Page 1 of 30 THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
CERTIFICATION OF FLAT GLASS, HEAT -STRENGTHENED AND FULLY TEMPERED 
FLAT GLASS , GLASS IN BUILDING -LAMINATED GLASS AND LAMINATED SAFETY 
GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS     
 
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.  ______   
Series of _________  
 
 
 
SUBJECT:  THE NEW TECHNICAL  REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF FLAT GLASS, HEAT -STRENGTHENED 
AND FULLY TEMPERED FLAT GLASS, LAMINATED GLASS AND 
LAMINATED SAFETY GLASS IN BUILDING AND BENT GLASS   
 
 
WHEREAS ,  the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is the economic cat alyst that 
enables innovative, competitive, job generating, inclusive business, and empowers 
consumers;  
 
WHEREAS , the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) [formerly known as Bureau of 
Product Standards] is mandated by Republic Act (RA) 4109, Series of 1 964 to perform 
standards development, certification, testing, policy formulation and monitoring functions;  
 
WHEREAS , the same mandate is reiterated in RA 7394 or the Consumer Act of the 
Philippines wherein it states that, “it shall be the d uty 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 evaluating the 
quality, including safety, perform ance 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 investigation into causes and 
prevention of produc t related deaths, illness and injuries; and to assure the public of the 
consistency of standardized products”;  
 
WHEREAS , to implement the above -cited laws and by virtue of the rule -making power of 
the DTI Secretary under Executive Order  (EO)  292 or the Administrative Code  of 1987 , 
Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 4, the Rules and Regulations Concerning the 
Philippine Standard (PS) Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark scheme of the BPS, and 
DAO No. 5, entitled the New Rules and Regulations Concerning the Issuance of the Import 
Commodity Clearance Under the Product Certification Scheme of the BPS were issued in 
2008;  
 
WHEREAS , consistent with the above -cited mandates, laws and policies, Philippine 
National Standard ( PNS) 193:20 05 (Flat glass  – Specification ) has been declared mandatory  
standard  in order to inspect, sample, test and certify that the product  is compliant with the 
requirements thereof;  
 
  
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CERTIFICATION OF FLAT GLASS, HEAT -STRENGTHENED AND FULLY TEMPERED 
FLAT GLASS , GLASS IN BUILDING -LAMINATED GLASS AND LAMINATED SAFETY 
GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  WHEREAS , the World Trade Organization (WTO) defined Standard  as “a document 
approved by a recognized body, that provides, for commo n and repeated use, rules, 
guidelines or characteristics for products or related processes and production methods, with 
which compliance is not mandatory .” (emphasis supplied)  
 
WHEREAS , the WTO defined  Technical Regulation  as “a document which lays down 
product characteristics for their related processes and production methods, including the 
applicable administrative provisions, with which compliance is mandatory .” (emphasis 
supplied)  
 
WHEREAS , under Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 Constitution, “The Sta te shall protect 
consumers from trade malpractices and from substandard or hazardous products.” Thus, to 
ensure quality, safety, and traceability of glass products  the nature of which entails a high 
level of protection for safety, all  existing polici es and procedures regarding the mandatory 
implementation of the aforementioned standards  shall be revised.  
 
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 Certificat ion Schemes for glass products are hereby 
prescribed and promulgated for the compliance, information and guidance of all concerned.  
 
 
Rule 1.  OBJECTIVE  
 
This DAO aims to strictly ensure that glass  products meet the specified safety and/or quality 
requirement/s prescribed by BPS.  
 
 
Rule 2.  SCOPE  
 
This DAO prescribes the Technical  Regulations for Mandatory PS Licensing Scheme 
covering glass  products, whether locally manufactured or imported , as follows:  
 
2.1 Flat Glass  covered by PNS 193:2012  
 
2.2 Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered flat Glass  covered by PNS ASTM 
C1048:2013  
 
2.3 Glass in Building – Laminated Glass and Laminated Safety Glass – Part 2: 
Laminated Safe ty Glass  covered by PNS 12543 -2:2015  
 
2.4 Glass in Building – Laminated Glass and Laminated Safety Glass – Part 3: 
Laminated Glass covered by PNS 12543 -3:2015  
 
2.5 Bent Glass covered by PNS ASTM C1464:2013  
 
 
 
 
  
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CERTIFICATION OF FLAT GLASS, HEAT -STRENGTHENED AND FULLY TEMPERED 
FLAT GLASS , GLASS IN BUILDING -LAMINATED GLASS AND LAMINATED SAFETY 
GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  Rule 3.  DEFINITION OF TERMS  
 
For purposes of this Or der, the following definitions shall apply:  
 
3.1 Audit  - a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining audit 
evidence, and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the audit 
criteria are fulfilled. 1 
 
3.2 Audit criteria  – set of policies, procedures or requirements used as a reference 
against which audit evidence is compared. 2 
 
3.3 Attestation  – issuance of a statement of conformity based on a decision following 
review of an audit report, that fulfillment of specified requirements ha s been 
demonstrated. 3 
 
3.4 Accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – inspection body, testing 
laboratory or certification body accredited under ISO/IEC 17020,  ISO/IEC 17021,  
ISO/IEC 17025 or ISO/IEC 17065, respectively, in its relevant updated 
version/edi tion 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 Accreditatio n Cooperation (APLAC) , International Laboratory 
Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) , International Accreditation Forum (IAF)]  
 
3.5 BPS – Bureau of Philippine Standards of the  DTI. 
 
3.6 BPS Recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – the CAB (inspection 
body, testing laboratory, or certification body) duly recognized by BPS to have the 
scope and competence to conduct activities relevant to the requirements set forth 
by BPS, to include but not limited to, CABs accredi ted 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 Ph ilippines 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 
certificat ion scheme.  
 
3.8 Confirmation  – an action, declaration, document, or statement that corroborates, 
ratifies, verifies, gives formal approval, or assures the validity of something.4 
 
3.9 Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – a third party inspection body, testing 
labor atory and certification body operating within its scope of competence.  
 
3.10 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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FLAT GLASS , GLASS IN BUILDING -LAMINATED GLASS AND LAMINATED SAFETY 
GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  3.11 Critical Testing  – verification testing of glass  product’s conformance to specific 
requirements only.  
 
3.12 DTI – Department of Trade and Industry  
 
3.13 Determination  – include assessment activities such as testing, measuring, 
inspection, design appraisal, assessment of services, and auditing to provide 
information regarding the product r equirements as input to the review and 
attestation functions.  
 
3.14 Evaluation  – systematic examination of the extent to which a product, process, or 
service fulfills specified requirements. 6 
 
3.15 International Standard  – a standard developed under the WTO princip les for 
international standards development such as those developed by international 
bodies like the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International 
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 
and thos e developed by foreign standards bodies under these principles.  
 
3.16 Inspection – examination of a product, process, service, or installation or their 
design and determination of its conformity with specific requirements, or, on the 
basis of professional judgm ent, with general requirements.7 This includes inventory 
and sampling.   
 
3.17 Inspection body  – a body that performs inspection. 8 
 
3.18 ISO/IEC 9000  - Quality Management System - Fundamentals and Vocabulary  
 
3.19 ISO/IEC 9001  – Quality Management Systems – Requirement s 
 
3.20 ISO/IEC 17020  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for the operation of 
various types of bodies performing inspection . 
 
3.21 ISO/IEC 1702 1 – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing 
audits and certification of management systems . 
 
3.22 ISO/IEC 17025  – General requirements for the competence of testing and 
calibration laboratories . 
 
3.23 ISO/IEC 17065  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies certifying 
products, processes and services.  
 
3.24 ISO 19011  - Guidelines for Auditing . 
 
3.25 Lot No./Batch No.  – an identification number permanently marked on the  tags per 
crate  or per sheet, whichever is applicable . This is used to identify production batch  
of any other product for quality control purposes.  
 
3.26 PAB – Philippine Accreditation Bureau of t he DTI. 
 
3.27 Philippine National Standards (PNS)  – Standards promulgated by the BPS.  
                                                                 
6 Ibid.  
7 ISO/IEC 17020  
8 Ibid.   
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CERTIFICATION OF FLAT GLASS, HEAT -STRENGTHENED AND FULLY TEMPERED 
FLAT GLASS , GLASS IN BUILDING -LAMINATED GLASS AND LAMINATED SAFETY 
GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS   
3.28 Product Certification  – the provision of impartial third -party attestation that 
fulfillment of specified requirements have been demonstrated.  9 
 
3.29 PS License  – authority given by BPS to a local/foreign manufacturer , authorizing 
the use of the PS Certification Mark on its product.  
 
3.30 Review  – verification of the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of selection and  
determination activities, and the results of these activities, with regard to fulfillment 
of specified requirements. 10 
 
3.31 Sampling  – a method of getting a representative sample of a product shipment 
according to a specified procedure.  
 
3.32 Statement of Confirm ation  (SOC)  – a document stating  that the import ed glass 
product was sourced from a glass manufacturer with a valid PS License and that 
the imported glass product  from said glass  manufacturer  complies  with specified 
requirements a fter undergoing inspection and verification  and  should  contain the 
batch number and manufacturing date of the imported glass . 
 
3.33 Surveillance – a systematic iteration of conformity assessment activities as a basis 
for maintaining the validity of the statement of conformity.11 
  
3.34 Test Report  – a document that presents test results and other information relevant 
to a test.  
 
3.35 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.  
 
3.36 Third Party  – a body that is inde pendent of the organization that provides the 
product/service and is not the user of the product/service (testing, inspection, and 
sampling). 13 
 
3.37 Trade name  – any registered  name or designation identifying or distinguishing an 
enterprise  
 
3.38 Verification – confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that 
specified requirements have been fulfilled.14 This may include product testing.  
 
3.39 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 AND/OR SAFETY MARK  
 
For safety, traceability and accountability purposes, only glass products  sourced from glass 
manufacturing plant (s) hold ing a valid  PS Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark License(s) 
shall be permitted to be distributed , sold and used  in the Philippines.  
                                                                 
9 ISO/IEC 17065  
10 ISO/IEC 17000  
11 ISO/IEC  17000  
13 Ibid.  
14 ISO/IEC 9000   
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CERTIFICATION OF FLAT GLASS, HEAT -STRENGTHENED AND FULLY TEMPERED 
FLAT GLASS , GLASS IN BUILDING -LAMINATED GLASS AND LAMINATED SAFETY 
GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS   
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 selling or distributing glass 
products in the Philippine market.  The License to use the PS C ertification 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 system and product audit at the factory; and  
 
4.1.1.2  Regular 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 prod uct audit per shipment  
 
 
Rule 5.  DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PS 
LICENSING SCHEME  
 
5.1 Application for PS Li censing 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 represe ntative. In case of an 
overseas applicant, the 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 recipr ocity arrangements between the Philippines and the exporting 
country;  
 
5.1.2  For a sole proprietor ship: latest Income Tax Return  or latest audited financial 
statement, permit issued by the local gover nment unit having jurisdiction  over 
it, and certification of an accountant  on the net worth of the business, 
submitted once  unless an amendment has been made  within the current year ; 
or 
 
For a corporation or partnership: SEC Registration and Articles of 
Incorporation /Partnership  and By -Laws, submitted once , unless an 
amendment has been made;  
 
5.1.3  Quality Management System (QMS) Manual covering the product being 
applied for PS License , including the product/s’ production process; and  
 
5.1.4  Oath of undertaking to abide by the Terms and Conditions of the License , 
respectively signed by the manufacturer / local office or agent/ importer . 
 
 
 
 
  
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CERTIFICATION OF FLAT GLASS, HEAT -STRENGTHENED AND FULLY TEMPERED 
FLAT GLASS , GLASS IN BUILDING -LAMINATED GLASS AND LAMINATED SAFETY 
GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  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/ site-specific  and 
importer/ local office/agent -specific. For foreign manufacturers, only one local 
importer per license shall be allowed.  However, a specific factory/plant may 
apply for multiple licenses. As such, a separate PS  License  application shall 
be filed by  importer/ local office/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 BPS -recognized auditing bodies  based on  established audit 
procedure . Only recognized auditing bodies  in the BPS offic ial list may 
be designated as auditors; and  
 
5.2.3.3  During the audit, samples shall be drawn for  all types/sizes of the 
product to be certified for the purpose of  in-plant and independent 
testing. Independent testing shall be conducted only by BPS-
recognized testing laboratory.  
 
 
5.2.4  The applicant may outsource some of its production process /es, provided that 
the plant to be u sed also has a valid PS license . Accountability under the PS 
License’s terms and conditions shall remain solely with the  applicant ; 
 
5.2.5  If the applicant is a foreign -based manufacturer, the application shall, for 
purposes of accountability, be  made and  filed by its local branch or 
representative office or representative agency who must be duly registered in 
accordance with Philippine laws;  
 
5.2.6  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;  
 
5.2.7  If the evaluation of the factory audit report showed unsatisfactory results, the 
PS License shall not be issued. Only after the re -assessment and subs equent 
product compliance shall the BPS issue the PS License;  
 
5.2.8  The PS License shall be effect ive from the date of issuance and with full force 
and effect for a period of three (3) years, subject to the surveillance audits 
prescribed he rein. PS License can be suspended, withdrawn or cancelled at 
any time for cause  and after due process ; 
  
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CERTIFICATION OF FLAT GLASS, HEAT -STRENGTHENED AND FULLY TEMPERED 
FLAT GLASS , GLASS IN BUILDING -LAMINATED GLASS AND LAMINATED SAFETY 
GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  5.2.9  For renewals, t he PS License holder must, through written notice,  coordinate 
with BPS or the DTI Regional/Provincial Office for a schedule of the re -
certification audit at least six (6) months before the expiration date . 
Otherwise, the PS License shall be considered expired immediately after the 
end period of its validity.  
 
5.2.10  In case of changes materially affe cting 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 from prior 
to the date the changes will take effect. The notice m ust 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 audit results. Thereafter, the existing PS 
License shall be considered expired.  
 
5.2.10.1  Changes may include, but shall not be limited to, change in 
management or business name; transfer of plant site; addition of 
brand name; modification of product design and/or specifications.  
 
 
Rule 6.  FILING / PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR STATEMENT OF 
CONFIRMATION OF IMPORTED GLASS  PRODUCTS   
 
6.1 To ensure that the imported  glass  was sourced from a PS License d manufacturer  and 
consistently conforms to the requirements of the Standards, the importer shall apply for 
Statement of Confirmation (SOC) on a per product,  per Bill of Lading basis. The duly 
accomplished and subscribed application form shall be supported by the following:  
 
6.1.1  For sole proprietorship registered with DTI, the application shall b e 
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 application shall be 
accomplished  and signed,  and filed by any officer  or organic  employee , duly 
authorized by virtue of a notarized board/partnership resoluti on or Secretary’s 
Certificate ; 
 
6.1.2  Packing List;   
 
6.1.3  Commercial Invoice;  
 
6.1.4  Bill of Lading;  
 
6.1.5  Load Port Survey R eport;  
 
6.1.6  Summary of the production batch/lot and the corresponding manufacturing 
dates  duly certified by the manufacturer ’s Quality Management 
Represe ntative or Quality Manager ; 
 
6.1.7  Production records e.g. mill certificates, etc. reflecting the shipped production 
batch/lot verifiable during surveillance audits  duly certified by the 
manufactu rer’s Quality Management Representative or Quality Manager;  
  
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CERTIFICATION OF FLAT GLASS, HEAT -STRENGTHENED AND FULLY TEMPERED 
FLAT GLASS , GLASS IN BUILDING -LAMINATED GLASS AND LAMINATED SAFETY 
GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  6.1.8  DTI Business Registration Certificate for sole proprietorship or Latest SEC 
Registration Certificate and Articles of Incorporation/Partnership for 
corporation/partnership ; 
 
6.1.9  Latest A udited Financial Statement  (AFS)  or any other valid financial 
report/certificate ; 
 
6.1.10  List of distributors/retailers with their complete addresses and contac t details;  
 
6.1.11  Proof of ownership or contract of lease of warehouse;  
 
6.1.12  Import Entry (may be submitted later prior to release of the certificate);  
 
6.1.13  Surety Bond;  
 
 
6.2 The ap plication for Statement of Confirmation (SOC) shall be processed as follows:  
 
6.2.1  Application for Statement of Confirmation with Pre -shipment Inspection 
and Testing  
 
6.2.1.1  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed 
application form and requireme nts 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 r equest, 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.  
 
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 shipmen t at the 
port of entry, the following shall apply:  
 
6.2.1.5.1  The importer shall notify in writing the BPS or the DTI 
regional/provincial office that the shipment is ready for 
inspection and sampling.  
 
6.2.1.5.2  Product inspection and sampling shall be conducted within 
sixtee n (16) working hours from receipt of the written notice  
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CERTIFICATION OF FLAT GLASS, HEAT -STRENGTHENED AND FULLY TEMPERED 
FLAT GLASS , GLASS IN BUILDING -LAMINATED GLASS AND LAMINATED SAFETY 
GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  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, license 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, retail or use may 
commence.  
 
6.2.1.5.6  If the result of the Critical Test shows conforman ce, the 
importer shall be informed accordingly. Otherwise, a notice 
of non -conformance informing the importer that full re -test 
shall be conducted and the applicable provisions here of shall 
apply.  
 
 
6.2.1.6  If the result of pre-shipment test  showed non -compliance , Certificate  
of Conditional Release  shall nevertheless be issued , subject to the 
following upon  arrival of shipment at the port of entry : 
 
6.2.1.6.1  The shipment shall be transferred only to a C ustoms Bonded 
warehouse. The importer shall notify in writing the BPS/DTI 
regional/provincial office that the shipment is ready for 
inspection and sampling.  
 
6.2.1.6.2  Product inspection and sampling shall be conducted within 
(16) working hours from receipt of the written notice either at 
the port of entry, vessel, or at the Customs Bonded  
warehouse, whichever is applicable.  
 
6.2.1.6.3  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent 
with the importation documents as well as with the pre -
shipment inspection report submitted  (e.g. quan tity, 
markings, license number) , the importer shall be informed 
accordingly. Otherwise, a Show Cause Order shall be 
issued.  
 
6.2.1.6.4  The sample s drawn  shall be submitted to the BPS -
recognized testing laboratories within  sixteen (16) working 
hours from the date of inspection and sampling for the 
conduct of full product testing.  
  
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FLAT GLASS , GLASS IN BUILDING -LAMINATED GLASS AND LAMINATED SAFETY 
GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  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 . 
Exportation or destruction shall be at the cost  of the importer. 
In addition, 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 accomplished and subscribed 
application form and requirements to the BPS or to the nearest DTI 
regional/provincial office.  
 
6.2.2.2  Upon rec eipt of the application and complete requirements, a 
Certificate  of Conditional Release  shall be issued , subject to the 
conditions stated therein . Upon arrival of shipment at the port of entry, 
the following shall apply:  
 
6.2.2.2.1  The importer sh all 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 offere d 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 
verification testing . Otherwise, a Show Cause Order shall be 
issued and the provisions hereto shall apply.  
 
6.2.2.2.4  The drawn samples shall be submit ted by the applicant to 
the BPS -recogni zed testing labora tory 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. In addition, the PS License may be suspended, 
revoked or cancelled , subject t o due process . 
  
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GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS   
Rule 7.  INSPECTION AND SAMPLING  
 
 
7.1. Inspection  and sampling shall be conducted by  the BPS, DTI RO/PO  or the BPS-
recognized  Inspection  Body  within the prescribed time and in accordance with 
existing BPS Inspection and Sampling Procedure.  
 
7.2. If inspection and sampling cannot be conducted within  the prescribed period, , the 
concerned DTI RO/PO or the BPS -recognized Inspection  Body shall  inform the 
BPS in writing  of the reason /s therefor  within sixteen ( 16) working hours . Under 
justifiable reason s, inspection and sam pling may be re -scheduled , otherwise, 
appropriate action shall be undertaken . 
 
 
7.3. Sampling Size  
 
To determine the specific number of samples for  flat glass, heat -strengthened and 
fully tempered flat glass, glass  in building – laminated glass and laminated safety 
glass – Part 2 & 3 and bent glass , the table16 below shall apply:  
 
Volume/Quantity  Sample  Sample 
Size Acceptance Quality Limit 
(AQL)  
ACCEPT17 REJECT18 
No. of failed/def ective samples  
Up to 20,000 MT  1st set 5 0 2 
2nd set 5 1 2 
Up to 40,000 MT  1st set 8 0 2 
2nd set 8 1 2 
Up to 70,000 MT  1st set 13 0 3 
2nd set 13 3 4 
Up to 150,000 MT  1st set 20 1 3 
2nd set 20 4 5 
Up to 200,000 MT  1st set 32 2 5 
2nd set 32 6 7 
Notes: 
 For shipments more than 200,000 MT, the sample size and AQL of the 200,000 
MT shall apply plus the sample size and AQL of the excess volume/quantity.  
 The accept/reject level for the second set  row is cumulative of the first and 
second sets of samples tested.  
 
TABLE 1 – ACCEPTANCE QUALITY LIMIT  
 
 
                                                                 
16 Sample Size Code Letters and Table 3 -A – Double Sampling Plans for Normal Inspections of PNS ISO 2859 -
1:2012 were used as reference.  
17 ACCEPT  : If the number of failed samples is equal to or l ess than the number indicated  
18 REJECT  : If the number of failed samples is equal to or more than the number indicated   
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7.3.1  Sampling lots s hall be randomly selected. Likewise, two (2) sets of samples 
shall be drawn from the selected lots. The lot size of the particular shipment or 
production  shall be  equal to two thousand  five hundred (1, 250) tons or a 
fraction thereof.  
 
 
7.4. Sampling Procedure  
 
7.4.1  The BPS, DTI Regional Office/P rovincial Office (ROs/POs), BPS -recognized 
auditing/inspection body and the PS appl icant/license holder and SOC 
applicant authorized representative shall ensure that the drawn samples shall 
be traceable to the particular lot where it was drawn.  
 
7.4.2  The BPS, DTI ROs/POs, BPS -recognized auditing/inspection body shall 
facilitate the preparation of two (2) sets of twenty -four inches by thirthy -six 
inches  (24” x 36 ”) glass  products  for every sample drawn properly labeled as 
first set and second set.  
 
7.4.3  For PS initial, surveillance or recer tification 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 of 
authorized representativ es from BPS, DTI ROs/POs or BPS -recognized 
auditi ng/inspection body who shall ensure that the Request for Test form is 
properly filled -up and signed by the manufacturer or importer. The 
auditor/inspector and the manufacturer/importer  shall ensure that the samples 
are traceable  to the particular batch/lot  where it was drawn . 
 
7.4.5  The auditor or the inspector shall submit the request for test form together 
with the two (2) sets  of samples directly to the BPS -recognized testing 
laboratory within three (3) days from the date of audit/ inspection and furnish 
BPS wi th a copy thereof within three (3) days from submission. For foreign -
based PS License Holders/Applicants, samples drawn shall be shipped to the 
BPS-recognized testing laboratory by the auditor/inspector within three (3)  
days from the date of audit/ inspecti on.  
 
7.4.6  The BPS -recognized t esting laboratory shall document properly the receipt of 
the product samples to include but not limited to taking pictures of the 
following:  
 
7.4.6.1  Request for Test;  
7.4.6.2  Packaging of the sampl es as submitted and received.  
 
 
Rule 8.  PRODUCT TESTING  
 
8.1. Product test ing shall be conducted by a BPS -recognized testing laboratory in 
accordance with the requirements of the relevant Philippine National Standard .  
 
8.2. Full product testing shall be conducted as follows:  
 
8.2.1  For Flat Glass  
8.2.1.1  Dimensional Measurem ent 
8.2.1.2   Distortion   
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GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  8.2.1.3   Blemish  
8.2.1.4   Transmittance  
 
8.2.2  For Heat-Streng thened and Fully Tempered Flat G lass 
8.2.2.1  Dimensional Measurement  
8.2.2.2   Distortion  
8.2.2.3   Blemish  
8.2.2.4   Strength Requirements  
 
8.2.3  For Glass in Building – Laminated Glass and Laminated Safety Glass  
– Part 2: Laminated Safety Glass  
8.2.3.1  Impact Resistance  
8.2.3.2   High Temperature Test  
8.2.3.3   Humidity Test  
8.2.3.4   Radiation Test  
8.2.3.5  Dimension and Edge Finishing  
8.2.3.6  Acoustic Properties Test  
8.2.3.7  Appearance  
 
8.2.4  For Glass in Building – Laminated Glass and Laminated Safety Glass 
– Part 3: Laminated Glass  
8.2.4.1  Impact Resistance  
8.2.4.2   High Temperature Test  
8.2.4.3   Humidity Test  
8.2.4.4   Radiation Test  
8.2.4.5  Dimension and Edge Finishing  
8.2.4.6  Acoustic Properties Test  
8.2.4.7  Appearance  
 
 
8.2.5  For Bent Glass  
8.2.5.1  Impact Test  
8.2.5.2   Thickness Tolerances  
8.2.5.3  Dimensional Tolerances  
8.2.5.4   Blemish es 
 
8.3. Critical test shall be limited to the following para meters:  
 
8.3.1  For Flat Glass  
8.3.1.1  Thickness  (for type I  or transparent  and type II  or patterned and 
wired ) 
8.3.1.2   Distortion  (for type I  or transparent  only) 
 
8.3.2  For Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat Glass  
8.3.2.1  Dimension Requirements  
8.3.2.2   Strength Requirement s 
 
8.3.3  For Glass in Building – Laminated Glass and Laminated Safety Glass 
– Part 2: Laminated Safety Glass  
8.3.3.1  Impact Resistance  
8.3.3.2   High Temperature Test  
8.3.3.3  Humidity Test  
8.3.3.4  Dimension and Edge Finishing  
  
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GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS   
8.3.4  Glass in Building – Laminated Glass and Laminated Safety Glass – 
Part 3: Laminated Glass  
8.3.4.1  Impact Resistance  
8.3.4.2   High Temperature Test  
8.3.4.3  Humidity Test  
8.3.4.4  Dimension and Edge Finishing  
 
 
8.3.5  For Bent Glass  
8.3.5.1  Impact Test  
8.3.5.2   Thickness Tolerances  
8.3.5.3  Dimensional Tolerances  
 
 
8.4. For initial, surveillance or recertification audits, the additional sets of samples 
drawn shall be tested in -plant.  Full testing of glass products  shall be conducted in -
plant. Only after the result of in -plant tests showed conformance to the 
requir ements 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 testing 
laboratory.   
 
 
8.5. The first set of samp les shall be tested by the BPS -recognized testing laboratory  
while the second set of samples shall be kep t by the testing laboratory for re -testing 
or future reference. Retesting shall be conducted when the AQL  prescribed 
acceptance number  of the first set is not met.  
 
8.6. Tested samples shall be retrieved by the manufacturer/importer upon receipt of 
notice of retrieval from the testing laboratory. Otherwise, the tested samples upon 
notice shall be disposed of accordingly.  
 
8.7. The manufacturer/importer shall have one (1) mo nth from the receipt of the notice 
of disposal of test samples  to arrange for the pick up of samples from the 
concerned testing laboratory. After said period, the testing laboratory shall, with 
due notice to BPS  and the manufact urer/importer , dispose the samples in a 
manner deemed appropriate in accordance with existing accounting and auditing 
rules.  
 
8.8. Unused samples shall be retrieved by the manufacturer/importer within fifteen (15) 
days from  receipt of notice of retrieval fr om the testing laboratory, copy BPS. 
Otherwise, they shall upon notice be disposed of in accordance with existing and 
applicable rules.  
 
8.9. The original test reports shall be sent directly to the BPS by the BPS-recognized 
testing laboratory  together w ith the pictures of samples as received, pictures of 
samples showing the required markings, and copy of the Request for Test . 
 
The BPS reserves the right to be present at any point of the certification process.  
 
 
Rule 9.  EVALUATION OF RESULTS  
 
Results of test s shall be evaluated based on the requirements of the standards and  the  
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GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  Acceptance  Quality Limit prescribed in Table 1 above.  
 
9.1. If the number of failed samples from the first set is equal or less than the  AQL 
prescribed  acceptance number , the PS license or SOC  certificate shall be issued.  
 
9.2. If the number of failed sa mples from the first set is equal or more than the  AQL 
prescribed  rejection numb er, the PS/SOC  application shall be denied.  
 
9.3. If the number of failed samples from the first set is more than the AQL prescribed 
acceptance number but l ess than the prescribed rejection number , the applicant 
may undertake any of the following options:  
 
9.3.1.  For factory audits:  
 
9.3.1.1.  Applicant request s for testing of the second set of samples  or 
undertake corrective measures . If correcti ve measure was 
undertaken, another product audit shall be conducted.  
 
Only after re -assessment and subsequent product compliance shall 
the manufacturer be allowed by BPS to use the Product 
Certification Mark.  
 
9.3.2.  For statement of confirmation:  
 
9.3.2.1.  Applicant r equests for testing of the second set of samples at  its 
own expense ; 
 
9.3.2.2.  Applicant e xport s the shipment back  to the country of origin, at its 
own expense , subject to inventory and inspection by an authorized 
DTI/BPS representative prior to the exportation. Export documents 
(i.e. Bill of Lading and Import Entry or any other document that will 
serve as proof that the non -compliant products arrived at the country 
of origin) shall be submitted by the importer to the  BPS; or  
 
9.3.2.3.  Applicant destroys  the non -conforming products in accordance with 
existing rules and regulations, at its own expense , and to be 
witnessed by a duly authorized DTI/BPS representative. Inspection 
and inventory sha ll be conducted by the DTI/BPS representative 
prior to the actual destruction.  
 
9.3.3.  For rejected shipment, lot or batch:  
 
9.3.3.1.  Notwithstanding the acceptance of the shipment/batch, any 
nonconforming lots found during inspection and /or testing, whether 
forming part of the sample or not, shall be rejected.  
 
9.3.3.2.  The importer or manufacturer at its  own expense either export to the 
country of origin or destroy the nonconforming product in the 
presence of DTI authorized representative and other releva nt 
government agencies/authorities in accordance with existing rules 
and regulations.  
 
9.4. If the cumulative test result s of the first and second sets of samples sho w 
conformance, PS license or SOC  certificate shall be issued. Otherwise, the  
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GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  application shall be denied and/or the PS license shall be suspended . Only after the 
re-assessment and subsequent product compliance shall the BPS lift the 
suspension of  the PS License . 
 
 
Rule 10.  MARKING REQUIREMENTS  
 
For traceability and verification purposes, the required marking s for imported or 
manufactured glass products  shall be available at all times for verification by the BPS and 
DTI RO’s/PO’s, their authorized representatives, and by the duly authorize d enforcement 
teams either at the manufacturer’s/importer’s warehouse or traders’/distributors’/ retailers’ 
warehouse , if applicable .  
 
The required markings shall be as follows:  
 
10.1 On glass sheet  
10.1.1  Tradename or trademark  
10.1.2  Thickness i n mm  
10.1.3  Type (e.g. transparent, patterned , wired)  
10.1.4  Class (  e.g. clear, tinted) , if applicable  
10.1.5  PS License No. or SOC Number  
 
10.2 On crate or package  
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 addres s of importer and    
manufacturer (if imported) or d uly registered Business Name and 
address of manufacturer (if locally manufactured);  
10.2.4  Country of Origin  
10.2.5  Thickness in mm  
10.2.6  Type (e.g. transparent, patterned , wired , heat-strengthened,   
       tempered, lamina ted, bent )  
10.2.7  Class ( e.g. clear, tinted)  
10.2.8  No. of sheets/pieces  
10.2.9   Lot/Batch Number  
10.2.10  PS License No. or SOC Number  
 
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 BODY  
 
11.1.  Only recog nized Conformity Assessment Bodies  (CAB s) shall be allowed to 
participate in this mandatory product certification scheme.  
 
11.2.  Any CAB that intends to be recognized shall accomplish the BPS Recognition 
Application Form together with t he 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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GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  11.2.2.  Certified True Copy of the Articles of Incorporation. For foreign CAB, all 
incorporation documents shall be authenti cated 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/representative agency to ensure accountability. Applications of foreign 
CABs with no local office/representative agency shall be denied.  
 
11.4.  The requirement on local office/representative agency may be waived subject to 
the provisions of any Mutual Recognition Agreement entered into by the 
Philippine Government through the Department of Trade and Industry.  
 
11.5.  The BPS may, at any time, conduct f ull verification of the competence of the 
CAB to perform the conformity assessment activities.  
 
 
Rule 12.  TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PS LICENSE  
 
The PS License holders and importers shall abide by the following terms and conditions:  
 
12.1.  Consistently abide by R.A. No. 4109, E.O. No. 133: 1987, E.O. No. 913: 1983 
and R.A. No. 7394 and their implementing rules and regulations, and orders 
which the BPS issues in pursuance with its authority under the law. 
 
12.2.  Ensure that the certified product conforms at all times to a spec ific 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 client s 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 th e 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 r egulation ; 
 
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  
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GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  and any deficiencies found affecting such product’s conformance to the 
requirements for certification; and, document the action taken, subject to 
verification by the certification body.  
 
12.9.  Submit itself to surveillance activities to ensure consistent compliance with the 
BPS requirements o f the Product Certification Scheme.  
 
12.10.  In case  of subcontracts, shall assume full responsibility for its sub -assemblies’, 
semi -finished and finished products’ conformance to the specific 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, bus iness name,  ,addition of brand 
name ,modification  of product ’s designs  and specifications  and/or transfer of 
plant site . 
 
12.11.1  If the change involves addition of brand name and modification in the 
product’s design or specifications, BPS shall facilitate the c onduct of 
appropriate product certification activity;  
 
12.11.2  In case of transfer of plant site, BPS, DTI ROs/POs, or BPS -recognized 
auditing bodies shall conduct factory and product audit at the new site.  
 
12.12.  Pay the applicable fees and other charges as billed or stipulated by BPS, its duly 
recognized inspection and/or certification bodies.  
 
12.13.  Any incorrect references to the certification scheme; misleading use of PS 
licenses, Statement of Confirmation, marks or any other mechanisms indicating 
that a product is certified found in documentation or publicity materials or any 
breach hereof, shall be a ground for the issuance of Show Cause Order.  
 
12.14.  Traders or retaile rs in possession of covered products whose PS Licenses have 
expired or have been suspended, recalled, withdrawn, revoked or cancelled shall 
be notified in writing of such suspension, recall, withdrawal, revocation or 
cancellation.  
 
12.15.  Upon suspension, recall,  withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of the  PS 
License, the holder shall discontinue the manufacture and/or use of covered 
products including advertising materials relevant thereto and shall take action as 
may be required by the BPS.  
 
12.16.  The PS License an d Statement of Confirmation are non -transferable.  
 
Any infractions of the foregoing shall be a ground for the suspension, withdrawal or 
cancellation of the license and/or certificate.  
 
 
Rule 13.  REQUIREMENTS IN CASE OF NON -CONFORMANCE  
 
For covered products that d o 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  
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GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  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 subject thereof until such time that the 
Show Cause Order is lifted.  
 
13.2.  If the explanation to the Show Cause Order is not acceptable, the BPS or DTI -
ROs/POs shall direct the manufacturer and/or importer concerned to submit a 
sworn affidavit undertaking to do the following  as directed whichever is 
applicable : 
 
13.2.1  Permanently cease and desist from supplying, distributing, selling or 
displaying for sale the non -conforming products subject  thereof ; 
 
13.2.2  Effect  a full product recall  to account such  products that are already in 
circulation  through publication in a newspaper of national circulation, 
giving the public a period of thirty (30) days from publication within 
which to return subje ct products . The product recall shall specify the 
basis or ground therefor. The manufacturer/importer/distributor shall 
keep BPS informed in writing on the progress of the recall.  Such 
publication shall include  a NOTICE  warning the public that the product 
subject thereof is not compliant with the sa fety and/or quality 
requirement ; and 
 
13.2. 3 Recognize BPS authority to forfeit the Surety Bond in such amount as 
prescribed herein .  
 
 
Rule 14.  PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCT RECALL  
 
After the  product is decl ared by the BPS to be non -conforming,  the BPS shall immediately  
notify the manufacturer and importer. The manufacturer and/or importer  shall within  fifteen 
(15) days from receipt of notice implement product recall  in accordance 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 the 
second publication;  
 
14.4.  Proof of publication of the recall orders shall be submitted to the BPS or the DTI 
Regional/Provincial Office;  
 
14.5.  Inventory of the recalled products shall be su bmitted to BPS or DTI 
Regional/Provincial Office;  
 
14.6.  Recalled products shall be condemned, destroyed, or otherwise disposed  of in 
accordance with applicable rules on disposal issued by the DTI, Department of 
Budget a nd Management and Commission on  Audit.  
 
14.7.  The manufacturer and/or importer shall compensate parties availing of the recall 
order.   
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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/import er. 
 
15.2.  Fees and charges to be paid by the applicant in accordance with Annex A shall be 
as follows:  
 
15.2.1.  Application Fee;  
 
15.2.2.  Audit/inspection fees ; 
 
15.2.3.  Transportation/ travelling expenses, and board and  lodging costs of 
auditor/s and inspector/s during audit/ inspectio n, 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 ba sis, 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 glass , a Surety  Bond shall be posted on a per shipment basis 
equivalent to Ten percent (10%) of the declared value or dutia ble value of the 
imported product in Philippine Peso, whichever is higher to guarantee that the 
applicant shall perform its duties and obligations stated herein.  
 
15.4.  Any violation of the terms and conditions of the Product Certification Scheme 
shall, upon not ice, result in the motu proprio  forfeiture of the bond based on the 
degree of non -conformity or non -compliance stated herein.  
 
 
 
Rule 16.  SHO W 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, unless the manufacturer or importer can justify 
under oath that the non -conformity is correctible and/or the non -compliance is 
negligible .  
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 forfe ited partial ly or in full , depending on the degree of 
the non -conformity or non -compliance as follows:   
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GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  16.3.1  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.  
16.3.1.1  Inconsistencies in the markings/tags is up to five percent (5%) of the 
total number of bundles ; 
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 n otices/letters ; 
16.3.1.4  Delivery of products covered by a Conditional Release from the 
Bureau of Customs ( BOC ) to one of the declared warehouses but not 
in the warehouse declared in the current application with notice to 
BPS prior to such delivery ; 
16.3.1.5  Number of mis sing glass  products is not more than one percent (1%) 
of the total  number of  bundles ’ 
16.3.1.6  Number of missing tags is up to  five pe rcent (5%) of the total number 
of bundles ; 
16.3.1.7  Typographical errors in documents or responses submitted ; 
16.3.1.8  Other circumstances a nalogous to the above.  
16.3.2  Significant – This level or degree fell short of being considered justifiable.  
16.3.2.1  Inconsistencies in the markings/tags is more than five percent (5%) 
up to twenty percent (20%) of the total number of bundles ; 
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 d elay 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  glass  products is more than one percent (1%) up 
to two point five percent ( 2.5%) of the total number of crates ; 
16.3.2.6  Number  of crates without tags is more than  five (5) percent up to  
twenty percent (20% ) of the total number of crates ; 
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 qua ntity involved is no longer justifiable hence, shall be the 
subject of a Show Cause Order.   
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GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  16.3.3.1  Inconsiste ncies in the markings/tags is more than twenty percent 
(20%) but less than fifty percent (50%) of the total number of 
bundles ; 
16.3.3.2  Transfer of products from a  declared warehouse to another declared 
warehouse without notice at all ; 
16.3.3.3  More than thirty (30) up to sixty (60) days d elay in responding to 
notices/letters ; 
16.3.3.4  Delivery of products with Certificate of Conditional Release from the 
BOC to a non -declared wareh ouse ; 
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 t o the resolution of S how 
Cause Order ; 
16.3.3.7  Number of m issing quantity is more than  two point  five percent 
(2.5%) u p to five percent (5 %) of the total number of bundles ; 
16.3.3.8  Number of bundles without tags is more than twenty percent (20%) 
but less than fifty pe rcent (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 perc ent (50%) or mor e of 
the total number of bundles ; 
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 d elay in responding to notices/letters ; 
16.3.4.4  Delivery of products from the  BOC to a declared or undeclared 
warehouse prior to the release of the Conditional release ; 
16.3.4.5  Release of products whose quality/safety did not pass the test from 
the declared warehouse pending resolution of S how Cause Order  or 
prior to the issuance of the  required Clearance Certificate/License ; 
16.3.4.6  Inconsistency in the markings and the quantity of products with 
deficiency is less than fifty percent (50%) of the total quantity 
declared but the same has been committed more than once ; 
16.3.4.7  Number of m issing quantit y is more than five percent (5 %) of the total 
number of  crates ;  
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GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  16.3.4.8  Number of crates  without tags is more than fifty percent (50%)  of the 
total quantity declared ; 
16.3.4.9  Misrepresentation of material facts in the application or succeeding 
correspond ence/s ; 
16.3.4.10  Other circumstances analogous to the above.  
16.4 Bond s shall be for feited  in accordance with the following:  
Degree of Non -conformity or 
Non-compliance  Amount of Bond  
to be Forfeited  
1. Minor  None  
2. Significant  25% of the total bond posted  
3. Major  50% of t he 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 pa rticular 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 
Certifica te/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 bearin g the PS Mark failed to conform to the req uirements 
of a specific PNS as amended/updated ; 
 
17.1.2  That licensee failed to comply with monitoring, surveillance or enforcement 
notices/directives/orders;  
 
17.1.3  That the licensee failed to comply with the terms and conditi ons 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;   
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17.2 The license shall be suspended, recalled, withdrawn, cance lled 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 notice.  
 
17.3 If there is a final finding that a product does not conform to the specified technical 
requirements, the license shall, upon mere notice be immediately suspended, 
withdrawn, recalled, cancelled or revoked.  
 
17.4 Notwithstanding the preceding 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.  
 
 
Rule 18 .  COMPLAINTS/APPEAL HANDLING PROCESS  
 
18.1 BPS shall implement a system of h andling complaints/appeals related to the product 
certification process.  
 
18.2 Remedies for the action or decision of a BPS personnel/chief/director relative to an 
Application for PS License shall be the following:  
 
18.2.1  In case of denial of  the PS License  application,  the applicant may file a 
motion for reconsideration with the BPS Director within ten (10) working 
days from receipt of the letter of denial.  No second motion for 
reconsideration shall b e allowed;  
 
18.2.2  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 with in ten (10) working days from receipt of the notice. No 
second motion for reconsideration shall be allowed.  
 
18.3 In case the motion for reconsideration is denied, an ap peal 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 ex cess of jurisdiction committed by the official who 
rendered the decision.  
 
18.4 The filing of a Motion for Reconsideration shall suspend the period to file an 
appeal.  
 
 
Rule 19 . PROHIBITED ACTS   
 
The following acts are hereby declared prohibited, i n addition to those l isted 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 Sale,  offer for sale using over the counter or on -line mode or any form of 
advertisement of any glass  products not complying with the particular technical 
regulation or corresponding standards ; 
  
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GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  19.3 Non-compliance, neglect or resistance to effect the product recall as directed by 
BPS; 
 
19.4 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 ; 
 
19.5 Non-compliance or failure to comply with the provisions hereof.  
 
 
Rule 20.  PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS  
 
The follo wing shall be imposed upon any manufacturer, importer, foreign testing laboratory/ 
facility, or any other person or entity found in violation of any provision hereof after due 
process, as may be appropriate:  
 
20.1    Administrative fine as per existing DTI Rules and Regulations/Department   
    Administrative Orders and E.O. 913.  
 
20.2 Cancellation or revocation of PS License pursuant to a final and executory decision 
rendered by an administrative agency or the regular cou rts.  
 
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 incl uding but not limited to product recall and/or forfeiture of 
surety  bond, lose the option for pre -shipment testing in all subsequent que 
or importation which henceforth shall undergo post shipment testing by 
accredited Philippine testing facilities ; 
 
20.4.2  The foreign testing laboratory or facility concerned shall lose the re cognition 
by BPS to conduct pre -shipment testing.  
 
20.5 Any other sanctions or penalties as provided under existing DTI rules and 
regulations.  
 
 
Rule 21.  REQUIRED CAPITALIZATIO N 
 
All glass  importers shall  be required  to have at least Twenty Million Pesos  (Php 
20,000,000.00) capitalization prior to importation. Proof of the same shall be submitted to 
BPS and/or DTI RO/PO as follows : 
 
21.1 Duly filed Articles of Incorporation showing m inimu m 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 show ing capitalization.  
 
  
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Rule 21.  DISPOSAL OF SAMPLES  
 
21.1 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 t he 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 de em necessary, at the expense of the 
importer/manufacturer.  
 
21.2 Samples which fail to comply with the specified requirements shall be stored for at 
least six (6) months in the laboratory to ensure their availability in the event the 
importer/manufacturer conte sts the res ult of the test including those subject of 
litigation.  
 
 
Rule 22.  ISSUANCE OF GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES  
 
BPS may issue such procedural guidelines as may be necessary in the implementation of 
this Order.  
 
 
Rule 23.  REPEALING CLAUSE  
 
All provisions o f existing Department Administrative Orders, circulars, and guidelines 
inconsistent with this Administrative Order are hereby repealed subject to the transitory 
provisions below.  
 
Rule 24.  TRANSITORY PROVISIONS  
 
24.1.  All manufacturers with existing valid PS License shal l comply with the procedures 
and requirements of this Order on the subsequent surveillance audit immediately 
upon effectivity hereof.  
 
24.2.  All PS applications received prior to the effectivity of this Order shall be processed 
in accordance with DAO 04:2008. Af ter the issuance of the PS license, clause 
24.1 herein shall apply.  
 
 
24.3.  All PS License applications received after the effectivity of this Order shall be 
subject to the procedures and requirements prescribed herein.  
 
24.4.  All glass  importations shipped prio r to the effectivity of this Orde r shall be 
exempted from the PS requirements herein but all other requirements and 
procedures prescribed herein shall apply e.g. sampling, testing, surety bond.  
 
 
 
 
 
  
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Rule 25.  EFFECTIVITY  
 
This Order shall take effect upon fifteen (15) days after its publication in a national 
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 201 8. 
 
 
Recommended by:  
 
 
_______________________________               _______________________________  
              ENGR.  JAMES E. EMPEÑO                                    ATTY. RUTH B. CASTELO  
      Director, Bureau of Philippine Standards         Undersecretary, CPG  
 
Approved:  
 
 
_____________________________  
RAMON M. LOPEZ  
Secretary  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  ANNEX “A”  
TABLE 1 : SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR BPS PS LI CENSING  
 
 
 
 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 1 5 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 o r as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
3.4  Large  Php500.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
4  Original License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
4.1  Micro  Php5,000.00  
DTI 4.2  Small  Php7,500.00  
4.3  Medium  Php10,000.00  
4.4  Large  Php12,500.00  
5  Annual License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
5.1  Micro  Php2,500.00  
DTI 5.2  Small  Php3,750.00  
5.3  Medium  Php5,000.00  
5.4  Large  Php6,250.00  
6  Transportation  As per arrangement  
(if necessary)  DTI / Design ated 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 Forwarder  
10  Market Sample  As per Official Receipts /  
Sales Invoice  Establishment   
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GLASS  PART 2 & 3 AND BENT GLASS  TABLE 1 A: SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  
SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  ASSETS  
Micro  Up to Php3,000,000.00  
Small  Php 3,000,001.00 up to Php 15,000,000.00  
Medium  Php 15,000,001 up to Php 100,000,000.00  
Large  Over Php 100,000,000.00  
 
TABLE 2: SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE STATEMENT OF 
CONFIRMATION (SOC)  
PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
Application Fee  Php 300.00  DTI 
Processing Fee (depends on the value of the batch  being applied for SOC  
Invoice/batch value up to Php 
500,000.00  Php 5,000.00  
DTI Invoice/batch value from Php 
500,001.00 to Php 1,000,000.00  Php 7,500.00  
Invoice/batch value above Php 
1,000,000.00  Php 10,000.00  
Inspection Fee  As charged by the 
DTI /  BPS Designated 
Inspection Body  DTI / Designated 
Inspection Body  
Transportation  As per arrangement 
(if necessary)  DTI / Designated 
Inspection Body  
Testing Fee  As charged by the 
BPS-Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  BPS-Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  
Freight charges of samples  As charged by Freight 
Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
Market sample  As per Official 
Receipts/Sales 
Invoice  Establishment  
 
Notes: 
 
 Original and Annual License Fees depend on the size of establishment as stipulated 
on Table 1 A herein.  
 
 The S chedule of Fees and Charges in this DAO were adopted from DAO 4:2008 and 
DAO 5:2008.