Mandatory Philippine National Standard (PNS) for Speed Limiter (PNS UN 89:2016)                                                     Page 1 of 5 DEPARTMENT ADMINISTR ATIVE ORDER NO.______  
Series of 2018  
 
 
SUBJECT:  MANDATORY PHILIPPINE NA TIONAL STANDARD (PNS) FOR SPEED 
LIMITATION DEVICES (SLD) AND ADJUSTABLE SPEED LIMITATION 
DEVICES (ASLD)  
 
1. Pursuant to Republic Act  10916 or the “Road Speed Limiter Act of 2016”, Republic Act  4109, 
Repub lic Act 7394, Executive  Order  No. 913  Serie s of 1983,  Executive Order No. 133 Series 
of 1987, Executive Order No. 101  Series of 1967, Depar tment Administrative Order No. 4  
Series of 2008, Department Administrative Order No. 5 Series of 2008,  Depart ment 
Administrative Order No. 2  Series of 2007,   and Sec. 10 (4), Title X Book IV  of the 
Administrative Code of 1987, the following Philippine Nat ional Standard is hereby adopted 
for mandatory implementation:  
 
PNS UNR 89:2016 – Part III : Uniform provis ions concerning the approval of sp eed limitation 
devices (SLD) and adjustable speed limitation device s (ASLD)  
 
2. All manufacturers, distributors, importers, and retailers of said product shall comply with the 
requirements of this standard.  
 
3. A third party certification, known as the Product Certification Scheme of the DTI – Bureau of 
Philippine Standards (BPS), requires all manufacturers and importer s of said product to 
secure a Philippine Standard (PS) License and an Import Commodity Clearance (ICC), 
respectively, prior to its distribution and sale.  
 
4. Terms and Definitions  
 
In addition to the definitions provided in the standard, the following shall a pply:  
 
4.1 Adjustable Speed Limitation Device (ASLD) – a device which limits the speed of 
vehicles of categories M and N to a speed voluntary set by the driver when it is activated  
 
4.2 BPS – Bureau of Philippine Standards  
 
4.3 DTI – Department of Trade and Industry  
 
4.4 FTEB – Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau  
 
4.5 Import Commodity Clearance  (ICC) – document  issued by BPS to an importer 
authorizing the use of the ICC sticker on the imported products in accordance with the 
rules of the certification Scheme  
 
4.6 Importer – an entity engaged in the importation of the product  
 
4.7 Licensee – manufacturer issued a PS Certification Mark License/Import Commodity 
Clearance  
 
4.8 Manufacturer – an entity engaged in the manufacture or assembly of the product  
 
4.9 PS Quality and/or Safety Certification Mar k License – document issued by BPS to a 
company authorizing its use of the PS Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark on the 
products in accordance with the rules of the certification scheme  
  
 
 
 
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Page 2 of 5 4.10 Speed Limitation Device (SLD) – a device whic h controls the fue l feed to the engine 
in order to limit the vehicle speed to the specified value  
 
4.11 Test Samples – the product picked out at random from a lot or batch  
 
4.12 Type of SLD/ASLD – means SLDs/ASLDs which do not differ with respect to the 
essential  characteristics such as  the make and type of the device, the range of speed 
values at which they may be set, and the method used to control the fuel feed to the 
engine  
 
4.13 Vehicle Categories  
 
Category M : Motor vehicles with at least four wheels designed and  constructed for the 
carriage of passengers.  
 
M1: Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers and 
comprising no more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat.  
M2: Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers, 
comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat, and having a 
maximum mass not exceeding 5 ton s. 
M3: Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers, 
comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver' s seat, and having a 
maximum mass exceeding 5 to ns. 
 
Category N : Motor vehicles with at least four wheels designed and constructed for the 
carriage of goods.  
 
N1: Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having  a 
maximum mass not exc eeding 3.5 ton s. 
N2: Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and ha ving a 
maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tons but not exceeding 12 ton s. 
N3: Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having a 
maximum mass exceeding 12 tons.  
 
5. Implementing Guidelines  
 
The Implementing Guidelines for the Mandatory Certification of the said product shall be as 
follows:  
 
5.1 Scope  
 
The scope of implementation shall cover Speed Limitation Devices (SLD)  which are 
intended to be fitted to vehicles  of categories M 2, M 3, N2, and N 3 and Adjustable Speed 
Limitation Devices (ASLD)  which are intended to vehicles of categories M and N as 
prescribed in Part III of PNS UNR 89:2016 .  
 
5.2  Authorities and Responsibilities of DTI/BPS  
 
Duties and responsibilities of DTI /BPS prescribed  in DAO 4:2008,  DAO 5:2008 , and 
their future amendments  shall apply.  
  
5.3 Application for PS or ICC Certification  
 
5.3.1  Manufacturers  shall apply for the Philippine Standard (PS) Quality and/or Safety 
Certification Mark License according to  the requirements of DAO 4:2008, its 
implementing rules and regulations , and their future amendments .  
  
 
 
 
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Page 3 of 5 5.3.2  Importers shall apply for the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) according to the 
requirements of DAO 5:2008 , its implementing rules and regulations , and their 
future amendments . 
 
5.3.3  In addition to the said requirements, the manufacturers/importers shall submit the 
following:  
 
5.3.3.1  Technical characteristics of the SLD/ASLD;  
5.3.3.2  Method of SLD/ASLD’s installation on each make; and  
5.3.3.3  Type/s of vehicle for which the SLD/ASLD  is intended to be 
installed.  
 
5.3.4  In the absence of BPS recognized testing laboratory , the importers shall warrant 
that the SLD/ASLD they import into the country conform to the standard 
specifications stipulated in PNS UNR 89:2016 through the following:  
 
5.3.4.1  Impo rters shall submit supplier’s/manufacturer’s declaration of 
conformity on a per shipment per bill of lading basis ; and  
5.3.4.2  Copy/ies of Type Approval Certificate/s for each type of imported 
SLD/ASLD  
   
It is understood that the aforementioned requirements shal l cease to be 
implemented once BPS recognized testing laboratory is available.  
 
5.4 Sampling  
 
5.4.1  For ICC application, ten (10) pieces of SLD/ASLD per type per brand shall be 
randomly drawn from the shipment at the importer’s warehouse by a duly 
authorized DTI/BPS  representative. The first five (5) pieces shall be sent to the 
BPS recognized testing laboratory for testing. The remaining units shall be kept 
by the importer as reserved samples.  
 
5.4.2  For PS Certification Mark License application, fifteen (15) pieces of SLD/ASLD 
per type per brand shall be randomly drawn from the manufacturer’s production 
line or warehouse by a duly authorized DTI/BPS representative. The first five (5) 
pieces shall be tested in -plant to be witnessed by the authorized DTI/BPS 
representativ e. The next five (5) pieces shall be sent to the BPS recognized 
testing laboratory for independent testing upon satisfactory result of the in -plant 
test. The remaining units shall be kept by the manufacturer as reserved samples.  
 
5.4.3  Test samples for independe nt testing shall be packed/sealed and signed by the 
authorized DTI/BPS representative and sh all be sent by the manufacturer  or 
importer to BPS recognized testing laboratory within seven (7) working days upon 
drawing of samples. The authorized DTI/BPS repre sentative shall ensure that the 
Request for Test form is properly filled -up, signed and issued to the manufacturer  
or importer.  
 
5.4.4  Prior to testing, there shall be no special preparation, modification or adjustment, 
quality control, testing or assembly proce dure conducted in any manner on a test 
sample or any parts and sub -assemblies thereof, which is not normally performed 
during production and assembly.  
 
5.5 In-plant Test  
 
5.5.1  The manufacturer  shall have the capability to conduct the  following  tests and 
performance requirements of SLD and ASLD  as prescribed in Annex 5 and 6 of 
PNS UNR 89:2016, respectively:   
 
 
 
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5.5.1.1  Tests of Speed Limitation  shall be done on either:  
a. Test Track , 
b. Chassis Dynamometer , or 
c. Engine Test Bench  
 
5.5.1.2 Test of Endurance  
 
5.5.2  The ma nufacturer  shall e stablish a system and procedure  of ensuring the full 
compliance of its products to the requirements of PNS UNR 89:2016  as part of its 
quality control.  
 
5.6 Independent Testing  
 
5.6.1  Samples shall  be tested by a  BPS recognized  testing laboratory as per 
requirements of PNS UNR 89:2016.  
5.6.2  In the absence of BPS recognized testing laboratory, test samp les shall be sent 
to laboratory/ies  accredited by an accreditation body signatory to the International 
Laboratory Accreditation Cooper ation (ILAC) or Asia Pacific Laboratory 
Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) 
for testing.  
5.6.3  Two separate tests with two (2) failing results shall have been conducted by a 
BPS recognized testing laboratory before a decl aration can be made that the 
product does not conform to the specific standard.  
5.6.4  If in the determination of BPS the first set of sample  failed , another set of sample 
from the same lot/batch shall be tested. If the retest passed, the lot/batch is 
declared as  complying with the requirements of the standard.  
5.6.5  Likewise, if in the determination of BPS the first and the retest failed to conform 
to the requirements of PNS UNR 89:2016, the PS/ICC applicant shall be advised 
by BPS that their application is denied.  
5.6.6  All test results shall be held strictly confidential by the BPS designated                                   
testing laboratory. Copies of test report that maybe  requested by the 
manufacturers /importers from BPS are for product certification purposes only and 
not to be used for commercial purposes.  
 
5.7 Required Markings  
 
Required markings shall be as follows:  
 
5.7.1 Markings/labels prescribed by PNS UNR 89:2016  
 
5.7.2  Markings/labels prescribed by DAO 04:2008/DAO 05:2008 and their future 
amendments  
 
5.7.3  Markings/labels prescribed by the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act 
No. 7394)    
   
5.8 Disposition of Samples  
 
5.8.1 Tested samples shall be retrieved by the manufacturer/importer within 30 days 
upon receipt of the notice issued by the testing laboratory.  
 
5.8.2 Samples which failed to comply with the requirements of PNS UNR 89:2016 may 
be stored at the concerned testing laboratory for reference purposes and in the 
event that the manufacturer /importer contests the result of tests.  If the test results 
were not contested after two (2) months from the issuance, the test report is 
deemed final and the samples shall be returned to the manufacturer/importer or  
 
 
 
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regulations.  
 
5.8.3 The BPS and the testing laboratory shall not be liable for whatever damage 
sustained by the test samples during transport and testing. The laboratory shall 
dispose the samples, in a manner deemed appropriate under e xisting rules and 
regulations. Disposal of tested samples with hazardous substances shall be the 
responsibility of the manufacturer/importer concerned.  
 
5.9 Monitoring and Market Surveillance  
 
The BPS/FTEB/DTI -RO/PO Offices shall at any time monitor and inspect products in 
the market for conformance to the requ irements of DAO 2:2007, DAO 3:  2008, DAO 
4:2008, DAO 5:2008 , their future amendments,  and the specified standard. If the 
products are found not in conformity, DTI/BPS shall make appropriate leg al actions or 
impose necessary san ctions, in accordance with the relevant laws, rules and 
regulations.  
 
6. Separability Clause  
 
Should any provision of this Administrative Order or any part thereof be declared invalid, the 
other provisions, so far as they are  separate from the invalid ones, shall remain in force and 
effect.  
 
7. Effectivity  
 
This Order shall take effect 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 2018 .  
 
 
Recommended by:  
 
 
                             
              
 
 
 
 
Approved:  
 
   
RAMON M. LOPEZ  
Secretary  
  ENGR. JAMES E. EMPEÑO  
Director  
Bureau of Philippine Standards  ATTY. RUTH B. CASTELO  
Undersecretary  
Consumer Protection Group