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CERTIFICATION OF HOT -DIP METALLIC -COATED AND PRE -PAINTED GALVANIZED 
STEEL SHEETS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS  
    
 
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.  ______   
Series of _________  
 
 
 
SUBJECT:  THE NEW TECHNICAL  REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF  HOT -DIP METALLIC -COATED  AND PRE -
PAINTED GALVANIZED  STEEL COILS AND SHEETS  FOR GENERAL 
APPLICATIONS   
 
 
WHEREAS ,  the Department of Trade and Indu stry (DTI) is the primary coordinative, 
promotive, facilitative and regulatory arm of government in the area of trade, industry and 
investmen ts. 
 
WHEREAS , the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) [formerly known as Bureau of 
Product Standards] is mandated  to establish standards for all products of the Philippines and 
to ensure the manufacture, production, and distribution of quality products fo r the protection  
of the consumer ; 
 
WHEREAS , the same mandate is reiterated in RA 7394 or the Consumer Act of the 
Philippines which declares  that it is  the duty of the State to develop and provide safety and 
quality standards for consumer products, including performance or use -oriented standards, 
codes of practice  and methods of tests;  
 
WHEREAS , to implement the above -cited laws and  by virtue of the rule -making power of 
the DTI Secretary under Executive Order  (EO)  292 or the Administrative Code  of 1987 , 
Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 4  (The New Rules and Regulations Concerning 
the Philippine Standard (PS) Quality a nd/or Safety Certification Mark  Scheme of the BPS) , 
and DAO No. 5  (The New Rules and Regulations Concerning the Issuance of the Import 
Commodity Clearance under the Product Certification Mark Scheme of the BPS ) were  both 
issued in 2008;  
 
WHEREAS , under Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 Constitution  provides that  the State 
shall protect consumers from trade malpractices and from substandard or hazardous 
products.” Thus,  the continuous updating  of all existing standards and  policies and  
procedures regarding the mandatory implementation . 
 
NOW, THEREFOR E, pursuant to Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution ;  
RA 4109 ; R.A. 7394 ; E.O.101, Series of 1967 ; EO 913, Series of 1983 ;  and EO  292, Series 
of 1987 , Sec 10 (4),  Chapter 3,  Title X, Book IV, the following technical regulations governing 
the BPS Mandatory Product Certification Schemes for  hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -
painted galvanized steel sheets for general applications  are hereby prescribed and 
promulgated for the compliance, information and guidance of all concerned.   
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Rule 1.  OBJECTIVE  
 
This DAO aims to strictly ensure that hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -painted gal vanized 
steel coils and sheets for general applications  meet the specified safety and/or quality 
requirement/s  of the relevant  Philippine National Standards . 
 
 
Rule 2.  SCOPE  
 
This DAO prescribes the Technical  Regulations for Mandatory PS Licensing Scheme for  
hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -painted galvanized steel coils and sheets for  general 
applications  covered by the particular PNS and their future amendments , whether locally 
manufactured or imported , as follows:  
 
2.1 All hot -dip metallic coated steel  coils and  sheets  covered by the following : 
 
2.1.1  All  hot-dip zinc -coated carbon steel coils and sheet products covered by PNS 
1990 ; 
 
2.1.2  All  continuous hot -dip zinc -5% aluminum alloy coated steel  coils and  sheet 
products covered by PNS 2003;  
 
2.1.3  All conti nuous hot -dip 55% aluminum  zinc-coated steel  coils and  sheet 
products of commercial, drawing and structural qualities covered by PNS 1993 ; 
 
2.1.4  All other metallic -coated steel coils and sheets (i.e. zinc -aluminum -
magnesium , zinc -aluminum -chromium , aluminum -zinc-magnesium,  and pure 
aluminum -coated) . 
 
2.2 All pre -painted galvanized steel coils and sheets covered by PNS 201 and with raw 
materials covered by  the following:  
 
2.2.1  All  hot-dip zinc -coated carbon steel coils and sheet products covered by PNS  
1990;  
 
2.2.2  All  continuous hot -dip zinc -5% aluminum alloy coated steel coils and sheet 
products covered by PNS 2003;  
 
2.2.3  All continuous hot -dip 55% aluminum zinc -coated steel coils and sheet 
products of commercial, drawing and structural qualities covered by PNS  1993 ; 
 
2.2.4  All other metallic -coated steel coils and sheets (i.e. zinc -aluminum -
magnesium, zinc -aluminum -chromium, aluminum -zinc-magnesium, and pure 
aluminum -coated)  
 
2.3 All hot -dip metallic -coated steel sheets for roofing covered by PNS 67.  
 
 
Rule 3.  DEFINITION OF TERMS  
 
For purposes of this Order, the following definitions shall ap ply: 
  
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 3.1 Audit  - a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining audit 
evidence, and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the audit 
criteria are fulfilled. 1 
 
3.2 Audit criteria  – set of policies, procedures or requirements us ed as a reference 
against which audit evidence is compared. 2 
 
3.3 Attestation  – issuance of a statement of conformity based on a decision following 
review of an audit report, that fulfillment of specified requirements has been 
demonstrated. 3 
 
3.4 Accredited Conf ormity Assessment Body (CAB)  – inspection body, testing 
laboratory or certification body accredited under PNS ISO/IEC 17020,  PNS ISO/IEC 
17021,  PNS ISO/IEC 17025 or PNS ISO/IEC 17065, respectively, in its relevant 
updated version/edition by the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) or by an 
accreditation body that is a signatory to regional/international agreements entered 
into by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines through DTI [(i.e. A sia-
Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) , International Laboratory 
Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) , International Accreditation Forum (IAF)]  
 
3.5 BPS – Bureau of Philippine Standards of the  DTI. 
 
3.6 BPS Recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – the CAB (inspe ction 
body, testing laboratory, or certification body) duly recognized by BPS to have the 
scope and competence to conduct activities relevant to the requirements set forth 
by BPS, to include but not limited to, CABs accredited by the PAB, CABs 
recognized by BPS under the A ssociation of South East Asian Nations Mutual 
Recognition Arrangement (ASEAN MRA) , Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 
(APEC)  MRA and other regional and bilateral MRAs entered into by the 
Government of the Philippines through the DTI. BPS shall issue Recognition 
Certificate upon completion of all requirements for  application for recognition .      
 
3.7 Certification Body  – third party conformity assessment body operating a 
certification scheme.  
 
3.8 Certificat e of Conditional Release  – a document issued to an importer allowing 
the temporary release of goods from Custom’s custody , upon compliance with the 
BOC and BPS requirements, while awaiting BPS decision on the issuance of SOC.  
 
3.9 Confirmation  – an action, dec laration, document, or statement that corroborates, 
ratifies, verifies, gives formal approval, or assures the validity of something.4 
 
3.10 Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – a third party inspection body, testing 
laboratory and certification body operating wit hin its scope of competence.  
 
3.11 Conformity  – fulfillment of a requirement.5 
 
                                                             
1 ISO 19011:2011  
2 Ibid. 
3 ISO/IEC 17000  
 
4 Webster’s New World Law Dictionary  
5 ISO/IEC 17000   
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 3.12 Critical Testing  – verification testing of hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -painted 
galvanized steel sheets for general application’s  conformance to specific 
requirements only.  
 
3.13 DTI – Department of Trade and Industry  
 
3.14 Determination  – include assessment activities such as testing, measuring, 
inspection, design appraisal, assessmen t of services, and auditing to provide 
information regarding the product requirements as input to the review and 
attestation functions.  
 
3.15 Evaluation  – systematic examination of the extent to which a product, process, or 
service fulfills specified requiremen ts. 6 
 
3.16 International Standard  – a standard developed under the WTO principles for 
international standards development such as those developed by international 
bodies like the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International 
Electrotechni cal Commission (IEC), International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 
and those developed by foreign standards bodies under these principles.  
 
3.17 Inspection – examination of a product, process, service, or installation or their 
design and determination of its con formity with specific requirements, or, on the 
basis of professional judgment, with general requirements.7 This includes inventory 
and sampling.   
 
3.18 Inspection body  – a body that performs inspection. 8 
 
3.19 ISO/IEC 9000  - Quality Management System - Fundamental s and Vocabulary  
 
3.20 ISO/IEC 9001  – Quality Management Systems – Requirements  
 
3.21 ISO/IEC 17020  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for the operation of 
various types of bodies performing inspection . 
 
3.22 ISO/IEC 1702 1 – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing 
audits and certification of management systems . 
 
3.23 ISO/IEC 17025  – General requirements for the competence of testing and 
calibration laboratories . 
 
3.24 ISO/IEC 17065  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies certifying 
products, process es and services.  
 
3.25 ISO 19011  - Guidelines for Auditing . 
 
3.26 *Lot No.  / Batch No.  – an identification number permanently 
stamped/stenciled/ marked on the  sheet . This is used to identify production batch of 
any other product for quality control purposes.  
 
3.27 PAB  – Philippine Accreditation Bureau of the  DTI. 
 
                                                             
6 Ibid. 
7 ISO/IEC 17020  
8 Ibid.  
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 3.28 PCIMS  – Product Certification Information Management System  
 
3.29 Philippine National Standards (PNS)  – Standards promulg ated by the BPS.  
 
3.30 Product Certification  – the provision of impartial third -party attestation that 
fulfillment of specified requirements have been demonstrated.  9 
 
3.31 PS License  – authority given by BPS to a local/foreign manufacturer , authorizing 
the use of the PS Certification Mark on its product.  
 
3.32 Review  – verification of the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of selection and 
determination activities, and the results of these activities, with regard to fulfillment 
of spe cified requirements. 10 
 
3.33 Sampling  – a method of getting a representative sample of a product shipment 
according to a specified procedure.  
 
3.34 Standard  - a document approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common 
and repeated use, rules, guidelines or  characteristics for products or related 
processes and production methods, with which compliance is not mandatory  
 
3.35 Statement of Confirmation  (SOC)  – a document stating  that the imported hot-dip 
metallic -coated and pre-painted galvanized st eel sheets for general applications  
were  sourced from a  manufacturer with a valid PS License and that the imported 
hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -painted galvanized steel sheets for general 
applications  from said manufacturer  complies  with specified requirements after 
undergoing inspection and verification , and  shall contain the batch number and 
date of manufacture.  of the importe d hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -painted 
galvanized steel sheets for general applications . 
 
3.36 Surveillance – a systematic iteration of conformity assessment activities as a basis 
for maintaining the validity of the state ment of conformity.11 
 
3.37 Technical Regulation  - a document which lays down product characteristics for 
their related processes and production methods, including the applicable 
administrative provisions, with which compliance is mandatory . 
  
3.38 Test Report  – a document that presents test results and other information relevant 
to a test.  
 
3.39 Testing Laboratory  – a laboratory which measures , examines, or determines the 
characteristics of performance of material or products. It may also be a laboratory 
that calibrates inspection, measuring and test equipment.  
 
3.40 Third Party  – a body that is independent of the organization that provides the 
product/service and is not the user of the product/service (testing, inspection, and 
sampling). 13 
 
3.41 Trade name  – any registered name or designation identifying or distinguishing  an 
enterprise  
                                                             
9 ISO/IEC 17065  
10 ISO/IEC 17000  
11 ISO/IEC 17000  
13 Ibid.  
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3.42 Verification – confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that 
specified requirements have been fulfilled.14 This may include product testing.  
 
3.43 Warehouse – secured premises built purposely for storage of products  and to 
preserv e the quality and integrity of the same . 
 
 
 
Rule 4.  THE PHILIPPINE STANDARD (PS) QUALITY MARK  
 
For safety, traceability and accountability purposes, only hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -
painted galvanized steel coils and sheets for general applications  sourced from a 
manufacturing plant(s) hold ing a valid  PS Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark  License(s) 
shall be permitted to be sold, distributed , and used  in the Philippines.  
 
4.1. The PS Quality Mark Licensing Scheme  – the PS Quality and/or Safety Mark 
Licensing Scheme (PS Licensing Scheme for brevity) shall be available to both 
local and foreign manufacturers selling or distributin g hot-dip metallic -coated and 
pre-painted galvanized steel coils and sheets for general applications  in the 
Philippine market.  The License to use the PS Certification Mark shall be granted to  
a company found to be compliant with the requirements. To ensure compliance of 
the certified products, regular surveillance activities as per existing DTI rules shall 
be conducted as follows, as may be applicable:  
 
4.1.1  Local companies holding a valid PS license ; 
 
4.1.1.1  Annual syst em and product audit at the factory; and  
 
4.1.1.2  Random product audit at the warehouse/market . 
 
4.1.2  Foreign companies holding a valid PS license ; 
 
4.1.2.1  Annual system and product audit at the factory; and  
 
4.1.2.2  Regular product audit per shipment . 
 
 
 
Rule 5.  DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PS 
LICENSING SCHEME  
 
5.1 Application for PS Licensing Scheme shall be supported  by the following : 
 
5.1.1  Duly accomplished application form, subscribed and sworn to by the 
applicant, or his duly authorized management representative. In case of an 
overseas applicant, th e application form shall be duly authenticated by the 
Philippine Consulate in the country where the manufacturing plant to be 
audited is located. The requirement of authentication may be waived subject 
to reciprocity arrangements between the Philippines an d the exporting 
country;  
 
5.1.2  For sole proprietorship : DTI Business Name Registration  or  
                                                             
14 ISO/IEC 9000   
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For a corporation or partnership: Latest SEC Registration and Articles of 
Incorporation /Partnership  and By -Laws . 
 
5.1.3  Quality Management System (QMS) Manual covering the product being 
applied for PS License , including the product/s’ product ion process;  
 
5.1.4  Latest Income Tax Return or latest audited financial statement, permit issued 
by the local government unit having jurisdiction over it, and certification of an 
accountant on the net worth of the business, submitted once unless an 
amendmen t has been made within the current year; or  
 
5.1.5  Oath of undertaking to abide by the Terms and Conditions of the License , 
respectively signed by the manufacturer / local office or agent/ importer . 
 
 
5.2 PS License Application Process  
 
5.2.1  Processing of application s under this scheme replace s the PS Scheme under 
DAO 4:2008 , subject to the requirements and transitory provision stated 
herein.  
 
5.2.2  Each PS License application shall be factory, plant  or site-specific  and 
importer , local office  or agent -specific. For foreign manufacturers, only one 
local importer per license shall be allowed.  However, a  specific factory or 
plant may apply for multiple licenses. As suc h, a separate PS  License  
application shall be filed by  importer , local office  or agent .  
 
5.2.3  Conduct of Factory and Product Audit  
 
5.2.3.1  Upon submission and confirmation of the completeness and 
compliance of the documentary 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 ;  
 
5.2.3.2  Audit shall be undertaken by either the BPS, DTI Reg ional/Provincial 
Office, or the BPS -recognized auditing bodies  based on  established 
audit procedure . Only recognized auditing bodies  in the BPS official 
list may be designated as auditors; and  
 
5.2.3.3  During the audit, samples shall be drawn for  all types/sizes of the 
product to be certified for the purpose of  in-plant and independe nt 
testing. Independent testing shall be conducted only by BPS-
recognized testing laboratory.  
 
5.2.4  If the applicant is a foreign -based manufacturer, the application shal l, for 
purposes of accountability, be  made and  filed by its local branch or 
representative office or representative agency who must be duly registered in 
accordance with Philippine laws;  
 
5.2.5  The PS License shall only be issued upon satisfactory evaluation of the 
factory audit and determination of product conformance to specific PNS and 
updated version of the product thereof based on pertinent test reports;  
  
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 5.2.6  If the evaluation of the factory audit report showed unsatisfactory results, the 
PS License shall not be  issued. Only after the re -assessment and subsequent 
product compliance shall the BPS issue the PS License;  
 
5.2.7  The PS License shall be effect ive from the date of issuance and with full force 
and effect for a period of three (3) years, su bject to the surveillance audits 
prescribed herein.  PS License can be suspended, withdrawn or cancelled at 
any time for cause  and after due process ; 
 
5.2.8  For renewals, t he PS License holder must, through written notice,  coordinate 
with BPS or the DTI Reg ional/Provincial Office for a schedule of the re -
certification audit at least six (6) months before the expiration date . Otherwise, 
the PS License shall be considered expired immediately after the end period 
of its  validity.  
 
5.2.9  In case of changes materially affecting the PS License and/or license holder’s 
ability to comply with BPS product certification requirements, the license 
holder shall inform BPS in writing at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to 
the date t he changes will take effect. The notice must include a request for re -
certification audit. The validity of the PS License shall be deemed suspended 
from the date of changes taking effect as indicated in the notice until the 
release of re -certification audi t results. Thereafter, the existing PS License 
shall be considered expired.  
 
5.2.9.1  Changes may include, but shall not be limited to, change in 
management or business name; transfer of plant site; modification 
of product design and/or specifications.  
 
 
 
Rule 6.  FILING / PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR STATEMENT OF 
CONFIRMATION OF IMPORTED STEEL COILS AND SHEETS FOR GENERAL 
APPLICATION   
 
6.1 To ensure that the imported hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -painted galvanized steel  
coils and  sheets for general applications  was sourced from a PS License d manufacturer  
and consistently conforms to the requirements of the Standards, the importer shall apply 
for Statement of Confirmation (SOC) on a per product,  per Bill of Lading basis. The duly 
accomplished an d subscribed application form shall be supported by the following:  
 
6.1.1  For sole proprietorship registered with DTI, the application shall b e 
accomplished and signed by the owner  and filed by the owner  or by a duly 
authorized representative  by virtue of a notarized Special Power of Attorney 
(SPA) ; or 
 
For Corporation/Partnership registered with SEC, the appl ication shall be 
accomplished  and signed,  and filed by any officer  or organic  employee , duly 
authorized by virtue of a notarized board/partnership resolution or Secretary’s 
Certificate ; 
 
6.1.2  Packing List;   
 
6.1.3  Commercial I nvoice;  
 
6.1.4  Bill of Lading;   
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6.1.5  Load Port Survey R eport;  
 
6.1.6  Summary of the production batch/lot and the corresponding manufacturing 
dates  duly certified by the manufacturer ’s Quality Management 
Representative or Quality Manager ; 
 
6.1.7  Production records reflecting the shipped production batch/lot verifiable during 
surveillance audits  duly certified by the manufacturer’s Quality Management 
Representative or Quality Manager;  
 
6.1.8  DTI Business Registration Certificate for sole proprietorship or Latest SEC 
Registration Certificate and Articles of Incorporation/Partnership for 
corporation/partnership ; 
 
6.1.9  Latest A udited Financial Statement  (AFS)  or any other valid financial 
report/certificate ; 
 
6.1.10  Importer’s Clearance Certificate from Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) or 
Certificate of Registration issued by Bureau of Customs (BO C); 
 
6.1.11  List of distributors/retailers with their complete addresses and contact details;  
 
6.1.12  Proof of ownership or contract of lease of warehouse;  
 
6.1.13  Import Entry (may be submitted later prior to release of the certificate);  
 
6.1.14  Surety Bond;  
 
 
6.2 The application for Statement of Confirmation (SOC) shall be processed as follows:  
 
6.2.1  Application for Statement of Confirmation with Pre -shipment Inspection 
and Testing  
 
6.2.1.1  The applicant sha ll submit the duly accomplished and subscribed 
application form and requirements to the BPS or to the nearest DTI 
regional/provincial office. The application shall be filed together with 
the request to utilize the services of the BPS -recognized inspection 
body and testing laboratory.  
  
6.2.1.2  Upon receipt of the complete application and request, the BPS shall 
issue  the written authorit y to conduct inspection  and verification to the 
identified  BPS-recognized  inspection body and testing laboratory, copy 
furnished the applicant ;  
 
6.2.1.3  Product inspection  shall be conducted by the BPS or the identified 
BPS-recognized inspection body  at the declared warehouse  in 
accordance with the applicable provisions hereof . As part of the 
regular product surveillance activities, product samples shall likewise 
be drawn. The original inspection report shall be sent  directly to the 
BPS by the BPS -recognized Inspection Body within two (2) working 
days from the date of inspection.  
  
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 6.2.1.4  Product  testing shall be conducted by the  identified BPS -recognized 
testing laboratory in accordance with the applicable provisions hereof. 
The BPS -recognized testing laboratory is required to submit directly to 
the BPS  the original test reports .  
 
6.2.1.5  Upon receipt of compliant pre -shipment test results , Certificate  of 
Conditional Release  shall be issued . Upon arrival of shipment at the 
port of entry, the following shall apply:  
 
6.2.1.5.1  The importer shall notify in writing the BPS or the DTI 
regional/provincial office that the shipment is ready for 
inspection an d sampling.  
 
6.2.1.5.2  Product inspection and sampling shall be conducted within 
sixteen ( 16) working hours from receipt of the written notice 
at the port of entry, vessel, or the importer’s warehouse, 
whichever is applicable , as far as it is consistent  with the 
Tariffs and Customs Code and applicable issuances by the 
Bureau of Customs.  
 
6.2.1.5.3  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent 
with the importation documents as well as with the pre -
shipment inspection report submitted  (e.g. quantity, 
markings, lice nse number) , SOC shall be issued by the BPS 
within sixteen ( 16) working hours from BPS’ receipt of the 
inspection report . Otherwise, full product testing  shall be 
conducted  as specified in Rule 8.2  stated herein . 
 
6.2.1.5.4  The sample s drawn  shall be submitted  to the BPS -
recogni zed testing laboratory within twenty -four ( 24) working 
hours from the date of inspection and sampling for the 
conduct of Critical Test.  
 
6.2.1.5.5  After the release of the SOC  and pending the results of the 
Critical Test , product distribution, ret ail or use may 
commence.  
 
6.2.1.5.6  If the result of the Critical Test shows conformance, the 
importer shall be informed accordingly. Otherwise, a notice of 
non-conformance informing the importer that full re -test shall 
be conducted and the applicable provisions he reof shall 
apply.  
 
 
6.2.1.6  If the result of pre-shipment test  showed non -compliance , Certificate  of 
Conditional Release  shall nevertheless be issued , subject to the 
following upon  arrival of shipment at the port of entry : 
 
6.2.1.6.1  The shipment shall be transferred only to a C ustoms Bonded 
warehouse. The importer shall notify in writing the BPS/DTI 
regional/provincial office that the shipment is ready for 
inspection and sampling.  
 
6.2.1.6.2  Product inspection and sampling shall be condu cted within 
(16) working hours from receipt of the written notice either at  
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 the port of entry, vessel, or at the Customs Bonded  
warehouse, whichever is applicable.  
 
6.2.1.6.3  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent 
with the importation documents  as well as with the pre -
shipment inspection report submitted ( e.g. quantity, 
markings, license number),  the importer shall be informed 
accordingly. Otherwise, a Show Cause Order shall be 
issued.  
 
6.2.1.6.4  The sample s drawn  shall be submitted to t he BPS -
recognized testing laboratories within  sixteen (16) working 
hours from the date of inspection and sampling for the 
conduct of full product testing.  
 
6.2.1.6.5  If the result of full product testing s hows conformance, the 
SOC shall be issued. Otherwise, the application shall be 
denied and exportation or destruction of t he non -conforming 
product shall be undertaken  within ninety  (90) days  upon 
receipt  of the notice of denial . Exportation or destruction 
shall be at the cost  of the importer. In addit ion, the PS 
License may be suspended, revoked or cancelled , subject to 
due process . 
 
 
6.2.2  Application for Statement of Confirmation without Pre -shipment 
Inspection and Testing  
 
 
6.2.2.1  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplis hed and subscribed 
application form and requirements to the BPS or to the nearest DTI 
regional/provincial office.  
 
6.2.2.2  Upon receipt of the application and complete requirements, a 
Certificate  of Conditional Release  shall be issued , subject t o the 
conditions stated therein . Upon arrival of shipment at the port of entry, 
the following shall apply:  
 
6.2.2.2.1  The importer shall notify in writing the BPS/DTI 
regional/provincial office that the shipment has been 
transferred and/or is ready for inspection. T he shipment shall 
be transferred only to the warehouse address indicated in the 
application and shall not be used or offered for sale/retail.   
 
6.2.2.2.2  Product inspection and drawing of samples shall be 
conducted within sixteen ( 16) working hours from receipt of 
the notice at the port of entry, vessel, or the importer’s 
warehouse, whichever is applicable , as far as it is consistent 
with the Tariffs and Customs Code and applicable issuances 
by the Bureau of Customs  
 
6.2.2.2.3  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent 
with the importation documents  (e.g. quantity, markings, 
license number) , products samples shall be drawn  in 
accordance with th e prescribed sampling size herein  for full  
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 verification testing . Otherwise, a Show Cause Order shall be 
issued and the  provisions under Rule 13  shall apply.  
 
6.2.2.2.4  The drawn samples shall be submit ted by the applicant to the 
BPS-recogni zed testing laboratory within twenty -four ( 24) 
working hours from the date of inspection and sampling for 
the conduct of full testing.  
 
6.2.2.2.5  If the result of the full verification  test shows conformance, 
the SOC shall be issued. Otherwise, a re-testing  may be 
conducted , or the application  will be denied and exportation 
or destruction of the non -conforming product shall be 
undertaken  within ninety (90) days , at the cost and option of 
the importer  whether to export or destroy the non -conforming 
product . In addition, the PS License may be suspended, 
revoked or cancelled , subject to due process . 
 
 
 
Rule 7.  INSPECTIO N AND SAMPLING  
 
7.1. Inspection  and sampling shall be conducted by  the BPS, DTI RO/PO  or the BPS-
recognized  Inspection Body  within the pr escribed time and in accordance with 
existing BPS Inspection and Sampling Procedure.  
 
7.2. If inspection and sampling cannot be conducted within  the prescribed period , the 
concerned DTI RO/PO or the BPS -recognized Inspection  Body shall  inform the 
BPS in writing  of the reason /s thereof within sixteen ( 16) working hours  upon 
receipt of the notice to conduct inspection . Under justifiable reason s, inspection and 
sampling m ay be re -scheduled , otherwise, appropriate action shall be undertaken . 
 
7.3. Sampling Size  
 
Sampling lots shall be randomly selecte d as follows. To determine the specific 
number of samples the table19 below shall apply:  
 
Volume/Quantity  Sample  No. of Sample Per Set  
Up to 25 MT 1st set 1 piece  
2nd set 1 piece  
More than 25 MT 
up to 50 MT 1st set 2 pieces 
2nd set 2 pieces  
More than 50 MT 
up to 75 MT  1st set 3 pieces  
2nd set 3 pieces  
75 MT and above  1st set Additional 1 piece  for every 25 MT 
or a fraction thereof  2nd set 
 
Note: Samples shall be taken from a single coil chos en randomly during sampling . 
 
7.4. Sampling Procedure  
 
7.4.1  The BPS, DTI Regional Office/P rovincial Office (ROs/POs), BPS -recognized 
                                                             
19 Sampling based on PNS 67:2014   
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 auditing/inspection body and the PS appl icant/license holder and SOC 
applicant authorized representative shall ensure that the drawn samples shall 
be traceable to the particular lot where it was drawn.  
 
7.4.2  The BPS, DTI ROs/POs, BPS -recognized auditing/inspection body shall 
facilitate the preparation of hot -dipped metallic -coated and pre -painted 
galvanized steel sheets and coils for every sample drawn properly labeled as 
first set and second se t.  
 
7.4.2.1  For hot -dipped metallic -coated and pre -painted galvanized 
steel coils:  
Two (2) sets of twelve inches by twelve inches (12” x 12”);  
 
7.4.2.2  For hot -dipped metallic -coated and pre -painted galvanized 
steel sheets:  
Two (2) sets of the actual size as manufactured, as shipped or 
as ordered by the end -user.  
 
7.4.3  For PS initial, surveillance or recertification audits, additional sets of samples 
shall be randomly drawn for in -plant /factory  testing purposes.  
 
7.4.4  Test samples drawn shall be packed/sealed and signed in the presence o f 
authorized representativ es from BPS, DTI ROs/POs or BPS -recognized 
auditing/inspection body who shall ensure that the Request for Test form is 
properly filled -up and signed by the manufacturer or importer. The 
auditor/inspector and the manufacturer/impor ter shall ensure that the samples 
are traceable  to the particular batch/lot  where it was drawn . 
 
7.4.5  The auditor or the inspector shall ensure that the request for test form together 
with the two (2) sets  of samples are directly submitted to the BPS -recognized 
testing laboratory within three (3) days from the date of audit/ inspection and 
furnish BPS with a copy thereof within three (3) days from submission. For 
foreign -based PS License Holders/Applicants, the auditor or inspector shall 
ensure that th e samples drawn shall be shipped to the BPS -recognized 
testing laboratory within three (3)  days from the date of audit  or inspection .  
 
7.4.6  The BPS -recognized t esting laboratory shall document properly the receipt of 
the product sampl es to include but not limited to taking pictures of the 
following:  
 
7.4.6.1  Request for Test;  
7.4.6.2  Packaging of the sampl es as submitted and received.  
 
 
 
Rule 8.  PRODUCT TESTING  
 
8.1. Product test ing s hall be conducted by a BPS -recognized testing laboratory . 
 
8.2. Full product testing shall b e conducted as follows:  
 
8.2.1  For all hot -dip metallic -coated steel coils and sheets:  
8.2.1.1  Chemical Analysis (base metal)  
8.2.1.2  Mechanical and Physical Test  
8.2.1.2.1  Tensile Test   
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 8.2.1.2.2  Bend Test  
8.2.1.2.3  Hardness Test  
8.2.1.2.4  Dimension Test  
8.2.1.2.4.1  Total Coated Thickness, in mm  
8.2.1.2.4.2  Width and Length, if applicable  
8.2.1.2.4.3  Pitch and Depth, if applicable  
8.2.1.3  Mass of Coating Test  
 
8.2.2  For all pre -painted galvanized steel coils and sheets:  
8.2.2.1  For finished p roducts:  
8.2.2.1.1  Mass of Coating Test  
8.2.2.1.2  Salt Spray Test  
8.2.2.1.3  Cross Scoring Test  
8.2.2.1.4  Bend Test  
8.2.2.1.5  Impact Test  
8.2.2.1.6  Pencil Hardness Test  
8.2.2.1.7  Dry Film Thickness Measurement  
 
8.2.2.2  For raw materials:  
8.2.2.2.1  Chemical Analysis (base metal)  
8.2.2.2.2  Mechanical and Physical Test  
8.2.2.2.2.1  Tensile Test  
8.2.2.2.2.2  Hardness Test  
8.2.2.2.2.3  Bend Test  
8.2.2.2.2.4  Dimension Test  
8.2.2.2.2.4.1  Total Coated Thickness, in mm  
8.2.2.2.2.4.2  Width and Length, if applicable  
8.2.2.2.2.4.3  Pitch and Depth, if applicable  
 
8.3. Critical test shall be limited to the following parameters:  
 
8.3.1  For all hot -dip metallic -coated steel sheets:  
8.3.1.1  Dimension Test  
8.3.1.1.1  Total Coated Thickness, in mm  
8.3.1.1.2  Width and Length, if applicable  
8.3.1.1.3  Pitch and Depth,  if applicable  
8.3.1.2  Mass of Coating Test  
 
8.3.2  For all pre -painted galvanized steel sheets:  
8.3.2.1  Mass of Coating Test  
8.3.2.2  Bend Test  
8.3.2.3  Impact Test  
8.3.2.4  Pencil Hardness  Test 
 
8.4. To verify conformance to the aforementioned testing requirements, the test 
methods prescribed by the particular PNS shall be used. Considering the regular 
updating of standards,  the latest edition of the PNS shall be used as reference. It is 
understood that future amendments of the PNS used in this Order shall be effective 
one (1) year after its promulgation to provide ample time to all stakeholders to 
adjust and conform to the new requirements, if any.  
 
8.5. For initial, surveillance or recert ification audits, samples drawn shall be tested in -
plant.  The manufacturer shall have testing capability to conduct the critical  testing 
of hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -painted galvanized steel sheets for general 
applications . Only after the result of in -plant tests showed conformance to the  
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 requirements of the standards shall the auditor prepare the Request for Test of the 
first and second sets of  samples for testing by the BPS -recognized t esting 
laboratory.   
 
8.6. The first set of samp les shall be tested by the BPS -recognized testing laboratory  
while the second set of samples shall be kept by the testing laboratory for re -testing 
or future reference. Retesting shall be conducted when the first samples fails.  
 
8.7. Tested samples shall be retrieved by the manufacturer/importer upon receipt of 
notice of retrieval from the testing laboratory. Otherwise, the tested samples upon 
notice shall be disposed of accordingly.  
 
8.8. The manufacturer/importer shall have one (1) month from the receipt of the notice 
of disposal of test samples  to arrang e for the pick up of samples from the 
concerned testing laboratory. After said period, the testing laboratory shall, with due 
notice to BPS  and the manufacturer/importer , dispose the samples in a manner 
deemed appropriate in accordance with ex isting accounting and auditing rules.  
 
8.9. Unused samples shall be retrieved by the manufacturer/importer within fifteen (15) 
days from  receipt of notice of retrieval from the testing laboratory, copy BPS. 
Otherwise, they shall upon notice be disposed of i n accordance with existing and 
applicable rules.  
 
8.10.  The original test reports shall be sent directly to the BPS by the BPS-recognized 
testing laboratory  together with the pictures of samples as received, pictures of 
samples showing the required marki ngs, and copy of the Request for Test . 
 
The BPS reserves the right to be present at any point of the certification process.  
 
 
Rule 9.  EVALUATION OF RESULTS  
 
Results shall be evaluated to determine conformance of the product to the relevant standard 
in accordance  with the following:  
 
9.1. Results under the PS Licensing Scheme  
 
9.1.1  For initial audit, if the test results show conformance, the PS License shall be 
issued. Otherwise, the applicant shall be advised accordingly and PS License 
shall not be issued. Only after re -assessment and subsequent product 
conformance shall BPS issue the PS License.  
 
9.1.2  For surveillance audit of local manufacturers, if the test results show 
conformance, the PS License shall be continued or renewed. Otherwise, re -
testing shall be conducted.  
 
If the result of re -testing shows non -conformance, the PS license shall be 
suspended immediately upon written notice. The non -conforming 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 BPS allow the continued use or renewal of the PS License . 
 
9.1.3  For surveillance audit of foreign manufacturers, if the test results show 
conformance, the PS License shall be continued or renewed. Otherwise, r e-
testing shall be conducted.   
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If the result of re -testing shows non -conformance, the PS license shall be 
suspended immediately upon written notice. The non -conforming 
shipment/batch shall be destroyed or re -exported to the country of origin, at 
the option  of the manufacturer, under the supervision of the BPS.  Only after 
re-assessment and subsequent product conformance shall BPS allow the 
continued use or renewal of the PS License  
 
9.2. Results under the applications for Statement of Confirmation with pre -shipme nt 
inspection and testing;  
 
9.2.1  If the result of the pre -shipment test shows that the samples failed the critical 
test, Certificate of Conditional Release shall be issued and full product testing 
shall be conducted upon arrival at the port of entry.  
 
9.2.2  If the re sult of full product testing  shows conformance to the requirements of 
the relevant standard, the product shall be declared conforming and the SOC 
shall be issued.  
 
9.2.3  If the result of the full product testing shows non -conformance to the 
requirements of the r elevant standard, the second and third sets of sample 
shall be subjected to retesting. The samples shall be tested by a BPS 
recognized testing laboratory other than those that conducted the first and 
second tests. If the second and third sets shows conform ance, a SOC shall 
be issued.  Otherwise, the application shall be denied and the shipment shall 
be disposed of in accordance with the applicable provisions hereof.  
 
9.2.4  If the application is denied, BPS shall inform the importer and manufacturer in 
writing of  such denial. If the applicant fails to communicate with BPS within 
the period stated in the notice, a Show Cause Order shall be issued.  
 
9.2.5  Processing of succeeding applications filed by the importer of steel sheet 
products covered by the same PS License num ber against whom a Show 
Cause Order or Formal Charge was issued by BPS shall be suspended until 
such issue/s is resolved. The BPS reserves the right to suspend all licenses 
issued to a manufacturer, blacklist importer and all guilty parties after due 
proce ss, if the nature of violation/s so warrants.  
 
 
Rule 10.  MARKING REQUIREMENTS  
 
For traceability and verif ication purposes, the required markings for imported or 
manufactured  hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -painted galvanized steel coils and sheets for 
general applications  shall be available at all times for verification by the BPS and DTI 
RO’s/PO’s, their authorized representatives, and by the duly authorized enforcement teams 
either at the manufacturer’s/importer’s warehouse or traders’/distributor s’/ retailers’ 
warehouse , if applicable .  
 
The required markings shall be as follows:  
 
10.1 On steel sheet  
10.1.1  For all hot -dip metallic -coated steel sheets:  
10.1.1.1  Name and address of the manufacturer ;  
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 10.1.1.2  Correct an d registered trade name or brand name;  
10.1.1.3  Coating designation ; 
10.1.1.4  Nominal Total Coated Thickness , in mm ; 
10.1.1.5  Feed Width , in mm ; 
10.1.1.6  Batch identification number and manufacturing date ;  
10.1.1.7  PS Mark with License No. or SOC Number ; and  
10.1.1.8  For imported materials, name and addres s of  
manufacture, and country of manufacture.  
 
10.1.2  For all pre -painted ga lvanized steel sheets:  
10.1.2.1  Name and address of the manufacturer ; 
10.1.2.2  Trademark ; 
10.1.2.3  Correct and registered trade name or brand name ; 
10.1.2.4  Zinc coating designation ; 
10.1.2.5  Dimensions, in mm; 
10.1.2.6  Thickness of paint coating ; 
10.1.2.7  PS Mark with License No. or SOC Number ; and 
10.1.2.8  For imported mate rials, name and addres s of  
manufacture,  and country of manufacture.  
 
10.2 Tags securely and properly attached to each bundle  containing all the 
following information and stamped or printed in a manner that is legible and not easily 
erasable:  
10.2.1  Correct and registered trade name or brand name;  
10.2.2  Duly registered trademark;  
10.2.3  Duly registered Business Name and address of importer and 
manufacturer (if imported)  or Duly registered Business Name and 
address of the manufacturer (if locally manufactured);  
10.2.4  Country of Origin;  
10.2.5  Coating designation;  
10.2.6  Dimensions, in mm;  
10.2.7  Volume, in MT;  
10.2.8  PS Mark with License No. or SOC Number;  and 
10.2.9  For imported materials, name and address of manufacturer, and 
country of manufacture.  
 
Note: For roofing purposes, indicate FH for 0.2mm . 
 
In the absence of any of the required markings or submission of incomplete markings, the 
applicat ion for PS License or SOC  shall not  be processed  until such time  that the required 
markings are submitted or corrected .  
 
 
 
Rule 11.  RECOGNITION OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT B ODY  
 
11.1.  Only recog nized Conformity Assessment Bodies  (CAB s) shall be allowed to 
participate in this mandatory pro duct certification scheme.  
 
11.2.  Any CAB that intends to be recognized shall accomplish the BPS Recognition 
Application Form together with the following:  
 
11.2.1.  Certificate of Accreditation from an Accreditation Body signatory to the 
ILAC/APLAC, to include the Scope of Accreditation;   
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11.2.2.  Certified True Copy of the Articles of Incorporation. For foreign CAB, all 
incorporation documents shall be authenticated by the  Philippine 
Consulate Office. T he authentication requirement may be waived subject 
to reciprocity agreement;  
 
11.2.3.  List of authorized signatories indicating their company position and the 
corresponding specimen signature;  
 
11.2.4.  An undertaking to abide by the terms and conditions of the recognition.  
 
11.3.  For foreign CABs, the application shall be submitted by the local 
office/r epresentative agency to ensure accountability. Applications of foreign 
CABs with no local office/representative agency shall be denied.  
 
11.4.  The requirement on local office/representative agency may be waived subject to 
the provisions of any Mutual Recognition  Agreement entered into by the 
Philippine Government through the Department of Trade and Industry.  
 
11.5.  The BPS may, at any time, conduct full verification of the competence of the CAB 
to perform the conformity assessment activities  under the BPS Product 
Certi fication Schemes . 
 
 
Rule 12.  TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PS LICENSE  
 
The PS License holders and importers shall abide by the following terms and conditions:  
 
12.1.  Consistently abide by R.A. No. 4109, E.O. No. 133: 1987, E.O. No. 913: 1983 
and R.A. No. 7394 and their im plementing rules and regulations, and orders 
which the BPS issues in pursuance with its authority under the law. 
 
12.2.  Ensure that the certified product conforms at all times to a specific standard as 
amended/updated and its implementing rules and regulations.  
 
12.3.  Warrant that it has the authority to  use the brand name, trade name  and 
trademarks indicated in the application form.  
 
12.4.  Be held l iable for any damages that its product might cause to their consumers.  
 
12.5.  The Product  Certification Mark shall not be affixed on any products not covered 
by the license or certificate issued by BPS.  
 
12.6.  Establish and maintain system s of product recall  and of addressing complaints 
filed by its clients or customers concerning its certified products , and shall 
maintain records thereof.  
 
12.7.  Give duly -authorized representatives of the BPS or DTI Regional/Provincial 
Offices or, in the case of f oreign companies, by BPS or BPS -recognized CABs, 
full access to the premises where the certified product is 
manufactured/assembled/stored ; to relevant equipment, records, personnel and 
subcontractors for purposes of investigating  complaints or evaluating consistency 
of compliance with the requirements of this technical regulation ; 
  
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 12.8.  Maintain a record of all complaints made known to it, relating to  compliance with 
certification requirements and make these records available to the certification 
body when requested; take appropriate action with respect to such complaints 
and any deficiencies found affecting such product’s conformance to the 
requiremen ts for certification; and, document the action taken, subject to 
verification by the certification body.  
 
12.9.  Submit itself to surveillance activities to ensure consistent compliance with the 
BPS requirements o f the Product Certification Scheme.  
 
12.10.  In case  of su bcontracts, shall assume full responsibility for its sub -assemblies’, 
semi -finished and finished products’ conformance to the specific requirements.  
 
12.11.  Inform BPS in writing of any changes that will  materially affect its PS License and 
its ability to comply with BPS product certification requirements at least fifteen 
(15) calendar days  prior to the date the change  will be made, such as, but not 
limited to change in management, business name,  ,addition of brand 
name ,modification  of product ’s designs  and s pecifications  and/or transfer of 
plant site . 
 
12.11.1  If the change involves addition of brand name and modification in the 
product’s design or specifications, BPS shall facilitate the conduct of 
appropriate product certification activity;  
 
12.11.2  In case of tran sfer of plant site, BPS, DTI ROs/POs, or BPS -recognized 
auditing bodies shall conduct factory and product audit at the new site.  
 
12.12.  Pay the applicable fees an d other charges as billed or stipulated by BPS, its duly 
recognized inspection and/or certification bodies.  
 
12.13.  Any incorrect references to the certification scheme; misleading use of PS 
licenses, Statement of Confirmation, marks or any other mechanisms indic ating 
that a product is certified found in documentation or publicity materials or any 
breach hereof, shall be a ground for the issuance of Show Cause Order.  
 
12.14.  Traders or retailers in possession of covered products whose PS Licenses have 
expired or have be en suspended, recalled, withdrawn, revoked or cancelled shall 
be notified in writing of such suspension, recall, withdrawal, revocation or 
cancellation.  
 
12.15.  Upon suspension, recall, withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of the  PS 
License, the holder shall di scontinue the manufacture and/or use of covered 
products including advertising materials relevant thereto and shall take action as 
may be required by the BPS.  
 
12.16.  The PS License and Statement of Confirmation are non -transferable.  
 
Any infractions of the fore going shall be a ground for the suspension, withdrawal or 
cancellation of the license and/or certificate.  
 
 
 
 
 
  
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 Rule 13.  REQUIREMENTS IN CASE OF NON -CONFORMANCE  
 
For covered products that do not conform to the requirements of BPS rules and 
regulations/guidelines,  the following provisions, on a per shipment basis, shall apply:  
 
13.1.  A SHOW CAUSE ORDER shall be issued by BPS or DTI -ROs/POs giving the PS 
License holder or the importer opportunity to  explain  why its surety bond shall not 
be forfeited in favor of DTI and/or why a formal charge shall not be filed. This 
may include a CEASE AND DESIST ORDER  addressed to the owner/manager 
of the individual or company concerned, to refrain from supplying, distributing, 
selling or displaying for sale the products subj ect thereof until such time that the 
Show Cause Order is lifted.  
 
13.2.  If the explanation to the Show Cause Order is not acceptable, the BPS or DTI -
ROs/POs shall direct the manufacturer and/or importer concerned to submit a 
sworn affidavit undertaking to do the following  as directed whichever is 
applicable : 
 
13.2.1  Permanently cease and desist from supplying, distributing, selling or 
displaying for sale the non -conforming products subject thereof ; 
 
13.2.2  Effect  a full product recall  to account such  products th at are already in 
circulation  through publication in a newspaper of national circulation, 
giving the public a period of thirty (30) days from publication within 
which to return subject products . The product recall shall specify the 
basis or ground therefor . The manufacturer/importer/distributor shall 
keep BPS informed in writing on the progress of the recall.  Such 
publication shall include  a NOTICE  warning the public that the product 
subject thereof is not compliant with the sa fety and/or quality 
requiremen t; and 
 
13.2. 3 Recognize BPS authority to forfeit the Surety Bond in such amount as 
prescribed herein .  
 
 
 
Rule 14.  PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCT RECALL  
 
After the  product is declared by the BPS to be non -conforming,  the BPS shall immediately  
notify th e manufacturer and importer. The manufacturer and/or importer  shall within  fifteen 
(15) days from receipt of notice implement product recall  in accordance with the following:    
 
14.1.  The recall order shall be published  in a newspaper of general circulation for at 
least two (2) consecutive Saturdays/Sundays ; 
 
14.2.  The layout, content, font and size of the recall order shall be prescribed by the 
BPS;  
 
14.3.  The recall period shall be for a minimum of thirty (30) days from date of t he second 
publication;  
 
14.4.  Proof of publication of the recall orders shall be submitted to the BPS or the DTI 
Regional/Provincial Office;  
  
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 14.5.  Inventory of the recalled products shall be submitted to BPS or DTI 
Regional/Provincial Office;  
 
14.6.  Recalled products shal l be condemned, destroyed, or otherwise disposed  of in 
accordance with applicable rules on disposal issued by the DTI, Department of 
Budget a nd Management and Commission on  Audit.  
 
14.7.  The manufacturer and/or importer shall compensate parties availing of the r ecall 
order.  
 
 
 
Rule 15.  FEES, CHARGES, BOND REQUIREMENT AND OTHER EXPENSES  
 
15.1.  All corresponding fees, charges, costs, and other related expenses shall be for the 
account of manufacturer/importer.  
 
15.2.  Fees and charges to be paid by the applicant in accordance with Anne x A shall be 
as follows:  
 
15.2.1.  Application Fee;  
 
15.2.2.  Audit/inspection fees ; 
 
15.2.3.  Transportation/ travelling expenses, and board and  lodging costs of 
auditor/s and inspector/s during audit/ inspection, subject to existing  rules 
and regulations or third -party provision ; 
 
15.2.4.  Processing Fee of Statement of Confirmation on imported products 
(non-refundable, payable upon filing of the application on per product , per 
shipment, per Bill of Lading/Airway Bill basis, assessed by the BPS based on 
the amount declared in the Invoice) ; 
 
15.2.5.  PS License fee for manufactured products ; 
 
15.3.  For imported hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -painted galvanized steel sheets for 
general applications , a Surety  Bond shall be posted on a per shipment basis 
equivalent to Ten pe rcent (10%) of the declared value or dutiable value of the 
imported product in Philippine Peso, whichever is higher to guarantee that the 
applicant shall perform its duties and obligations stated herein.  
 
15.4.  Any violation of the terms and conditions of the Pr oduct Certification Scheme shall, 
upon notice, result in the motu proprio  forfeiture of the bond based on the degree 
of non -conformity or non -compliance stated herein.  
 
 
 
Rule 16.  SHOW CAUSE ORDER AND BOND FORFEITURE  
 
16.1 A Show Cause Order shall be issued against a manufacturer or importer who fail s 
to comply with legal and technical requirements or whose product/s failed t o 
conform to such requirements .   
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 16.2 A Cease and  Desist Order may be issued simultaneously  with the Show Cause 
Order directing the manufacturer and/or importer to refrain from selling,  distributing 
or disposing  the products  in any manner . 
16.3 The surety bond may be forfeited partial ly or in full , depending on the degree of 
the non -conformity or non -compliance as follows:  
16.3.1  Minor – This level or degree can be the subject of corrective action as 
allowed under applicable PNS/rules hen ce, may not be the subject 
of a Show Cause Order.  
16.3.1.1  Inconsistencies in the markings/tags is up to five percent (5%) of the 
total number of sheets ; 
16.3.1.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another declared 
warehouse with prior notice to DTI; 
16.3.1.3  Up to fifteen (15) days d elay in responding to notices/letters ; 
16.3.1.4  Delivery of products covered by a Conditional Release from the 
Bureau of Customs ( BOC ) to one of the declared warehouses but not 
in the warehouse declared in the current application wit h notice to 
BPS prior to such delivery ; 
16.3.1.5  Number of missing hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -painted 
galvanized steel sheets for general applications  is not more than one 
percent (1%) of the total  quantity of she ets declared;  
16.3.1.6  Num ber of sheets with no markings  is up to  five pe rcent (5%) of the 
total quantity declared;  
16.3.1.7  Typographical errors in documents or responses submitted ; 
16.3.1.8  Other circumstances analogous to the abo ve. 
16.3.2  Significant – This level or degree fell short of being considered justifiable.  
16.3.2.1  Inconsistencies in the markings  is more than five percent (5%) up to 
twenty percent (20%) of the total quantity declared;  
16.3.2.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another declared 
warehouse without prior notice to BPS ; 
16.3.2.3  More than fifteen (15) up to thirty (30) days delay in responding to 
notices/letters ; 
16.3.2.4  Delivery of products covered by a Conditional Release from the BOC 
to one of the declare d warehouses but not in the warehouse declared 
in the current application without prior notice to BPS ; 
16.3.2.5  Number of missing  hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -painted 
galvanized steel sheets for general applications  is more than one  
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 percent (1%) up to  two point five percent ( 2.5%) of the total number 
of sheets ; 
16.3.2.6  Number  of sheets  without markings is more than  five (5) percent up 
to twenty percent (20% ) of the total number of sheets ; 
16.3.2.7  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
16.3.3  Major - This level or degree may still be the subject of corrective action but 
the quantity involved is no longer justifiable hence, shall be the 
subject of a Show Cause Order.  
16.3.3.1  Inconsiste ncies in the markings  is more than twenty percent (2 0%) 
but less than fifty percent (50%) of the total quantity declared;  
16.3.3.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to another declared 
warehouse without notice at all ; 
16.3.3.3  More than thi rty (30) up to sixty (60) days delay in responding to 
notices/letters ; 
16.3.3.4  Delivery of products with Certificate of Conditional Release from the 
BOC to a non -declared warehouse ; 
16.3.3.5  Delivery or transfer of products to a declared but 
unsecured/uncovered warehouse ; 
16.3.3.6  Release of products covered by a Conditional release whose 
quality/safety passed the test from the declared warehouse for 
commercial distribution but was made prior to the resolution of S how 
Cause Order ; 
16.3.3.7  Number of m issing quantity is more than  two p oint five percent 
(2.5%) u p to five percent (5 %) of the total quantity declared;  
16.3.3.8  Number of sheets without markings is more than twenty percent 
(20%) but less than fifty percent (50%) of the total quantity declared ; 
16.3.3.9  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
16.3.4  Critical – Corrective actions or remedial measures shall no longer be 
accepted for this level or degree of infraction.  
16.3.4.1  Inconsistency in the markings/tags is fifty percent (50%) or mor e of 
the total quantity declare d; 
16.3.4.2  Transfer of products from a declared warehouse to a non -declared 
warehouse, with or without notice to DTI ; 
16.3.4.3  More than sixty (60) days delay in responding to notices/letters ; 
16.3.4.4  Delivery of products from the BOC to a declared or undecla red 
warehouse prior to the release of the Conditional release ;  
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 16.3.4.5  Release of products whose quality/safety did not pass the test from 
the declared warehouse pending resolution of S how Cause Order  or 
prior to the issuance of the required Clearance Certifica te/License ; 
16.3.4.6  Inconsistency in the markings and the quantity of products with 
deficiency is less than fifty percent (50%) of the total quantity 
declared but the same has been committed more than once ; 
16.3.4.7  Number of m issing quantity is more than five percent ( 5%) of the total 
number of  sheets ; 
16.3.4.8  Number of sheets  without markings is more than fifty percent (50%)  
of the total quantity declared ; 
16.3.4.9  Misrepresentation of material facts in the application or succeeding 
correspo ndence/s ; 
16.3.4.10  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
 
16.4 Bond s shall be for feited  in accordance with the following:  
Degree of Non -conformity or 
Non-compliance  Amount of Bond  
to be Forfeited  
1. Minor  None  
2. Significant  25% of the total bond posted  
3. Major  50% o f the total bond posted  
4. Critical  100% of the total bond posted  
 
16.5 In case of multiple non -conformities or non -compliance, the amount of bond 
corresponding to the higher degree shall be forfeited.  
16.6 Pending resolution of the Show Cause Order  involving a  particular shipment, 
applications filed after the issuance of the S how Cause Order  by the same 
importer may be processed, provided, a sworn undertaking to abide by the 
decision on said SCO shall be submitted prior to the issuance of the necessary 
Certif icate/License for succeeding application/s.  
 
 
Rule 17 . SUSPENSION, WITHDRAWAL, AND CANCELLATION OF PS LICENSE  
 
17.1 A duly issued PS License shall be suspended, recalled, withdrawn, cancelled  
or revoked based on any of the following grounds:  
 
17.1.1  That the product bearing the PS Mark failed to conform to the req uirements 
of a specific PNS as amended/updated ;  
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17.1.2  That licensee failed to comply with monitoring, surveillance or enforcement 
notices/directives/orders;  
 
17.1.3  That the licensee failed to comply with the terms and c onditions of the 
license;  
 
17.1.4  That the licensee made false statements or alterations in connection with its 
application for or re-certification  of the license;  
 
17.1.5  That the licensee violated any of the provisions of this Order;  
 
17.1.6  That an Order of Execution vis -a-vis a decision finding the licensee liable for 
violation of a trade and industry law/s or rules and regulations directing BPS 
to suspend/cancel or revoke the PS License issued in favor of said licensee;  
 
17.2 The license shall be suspended, recalled, withdrawn,  cancelled or revoked after the 
BPS Director has served the license a notice of his intention to do so, stating 
therein the grounds for the contemplated action, granting the licensee the 
opportunity to be heard within fifteen (15) days from the date of not ice. 
 
17.3 If there is a final finding that a product does not conform to the specified technical 
requirements, the license shall, upon mere notice be immediately suspended, 
withdrawn, recalled, cancelled or revoked.  
 
17.4 Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, the BPS Director may direct that a 
Formal Charge be filed against the party concerned pursuant to E.O. 913 Series of 
1983, DAO No. 7, Series of 2006 and DAO No. 2, Series of 2007.  
 
17.5 In cases of suspen ded, withdrawn or cancelled PS License, the manufacturer  shall 
not be allowed to manufacture or produce in any manner the products covered by 
the particular PS License . The suspension, withdrawal or cancellation shall take 
effect immediately upon receipt of the notice  until the  suspension is lifted or the 
withd rawn/cancelled PS License is reinstated.   
 
 
 
Rule 18. PROHIBITED ACTS  
 
The following acts are hereby declared prohibited, in addition to those listed in DAO No. 2, 
Series of 2007 and its future amendments, viz:  
 
18.1 Use of the Product Certification Mark in an y misleading manner;  
 
18.2 Manufacture or production of covered products  after the license is  suspended, 
withdrawn or cancelled;  
 
18.3 Sale,  offer for sale using over the counter or on -line mode or any form of 
advertisement of any hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -painted galvanized steel sheets 
for general applications  not complying with the particular technical regulation or 
corresponding standards;  
 
18.4 Non-compliance, neglect or resistance to effect the product recall as directe d by 
BPS;  
  
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 18.5 Misrepresentations,  misleading or unauthorized statements and/or claims made in 
the application, letters/replies/forms in relation to product certification. Such include 
unauthorized reproduction of product certification documents, or any part t hereof;  
 
18.6 Non-compliance or failure to comply with the provisions hereof.  
 
 
 
Rule 19 .  COMPLAINTS/APPEAL HANDLING PROCESS  
 
19.1 BPS shall implement a system of handling complaints/appeals related to the product 
certification process.  
 
19.2 Remedies for the action or decision of a BPS personnel/chief/director relative to an 
Application for PS License shall be the following:  
 
19.2.1  In case of denial of  the PS License  application,  the applicant may file a 
motio n for reconsideration with the BPS Director within ten (10) working days 
from receipt of the letter of denial.  No second motion for reconsideration 
shall be allowed;  
 
19.2.2  In case of suspension, recall, withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of  the 
PS License , a motion for reconsideration may be filed  with the BPS Director 
by the applicant within ten (10) working days from receipt of the notice. No 
second motion for reconsideration shall be al lowed.  
 
19.3 In case the motion for reconsideration is denied, an appeal may be filed with the 
DTI Secretary within fifteen (15) calenda r days from receipt of denial of the motion  
for consideration . The appeal shall be based solely on grounds of grave abuse of 
discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction committed by the official who 
rendered the decision.  
 
19.4 The filing of a Motion for  Reconsideration shall suspend the period to file an appeal.  
 
 
 
Rule 20.  PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS  
 
The follo wing shall be imposed upon any manufacturer, importer, foreign testing laborato ry/ 
facility, or any other person or entity found in violation of any provision hereof after due 
process, as may be appropriate:  
 
20.1 Administrative fine as per existing DTI Rules and Regulations/Department   
Administrative Orders and E.O. 913.  
 
20.2 Cancellation or revocation of PS License pursuant to a final and executory decision 
rendered by an administrative agency or the regular courts.  
 
20.3 Watch -listing and/or blacklisting of importers/manufacturers.  
 
20.4 In any case of failure in product testing for post shipment verification or 
surveillance:  
 
20.4.1  The manufacturer or importer concerned shall, in addition to the penalties 
provided herein including but not limited to product recall and/or forfeiture of  
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 surety  bond, lose the option for pre -shipment testing in all subseque nt que or 
importation which henceforth shall undergo post shipment testing by 
accredited Philippine testing facilities ; 
 
20.4.2  The foreign testing laboratory or facility concerned shall lose the re cognition 
by BPS to conduct pre -shipment testing.  
 
20.5 Any other san ctions or penalties as provided under existing DTI rules and 
regulations.  
 
 
 
Rule 21.  REQUIRED CAPITALIZATIO N 
 
All hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -painted galvanized steel sheets for general applications  
importers shal l be required  to have at least Twenty Million Pesos  (Php 20,000,000.00) 
capitalization prior to importation. Proof of the same shall be submitted to BPS and/or DTI 
RO/PO as follows : 
 
21.1 Duly filed Articles of Incorporation showing m inimum  paid-up in capitalization  for 
corporations,  or business permit and proof showing minimum declared capitalization  for 
single proprietorship ; 
 
21.2 Copy of the latest Audited Financial Statement ; and 
 
21.3 Other documentary proof showing capitalizat ion. 
 
 
 
Rule 22 . DISPOSAL OF SAMPLES  
 
22.1  All remaining samples, which were drawn for testing purposes, and complied with 
the requirements of the standard, shall be claimed by the importer/ manufacturer 
within five (5) days upon receipt of the PS License and Statement of Confirmation . If 
the importer/manufacturer fails to claim the samples after receipt of PS License and 
Statement of Confirmation  or opted not to retrieve the sample at all, the laboratory 
shall dispose the samples as it may deem necessary, at the expense of the 
importer/manufacturer.  
 
22.2 Samples which fail to comply with the specified requirements shall be stored 
for a maximum of  six (6) months in the laboratory to ensure their availability in the 
event the importer/manufacturer c ontests the res ult of the test including those 
subject of litigation.  
 
 
 
Rule 23 . ISSUANCE OF GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES  
 
BPS may issue such procedural guidelines as may be necessary in the implementation of 
this Order.  
 
 
Rule 24 . REPEALING CLAUSE  
 
All provisi ons of existing Department Administrative Orders, circulars, and guidelines  
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 inconsistent with this Administrative Order are hereby repealed subject to the transitory 
provisions below.  
 
 
Rule 25. TRANSITORY PROVISIONS  
 
25.1 All manufacturers with existing valid PS License shall comply with the procedures 
and requirements of this Order on the subsequent surveillance audit immediately 
upon effectivity hereof.  All pending  PS applications received prior to the effectivity of 
this Order shall be processed in accorda nce 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 . 
 
25.2 All P S License applications received after the effectivity of this Order shall be  
subject to the procedures and requirements prescribed herein.  
 
25.3 All hot-dip metallic -coated and pre -painted galvanized steel sheets for general 
applications  importations ordered and paid prior to the effectivity of this Orde r shall 
be exempted from the PS requirements under Rule 4 herein but all other 
requirements and procedures prescribed herein shall apply e.g. sampling, testing , 
surety bond.  Proof of payment shall be submitted to the BPS for verification.  
 
25.4 All local/foreign manufacturers and importers of steel sheets for general 
application  covered in this Order  may voluntarily comply with the procedures and 
requirements prescribed within six (6 ) months from the effectivity of this DAO.  
 
25.5 All importation of steel sheets for general application  covered in this DAO sourced 
from foreign manufacturers without a valid PS License shall be allowed within six 
(6) months from the effectivity of this DAO . However, all importers shall be 
required to secure Certificate of Exemption from the Bureau of Philippine 
Standards, subject to compliance with the following requirements:  
 
25.5.1  Submission of accomplished Product Certification Information Management 
System (PCIMS) account registration form (one time only unless there are 
changes);  
25.5.2  Submission of accomplished Import Commodity Clearance application form 
through the Product Certification Information Management System of the 
BPS, together with the required attachments;  
25.5.3  Payment of the prescribed application and processing fees consistent with 
Table 2 of this DAO ; 
 
25.6 Distribution of steel sheets for general application  covered under this DAO  
sourced from local manufacturers/producers without a valid PS License/Mark 
shall be allowed within six (6) months after the effectivity of this DAO . However, 
all local manufacturers shall be required to secure Certificate of Exemption from 
the BPS subject to c ompliance with the following requirements:  
 
25.6.1  Submission of accomplished PCIMS registration form (one time only unless 
there are changes);  
25.6.2  Submission of accomplished Philippine Standard (PS) Certification Mark 
License application form, together with the requ ired attachments (if available)  
 
25.7 All local/foreign manufacturers and importers of steel sheets for general 
application  covered by this DAO shall be subject to the process and  
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 requirements prescribed therein  six (6 ) months after the effe ctivity of this DAO . 
As such, all imported steel sheets for general application  shall be sourced only 
from a foreign manufacturing company holding a valid PS License. Likewise, all 
shipments shall be required to undergo the Statement of  Confirmation process 
as stated in this DAO.  
 
25.8 All steel sheets for general application  covered in this DA O that shall be 
distributed in the local market shall bear a valid PS Mark  with License Number . 
Compliance therewith shall be verif ied through the conduct of market monitoring 
and enforcement activities , eighteen (18 ) months after the effectivity of this 
DAO . All non -compliant product shall be subject to the legal  actions.  
 
 
26 EFFECTIVITY  
 
This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2) national 
newspapers of general circulation at least once a week for a period of not less than one (1) 
month, a copy of which shall be submitted to the UP Office of National Administrative 
Register.  
 
Done in the City of Makati this ________ day of _________________ in the year 201 9. 
 
 
 
Recommended b y: 
 
____________________________                   _______________________________  
              NEIL P. CATAJAY                                                 ATTY. RUTH B. CASTELO  
  Officer -in-Char ge, Bureau of Philippine Standards              Undersecretary, CPG  
 
 
 
 
Approved:  
 
 
_____________________________  
RAMON M. LOPEZ  
Secretary  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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 ANNEX “A”  
TABLE 1: SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR BPS PS LICENSING  
 
 
 
 PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
1  Application Form  Php300.00  
DTI 
2  Quality Manual Review  Php5,000.00  
3  Pre-Audit / Audit / Surveillance Audits per Man -Hour (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
 as per size of establishment based on Table 1A  
3.1  Micro  Php100.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
DTI / Designated 
Auditing Body  3.2  Small  Php300.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
3.3  Medium  Php400.00 or as charged by 
Designate d Auditing Body  
3.4  Large  Php500.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
4  Original License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
4.1  Micro  Php5,000.00  
DTI 4.2  Small  Php7,500.00  
4.3  Medium  Php10,000.00  
4.4  Large  Php12,500.00  
5  Annual License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
5.1  Micro  Php2,500.00  
DTI 5.2  Small  Php3,750.00  
5.3  Medium  Php5,000.00  
5.4  Large  Php6,250.00  
6  Transportation  As per arrangement  
(if necessary)  DTI / Designated Auditing 
Body  
7  Hotel Accommodation  As per arrangement  
(if necessary)  DTI / Designated Auditing 
Body  
8  Testing Fee  As charged by Designated 
Testing Laboratory  BPS-Recognized Testing 
Laboratory  
9  Freight Charges of Samples  As charged by Freight 
Forwarder  Freight Forwarde r 
10  Market Sample  As per Official Receipts /  
Sales Invoice  Establishment   
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 TABLE 1 A: SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  
SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  ASSETS  
Micro  Up to Php3,000,000.00  
Small  Php 3,000,001.00 up to Php 15,000,000.00  
Medium  Php 15,000,001 up to Php 100,000,000.00  
Large  Over Php 100,000,000.00  
 
TABLE 2: SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE STATEMENT OF 
CONFIRMATION (SOC)  
PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
Application Fee  Php 300.00  DTI 
Processing Fee (depends on the value of the batch being applied for SO C  
Invoice/batch value up to Php 
500,0  
00.00  Php 5,000.00  
DTI Invoice/batch value from Php 
500,001.00 to Php 1,000,000.00  Php 7,500.00  
Invoice/batch value above Php 
1,000,000.00  Php 10,000.00  
Inspection Fee  As charged by the 
DTI / BPS Designated 
Inspection Body  DTI / Designated 
Inspection Body  
Transportation  As per arrangement 
(if necessary)  DTI / Designated 
Inspection Body  
Testing Fee  As charged by the 
BPS-Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  BPS-Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  
Freight charges of samples  As charged by Freight 
Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
Market sample  As per Official 
Receipts/Sales 
Invoice  Establishment  
 
Note s: 
 
 Original and Annual License Fees depend on the size of establishment as stipulated 
on Table 1 A herein.  
 
 The Schedule of Fees and Charges in this DAO were adopted from DAO 4:2008 and 
DAO 5:2008.