Mandatory Philippine National Standard s (PNS) for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances                                                          
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DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.  _____ ___ 
Series of 2016  
 
 
SUBJECT:  MANDATORY PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARDS (PNS) FOR HOUSEHOLD  
                   AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES  
 
 
1. Pursuant to Republic Act 4109, Republic Act 7394, Executive Order No. 913 Series of 
1983,  Executive Order No. 133 Series of 1987, Executive Order No. 101 Series of 1967, 
Department Administrative Order No. 4 Series of 2008, Department Administrative O rder 
No. 5 Series of 2008,  Department Administrative Order No. 2 Series of 2007;  and Sec. 10 
(4), Title X Book IV of the Administrative Code of 1987, the following Philippine National 
Standards are hereby adopted for mandatory implementation:  
 
Philippine  National 
Standard (PNS)  Title 
PNS IEC 60335 -1:2005  
(IEC published 2001 ) Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - 
Part 1: General Requirements  
PNS IEC 60335 -2-3:2005  
(IEC published 2002 ) Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - 
Part 2 - 3:  Particular requirements for electric irons  
PNS IEC 60335 -2-4:2001  
(IEC published 2000 ) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances  - 
Part 2 - 4: Particular requirements for spin extractors  
PNS IEC 60335 -2-7:2000  
(IEC published 1998 ) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances  - 
Part 2 -7: Particular requirements for washing 
machines  
PNS IEC 60335 -2-9:2005  
(IEC published 2002 ) Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - 
Part 2 - 9: Particular requirements for grills, toasters 
and similar portable cooking appliances  
PNS IEC 60335 -2-14:2002  
(IEC published 1994 ) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances  - 
Part 2 - 14: Particular requirements for kitchen 
machines  
PNS IEC 60335 -2-15:2005  
(IEC published 2002)  Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - 
Part 2 - 15: Particular requirements for appliances for 
heating liquids  
PNS IEC 60335 -2-24:2013  
(IEC 60335 -2-24:2010)  Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - 
Part 2 - 24: Particular requirements for refrigerating 
appliances, ice -cream appliances and ice -makers  
PNS IEC 60335 -2-25:2005   
(IEC published 2002 ) Household and  similar electrical appliances - Safety - 
Part 2 -25: Particular requirements for microwave 
ovens, including combination microwave ovens  
PNS IEC 60335 -2-40:2000  
(IEC published 1995 ) Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - 
Part 2 - 40: Parti cular requirements for electrical heat 
pumps, air - conditioners and dehumidifiers  
PNS IEC 60335 -2-80:20 05  
(IEC published 2002 ) Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - 
Part 2 - 80: Particular requirements for fans  
PNS IEC 60065:2007  
(IEC published 2001 ) Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - Safety 
requirements  
 
2. All manufacturers,  assemblers,  and importers of said product s shall comply with the 
requirements of th ese standard s. 
  
 
 
 
Mandatory Philippine National Standard s (PNS) for Household and Similar Electrical  Appliances                                                        
Page 2 of 9 3. A third party certification, known as the Product Certification Scheme of the DTI – Bureau 
of Philippine Standards (BPS), requires all manufacturers , assemblers , and importers of 
product s under clause 5.1  of this Order to secure a Philippine Standard (PS)  Certification 
Mark  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 standards, the following shall apply:  
 
4.2.1  BPS – Bureau of Philippine Standards  
 
4.2.2  DTI – Department of Trade an d Industry  
 
4.2.3  FTEB – Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau  
 
4.2.4  Import Commodity Clearance (ICC)  – a document issued by DTI attesting that 
the quality and/or safety of an imported product conforms to a Philippine 
National Standard (PNS) or BPS -recognized in ternational/foreign standard   
 
4.2.5 PS Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark 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  
 
4.2.6 Importer – an entity engaged in the importation of the product  
 
4.2.7 Manufacturer/Assembler – an entity engaged in the manufacture or assembly 
of the product  
 
4.2.8 Licensee – manufacturer, assembler or importer issued a PS Ce rtification Mark 
License/Import Commodity Clearance  
 
4.2.9 Test Samples – the product picked out at random from a lot or batch  
 
4.2.10  Basic Model/Type – one that represents a set of generic characteristics of a 
group of products  
 
4.2.11  Generic Model  – refers to a model or series of models wh ich critical 
components together with its mechanical and electrical designs are similar  
including capacity, energy source, electrical characteristics and other physical or 
functional characteristics with the base mod el. 
 
5. Implementing Guidelines  
 
The Implementing Guidelines for the Mandatory Certification of the product s covered under 
the standards  stated in clause 1 of this Order  shall be as follows:  
 
5.1 Scope  
 
5.1.1  The scope of implementation shall cover the following:  
 
5.1.1.1  PNS IEC 60335 -2-3:2005  – Electric dry irons and steam irons  for 
household and similar purposes  with rated voltage up to 250 V  a.c. 
 
5.1.1.2  PNS IEC 60335 -2-4:2001  – Spin extractors for household and similar 
purposes with rated voltage up to  250 V  a.c. 
  
 
 
 
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Page 3 of 9 5.1.1.3  PNS IEC 60335 -2-7:2000 – Single -tub and twin -tub, semi-automatic and 
fully-automatic controlled washing machines with horizontal or vertical 
drum orientation  that are for household and similar use, their rated voltage 
being not more than 250  V a.c. 
 
5.1.1.4  PNS IEC 60335 -2-9:2002 – Portable electric toasters, stoves, hotplates, 
grills, ovens, turbo broilers, and induction hotplate s intended for household 
and similar purposes with rated voltage not more than 250  V a.c.  
 
5.1.1.5  PNS IEC 60335 -2-14:20 02 – Portable e lectric blenders, juicers, food 
mixers, and food processors intended for household and similar purposes 
with rated voltage up to  250 V a.c. 
 
5.1.1.6  PNS IEC 60335 -2-15:20 05 – Portable e lectric rice cookers /warmers  up to 
7-kg. capacity , coffee makers, airpots, kettles, pressure cookers, slow 
cookers, and multi -cookers intended for household and similar purposes 
with rated voltage up to  250V  a.c. 
 
5.1.1.7  PNS IEC 60335 -2-24:2013 – Refrigerators  for household and similar use 
with storage capacity  up to 340 liters ( 12 cubic feet ), their rated voltage 
being  not more than 250 V a.c.  
 
5.1.1.8  PNS IEC 60335 -2-25:20 05 – Portable microwave ovens  intended for 
household and similar purposes with rated voltage up to 250  V a.c.   
 
5.1.1.9  PNS IEC 60335 -2-40:2000 – Inverter and non -inverter , window and split-
type air-conditioners with maximum rated voltage not more than 250  V for 
single phas e and 600 V for all other types  with cool ing capacity up to 
38,000 kJ/hr  
 
5.1.1.10  PNS IEC 60335 -2-80:2005  – a.c. and a.c./d.c. e lectric fans for household 
and similar purposes with rated power up to 300 W and rated voltage not 
more than 250 V  a.c.  
 
5.1.1.11  PNS IEC 60065:2007  – Stand -alone CD/VCD/DVD/Blu -ray disc players 
and CRT and LCD panel  (with CCFL or LED backlight)  television sets with 
display size up to 45 inches , with rated voltage up to 250  V a.c. Television 
sets with a separate power supply  are also covered by this Order.  
 
5.1.2  Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be 
a source of danger to the public  (i.e. for use in commercial establishments)  are 
within the scope of th is Order . 
 
5.1.3  This Order  does not cover appliances that are exclusively for industrial purposes .  
 
5.2  Authorities and Responsibilities of DTI/BPS  
 
Duties and responsibilities of DTI/BPS specified in DAO 4:2008 and DAO 5:2008 shall 
apply.  
 
5.3 Application for PS or ICC Certification  
 
5.3.1  Manufacturers/assemblers shall apply for the Philippine Standard (PS) Quality 
and/or Safety Certification Mark License according to th e requirements of DAO 
4:2008 and its implementing rules and regulations.  
 
  
 
 
 
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Page 4 of 9 5.3.2  Importers shall apply for the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) according to 
the requirements of DAO 5:2008 and its implementing rules and regulations.  
 
5.4 Sampling  
 
5.4.1  For ICC application, three (3) sets consisting of two (2) complete units per set 
shall be randomly drawn from the shipment at the importer’s warehouse by a 
duly authorized DTI/BPS representative.  The first set shall be sent to the BPS 
recognized  testing la boratory  for independent testing and the other two (2) sets 
shall remain at the importer’s warehouse. These shall serve as reserve samples 
in case of a need for re -testing.  
 
5.4.2  For PS Certification Mark License application, four (4) units shall be randomly 
drawn from the manufacturer/assembler’s production line or warehouse by a 
duly authorized DTI/BPS representative.  The first two (2) units shall be tested in -
plant as witnessed by the authorized DTI/BPS representative. The other two (2) 
units shall be packe d/sealed and signed by the authorized DTI/BPS 
representative for independent testing upon satisfactory results of the in -plant 
test. 
 
5.4.3  Test samples for independent testing shall be packed/sealed and signed by the 
authorized DTI/BPS representative and shall be sent by the 
manufacturer /assembler  or importer to BPS recognized  testing laboratory within 
two (2) working days upon drawing of samples. The authorized DTI/BPS 
representative shall ensure that the Request for Test form is properly filled -up, 
signed and issued to the manufacturer /assembler  or importer.  
 
5.4.4  The applicant may also be required by the BPS recognized  testing laboratory to 
submit the PCB wiring diagram and spare parts  that are necessary for the 
conduct of safety testing  and certificate of compliance of the critical component, if 
needed . 
 
5.4.5  For generic models, one (1) complete unit shall be drawn and be sent  together 
with its base model  to the BPS recognized  testing laboratory  for actual 
verification purposes.  
 
5.4.6  Prior to testing, there shall be no special preparation, modification or 
adjustment, quality control, testing or assembly procedure conducted in any 
manner on a test sample or any parts and sub -assemblies thereof, which is not 
normally performed during pro duction and assembly.  
 
5.5 In-plant Test  
 
5.5.1  The manufacturer/assembler shall have the capability to test finished product 
based on the requirements of the relevant PNS . 
 
5.5.2  The manufacturer/ assembler shall have the minimum equipment listed below for 
quality checking:  
 
5.5.2.1  Test Finger and Test P in 
5.5.2.2  Dielectric Strength Tester  
5.5.2.3  Insulation Resistance Test M eter 
5.5.2.4  Vernier Caliper /Micrometer  
5.5.2.5  Power Meter  
5.5.2.6  Leakage Current Meter  
5.5.2.7  Hexane Solution/Water Petroleum Spirit for Marking Test  
5.5.2.8  10° or 15° inclined plane  
5.5.2.9  Test floor/wall with black dull paint   
 
 
 
Mandatory Philippine National Standard s (PNS) for Household and Similar Electrical  Appliances                                                        
Page 5 of 9 5.5.3  The manufacturer/assembler that does not have the capability to conduct tests 
on certain clause/parameter of the standard, shall establish a system and 
procedures of having its product tested using accredited testing laboratory as 
part of its quality control.  
 
5.6 Independent Testing  
 
5.6.1  Samples shall be tested by any  BPS recognized  testing laboratory.  
 
5.6.2  Samples shall be  marked and tested  at 230 V  a.c., 60 Hz and shall comply with 
the requirements of the relevant standard . 
 
5.6.3  The BPS recognized  testing laboratory shall conduct full test on base model and 
verification only on generic models. If in the determination of the laboratory upon 
verification that the claimed generic model did not conform to the definition as 
stated on c lause 4.2.11 of this Order, full testing shall be required.  
 
5.6.4  In the case of an ICC application for a product with accompanying test r eport 
acceptable to the BPS, the DTl/BPS has the prerogative to require drawing of 
samples from the actual shipment  for confirmatory testing or verification . 
 
5.6.5  In the case of re -testing for both ICC and PS application, full testing shall be 
conducted by the BPS recognized testing laboratory to ensure full compliance of 
the product to its relevant standard. Re-testing on a particular clause/s of the 
standard shall only be conducted upon recommendation of the BPS.  
 
5.6.6  All test results shall be held strictly confidential by the BPS recognized                                   
testing laboratory. Copies of tes t report that maybe requested by the 
manufacturers/assemblers/importers from BPS are for product certification 
purposes only and not to be used for commercial purposes.   
 
5.7 Product Compliance and Non-Compliance  
 
5.7.1   Two (2) sets of samples per type/model shall have been tested by the BPS 
recognized testing laboratory, both showing non -compliance before a declaration  
can be made that the product does not conform to the requirements of the PNS . 
 
5.7.2  For ICC applicatio n: 
 
5.7.2.1 If in the determination of the DTI/BPS that the first set of test samples 
failed to conform  to the requirements of the relevant standard, the 
DTI/BPS shall advise the importer to undertake any of the following 
options : 
 
5.7.2.1a Submit the second  and third  sets of samples drawn and sealed 
by the authorized DTI/BPS representative to the BPS 
recognized  testing laboratory for re-testing;  
 
5.7.2.1b Undertake the necessary corrective actions within 15 working 
days upon receipt of notice from the DTI/BPS. After the 
corrective actions have been undertaken, re -
inspection /verification  shall be conducted and a nother set of 
samples shall be drawn by an authorized DTI/BPS 
representative for confirmatory  testing. An af fidavit of 
undertaking shall be submitted by the importer to the BPS 
attesting that the corrective actions are applied to all the 
products covered by the particular ICC application ;  
 
 
 
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5.7.2.1c Re-export the non -compliant products to the country of origin. 
Inventory and inspection shall be conducted by an authorized 
DTI/BPS representative prior to the re -exportation. Re -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 port of destination ) shall be submitted by 
the importer to the BPS; or  
 
5.7.2.1d Destroy the non -compliant products to be witnessed by a duly 
authorized DTI/BPS representative. Inspection and inventory 
shall be conducted by the DTI/BPS representati ve prior to the 
actual destruction.  
 
5.7.2.2 If in the determination of the DTI/BPS that the re -testing still showed 
non-compliance with the requirements of the relevant standard, the ICC 
application shall be denied and the importer shall be advised by the 
DTI/BPS to undertake any of the options stipulated in clauses 5.7.2.1c 
or 5.7.2.1d of this Order.  
 
5.7.3 For PS License application:  
 
5.7.3.1  If in the determination of the BPS that the test samples failed to conform 
to the requirements of the standard, the BPS shall advise the 
manufacturer/assembler to undertake the necessary corrective actions 
within 15 working days upon receipt of notice from the BPS. A corrective 
action report shall be submitted by the manufacturer/a ssembler to the 
BPS after which product audit, sampling, and independent testing shall 
be conducted.  
 
5.7.3.2  Only after re -assessment and subsequent product compliance shall the 
manufacturer/assembler be allowed by BPS to use the PS Certification 
Mark.  
 
5.8 Validity of Test Reports  
 
5.8.1  A test report issued by a BPS recognized testing laboratory shall have the 
following validity from the date of its issuance:  
 
Products  Validity  
 Electric dry irons and steam irons;  
 Toasters, stoves, hotplates, grills, o vens, 
turbo broilers, and induction stoves ; 
 Blenders, juicers, food mixers, and food 
processors ; 
 Rice cookers, coffee makers, airpots, 
kettles, pressure cookers, slow cookers, 
and multi -cookers ; 
 Electric fans  
 CD/V CD/DVD/Blu -ray disc players;  and 
 Television  sets;  Six (6) months  
 Microwave ovens;  
 Washing machines;  
 Refrigerators; and  
 Air-conditioners  Twelve (12) months  
  
 
 
 
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Page 7 of 9 5.8.2  A test report shall only be valid to cover an ICC application provided that the 
products are of the same model/type and were manufactured by the same 
company. The validity of test reports shall only apply for those products 
manufactured by a company certified to ISO 9001. The scope of certification  to 
ISO 9001  of the manufacturer  shall include the manufacture/production/assembly  
of the particular products.  
 
5.8.3 The validity of test reports shall not apply to the PS Certification scheme . 
 
5.8.4  Test report of product which failed to conform to the requirements of the relevant 
standar d during initial testing and complied  during t he re-testing shall not be 
deemed valid by the DTI/BPS to cover the subsequent ICC applications .  
 
5.8.5  The DTI/BPS has the prerogative to draw samples during the given validity 
period for confirmatory te sting or verification purposes.  
 
5.9 Surveillance Audit for PS Licenses  
 
 5.9.1  A PS License holder shall be audit ed at least once a year during the  three -year 
validity period  of the PS License . The PS Licensee shall coordinate with the 
DTI/BPS the schedule of the annual surveillance audits.  
 
 5.9.2  For re-certification of PS Licenses, the re-assessment audit shall be conducted 
no less than three (3) months prior to the expiry of the original issue of the PS 
License to ensure that there is no gap between the date of expiry and the date 
of issuance of the new certificate.  The PS Licensee shall coordinate with the 
DTI/BPS the schedule of the re -assessment audit.  
 
 5.9.3  All the models/types covered in the scope of certification of the PS License shall 
be subjected to independent testing at least once during  the three -year validity.  
Models/types not subjected to independent testing during the surveillance and 
re-certification audits shall be excluded in the renewal of the PS License . 
 
 5.9.4 For models /types  to be included or excluded in the scope of certification of  the 
PS License, the PS licensee shall submit to the DTI/BPS a filled -out and duly 
notarized Application for Extension/Reduction in the scope of PS Certification 
(Form No. SD -SCD -QF15) . For foreig n PS licensees , the form shall be 
authenticated by the Philippine Embassy that covers the plant location . 
 
5.9.5  Models /types  intended for inclusion in the scope of the PS License  shall be 
subjected to a product audit at the licensee’s plant location by a duly authorized 
DTI/BPS representative  after which independent testing shall be conducted.  
 
5.9.6  The licensee shall inform the BPS in writing i n case of alterations on the design, 
construction, and/or components of the models covered in the scope of 
certification of the PS License before actual application of the alteration /s. The 
BPS has the prerogative to require product audit and /or independen t testing to 
verify the compliance of the product to its relevant PNS in view of the 
alteration/s.  
  
5.10 Required Markings  
 
In addition to the required markings of the relevant standards , the following shall be marked 
on the product and/or on its packagi ng: 
 
  
 
 
 
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Page 8 of 9 5.10.1 PS Certification Mark   
 
5.10.1.1 The design of PS Certification Mark shall be in accordance with Annex C 
of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of DAO 4:2008.  
 
5.10.1.2 The PS Certification Mark shall only be affixed on certified products and 
shall not be used in any other product in a misleading manner.  
 
5.10.2 ICC Mark  
 
5.10.2.1  The ICC Mark shall be in the form of a sticker issued by the BPS.  
 
5.10.2.2  The ICC sticker shall only be affixed on certified products and shall not be 
used in any other product in a misleading manner.  
 
5.10.3  The name, address, and contact number of the manufacturer/assembler/ 
importer shall be marked on the products covered by the PS L icense or ICC 
certificate. In case of foreign PS licenses, the name, address, and contact 
number of the authorized local distributor shall be marked on the products.  
 
  5.11 Disposition of Samples  
 
5.11.1 Tested samples shall be retrieved by the manufacturer/assembler/importer 
within 30 days upon receipt of the notice issued by the testing laboratory.  
 
5.11.2 Samples which failed to comply with the requirements of the relevant standard 
may be stored at the concerned testing laboratory for reference purposes and 
in the event that the manufactur er/assembler/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/ assembler/ importer or disposed of in a manner deemed 
appropriate, under existing rules and regulations.  
 
5.11.3  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 existing rules and 
regulations. Disposal of tested samples with hazardous substances shall be the 
responsibility of the manufacturer/ assembler/ importer concerned.  
 
5.12 Monitoring and Market Surveillance  
 
The BPS/FTEB/DTI -Regional and Provincial  Offices shall at any time monitor and 
inspect products in the market for conformance to the requirements of DAO 2:2007, 
DAO 3: 2008, DAO 4:2008, DAO 5:2008 and the specified stan dard. If the products 
are found not in conformity, the BPS/FTEB/DTI -Regional and Provincial Offices  shall 
make appropriate legal actions or impose necessary sanctions, 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.  
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Page 9 of 9 7. Repealing Clause  
 
This repeals Memorandum Circulars,  Implementing Guidelines and all other                      
Orders or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provision of this                     
Administrative Order.  
 
8. Transitory Provision  
 
8.1 All manufacturers, assemblers, and/or importers of  the products covered by this Order 
may apply for voluntary certification using the standards stated in clause 1 of this Order 
until 30 June 2017.  
 
8.2 All manufacturers, assemblers, or importers of the products covered by this Order shall 
be required to u ndergo the mandatory product certification procedures (PS or ICC 
certification) beginning 01 July 2017.  
 
 
8.3 Starting 01 July 2018 , all products covered by this Order that shall be distributed or 
offered for sale in the market shall bear a valid PS mark o r ICC stickers. Compliance 
shall be verified thru the conduct of market monitoring and enforcement activities.  
 
9. 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 2016.  
 
 
Recommended by:  
 
 
 
      ATTY . MARIMEL D. PORCIUNCULA                  ATTY. TEODORO C. PASCUA  
                 Officer -in-Charge, BPS                                         Undersecretary, CPG  
 
Approved:  
 
 
RAMON M. LOPEZ  
Secretary