, 
per group  1 set of 1 lithium -ion battery 
per brand, per type, per group  
 
9 Lithium -ion battery 
systems for 
Electrically Propelled 
Mopeds and 
Motorcycles  1 set of 1 lithium -ion 
battery per brand, per 
type, per gro up 1 set of 1 lithium -
ion battery per 
brand, per type, 
per group  1 set of 1 lithium -ion battery 
per brand, per type, per group  
10 Audible Warning 
Device  1 set of 1 audible 
warning device per 
brand, per type, per 
group  1 set of 1 audible 
warning device 
per brand, per 
type, per group  1 set of 1 audible warning 
device per brand, per type, 
per group  
11 Rear View Mirror  1 set of 2 rear view 
mirrors per brand, per 
type, per group (of 
the same batches)  1 set of 2 rear 
view mirrors per 
brand, per type,  
per group (of the 
same batches  1 set of 2 rear view mirrors 
per brand, per type, per group 
(of the same batches)  
13 Head Restraints  1 set of 1 head 
restraint per brand, 
per type, per group  
 1 set of 1 head 
restraint per 
brand, per type, 
per group  1 set of 1 head re straint per 
brand, per type, per group  
 
14 Safety glazing 
materials  1 set of 5 safety 
glazing per brand, 
per type (of the same 
batches)  1 set of 5 safety 
glazing per 
brand, per type 
(of the same 
batches)  
 1 set of 5 safety glazing per 
brand, per type (of the same 
batches)  
 
15 Retroreflecting 
devices  1 set of 10 
retroflecting devices 
per brand, per type 
(of the same batches)  
 1 set of 10 
retroflecting 
devices per 
brand, per type 
(of the same 
batches)  
 1 set of 10 retroflecting 
devices per brand, per type 
(of the same batches)  
 
16 Filament lamp  1 set of 1 filament  
lamp per brand, per 
type, per cate gory 1 set of 1 filament  
lamp per brand, 
per type, per 
category  1 set of 1 filament  lamp per 
brand, per type, per category  
 
17 Headlamp 
(Symmetrical)  1 set of  1 headlamp 
per brand, per type, 
per category  1 set of 1 
headlamp per 
brand, per type, 
per category  1 set of 1 headlamp per 
brand, per type, per category  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  18 Headlamps 
(Asymmetrical ) 1 set of 1 headlamp 
per brand, per type, 
per category  1 set of 1 
headlam p per 
brand, per type, 
per category  1 set of 1 headlamp per 
brand, per type, per category  
19 Front position lamps, 
rear position lamps, 
stop lamps, direction 
indicator lamps, and 
rear-registration plate 
illuminating devices  
 1 set of 1 lighting per 
brand,  per type, per 
category  1 set of 1 lighting 
per brand, per 
type, per 
category  1 set of 1 lighting per brand, 
per type, per category  
 
TABLE 3 : SAMPLING SIZE FOR ICC  APPLICATION  
 
No.  Products  Independent Laboratory Test  Reserved Samples  
1 Motorcycle Helme ts 1 set of 12 pcs. of motorcycle 
helmets per type/model per brand  1 set of 12 pcs. of 
motorcycle helmets per 
type/model per brand  
2 Motor Vehicle Brake 
Fluids  1 set of 4 liters per type  1 set of 4 liters per type  
2 Road Vehicle Safety 
Belts  1 set of 4 p cs. of  safety belts per 
type/model, per brand  1 set of 4 pcs. of  safety 
belts per type/model, per 
brand  
Safety belt  1 set of 4 seat belt per brand, per 
type, per group (of the same 
batches). Additional 1 for safety 
belts with retractors and with pre -
loading devices  1 set of 4 seat belt per 
brand, per type, per 
group (of the same 
batches). Additional 1 for 
safety belts with 
retractors and with pre -
loading devices  
3 Motorcycle and Mopeds 
Tires  1 set of 1 tire per brand, per type, 
per group  1 set of 1 tir e per brand, 
per type, per group  
Passenger Tires  1 set of 3 tires per brand, per type, 
per group  1 set of  3 tires per 
brand, per type, per 
group  
Light Truck, truck and 
Bus Tires  1 set of 2 tires per brand, per type, 
per group  1 set of 2 tires per bran d, 
per type, per group  
Low-speed Highway 
Tires  1 set of 1 product per brand, per 
type, per group  
 1 set of 1 product per 
brand, per type, per 
group  
4 Pneumatic Tubes  1 set of 1 tube per brand, per type, 
per group  1 set of 1 tube per brand, 
per type, per  group  
5 Lead -Acid Storage 
Batteries  
Note: Minimum of 3 
models per type per 
brand.  1 pc per model/per type/per brand  1 pc per model/per 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  6 Lithium -ion Traction 
Battery Packs and 
Systems for Electrically 
Propelled Vehicles  1 set of 1 lithium -ion battery pack 
per brand, per type, per group  1 set of 1 lithium -ion 
battery pack per brand, 
per type, per group  
7 Lithium -ion battery 
systems combined with 
lead acid battery or 
capacitor for electrically 
propelled vehicles  1 set of 4 lithium -ion batte ries per 
brand, per type, per group (of the 
same batches)  1 set of 4 lithium -ion 
batteries per brand, per 
type, per group (of the 
same batches)  
 
8 Secondary lithium -ion 
cells for electrically 
propelled road vehicles  1 set of 1 product per brand, per 
type,  per group  1 set of 1 product per 
brand, per type, per 
group  
9 Lithium -ion battery 
systems for Electrically 
Propelled Mopeds and 
Motorcycles  
10 Audible Warning Device  
11 Rear View Mirror  1 set of 2 rear view mirrors per 
brand, per type, per group (o f the 
same batches)  1 set of 2 rear view 
mirrors per brand, per 
type, per group (of the 
same batches)  
12 Head Restraints  1 set of 1 product per brand, per 
type, per group  1 set of 1 product per 
brand, per type, per 
group  
14 Safety glazing materials  1 set  of 5 safety glazing per brand, 
per type (of the same batches)  
 1 set of 5 safety glazing 
per brand, per type (of 
the same batches)  
15 Retro -reflecting devices  1 set of 10 retroflecting devices per 
brand, per type (of the same 
batches)  1 set of 10 retrofl ecting 
devices per brand, per 
type (of the same 
batches)  
16 Filament lamps  1 set of 1 product per brand, per 
type, per category  
 1 set of 1 product per 
brand, per type, per 
category  
 17 Headlamp (Symmetrical)  
18 Headlamps 
(Asymmetrical ) 
19 Front po sition lamps, rear 
position lamps, stop 
lamps, direction indicator 
lamps, and rear -
registration plate 
illuminating devices  
 
 
 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  ANNEX “C ” 
 
TABLE 4: RELEVANT PNS AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS  
 
No. Product  Philippine 
National 
Standard 
(PNS)  PNS Title  IN-PLANT T ESTS  3RD PARTY TE STING FOR PS  
SCHEME / ICC SCHEME  
1 Motorcycle 
Helmets and 
Their Visors  PNS / UN 
ECE  
22:2007  Uniform 
Provisions 
Concerning 
the Approval 
of Protective 
Helmets and 
Their Visors 
for Drivers 
and 
Passengers 
of Motor 
Cycles and 
Mopeds  Full pro duct testing shall be conducted as follows:  
 
1. Colorimetric Tests  
2. Photometric Tests  
3. Resistance to external agent  
4. Compatibility of materials  
5. Impact -absorption Tests  
6. Tests of Projections and Surface Friction  
7. Rigidity Tests  
8. Dynamic Tests of the Retention System  
9. Retention (Detaching Test)  
10. Visor Tests  
11. Micro -slip Test of the Chin Strap  
12. Test for Resistance to Abrasion of the Chin Strap  
13. Tests for Retention Systems Relying on Quick Release  
 
Test reports from foreign testing laboratories may be accepted based on the  following 
international and national sta ndards as long as the aforementioned tests are conducted:  
 
1. FMVSS No. 213  
2. British Standard 6658 A and B  
3. Thailand Industrial Standard 369 -2539  
4. Japan Industrial Standard T8133  
5. Snell M95 or M200  
6. Canadian Standard CSA CA N3-D230 -M85 
7. Australian Standard 1698 -1988  
 
2 Motor Vehicle 
Brake Fluids  PNS 
239:1988/  
MVSS:1988  
 Specification 
for motor 
vehicle brake 
fluids  1. Equilibrium reflux boiling 
point (ERBP)  
2. Kinematic Viscosity  
3. pH Value  1. Equilibrium reflux boiling 
point (ERBP)  
2. Wet ERBP  
3. Kinematic Viscosity  
4. pH Value  
5. Corrosion  
6. Evaporation Loss  
7. Resistance to Oxidation  
8. Effects on Styrene and 
Butadiene Rubber (SBR) 
Cups  
 
3 Safety belt  PNS UN R 
16:2019  Uniform 
provisions 
concerning 
the approval 
of: I. Safety -
belts, 
restraint 
systems, 
child restraint 
II. Vehicles 
equipped with  
1. Corrosion Test  
2. Micro Slip Test  
3. Conditioning of straps and breakin g strength  
4. Test of belt assembly incorporating rigid parts  
5. Additional tests for safety -belts with retractors  
6. Dynamic tests of belt assembly or of the restraint system  
7. Buckle -opening test  
8. Additional tests on safety -belts with pre -loading devices  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  safety belts, 
safety -belt 
reminders, 
restraint 
systems, 
child restraint 
systems and 
ISOFIX child 
restraint  
systems and 
i-Size child 
restraint 
systems  
4 Pneum atic 
Tires  PNS UN 
ECE 
30:2010  Uniform 
provisions 
concerning 
the approval 
of pneumatic 
tyres for 
motor 
vehicles and 
their trailers  Minimum product testing shall be conducted as follows:  
  
 
 
1. Bead unseating  
2. Tire strength  
3. Tire endurance  
PNS UN 
ECE 
54:2010  Uniform 
provisions 
concerning 
the approval 
of pneumatic 
tyres for 
commercial 
vehicles and 
their trailers  Minimum product testing shall be conducted as follows:  
  
 
 
1. Tire strength for bias tires  
2. Load speed/Endurance test (Annex 7, PNS UN ECE 5 4) 
3.  Endurance test programme (Annex 7 Appendix 1 of PNS 
UN ECE 54)  
 
PNS 
UN/ECE 
75:2007  Uniform 
provisions 
concerning 
the approval 
of pneumatic 
tyres for 
motorcycles 
and mopeds  Minimum product testing shall be conducted as follows:  
  
 
1. Dimensions o f tyres  
2. Load speed performance test  
3.  Dynamic Growth of tyres   
 
5 Pneumatic 
Tubes  
 
  PNS 34 -
1:2019  Pneumatic 
tubes for 
motorcycles – 
Specification  
 
 
 Full product testing shall be conducted as follows:  
1. Thickness  
1.1 Crown area  
1.2 Side area, Left  
1.3 Side are a, Right  
1.4 Base area  
 
2. Physical Property  
2.1 Tensile strength of stock  
2.2 Ultimate elongation of stock  
2.3 Tensile strength of splice area  
 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  4. Set-after-ageing  
5. Accelerated ageing  
6. Air Tightness  
PNS ISO 
17464:  
2019  Pneumatic 
tubes for 
automotive 
vehicles – 
Tech nical 
Requirements 
and test 
methods  
 1. Elongation  
2. Strength of splice  
3. Set after ageing  
4. Accelerated ageing  
5. Air tightness  
 
6 Lead -Acid 
Storage 
Batteries  PNS 
06:1987  Lead -Acid 
Storage 
Batteries - 
Specification   
Minimum product testing shall be conducted as foll ows: 
 
A. Passenger Service & Heavy -Duty Truck -Bus- Diesel 
Starting  
1. Filled Discharge (Activation)* - for dry charged and 
moist -charged batteries only  
2. Reserve Capacity Test **  
3. High Rate Discharge Capacity Test **  
4. Vibration Test  
5. Current Acceptance ***  
6. Overcharg e Life Test***  
7. Life Cycle Test ***  
 
B. Motorcycles -Scooters.  
1. Filled Discharge (Activation)* - for dry charged and 
moist -charged batteries only  
2. 10 Hour Capacity Test **  
3. Vibration Test  
4. Current Acceptance ***  
5. Overcharge Life Test***  
6. Life Cycle Test ***  
 
*  A tes t on a second battery is required if the ratings are not 
met 
**  A second test on the same battery can be made if the 
ratings are not met on the first test.  
***  Optional tests  
 
Note: Premium designed batteries shall be tested in 
accordance with the manuf acturer’s claimed reserved capacity.  
 
7 
 Lithium -ion 
Traction 
Battery Packs 
and Systems 
for Electrically 
Propelled 
Vehicles  
 PNS ISO 
12405 -
4:2021  Electrically 
propelled 
road vehicles 
– Test 
specification 
for lithium -ion 
traction 
battery 
battery packs 
and systems 
– Part 4: 
Performance 
testing  1. General Tests  
2. Preconditioning cycles  
2.1 Standard cycle  
2.2 Standard Discharge  
2.3 Standard Charge  
3. Performance Tests  
3.1 Energy and capacity at RT  
3.2 Energy and capacity at different temperature and 
discharge rates  
3.3 Power and Int ernal Resistance  
3.4 No Load SOC loss  
3.5 SOC loss at storage  
3.6 Cranking power at low temperature  
3.7 Cranking power at high temperature  Page 45 of 52 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  3.8 Energy efficiency  
3.9 Energy efficiency at fast charging  
3.10 Cycle life  
 PNS ISO 
12405 -
3:2018  
 Electrically 
propelled 
road v ehicles 
– Test 
specification  
for lithium -ion 
traction 
battery packs 
and s ystems 
Part 3: Safety 
performance 
requirements  
  
1. General requirements  
1.1 General Conditions  
1.2 Test Sequence Plan  
2. Preparation of the DUT for Testing  
3. Pre-conditioning Cycles  
4. General Safety requir ements  
5. Mechanical Test  
5.1 Vibration  
5.2 Mechanical Shock  
6. Climatic Test  
6.1 Dewing  
6.2 Thermal Shock Cycling  
7. Stimulated Vehicle Accidents  
7.1 Inertial load at vehicle crash  
7.2 Contact force at vehicle crash  
7.3 Water immersion  
7.4 Exposure to fire  
8. Electrical Test  
9. Short -circu it 
10. System functionality  
10.1 Overcharge protection  
10.2 Overdischarge protection  
10.3 Loss of Thermal control/cooling  
8 Lithium -ion 
battery 
systems 
combined with 
lead acid 
battery or 
capacitor for 
Electrically 
Propelled 
Vehicles  PNS ISO 
18300:2018  
 Electrically 
prope lled 
vehicles – 
Test 
specifications 
for lithium -ion 
battery 
systems 
combined 
with lead acid 
battery or 
capacitor   
1. General Requirements  
2. Test for LIPB (see clause 5 for meaning/ specs)  
2.1 Pre-conditioning  
2.2 Rated Capacity  
2.3 Micro -cycle test  
2.4 Cycle life  
3. Test for  LICA  
4. Pre-conditioning  
4.1 Micro -cycle test  
4.2 Cold cranking power  
 
9 Secondary 
lithium -ion 
cells for 
Electrically 
Propelled 
Vehicles for 
Electrically 
Propelled 
Vehicles  PNS 
ISO/IEC 
PAS 
16898:2018  
 Electrically 
Propelled 
road v ehicles 
– Dimensions 
and 
design ation of 
secondary 
lithium -ion 
cells  
 
1. Measurement Conditions  
2. Dimensions for the Selected cell design (cell design as per 
Clause 4 and 5)"  
 
10 Lithium -ion 
battery 
systems for 
Electrically 
Propelled 
Mopeds and 
Motorcycles  PNS ISO 
18243:2019  
 Electrically 
propelled 
mopeds and 
motorcycles – 
Test 
specifications 
and safety 
requirements 1. General requirements  
1.1 General Conditions  
1.2 Preparation of the DUT for Testing  
2. Clause 6. General Tests  
2.1 Pre-conditioning cycles  
3. Standard cycle  
3.1 Standard Discharge  
3.2 Standard Charge  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  for lithium -ion 
battery 
systems  4.1 Energy and capacity at RT  
4.2 Energy and capacity at different temperature and 
discharge rates  
4.3 Power and Internal Resistance  
4.4 No Load SOC loss  
4.5 SOC loss at storage  
4.6 Cycle life  
5. Safety and Reliability tests  
5.1 Vibration  
5.2 Mechanical Shock  
5.3 Drop  
5.4 Thermal Shock  
5.5 Water immersion  
5.6 Fire  
5.7 Over temperature  condition  
5.8 Short Circuit protection  
5.9 Overcharge protection  
5.10 Overdischarge protection  
5.11 Dewing  
6. Salt Spray  
 
11 Audible 
Warning 
Device  PNS/UN 
ECE 
28:2006  
 Uniform 
provisions 
concerning 
the approval 
of audible 
warning 
devices and 
of motor 
vehicles with 
regard to their 
audible 
signals  1. General specifications  
2. Measurement of the sound level  
3. Endurance test  
4. Sound spectrum"  
 
12 Rear View 
Mirror  
 PNS UN 
ECE R 
46:2005  Rear -view 
mirrors and 
their 
installation  1. Impact Test  
2. Bending Test on the protective housing fixed to the item  
PNS 
UN/ECE  
81:2006  
 Uniform 
provisions 
concerning 
the approval 
of rear -view 
mirrors of 
two-wheeled 
power -driven 
vehicles with 
or without 
side car,  with 
regard to the 
mounting of 
rear-view 
mirrors on 
handlebars  1. Impact test  
2. Bending test on the holder fixed to the stem  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  13 Head 
Restraints  PNS/ UN 
ECE 
25:2005  Uniform 
provisions 
concerning 
the approval 
of head 
restraints 
(headrests), 
whether or 
not 
incorporated 
in vehicle 
seats  
 1. General Specifications  
2. Determination of the reference point (H/point) of the seat in 
which the head restraint is incorporated  
3. Determination of the height of the head restraint  
4. Determination of the width of the head restraint  
5. Determination of the effectiveness of the device  
6. Determination of distance "a" of head restraint gaps (see 
annex/7 of PNS UN ECE Reg. 25)  
 
14 Safety glazing 
materials  PNS UN 
ECE 
43:2009  Uniform 
provision 
concerning 
the approval 
of safety 
glazing 
material s and 
their 
installation on 
vehicles   
1. Fragmentation Test  
2. Mechanical Strength Test  
3. Test of resistance to the environment  
4. Optical qualities  
5. Burning -behaviour (fire -resistance) test  
6. Test of resistance to chemicals  
7. Flexibility and fold test  
15 Retro -
reflecting 
devices  PNS UN 
ECE R 3: 
2005  Retro -
reflecting 
devices for 
power -driven 
vehicles  1. Resistance to External Agents  
2. Resistance to Corrosion  
3. Resistance to Fuels  
4. Resistance to Lubricating Oils  
5. Resistance of the Accessible Rear Face of Mirror -Backed 
Retroreflecting Devices  
16 Filament 
lamps  PNS UN 
ECE R 
37:2005  Filament 
lamps of 
power -driven 
vehicles and 
their trailers  1. Ageing Test  
2. Dimensions of Filament  
3. Electrical and Photometric measurements  
4. Luminous Flux  
5. Filament Position and Dimension  
6. Colour  
7. UV Radiation  
8. Optical Quality  
17 Headlamp 
(Symmetrical)  PNS UN 
ECE 
113:2005  
 Uniform 
provisions 
concerning 
the approval 
of motor 
vehicle 
headlamps 
emitting a 
symmetrical 
passing beam 
or a driving 
beam or both 
and equipped 
with filament 
lamps  1. General Specific ations  
2. Illumination  
2.1 General Illumination  
2.2 Passing Beams  
2.3 Driving beams  
3. Colour  
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  18 Headlamps 
(Asymmetrical ) PNS UN 
ECE 
R112:2005  Motor 
vehicles 
headlamps 
emitting an 
asymmetrical 
passing beam 
or a beam or a 
driving beam 
or both and 
equipped with 
filamen t 
lamps  1. General Specifications  
2. Illumination  
3. Colour  
 
19 Front position 
lamps, rear 
position lamps, 
stop lamps, 
direction 
indicator 
lamps, and 
rear-
registration 
plate 
illuminating 
devices  
 PNS/UN 
ECE 
50:2006  Uniform 
provisions 
concerning 
the approval 
of f ront 
position 
lamps, rear 
position 
lamps, stop 
lamps, 
direction 
indicators and 
rear-
registration -
plate 
illuminating 
devices for 
mopeds, 
motorcycles 
and vehicles 
treated as 
such  1. General Specifications  
2. Intensity of Light Emitted  
3. Colour of Light Emitted  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  ANNEX “D ” 
 
 
TABLE 6 : SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE PS  
 
PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
1 Application Form  Php 300.00  DTI 
2 Quality Manual Review  Php 5,000.00  
3 Pre-Audit / Audit / Surveillance Audits per Man -Hour (Payab le within 15 days after billing) as 
per size of establishment based on Table 1A  
3.1 Micro  Php 100.00 or as per charged by BPS 
Recognized Auditing Body  DTI/ BPS Recognized 
Auditing Body  
3.2 Small  Php 300.00 or as per charged by BPS 
Recognized Auditing Bod y 
3.3 Medium  Php 400.00 or as per charged by BPS 
Recognized Auditing Body  
3.4 Large  Php 500.00 or as per charged by BPS 
Recognized Auditing Body  
4 Original License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)  DTI 
4.1 Micro  Php 5,000.00  
4.2 Small  Php 7,500.00  
4.3 Medium  Php 10,000.00  
4.4 Large  Php 12,500.00  
5 Annual License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)  DTI 
5.1 Micro  Php 2, 500.00  
5.2 Small  Php 3,750.00  
5.3 Medium  Php 5,000.00  
5.4 Large  Php 6,250.00  
6 Transportation  As pe r arrangement (if necessary)  DTI/ BPS Recognized 
Auditing Body  
7 Hotel Accommodation  As per arrangement (if necessary)  DTI/ BPS Recognized 
Auditing Body  
8 Testing Fee  As charged by BPS Recognized Testing 
Laboratory  BPS Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  
9 Freight Charges of 
Samples  As charged by Freight Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
10 Market Sample  As per Official Receipts / Sales Invoice  Establishment  
 
 
TABLE 6 A: SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  
 
SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  ASSETS  
Micro  Up to 3,000,000.00  
Small  Php 3,000, 001.00 up to Php 15,000,000.00  
Medium  Php 15,000,001 up to Php100,000,000.00  
Large  Over Php 100,000,000.00  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS  TABLE 7 : SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE ICC and SOC  
 
PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
1 Application Fee  Php 300.00  DTI 
2 Processing  Fee (depends on the value of batch being applied for 
ICC/SOC ) 
3 Invoice/batch value up to 
Php 500,000.00  Php 5,000.00  DTI  
4 Invoice/batch value up to 
Php 500,000.00  Php 7,500.00  
5 Invoice/batch value up to 
Php 500,000.00  Php 10,000.00  
6 Inspection  Fee As charged by the DTI / BPS 
Recognized Inspection Body  DTI / BPS 
Recognized 
Inspection Body  
7 Transportation  As per arrangement (if necessary)  DTI / BPS 
Recognized 
Inspection Body  
8 Testing Fee  As charged by the BPS Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  BPS Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  
9 Freight charges of 
samples  As charged by Freight Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
10 Market sample  As per Official Receipts / Sales Invoice  Establishment  
 
Notes:  
 
 Original and Annual License Fees depend on the size of establi shment as stipulated in Table 6  
herein.  
 
 The Schedule of Fees and Charges in this DAO were adopted from DAO 4:2008 and DAO 
5:2008.  
 
 Testing and Freight Charges not applicable to SOC.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Fig. 1 Philippine Standard (PS) Quality and Safety Marks  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Note: Actual size may vary according t o size of product.