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DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. ______   
Series of _________  
 
 
SUBJECT:  THE NEW TECHNICAL  REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF DEFORMED STEEL BARS, RER OLLED 
STEEL BARS AND EQUAL LEG STEEL ANGLE BARS STANDARDS   
 
WHEREAS,  the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is the economic catalyst that 
enables innovative, competitive, job generating, inclusive business, and empowers 
consumers;  
 
WHEREAS,  the Burea u of Philippine Standards (BPS) [formerly known as Bureau of 
Product Standards] is mandated by Republic Act No. 4109, Series of 1964 to perform 
standards development, certification, testing, policy formulation and monitoring functions;  
 
WHEREAS,  the same m andate is reiterated in Republic Act No. 7394 or Consumer Act of 
the Philippines wherein it states that, “it shall be the duty of the State to develop and provide 
safety and quality standards for consumer products, including performance or use -oriented 
standards, codes of practice and methods of tests; to assist the consumer in evaluating the 
quality, including safety, performance and comparative utility of consumer products; to 
protect the public against unreasonable risks of injury associated with consume r products; to 
undertake research on quality improvement of products and investigation into causes and 
prevention of product 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 292 or the 1987 Administrative Code, Department 
Administrative Order (DAO) No. 4, the Rules and Regulations Concerning the Philippine 
Standard (PS) Qual ity 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,  consist ent with the above -cited mandates, laws and policies, Philippine 
National Standard ( PNS) 49:2002  (Steel bars for concrete reinforcement – Specification ), 
PNS 211:2002  (Rerolled steel bars for concrete reinforcement – Specification)  and PNS 
657:2008 (Hot-rolled steel sections – Equal -leg angles – Specifications)  have been declared 
mandatory standards in order to inspect, sample, test and certify that the products are 
compliant with the requirements thereof;  
 
WHEREAS,  World Trade Organization (WTO) defined Standard  as “a document 
approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common and repeated use, rules, 
guidelines or characteristics for products or related processes and production methods, with 
which compliance is not mandatory .” (emphasis supplied)   
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 WHE REAS,  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,  to ensure the quality, safety, and traceability of steel products which entails 
high l evel of protection for safety, all  existing policies and procedures regarding the 
mandatory implementation of the aforementioned standards  shall be revised.  
 
NOW , THEREFORE, pursuant to the Philippine Constitution, Section 9, Article XVI, Republic 
Act (R.A.) No. 4109, R.A. No. 7394, Executive Order (E.O.) No. 101, Series of 1967, EO No. 
913, Series of 1983, EO No. 292, Administrative Code of 1987, Sec 10 (4), T itle X, Book IV, 
the following technical regulations governing the BPS Mandatory Product Certification 
Schemes for steel  products are hereby prescribed and promulgated for the compliance, 
information and guidance of all concerned.  
 
Rule 1.  OBJECTIVE  
 
This DAO aims t o strictly ensure that steel  products meet the specified safety and/or quality 
requirement/s prescribed by BPS.  
 
 
Rule 2.  SCOPE  
 
This Department Administrative Order prescribes the Technical  Regulations for Mandatory 
PS Licensing Scheme covering steel  products, wh ether locally manufactured or imported as 
follows:  
 
2.1 Rerolled Steel Bars covered by PNS 211:2002  
 
2.2 Deformed Steel Bars covered by PNS 49:2002  
 
2.3 Equal Leg Angle Bars covered by PNS 657:2008  
 
 
Rule 3.  DEFINITION OF TERMS  
 
For purposes of this Order, the following defin itions 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 has been 
demonstrated. 3 
                                                           
1 ISO 19011:2011  
2 Ibid.  
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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/edition by the Philippine A ccreditation Bureau (PAB) or by an accreditation 
body that is a signatory to regional/international agreements entered into by the 
Government of the Republic of the Philippines through DTI [(i.e. A sia-Pacific 
Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) , International Laboratory 
Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) , International Accreditation Forum (IAF)]  
 
3.5  BPS – Bureau of Philippine Standards of the Department of Trade and Industry  
 
3.6 BPS Recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – the Accredited CAB 
(inspection body, testing laboratory, or certification body) duly qualified by BPS to 
have the accredited scope and competence to conduct activities relevant to the 
requirements set forth by BPS, to include but not limited to, CABs recognized by 
BPS under the A ssociation of South East Asian Nations Mutual Recognition 
Arrangement (ASEAN MRA) , Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)  MRA and 
other regional and bilateral MRAs entered  into by the Government of the Philippines 
through the Department of Trade and  Industry. BPS shall issue Recognition 
Certificate upon completion of all requirements for  application for recognition .      
 
3.7 Certification Body  – third party conformity assessment body operating a 
certification scheme.  
 
3.8 Confirmation  – an action, declarati on, 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 
laboratory and certification body operating within it s scope of competence.  
 
3.10 Conformity  – fulfillment of a requirement.5 
 
3.11 Critical Testing  – verification testing of steel  product’s conformance to the variation 
in mass, tension test  and chemical analysis  requirements only.  
 
3.12 DTI – Department of Trade and Indus try 
 
3.13 Determination  – include assessment activities such as testing, measuring, 
inspection, design appraisal, assessment of services, and auditing to provide 
information regarding the product requirements 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 principles for 
international standards development such as those develo ped by international 
bodies like the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International 
                                                                                                                                                                                     
3 ISO/IEC 17000  
 
4 Webster’s New World Law Dictionary  
5 ISO/IEC 17000  
6 Ibid.  
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 Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 
and those 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 judgment, with general requirements.7 This includes inventory 
and sam pling.   
 
3.17 Inspection body  – a body that performs inspection. 8 
 
3.18 ISO – International Organization for Standardization  
 
3.19 ISO/IEC 9000  - Quality Management System - Fundamentals and Vocabulary  
 
3.20 ISO/IEC 9001  – Quality Management Systems – Requirements  
 
3.21 ISO/IEC  17020  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for the operation of 
various types of bodies performing inspection  
 
3.22 ISO/IEC 1702 1 – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing 
audits and certification of management systems  
 
3.23 ISO/IEC 17025  – Gene ral requirements for the competence of testing and 
calibration laboratories  
 
3.24 ISO/IEC 17065  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies certifying 
products, processes and services.  
 
3.25 ISO 19011  - Guidelines for Auditing  
 
3.26 Lot No./Batch No.  – an identific ation number permanently marked on the tags per 
bundle.  This is used to identify production heats  of any other product for quality 
control purposes.  
 
3.27 PAB  – Philippine Accreditation Bureau of the Department of Trade and Industry  
 
3.28 Philippine National Standa rds (PNS)  – Standards promulgated by the BPS.  
 
3.29 Product Certification  – the provision of impartial third -party attestation that 
fulfillment of specified requirements have been demonstrated.  9 
 
3.30 PS License  – authority given by BPS to a local/foreign manufactu rer, authorizing 
the use of the Philippine Standard (PS) Certification Mark on its product.  
 
3.31 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 
 
3.32 Sampling  – a method of getting a representative sample of a product shipment 
according to a specified procedure.  
                                                           
7 ISO/IEC 17020  
8 Ibid. 
9 ISO/IEC 17065  
10 ISO/IEC 17000   
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3.33 Statement of Confirmation  (SOC)  – a document assuring that the imported steel 
product wa s sourced from a steel  manufacturer with a valid PS License and that the 
imported steel  product complies  with specified requirements  after undergoing 
inspection and verification , and which should  contain the batch number and 
manufacturing date of the impor ted steel . 
 
3.34 Surveillance – a systematic iteration of conformity assessment activities as a basis 
for maintaining the validity of the statement of conformity.11 
  
3.35 Test Report  – a document that presents test results and other information relevant 
to a test.  
 
3.36 Testing Laboratory  – a laboratory which measures, examines, or determines the 
characteristics of performance of material or p roducts. It may also be a laboratory 
that calibrates inspection, measuring and test equipment.  
 
3.37 Third Party  – a body that is independent of the organization that provides the 
product/service and is not the user of the product/service (testing, inspection, and 
sampling). 13 
 
3.38 Logo – any registered visible signs  or trade mark  capable of distinguishing goods 
or products.  
 
3.39 Trade name  – any registered name or designation identifying or distinguishing an 
enterprise  
 
3.40 Verification – confirmation, through the provisio n of objective evidence, that 
specified requirements have been fulfilled.14 This may include product testing.  
 
3.41 Warehouse – secured premises built purposely for storage of products  and to 
preserv e the quality and integrity of the same . 
 
 
Rule 4.  THE PHILIPPINE S TANDARD (PS) QUALITY AND/OR SAFETY MARK  
 
For safety, traceability and accountability purposes, only steel products  sourced from steel  
manufacturing plant(s) hold ing a valid Philippine Standard  (PS) Quality and/or Safety 
Certification Mark  License(s) shall be permitted to be distributed  in the Philippines.  
 
4.1. The Philippine Standard (PS) Quality and/or Safety Mark Licensing Scheme  – 
the Philippine Standard (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 steel  products in the Philippine market.  The 
License to use the PS Certification Mark shall be granted to a company found to be 
compliant with the requirements. To ensure compliance of the certified products, 
regular s urveillance activities as per existing DTI rules shall be conducted as 
follows, as may be applicable:  
 
 
 
                                                           
11 ISO/IEC 17000  
13 Ibid. 
14 ISO/IEC 9000   
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 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 product audit per shipment  
 
 
Rule 5.  DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PS 
LICENSING SCHEME  
 
5.1 Application for PS Licensing Scheme shall be supported with the following : 
 
5.1.1  Duly accomplished a pplication form, subscribed and sworn to by the 
applicant, or his duly authorized management representative. In case of an 
overseas applicant, the application form shall be duly authenticated by the 
Philippine Consulate in the country where the manufacturi ng plant to be 
audited is located. The requirement of authentication may be waived subject 
to reciprocity arrangements between the Philippines and the exporting 
country;  
 
5.1.2  For a sole proprietor ship: latest Tax Declaration and permit issued by the 
local gove rnment unit having jurisdiction, submitted once a year unless an 
amendment has been made  within the current year ; or 
 
For a corporation or partnership: SEC Registration and Articles of 
Incorporation and By -Laws, submitted once within the validity period  of the 
License , 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 Ter ms and Conditions of the License , 
respectively signed by the manufacturer / local office or agent/ importer prior 
to the approval and release of the  PS License . 
 
5.2 PS License Application Process  
 
5.2.1  Processing of application under t his scheme shall replace the PS Scheme 
under DAO 4:2008 subject to the requirements and transitory provision stated 
herein.  
 
5.2.2  The application shall be site -specific, brand/s -specific, and local office/agent -
specific. For foreign manufacturers, only one loca l importer per license shall 
be allowed.  As such, a separate PS application shall be filed by the local 
office/agent .  
 
5.2.3  Conduct of Factory and Product Audit  
 
5.2.3.1  Assessment on conformity of Quality Management System to PNS 
ISO 9001 and product specifications  to specific applicable version  
PNS shall be conducted upon submission of complete documentary  
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 requirements and evaluation that an applicant has satisfactorily 
complied with requirements herein;  
 
5.2.3.2  Audit work shall be undertaken by either the BPS, DTI 
Regio nal/Provincial Office, or BPS recognized auditing bodies in 
accordance with the established procedure on the conduct of the 
audit. Only those appearing in the BPS official list may be designated 
as auditors; and  
 
5.2.3.3  During the audit, samples shall be drawn f or in-plant and independent 
testing. Samples for independent testing shall be submitted to the 
BPS recognized testing laboratory. Samples to be drawn shall cover 
all types /sizes  being applied for certification.  
 
5.2.4  The PS License shall only be issued upon sat isfactory results of evaluation of 
the factory audit report and after determination of product conformance to 
specific PNS and updated version thereof  based on pertinent test reports;  
 
5.2.5  The applicant may outsource some of its production process  provided tha t the 
plant to which it will be outsourced has a valid PS license, accountability 
under the PS License’s terms and conditions shall remain solely with the 
former;  
 
5.2.6  If the applicant is a foreign -based manufacturer, the application shall, for 
purposes of acc ountability, be filed by its local branch or representative office 
or representative agency duly registered in accordance with Philippine laws;  
 
5.2.7  The PS License shall take effect from the date of its issuance and shall be in 
full force and effect for a peri od of three (3) years, subject to the surveillance 
audits prescribed herein. License can be suspended, withdrawn or cancelled 
for cause;  
 
5.2.8  The PS License holder shall coordinate with BPS or the DTI 
Regional/Provincial Office through a written notice of the schedule of the re -
certification audit submitted at least six (6) months before the expiration date 
to facilitate the renewal of the PS License. Otherwise, the PS License shall be 
considered expired immediately after the end period of its validity.  
 
 
Rule 6.  FILING / PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR STATEMENT OF 
CONFIRMATION OF IMPORTED STEEL PRODUCTS   
 
6.1 To ensure that the imported steel  was sourced from a manufacturer holding a valid PS 
License and consistently conforms to the requireme nts of the Standards, the importer 
shall apply for Statement of Confirmation (SOC) on a per product, per shipment, per Bill 
of Lading basis. The duly accomplished and subscribed application form shall be 
supported with the following:  
 
6.1.1  For sole proprietorsh ip registered with DTI, the application shall b e 
accomplished and signed by the owner/importer, and/or filed  by the 
owner/importer or by a representative  with at least a managerial/supervisory 
position duly authorized by virtue of a notarized Special Power of Attorney  
(SPA) ; or 
  
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 For Corporation/Partnership registered with SEC, the application shall be 
accomplished  and signed,  and/or filed by any officer  or organic  employee with 
at least a managerial position , duly authorized by virtue of a notarized 
board/partnership resolution or Secretary’s Certificate.  
 
6.1.2  Packing List;   
 
6.1.3  Commercial Invoice;  
 
6.1.4  Bill of Lading;  
 
6.1.5  Summary of the production batch/lot and the corresponding manufacturing 
dates  duly certified by the manufacturer ’s Quality Management 
Representa tive or Quality Manager ; 
 
6.1.6  Production records e.g. mill certificates, etc. reflecting the shipped production 
batch/lot verifiable during surveillance audits  duly certified by the 
manufacturer ’s Quality Management Representative or Quality Manager;  
 
6.1.7  DTI Business Registration Certificate for sole proprietorship or Latest SEC 
Registration Certificate and Articles of Incorporation/Partnership for 
corporation/partnership ; 
 
6.1.8  For single proprietorship , notarized Special Power of Attorney in cases where 
the application is filed by a person  other than the owner/importer/authorized 
representative as defined herein clearly setting forth the authority of the 
representative dealing with the Bureau of Ph ilippine Standards;  
 
For a corporation or partnership, a notarized Board/Partnership Resolution or 
Secretary’s Certificate in cases where the application is filed by a person  
other than the authorized representative as defined herein clearly setting f orth 
the authority of the representative dealing with the Bureau of Philippine 
Standards;  
 
6.1.9  Latest audited Financial Statement;  
 
6.1.10  List of distributors/retailers with their complete addresses and contact details;  
 
6.1.11  Proof of ownership or contract of lease of w arehouse;  
 
6.1.12  Import Entry (may be submitted later prior to release of the certificate);  
 
6.1.13  Surety Bond;  
 
6.1.14  Copy of pre -shipment test reports duly issued by BPS recognized testing 
laboratory.  
 
6.2 The application for Statement of Confirmation (SOC) shall be proce ssed 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 requirements to the BPS or to the nearest DTI 
regional/provincial off ice. The application shall be filed together with  
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 the request to utilize the services of the BPS recognized inspection 
body and testing laboratory.  
  
6.2.1.2  Upon receipt of the complete application and request, the BPS shall 
issue  the written authorit y to conduct  inspection  and verification to the 
identified  BPS recognized  inspection body and testing laboratory, 
copy furnished the applicant ;  
 
6.2.1.3  Product inspection  shall be conducted at the declared 
manufacturer’s/exporter’s warehouse by the BPS or the identified BPS 
recognized inspection body in accordance with the applicabl e 
provisions hereof . As part of the regular product surveillance activities, 
product samples shall likewise be drawn. The original copy of the 
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 copy of test reports .  
 
6.2.1.5  Upon receipt of compliant pre -shipment test results , Certificate  of 
Conditional Release  shall be issued . Upon arrival of shipment at the 
port of entry, the following shall apply:  
 
6.2.1.5.1  The importer shall notify in writi ng 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 
16 working hours from receipt of the written notice at the port 
of entry, vessel, or the imp orter’s warehouse, whichever is 
applicable.  
 
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, SOC shall be issued 
by the BPS within 16 working hours from  receipt of the 
inspection report . 
 
6.2.1.5.4  The drawn samples shall be submitted to the BPS 
recognized testing laboratory within 16 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, product dist ribution, retail or 
use may commence . 
 
6.2.1.5.6  If the result of the Critical test shows conformance, the 
importer shall be informed accordingly. Otherwise, full re -test 
shall be conducted and the applicable provisions hereof shall 
apply.  
  
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 6.2.1.6  If the result of pre-shipment test  showed non -compliance , Certificate  
of Conditional Release  shall nevertheless  be issued . Upon arrival of 
shipment at the port of entry, the following shall apply : 
 
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 now 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 p ort 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, the importer shall b e 
informed accordingly. Otherwise, a Show Cause Order shall 
be issued.  
 
6.2.1.6.4  The drawn samples shall be submitted to the BPS 
recognized testing laboratories within 16 working hours from 
the date of inspection and sampling for the conduct of full 
product testing . 
 
6.2.1.6.5  If the result of full product testing s hows conformance, the 
SOC shall be issued. Otherwise, re -exportation or 
destruction of t he non -conforming product shall be 
undertaken, at the cost and option of the importer. In 
addition, the PS License may be susp ended, revoked or 
cancelled upon due notice to the manufacturer.  
 
 
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 t he BPS or to the nearest DTI 
regional/provincial office.  
 
6.2.2.2  Upon receipt of the application complete with all the requirements, 
Certificate  of Conditional Release  shall be issued . Upon arrival of 
shipment at the port of entry, the following shall apply : 
 
6.2.2.2.1  The importer shall notify in writing the BPS/DTI 
regional/provincial office that the shipment has been 
transferred and/or is ready for inspection. The shipment shall 
be transferred only to the warehouse address indicated in 
the application and shall not  be used or offered for sale/retail.    
 
6.2.2.2.2  Product inspection shall be conducted within 16 working 
hours from receipt of the notice at the port of entry, vessel, or 
the importer’s warehouse, whichever is applicable.  
  
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 6.2.2.2.3  If inspection shows that the product shipp ed is consistent 
with the importation documents, products samples shall be 
drawn 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 submitted by the applicant to 
the BPS recognized testing laboratory within 16 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, re -testing, re -
export ation or destruction of the non -conforming product 
shall be undertaken, at the cost and option of the importer. In 
addition, the PS License may be suspended, revoked or 
cancelled upon due notice to the manufacturer.  
 
 
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 accordanc e 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 im mediately 
inform the BPS  in writing  of the reason /s therefor . Under justifiable reason s, 
inspection and sampling may be re -scheduled , otherwise, appropriate action shall 
be undertaken . 
 
7.3. Sampling Size  
 
To determine the specific number of samples f or rerolled/deformed steel bars and equal 
leg steel angle bars, the table16 below shall apply:  
 
Volume/Quantit y Sample  Sample 
Size Acceptance Quality Limit 
(AQL)  
ACCEPT17 REJECT18 
Up to 1,000 MT  1st set 5 0 2 
2nd set 5 1 2 
Up to 2,000 MT  1st set 8 0 2 
2nd set 8 1 2 
Up to 5,000 MT  1st set 20 1 3 
2nd set 20 4 5 
Up to 10,000 MT  1st set 32 2 5 
2nd set 32 6 7 
                                                           
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 less 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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 Up to 20,000 MT  1st set 50 3 6 
2nd set 50 9 10 
Up to 60,000 MT  1st set 80 5 9 
2nd set 80 12 13 
Up to 200,000 MT  1st set 200 11 16 
2nd set 200 26 27 
Note:  
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.  
 
7.3.1  Sampling lots shall 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 fifty (50) tons  or a fraction thereof.  
 
7.4. Sampling Procedure  
 
7.4.1  The BPS, DTI Regional Office/Provincial Office (ROs/POs), BPS recognized 
auditing/inspectio n body and the PS appl icant/license holder and/or 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 two -meter (2m) long deformed steel 
bars, rerolled steel bars and equal leg steel angle bars for every sample 
drawn properly labeled as first set and second set.  
 
7.4.3  Test samples drawn shall be packed/sealed and si gned in the presence of 
authorized representatives from BPS, DTI ROs/POs or BPS recognized 
auditing/inspection body who shall ensure that Request for Test form is 
properly filled -up, signed and issued to the manufacturer or importer. The 
subject company sh all ensure that it has established traceability of samples to 
batch/lot.  
 
7.4.4  The manufacturer or importer 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 inspection/audit and furnish 
BPS with a copy thereof within three (3) days from submission. For foreign -
based PS License Holders/Applicants, samples drawn shall be shipped within 
five (5) days from the date of inspection/audit.  
 
7.4.5  The BPS R ecognized Testing Laboratory shall document properly the receipt 
of the product samples to include but not limited to taking pictures of the 
following:  
 
7.4.5.1  Request for Test;  
7.4.5.2  Packaging of the sampl es as submitted/received.  
 
7.4.6  The first set of samples shall be te sted by the BPS recognized testing 
laboratory. The second set of samples shall be kept by the testing laboratory 
for re -testing or future reference. Retesting shall be conducted if the result of 
test of the first set showed that the acceptance number pr escribed in the AQL 
is not met.   
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 7.4.7  Tested samples shall be retrieved by the company upon receipt of notice of 
retrieval from the testing laboratory. Otherwise, the tested samples upon 
notice shall be disposed of accordingly.  
 
7.4.8  The manufacturer/importer shall have  one (1) month from the receipt of the 
notice of disposal of test samples, within which to arrange for the schedule 
and pick up of samples from the concerned testing laboratory. After said 
period, the testing laboratory shall, with due notice to BPS, dispo se the 
samples in a manner deemed appropriate in accordance with existing 
accounting and auditing rules . 
 
7.4.9  Unused samples shall be retrieved by the manufacturer/importer upon receipt 
of notice of retrieval from the testing laboratory, copy BPS. Otherwise, t hey 
shall upon notice  be disposed of in accordance with existing and applicable 
rules.  
 
7.4.10  The BPS reserves the right to be present at any point of the certification 
process.  
 
 
Rule 8.  PRODUCT TES TING  
 
8.1. Product testing shall be conducted by a  BPS recognized testing laborator y.  
 
8.2. Full Product testing shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the 
relevant  Philippine National Standard  as amended/ updated . 
 
8.3. Critical test shall be limited to the following parameters:  
 
8.3.1  Variation in Mass  
8.3.2  Tension Test  
8.3.3  Chemical Analysis  
 
8.4. Drawn samples shall be tested as follows:  
 
8.4.1  For initial audit, the first set of samp les shall be subject to in -plant testing. The 
second set shall be subject to independent testing.  
 
8.4.2  For surveillance audits, the first set of sample shall be tested.  The second 
shall serve as reserve sample  in case the first set fails the product testing and 
re-testing is conducted.  
 
8.5. The original copy of test reports shall be sent directly to the BPS by the BPS 
recognized testing laboratory.  
 
 
Rule 9.  EVALUATION OF RESULTS  
 
Product testing shall be conducted by a BPS recognized testing laboratory in accordance 
with the requirements of the relevant Philippine National Standard.  
 
9.1. If the num ber of failed samples from the first set is equal or less than the acceptance 
number prescrib ed in the AQL, PS license or SOC  certificate shall be issued.  
  
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 9.2. If the number of failed samples from the first set is equal or more than the rejection 
numb er prescr ibed in the AQL, PS/SOC  application is denied.  
 
9.3. If the number of failed samples from the first set is more than the acceptance 
number but less than the rejection number prescribed in the AQL , the applicant 
shall undertake any of the following options:  
 
9.3.1.  For factory audits:  
 
9.3.1.1.  Request for testing of the second set of samples.  
 
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.  Request for tes ting of the second set of samples at the expense of 
the applicant;  
 
9.3.2.2.  Re-export to the country of origin, at the expense of the applicant, 
subject to inventory and inspection by an authorized DTI/BPS 
representative prior to the re -exportation. Re -export docu ments (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.  Destruction of the non -conforming products in ac cordance with 
existing rules and regulations, at the expense of the applicant, to be 
witnessed by a duly authorized DTI/BPS representative. Inspection 
and inventory shall be conducted by the DTI/BPS representative 
prior to the actual destruction.  
 
9.3.3.  For reje cted shipment, lot or batch:  
 
9.3.3.1.  Notwithstanding the acceptance of the shipment/batch, any 
nonconforming lots found during inspection and testing, whether 
forming part of the sample or not, shall be rejected.  
 
9.3.3.2.  The importer or manufacturer at its expense shall  have the option to 
either re -export to the country of origin or destroy the nonconforming 
product in the presence of DTI authorized representative and other 
relevant government agencies/authorities in accordance with 
existing rules and regulations.  
 
9.4. If the cumulative test result of the first and second sets of samples sho w 
conformance, PS license or SOC  certificate shall be issued. Otherwise, the 
application shall be denied or the PS license shall be suspended.  
 
 
 
Rule 10.  MARKING REQUIREMENTS  
 
For traceability and  verification purposes, the required markings for imported or  
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 manufactured deformed steel bars, rerolled steel bars, and equal leg steel angle bars shall 
be available at all times for verification by the BPS and DTI RO’s/PO’s, their authorized 
representati ves, and by the duly authorized enforcement teams either at the 
manufacturer’s/importer’s warehouse or traders’/distributors’/ retailers’ warehouse.  
 
The required markings shall be as follows:  
 
10.1.  For deformed steel bars:  
 
10.1.1.  BPS pre-qualified  logo and bar size  clearly embossed in each deformed steel 
bar at approximately one (1) meter interval.  
 
10.1.2.  Steel grade and type shall be embossed either in symbol or the grade itself, 
or in lieu thereof, use of color coded paints as prescribed by PNS 49 as 
reference.  
 
10.1.3.  Tags s ecurely and properly attached to each bundle containing all the 
following information stamped or printed in a manner that is legible and not 
easily erased:  
 
10.1.3.1.  Name and address of importer and manufacturer(if imported) or 
Name and address of manufacturer (if locally manufactured)  
10.1.3.2.  Country of Origin  
10.1.3.3.  Grade, length  
10.1.3.4.  Diameter  
10.1.3.5.  No. of pieces  
10.1.3.6.  Lot/Batch No.  
10.1.3.7.  PS License No. or SOC  Number  
 
10.2.  For rerolled steel bars  
 
10.2.1.  BPS pre-qualified  logo clearly embossed in each rerolled steel bar at 
approximately one (1) meter interval.  
 
10.2.2.  Bar size using Arabic numbers shall be embossed or filled space as 
prescribed by PNS 211 as reference.  
 
10.2.3.  Color codes shall be painted on the surface of both ends of each bar as 
prescribed by PNS 211 as reference.  
 
10.2.4.  Tags securely and properly attached to each  bundle containing all the 
following information stamped or printed in a manner that is legible and not 
easily erased:  
 
10.2.4.1.  Name and address of importer and manufacturer(if imported) or 
Name and address of manufacturer (if locally manufactured)  
10.2.4.2.  Country of Orig in 
10.2.4.3.  Length  
10.2.4.4.  Diameter  
10.2.4.5.  No. of pieces  
10.2.4.6.  Lot/Batch No.  
10.2.4.7.  PS License No. or SOC  Number  
  
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 10.3.  For equal leg steel angle bars:  
 
10.3.1.  BPS pre-qualified  logo, leg size and grade clearly embossed on the inner face 
of each angle bar at approximately one (1) meter interval.  
 
10.3.2.  For the  thickness, an option shall be allowed for a color marking system to be 
painted at both ends using PNS 657 as reference.  
 
10.3.3.  Tags securely and properly attached to products bundled in whatever manner 
containing all the following information stamped or printed  in a manner that 
is legible and not easily erased:  
 
10.3.3.1.  Name and address of importer and manufacturer (if imported) or 
Name and address of manufacturer (if locally manufactured);  
10.3.3.2.  Country of Origin  
10.3.3.3.  Grade, length  
10.3.3.4.  Thickness and leg length  
10.3.3.5.  No. of pieces  
10.3.3.6.  Lot/Batc h No.  
10.3.3.7.  PS License No. or SOC  Number, whichever is applicable  
 
 
Rule 11.  RECOGNITION OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BODY  
 
11.1.  Only recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) 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 the following:  
 
11.2.1.  Certifica te of Accreditation from an Accreditation Body signatory to the 
ILAC/APLAC, to include the Scope of Accreditation;  
 
11.2.2.  Certified True Copy of the Articles of Incorporation. For foreign CAB, all 
incorporation documents shall be authenticated by the Philippine 
Consulate Office, the 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 condition s 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 loc al office/representative agency may be waived subject to 
the provisions of any Mutual Recognition Agreement entered into by the 
Philippine Government through the Department of Trade and Industry.  
 
11.5.  The BPS may, at any time, conduct full verification of the competence of the 
CAB to perform the conformity assessment activities.  
 
  
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 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: 19 87, 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 specific standard as 
amended /updated and its implementing rules and regulations.  
 
12.3.  Warrant that it has the authority to  use the brand name, trade name, trademarks 
and logos  indicated in the application form.  
 
12.4.  Liable for any damages that its product might cause to their consumers.  
 
12.5.  The Product  Certification Mark shall not be affixed on any products not covered 
by the license or certificate issued  by BPS.  
 
12.6.  Establish and maintain system s of product recall  and of addressing complaints 
filed by its clients or customers concerning its certif ied 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 foreign companies, by BPS or BPS recognized CABs, 
access to the premises where the certified product is  
manufactured/assembled/stored ; to relevant equipment, records, personnel and 
subcontractors for purposes of investigating  complaints or evaluating 
consistency of compliance with the requirements of this technical regulation ; 
 
12.8.  Maintain a record of all comp laints made known to it, relating to compliance with 
certification requirements and make these records available to the certification 
body when requested; take appropriate action with respect to such complaints 
and any deficiencies found affecting such pro duct’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 might affect its ability to comply with 
BPS product certification requirements within fifteen (15) days from date the 
change is made, such as, but not limited to change in management, business 
name, and/or transfer of plant site.  If the change involves  addition of brand name  
and modi fication in the product ’s designs or specifications, BPS shall be notified 
to facilitate the conduct of appropriate product certification activity.  
 
12.12.  In case of transfer of plant site, the validity of the PS License shall be deemed 
suspended until or after satisfactory result of factory and product audit at the new 
site by BPS, DTI ROs/POs, or BPS recognized auditing bodies.  
  
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 12.13.  Pay the applicable fees and other charges as billed or stipulated by BPS, its duly 
recognized inspection and/or certification bodies.  
 
12.14.  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.  
 
12.15.  Traders or retailers in possession of covered products whose PS Licenses have 
expired or have been suspended, recalled, withdrawn, revoked or cancelled shall 
be notified in writing of such suspension, rec all, withdrawal, revocation or 
cancellation.  
 
12.16.  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 an d shall take action as 
may be required by the BPS.  
 
12.17.  The PS License and 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 do not conform to the requirements of BPS rules and 
regulations/guidelines, the following shall apply:  
 
13.1.  A Show Cause Order shall be issued by BPS or DTI -ROs/POs giving the PS 
License hold er or the importer opportunity to show cause why its surety bond 
shall not be forfeited in favor of DTI and/or why a formal charge shall not be filed.  
 
13.2.  A notice warning the public that such product is not compliant with the safety 
and/or quality requiremen ts shall be issued and published  by the manufacturer 
and/or importer ; 
 
13.3.  An Order directing the owner/manager of the individual or company concerned 
who is in possession of non -conforming products to undertake the following:  
 
13.3.1.  Cease or refrain from further su pplying, distributing and selling such 
product  in the Philippine market;  and 
 
13.3.2.  Issue, publish and implement a product recall in accordance with the 
provisions hereof, to account for the products that are already in 
circulation. The product recall shall spec ify the basis or ground therefor. 
The manufacturer/importer/distributor shall keep BPS informed in writing 
on the progress of the recall.  
 
 
 
Rule 14.  PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCT RECALL  
 
After the  product is declared by the BPS to be non -conforming, a pr oduct recall shall be 
implemented by the manufacturer and/or importer in accordance with the following:     
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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 submitted to BPS or DTI 
Regional/Provincial Office;  
 
 
Rule 15.  FEES, CHARGES, BOND REQUIREMENT AND OTHER EXPENSES  
 
15.1.  All corresponding fees, charges, costs, and other related expenses shall be for the 
account of manufacturer/importer.  
 
15.2.  A Surety Bond shall be posted on a per shipment basis equivalent to Ten percent 
(10%) of the declared value or dutiable value of the imported product in Philippine 
Peso, whichever is higher to guarantee that the appli cant shall perform its duties 
and obligations stated herein.  
 
Any violation of the terms and conditions of the Product Certification Scheme 
shall, upon notice, result in the motu prop io forfeiture of the bond.   
 
 
Rule 16.  SUSPENSION, WITHDRAWAL, AND CANCELL ATION OF PS LICENSE  
 
16.1.  A duly issued PS License shall be suspended, recalled, withdrawn, cancelled or 
revoked based on any of the following grounds:  
 
16.1.1  That the product bearing the PS Mark failed to conform to the req uirements of 
a specific PNS as amended/upda ted; 
 
16.1.2  That licensee failed to comply with monitoring, surveillance or enforcement 
notices/directives/orders;  
 
16.1.3  That the licensee failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the 
license;  
 
16.1.4  That the licensee made false statements or alterations in connec tion with its 
application for or maintenance of the license;  
 
16.1.5  That the licensee violated any of the provisions of this Order;  
 
16.1.6  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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requirements, the license shall, upon mere notice be immediat ely suspended, 
withdrawn, recalled, cancelled or revoked.  
 
16.3.  Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, the 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 N o. 2, Series of 2007.  
 
 
Rule 17.  COMPLAINTS/APPEAL HANDLING PROCESS  
 
17.1.  BPS shall implement a system of handling complaints/appeals related to the 
product certification process.  
 
17.2.  Appeal against the action or decision of a BPS personnel/chief/director relative to 
an Application for PS License may only be made based on the following:  
 
17.2.1  If the application for PS License is denied, the applicant may file a motion for 
reconsideration with the BPS within ten (10) working days from receipt of the 
letter of denial.  
 
17.2.2  If the PS License is suspended, recalled, withdrawn, cancelled, or revoked, a 
motion for reconsideration may be filed only once with the BPS by the 
applicant within ten (10) working days from receipt of the notice.  
 
17.3.  If the BPS Bureau Director or his duly authorized  representative sustains his/her 
decision, an appeal may be filed with the DTI Secretary within fifteen (15) days 
from receipt of the letter denying the letter for consideration . The appeal shall be 
based solely on grounds of grave abuse of discretion amou nting to lack or excess 
of jurisdiction committed by the official who rendered the decision.  
 
17.4.  The filing of a Motion for Reconsideration shall suspend the period within which to 
file an appeal.  
 
 
Rule 18.  PROHIBITED ACTS  
 
18.1.  Use of the Product Certification Mark in an y misleading manner.  
 
18.2.  Sale,  offer for sale using over the counter or on -line mode or any form of 
advertisement of any steel  products not complying with the particular technical 
regulation or corresponding standards.  
 
18.3.  Non-compliance, neglect or resistance t o effect the product recall as directed by 
BPS.  
 
18.4.  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.  
 
18.5.  Non-compliance or failure to comply with the provisions hereof.  
 
 
 
  
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 Rule 19.  PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS  
 
The following shall be imposed upon any Manufacturer, Importer, Foreign Testing 
Laboratory/ Facility, or any other pe rson or entity found in violation of any provision hereof 
after due process, as may be appropriate:  
 
19.1.  Administrative fine as per existing DTI Rules and Regulations/Department 
Administrative Orders and E.O. 913.  
 
19.2.  Cancellation or revocation of PS License pur suant to a final and executory decision 
rendered by an administrative agency or the regular courts.  
 
19.3.  Watch -listing and/or blacklisting of importers/manufacturers.  
 
19.4.  In any case of failure in product testing for post shipment verification or 
surveillance:  
 
19.4.1  The manufacturer or importer concerned shall, in addition to the penalties 
provided herein including but not limited to product recall and/or forfeiture of 
surety bond, lose the option for pre - shipment testing in all subsequent 
shipment or importation whi ch henceforth shall undergo post shipment testing 
by accredited Philippine testing facilities.  
 
19.4.2  The foreign testing laboratory or facility concerned shall lose the recognition 
by BPS to conduct pre shipment testing.  
 
19.5.  Any other sanctions or penalties as pro vided under existing DTI rules and 
regulations.  
 
 
Rule 20.  FEES, CHARGES, BOND REQUIREMENT AND OTHER EXPENSES  
 
Fees and charges to be paid by the applicant in accordance with Annex A  shall be as 
follows:  
 
20.1.  Application Fee;  
 
20.2.  Audit/inspection fees ; 
 
20.3.  Transportation/tra velling expenses, and board & lodging costs of auditor/s and 
inspector/s during audit/ inspection, subject to existing rules and regulations or third 
party provision ; 
 
20.4.  Processing Fee of Statement of Confirmation on imported products (non -
refundable, payable  upon filing of the application on per product , per shipment, per 
Bill of Lading/Airway Bill basis, assessed by the BPS based on the amount 
declared in the Invoice) ; 
 
20.5.  PS License fee for manufactured products ; 
 
20.6.  For imported steel , a Surety  Bond shall be pos ted on a per shipment basis 
equivalent to Ten percent (10%) of the declared value or dutiable value of the 
imported product in Philippine Peso, whichever is higher to guarantee that the 
applicant shall perform its duties and obligations stated herein.  
  
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 20.7.  Any violation of the terms and conditions of the Product Certification Scheme shall, 
upon notice, result in the motu proprio  forfeiture of the bond.   
 
 
Rule 21.  REQUIRED CAPITALIZATIO N 
 
All steel  importers shall  submit to BPS and/or DTI RO/PO proof showing the follow ing: 
 
 21.1 M inimum  paid in capitalization of  Twenty  Million Pesos (PhP 20,000,000.00) , for 
      corporation.  
 
21.2 Minimum capitalization of Twenty  Million Pesos (PhP 20,000,000.00) , for single 
proprietorship  
 
 
Rule 22.  DISPOSAL OF SAMPLES  
 
22.1.  All remaining samples, which were drawn for testing purposes, and complied with 
the requirements of the standard, shall be claimed by the importer/ manufacturer 
within five (5) days upon receipt of the PS License and Statement of Confirmation . 
If the importer/manufacturer fails to claim the samples after receipt of PS License 
and Statement of Confirmation  or opted not to retrieve the sample at all, the 
laboratory shall dispose the samples as it may deem necessary, at the expense of 
the importer/manufacturer.  
 
22.2.  Samples which fail t o 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 contests the result of the test including those subject of 
litigation.  
 
 
Rule 23.  ISSUANCE OF  GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES  
 
BPS may issue such procedural guidelines  as may be necessary in the implementation of 
this Order.  
 
 
Rule 24.  REPEALING CLAUSE  
 
All provisions of existing Department Administrative Orders, circulars, and guidelines 
inconsistent with this Admi nistrative Order are hereby repealed subject to the transitory 
provisions below.  
 
Rule 25.  TRANSITORY PROVISIONS  
 
25.1.  All manufacturers with existing valid PS License shall comply with the procedures 
and requirements of this Order on the subsequent surveillance audit i mmediately 
upon effectivity hereof.  
 
25.2.  All PS License applications received after the effectivity of this Order shall be 
subject to the procedures and requirements prescribed herein.  
 
25.3.  All applications received after the effectivity of this Order shall be sub ject to the 
procedures and requirements prescribed herein.   
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Rule 26.  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 201 8. 
 
 
 
Recommended by:  
 
_______________________________               _______________________________  
              DIRECTOR JAMES E. EMPEÑO                            ATTY. RUTH B. CASTELO  
                Bureau of Philippine Standards         Undersecretary, CPG  
 
 
 
Approved:  
 
_____________________________  
RAMON M. LOPEZ  
Secretary