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DEPARTMENT ADMiNlSTRATl VE ORDER NO. 21-08 
Series or 2021
SUBJECT: THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATION CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTlFICATION or CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES 
WHEREAS, tl1e Department c,f Trade Bnd Industry {DTI) is the primar�• coordinative, 
pr::,rnotive. fsciiit31ive efld regulatory arm of government in the arei:1 of trade industry' and 
investments. 
WHEREAS. th<= BureaL, of Phfiippine Standards (BPS) [foITT1erly known as Sure;iu of 
Product Standards) is mand1;;1ted to establish standards for a:l products of 1he Philippines and 
to e,nsure the manufoc�ure, production and distribution of qualtly products for the protection 
of tt1e con�umer, 
WHEREAS, the same mandate rn reiterated 1:1 RA 739� or the Consumer Act of the 
Philippines declared that it is the duty of 1he Staie to develop ancl provide eafet�· and quality 
standards for consumer products, lncluding pertom1anoe or use-oriented standards, codes of 
practice and rrn;,lhods of tests: 
WHEREAS, to implement the above-cited laws and by virtue ot tl"1f, rule-making powe, of 
the D11 Secretary unde, Executive Orcier (E.O . .) 292 or lhe Adminis'iratlve Gode ot 1987, 
Department Admrnistrative Order (DAO) No. 04. the Rules and Regulations Concerning the 
Philippine- Standard {PS) Quality and/or Sa1ety Certification Mark Scheme of the BPS, and 
DAO No. 05. entitled the Nev.· Rules and Regulations Concerning the Issuance cf the lmpo1t 
Commodity Clearance Under the Product Certification Scheme of tile BPS were issued in 
2008; 
WHEREAS, under Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 Constitution provides that "the S1ate 
shall protect consi1mers 1mrn trade malpractices and from substandard or hazardous 
products", Thus. the continuo�,s updating of all existing standards and policies and 
procedures:. re9ardlng the mandatory irnplemenlalion: 
NOW, THERE:FORE. pursuant to Section 9, Article X\/i of the 1997 Philippine Constitution, 
RA 4'!09; RA. 739<1: E.O.'!01 Senes of 1967: E 0. 913 Serie!'c; of i983: and E 0. 292, 
Series of 1987, Sec 10 ('4), Chapter 3, Title .X. Bool< IV. the following Technical Regulation 
governing the BPS Mandatory Product CartifiC3tion Scl1ernes tor ceramic plumbing fixtures 
1s hereby presc.ribed and promulgated for the compliance. infonnation, and guidance of all 
c:oncsrned. 
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This DAO aims to strictly ensure that ceramic plumbing fixtures (CPFs) meet the specified 
quality requirements as prescribed by this Technical Regulation. 
Rule 2. SCOPE 
This Technical Regulation covers the mandatory certification of the following CPFs, whether 
locally manufactured or imported: 
2.1 Bidets; 
2.2 Lavatories; 
2.3 Shower bases; 
2.4 Sinks 
2.4.1 Laboratory sinks; 
2.4.2 Laundry sinks; 
2.4.3 Service sinks; 
2.4.4 Utility sinks; 
2.5 Urinals; and 
2.6 Water closets 
Rule 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS 
For purposes of this Order, the following definitions shall apply: 
3.1 Audit - a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining audit 
evidence, and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the audit 
criteria are fulfilled. 1
3.2 Audit criteria -set of policies, procedures or requirements used as a reference 
against which audit evidence is compared. 2
3.3 Attestation -issuance of a statement of conformity based on a decision following 
review of an audit report, that fulfillment of specified requirements has been 
demonstrated. 3 
3.4 Accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) -inspection body, testing 
laboratory or certification body accredited under PNS 1SO/IEC 17020, PNS ISOIIEC 
17021, PNS ISO/IEC 17025 or PNS ISO/IEC 17065, respectively, in its relevant 
updated version/edition by the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAS) or by an 
accreditation body that is a signatory to regional/interna tional agreements entered 
into by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines through DTI [(i.e. Asia­
Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), International Laboratory Accreditation 
Cooperation (ILAC), International Accreditation Forum (IAF)] 
3.5 BPS -Bureau of Philippine Standards of the DTI. 
1 PNS ISO !9011:201 I 
2 lhid 
3 PNS /SOI/EC 17000 
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l• ...... --.. _ : · · : � � l . . . �- . .. _.:. �i 3.6 BPS Recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) -the CAB (inspection 
body, testing laboratory, or certification body) duly recognized by BPS to have the 
scope and competence to conduct activities relevant to the requirements set forth 
by -BPS, to include but not limited to, CABs accredited by the PAB, CABs 
recognized by BPS under the Association of South East Asian Nations Mutual 
Recognition Arrangement (ASEAN MRA), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 
(APEC) MRA and other regional and bilateral MRAs entered into by the 
Government of the Philippines through the DTI. 
3.7 Ceramic Plumbing Fixture (CPF) -an exchangeable device made of vitreous or 
non-vitreous ceramic that receives water, waste matter, or both and directs these 
substances into a drainage system. 
3.8 Certification Body -third party conformity assessment body operating a 
certification scheme. 
3.9 Certificate of Conditional Release -a document issued to an importer allowing 
the temporary release of goods from Customs' custody, upon compliance with the 
BOC and BPS requirements, while awaiting BPS decision on the issuance of 
SOC/ICC Certificate. 
3.10 Claim -information declared by client. 
3.11 Confirmation -an action, declaration, document, or statement that corroborates, 
ratifies, verifies, gives formal approval, or assures the validity of something.◄ 
3.12 Confonnity -fulfillment of a requirement.5 
3.13 Conformity Assessment - activity to determine whether specified requirements 
relating to a product, process, system, person or body are fulfilled.5 
3.14 Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) - a third party inspection body, testing 
laboratory and certification body operating within its scope of competence. 
3.15 DTI -Department of Trade and Industry 
3.16 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 . 
3.17 Evaluation - systematic examination of the extent to which a product, process, or 
service fulfills specified requirements. 6 
3.18 Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) - a document stating that the imported 
ceramic plumbing fixtures comply with the specified requirements after undergoing 
inspection and testing. 
4 Webster's New World Law Dictional)• 
5 PNS JSOIJEC J 7000 
6 Ibid. 
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l>�; . . i . • ..3.19 International Standard - a standard developed under the WfO principles for 
international standards development such as those developed by international 
bodies like the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International 
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 
and those developed by foreign standards bodies under these principles. 
3.20 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 sampling. 
3.21 Inspection body -a body that performs inspection. 8 
3.22 Lot No./Batch No. -an identification number permanently marked on the 
box/packaging of the CPFs. This is used to identify production batch/lot of the 
products for quality control and traceability purposes. 
3.23 Model - a particular version of the product distinguishable from other products of 
the same type by size, shape, and function. 
3.24 PNS ISO 9000 - Quality Management System -Fundamentals and Vocabulary 
3.25 PNS ISO 9001 -Quality Management Systems -Requirements 
3.26 PNS I$O/IEC 17020 -Conformity assessment -Requirements for the operation of 
various types of bodies performing inspection. 
3.27 PNS ISO/IEC 17021 -Conformity assessment-Requirements for bodies providing 
audits and certification of management systems. 
3.28 PNS ISO/IEC 17025 -General requirements for the competence of testing and 
calibration laboratories. 
3.29 PNS 1S0/lEC 17029 -Conformity assessment -General principles and 
requirements for validation and verificatio n bodies. 
3.30 PNS ISO/IEC 17065 -Conformity assessment -Requirements for bodies certifying 
products. processes and services. 
3.31 PNS ISO 19011 -Guidelines for auditing management systems. 
3.32 PAS -Philippine Accreditation Bureau of the DTI. 
3.33 Philippine National Standards (PNS) -Standards promulgated by the BPS. 
3.34 Product Certification -the provision of impartial third-party attestation that 
fulfillment of specified requirements has been demonstrated. 9 
7 PNS ISO/IEC /70208 Ibid.
9 PNS !SOI/EC 17065 
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l·� :� : : .-. .: �' 3.35 PS License -authority given by BPS to a local/foreign manufacturer, authorizing 
the use of the PS Certification Mark on its product. 
3.36 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 
3.37 Sampling -a method of obtaining a representative sample of a product shipment 
according to a specified procedure. 
3.38 Standard - a document approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common 
and repeated use, rules. guidelines or characteristics for products or related 
processes and production methods, with which compliance is not mandatory 
3.39 Statement of Confirmation (SOC) - a document stating that the imported CPFs 
were sourced from a manufacturer with a valid PS License and that the imported 
CPFs from said manufacturer comply with specified requirements after undergoing 
inspection and verification and should contain the batch number and manufacturing 
date of the imported CPFs. 
3.40 Surveillance -a systematic iteration of conformity assessment activities as a basis 
for maintaining the validity of the statement of conformity.11 
3.41 Technical Regulation - a document which lays down product characteristics for 
their related processes and production methods, including the applicable 
administrative provisions, with which compliance is mandatory. 
3.42 Test Report - a document that presents test results and other information relevant 
to a test. 
3.43 Testing Laboratory - a laboratory which measures, examines, or determines the 
characteristics of performance of material or products. 
3.44 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). 12 
3.45 Trade name -any registered name or designation identifying or distinguishing an 
enterprise 
3.46 Verification -confirmation of a claim, through the provision of objective evidence. 
that specified requirements have been fulfilled.13 This may include product testing.
3.47 Warehouse -secured premises built purposely for storage of products and to 
preserve the quality and integrity of the same. 
10 PNS /SOI/EC 17000 
11 PNS /SOI/EC 17000 
12 Ibid.
13 PNS !SOI/EC 9000 
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LICENSING SCHEME 
The PS Quality Certification Mark Licensing Scheme (PS Licensing Scheme for brevity) shall 
be available to both local and foreign manufacturers selling or distributing CPFs in the 
Philippine market. The License to use the PS Certification Mark shall be granted to a 
company found to be compliant with the requirements. To ensure compliance of the certified 
products, regular surveillance activities as per existing DTI rules shall be conducted as 
follows, as may be applicable: 
4.1 Local companies holding a valid PS license: 
4.1.1 Annual system and product audit at the factory; and 
4.1.2 Random inspection/verification at the factory/warehouse/market, and 
product testing (if necessary}; 
4.2 Foreign companies holding a valid PS license: 
4.2.1 Annual system and product audit at the factory; and 
4.2.2 Regular inspection/verification per shipment, and product testing (if 
necessary); 
Rule 5. DOCUMENT ARY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PS 
LICENSING SCHEME 
5.1 Application for PS Licensing Scheme shall be supported by the following: 
5.1.1 Duly accomplished application form, subscribed and sworn to by the 
applicant, or his duly authorized management representative. 
5.1.2 For a sole proprietorship: OTI Certificate of Business Name Registration and 
permit issued by the local government unit having jurisdiction over it; or 
For a corporation or partnership: SEC Certificate of Registration and Articles 
of Incorporation/ Partnership and By-Laws, submitted once, unless an 
amendment has been made; 
5.1.3 Latest Income Tax Return or latest audited financial statement. and 
certtfication of an accountant on the net worth of the business, submitted 
once unless an amendment has been made within the current year; 
5.1.4 Quality Management System (OMS) Manual covering the product being 
applied for PS License, including the product/s' production process; 
5.1.5 Description of the product's production/manufacturing process; 
5.1.6 Product Identification Traceability Procedure including process flow, materials 
and process control and drawings, among others; 
5.1.7 List of test and measuring equipment with their respective test capabilities, 
measuring ranges, and serial numbers at each inspection point and final 
product testing together with the evidence of ownership, such as but not 
limited to Official Receipts; 
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testing and measuring equipment with their corresponding calibration 
certificates; 
5.1.9 Copies of labels, markings, and logos as per requirements of specific 
standard; 
5. 1. 1 O Description of the supply distribution chain. If new business, identify the target
market. If foreign company, identify the Philippine principal and describe the 
organizational relationship of the applicant/license holder and Philippine 
principal; 
5.1. 11 Vicinity map of the factory; and 
5.1.12 Oath of undertaking to abide by the Terms and Conditions of the License, 
respectively signed by the manufacturer and local office/agent. 
5.2 PS License Application Process
5.2.1 Processing of applications under this scheme replaces the PS Licensing 
Scheme under DAO 4:2008, subject to the requirements and transitory 
provisions stated herein. 
5.2.2 Each PS License application shall be product-s pecific, factory, plant or site­
specific, and importer, local office or agent-specific. For foreign 
manufacturers, only one local importer per license shall be allowed. 
However, a specific factory or plant may apply for multiple licenses. As such, 
a separate PS License application shall be filed by importer, local office or 
agent. 
5.2.3 Conduct of Factory and Product Audit 
5.2.3.1 Upon submission and confirmation of the completeness and 
compliance of the document ary requirements, an assessment of the 
Quality Management System's conformity to PNS ISO 9001 and 
product specifications' conformity to specific applicable version of PNS 
shall be conducted; 
5.2.3.2 Audit shall be undertaken by either the BPS, OTI Regional/Provincial 
Office (RO/PO), or BPS-recognized auditing bodies based on 
established audit procedure; and 
5.2.3.3 During the audit, samples shall be drawn for all types per brand per 
model of the product to be certified for the purpose of in-plant and 
independent testing. Independent testing shall be conducted only by 
the BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS-recognized testing laboratories. 
5.2.3.4 If there are non-conformities noted during the audit, the auditors shall 
inform the company and require them to undertake corrective actions. 
The auditors shall accomplish the non-conformity report for the non-
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authorized representative. 
5.2.3.5 The company shall implement and complete the corrective actions 
within three (3) months for initial audit and one (1) month for 
surveillance and product inclusion audit. If the company fails to 
implement the corrective actions within the specified period, it should 
be a cause for denial of PS application or suspension of the PS 
License. 
5.2.4 If the applicant is a foreign-based manufacturer, the application shall, for 
purposes of accountability, be made and filed by its local branch or 
representative office or representative agency who must be duly registered in 
accordance with Philippine laws; 
5.2.5 The PS License shall only be issued upon satisfactory evaluation of the 
factory audit and determination of product conformance to the specific PNS 
based on pertinent test reports; 
5.2.6 If the evaluation of the factory audit report showed unsatisfactory results, the 
PS License shall not be issued. Only after the re-assess ment and subsequent 
product compliance shall the BPS issue the PS License; 
5.2. 7 The PS License shall be effective from the date of issuance and with full force 
and effect for a period of three (3) years, subject to the surveillance audits 
prescribed herein. PS License can be suspended, withdrawn or cancelled at 
any time for cause and after due process; 
5.2.8 For renewals, the PS License holder must, through written notice, coordinate 
with BPS or the DTI RO/PO for a schedule of the re-certification audit at least 
six (6) months before the expiration date. Otherwise, the PS License shall be 
considered expired immediately after the end period of its validity. 
5.2.9 In case of changes materially affecting the PS License and/or license holder's 
ability to comply with BPS product certification requirements, the license 
holder shall inform BPS in writing within one (1) month prior to the date the 
changes will take effect. The notice must include a request for audit. 
5.2.9.1 Changes may include, but shall not be limited to, change in 
management or business name; transfer of plant site; modification of 
product design and/or specifications. 
5.2.10 All importers of CPFs covered by a valid PS license issued to a foreign 
manufacturer shall apply for a Statement of Confirmation (SOC) on a per 
shipment, per Bill of Lading/Airway Bill basis to ensure that the imported 
products came from a valid PS License holder company. 
Rule 6. FILING / PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR STATEMENT OF 
CONFIRMATION (SOC) OR IMPORT COMMODITY CLEARANCE (ICC) FOR 
IMPORTED CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES (CPFs) 
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Ue._ JI. . . }f 11 :'\ 11• '\ ·_-, _;.;�tr 6.1. The importer shall apply for either Statement of Confirmation (SOC) for PS certified 
CPFs or Import Commodit y Clearance (ICC) for non-PS certified CPFs on a per 
product per shipment per Bill of Lading/Airway Bill basis. The duly accomplished and 
subscribed application form shall be supported by the following: 
6.1.1 For sole proprietorship registered with DTI, the application shall be 
accomplished and signed by the owner and filed by the owner or by a duly 
authorized representative by virtue of a notarized Special Power of Attorney 
(SPA); or 
For Corporation/Partnership registered with SEC, the application shall be 
accomplished and signed, and filed by any officer or organic employee , duly 
authorized by virtue of a notarized board/partnership 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/serial numbers; 
6.1.6 DTI Certificate of Business Name Registration for sole proprietorshi p or 
Latest SEC Certificate of Registration and Articles of 
Incorporation/Partnershi p for corporation/partnership ; 
6.1. 7 List of distributors/retailers with their complete addresses and contact details; 
6.1.8 Proof of ownershi p or contract of lease of warehouse ; 
6.1.9 Importer's Clearance Certificate from Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) or 
Certificate of Registration issued by Bureau of Customs (BOC); 
6.1.101mport Entry (may be submitted later prior to release of the certificate ); 
6.1.11 Surety Bond; 
6.1.12Proof of Billing for Office and Warehouse Addresses ; 
6.1.13Copy of PS License for SOC applications ; and 
6.1.14Re quest Letter for Pre-shipment Inspection and Testing (optional) 
6.2. The application for SOC/ICC shall be processed as follows: 
6.2.1 Application for Statement of Confirmation (SOC) 
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 
RO/PO. 
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of Conditional Release shall be issued, subject to the conditions stated 
therein. 
6.2.1.3 Product inspection shall be conducted by the BPS, DTI RO/PO or the 
BPS-recognized inspection body at the declared warehouse in 
accordance with the applicable provisions hereof. The original 
inspection report shall be sent directly to the BPS by the BPS­
recognized inspection body within two (2) working days from the date of 
inspection. 
6.2.1.4 If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent with the 
importation documents (e.g. quantity, product description, markings, 
etc.), SOC shall be issued by the BPS Bureau Director or his duly 
designated representative. Otherwise. a Show Cause Order shall be 
issued and the provisions hereto shall apply. 
6.2. 1.5 The BPS shall have the prerogative to require sampling and testing to 
verify the consistent conformance of the product to the standard as 
amended/updated as well as the compliance of the manufacturer to the 
provisions of this Order and other applicable rules and regulations. 
6.2.2 Application for Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) with Pre-shipment 
Inspection and Testing 
6.2.2.1 Processing of applications under this scheme replaces the ICC Scheme 
under DAO 5:2008, subject to the requirements and transitory 
provisions stated herein. 
6.2.2.2 The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished application form and 
requirements to the BPS. The application shall be filed together with the 
request to utilize the services of a BPS-recognized inspection body and 
testing laboratory; 
6.2.2.3 Upon receipt of the complete application and request, the BPS shall 
issue the notice to conduct inspection and sampling to the identified 
BPS-recognized inspection body and testing laboratory, copy furnished 
the applicant; 
6.2.2.4 Product inspection and sampling shall be conducted by the BPS or the 
identified BPS-recognized inspection body within two (2) working days 
upon receipt of the notice to conduct inspection; 
6.2.2.5 Inspection and sampling shall be conducted at the manufacturer's plant 
site, exporter's warehouse, or port of loading, in accordance with the 
applicable provisions hereof. The original inspection report shall be sent 
directly to the BPS by the BPS-recognized inspection body within two 
(2)working days from the date of inspection.
6.2.2.6 If inspection and sampling cannot be conducted within the prescribed 
period. the concerned BPS-recognized inspection body shall inform the 
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receipt of the notice to conduct inspection; 
6.2.2. 7 Product testing shall be conducted by the BPS Testing Laboratory or the 
identified BPS-recognized testing laboratory in accordance with the 
applicable provisions hereof. The BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS­
recognized testing laboratory is required to submit the original copies of 
the test reports within two (2) working days upon issuance directly to the 
BPS; 
6.2.2.8 Upon satisfactory results of the evaluation of the submitted application 
and documentary requirements, Certificate of Conditional Release shall 
be issued. 
6.2.2.9 The importer shall nominate the BPS, DTI RO/PO or any of the BPS­
recognized inspection bodies for the conduct of the post-shipment 
inspection; 
6.2.2.10 Product inspection shall be conducted within two (2) working days 
from receipt of the written notice at the port of entry, vessel, or the 
importer's warehouse, whichever is applicable, subject to the Tariffs and 
Customs Code and applicable issuances by the Bureau of Customs. 
6.2.2.11 If inspection showed that the product shipped is consistent with the 
importation documents and the pre-shipment inspection and testing 
reports submitted showed conformance, ICC shall be issued by the BPS 
within two (2) working days from BPS' receipt of the inspection report. 
Otherwise, a Show Cause Order shall be issued; 
6.2.2.12 If the result of the pre-shipment testing showed non-conformance, 
BPS shall notify the importer that additional samples shall be drawn 
from the importer's warehouse stated in the Conditional release and that 
provisions of Rule 6.2.3.6 of this Order shall apply; 
6.2.2.13 After the release of the ICC Certificate and corresponding stickers, 
product distribution, retail, or use may commence. 
6.2.3 Application for Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) without Pre-shipment 
Inspection and Testing 
6.2.3.1 Processing of applications under this scheme replaces the ICC Scheme 
under DAO 5:2008, subject to the requirements and transitory 
provisions stated herein. 
6.2.3.2 The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed 
application form and requirements to the BPS or to the nearest DTI 
RO/PO. 
6.2.3.3 Upon receipt of the application and complete requirements, a Certificate 
of Conditional Release shall be issued, subject to the conditions stated 
therein. 
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BPS, DTI RO/PO or the BPS-recognized inspection body at the 
declared warehouse in accordance with the applicable provisions 
hereof. The original inspection report shall be sent directly to the BPS by 
the BPS-recognized inspection body within two (2) working days from 
the date of inspection. 
6.2.3.5 If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent with the 
importation documents, the issuance of ICC shall be recommended 
subject to the satisfactory result of product testing. Otherwise. a Show 
Cause Order shall be issued and the provisions hereto shall apply. 
6.2.3.6 The drawn samples shall be submitted by the applicant to the BPS 
Testing Laboratory or BPS recognized testing laboratory within three (3) 
working days from the date .of inspection and sampling for the conduct 
of product testing. 
6.2.3.7 If the result of the test shows conformance, the ICC shall be issued by 
the BPS Bureau Director or his duly designated representative. 
Otherwise, the provisions under Clause 9.2 of Rule 9 of this Order shall 
apply. 
6.2.3.8 After the release of the ICC Certificate and corresponding stickers, 
product distribution, retail, or use may commence. 
6.3. The importer shall inform BPS in writing if there are any revisions in the information 
provided in the application and seek approval of such prior to the conduct of 
inspection I verification. Otherwise. appropriate action shall be undertaken by BPS. 
Rule 7. INSPECTION, DRAWING, AND RECEIVING OF SAMPLES 
7.1. Inspection and sampling shall be conducted by the BPS, DTI RO/PO or the BPS­
recognize d inspection body within the prescribed time and in accordance with 
existing BPS Inspection and Sampling Procedure. 
7.2 If inspection and sampling cannot be conducted within the prescribed period, the 
concerned DTI RO/PO or the BPS-recognized inspection body shall inform the 
BPS in writing of the reason/s thereof within sixteen (16) working hours upon 
receipt of the notice to conduct inspection. Under justifiable reasons, inspection 
and sampling may be re-scheduled, otherwise, appropriate action shall be 
undertaken. 
7.3 Sampling Procedure 
7.3.1 The BPS, DTI RO/PO, BPS-recognized auditing/inspection body, the PS 
applicant/license holder, and SOC/ICC applicant's authorized representative 
shall ensure that the drawn samples are traceable to the particular serial / lot / 
batch or shipment where they were drawn. 
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facilitate the preparation of two (2) sets of samples of CPFs on a per brand 
per type per model basis. The samples shall be properly labeled as first set 
and second set, respectively. 
7.3.3 For initial audits and ICC applications -all brands, types, and models of the 
CPFs that will be covered by the license or shipment shall be sampled. 
7.3.4For surveillance audits -at least one-third (1/3) of the brands, types. and 
models covered by the scope of the current license shall be sampled per 
surveillance audit. Any brands, types, and models that did not undergo 
sampling and testing during the validity of the Hcense shall be dropped from 
the scope upon recertification. 
7.3.5Test samples drawn shall be packed/ sealed and signed in the presence of 
authorized representatives from BPS, DTI RO/PO or BPS-reco gnized 
auditing/ins pection body who shall ensure that the Request for Test form is 
properly filled-up and signed by the manufacturer or importer. 
7.3.6The applicant shall ensure that the Request for Test fonn together with the 
drawn samples is directly submitted to the BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS­
recognized testing laboratory within three (3) working days from the date of 
audiUinspection. For foreign-based PS License holders/applicants, they shall 
ensure that the samples drawn shall be shipped to the BPS Testing 
Laboratory or BPS-recognized testing laboratories laboratory within three (3) 
working days from the date of audit or inspection. 
7.3.7The BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS-recognized testing laboratories 
laboratory shall document properly the receipt of the product samples to 
include but not limited to taking pictures of the following: 
7.3. 7.1 Request for Test; and 
7 .3. 7 .2 Packaging of the samples as submitted and received 
7.3.7.3 Full product markings of the samples 
Rule 8. PRODUCT TESTING 
8.1. Product testing shall be conducted as follows: 
8.1.1. Absorption Test 
8.1.2. Crazing Test 
8.1.3. Surface Examination 
8.1.4. Warpage Test 
8.1.5. Dimension Tests 
8.1.5.1. Thickness Test for all CPFs 
8.1.5.2. For Water Closets 
8.1.5.2.1. Trap Diameter 
8.1.5.2.2. Water Surface 
8.1.5.2.3. Spud Diameter 
8.1. 5.2.4. Rim Height 
8.1.5.3. For Urinals 
8.1.5.3.1. Integral Trap Diameter 
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8.1.5.3.4. Interior Depth 
8.1.5.3.5. Projection 
8.1.5.4. For Shower Base 
8.1.5.4.1. Slope to Waste Outlet 
8.1.5.4.2. Flange 
8.1.6. Structural Integrity Tests 
8.1.6.1. Wall Mounted CPF Load Test 
8.1.6.2. Shower Bases and Non-Vitreous Service Sinks Load Test 
8.1. 7. Performance Tests 
8.1.7.1. ForWaterClosets 
8.1. 7. 1.1. Water Consumption 
8.1. 7.1.2. Trap Seal Depth (only performance test applicable to pail-flush 
water closet) 
8.1. 7. 1.3. Trap Seal Depth Restoration 
8.1.7.1.4. Granule and Ball Test 
8.1. 7.1.5. Surface Wash Test 
8.1. 7.1.6. Mix Media Test 
8.1.7.1.7. Overflow Test 
8.1.7.2. For Urinals 
8.1. 7.2.1. Water Consumption 
8.1.7.2.2. Trap Seal Depth 
8.1.7.2.3. Surface Wash Test 
8.1.7.2.4. Dye Test 
8.1. 7.3. For Lavatories 
8.1.7.3.1. Overflow Test 
8.2. To verify conformance to the aforementioned testing requirements , the test 
methods prescribed by PNS 156:2010 for CPFs and PNS 2085:2011 for CPFs -
Pail flush water closets shall be used. Considering the regular updating of 
standards , the latest edition of the PNS shall be used as reference. lt is understood 
that future amendments of the PNS used in this Order shall be effective one (1)
year after its promulgation to provide ample time to all stakeholders to adjust and 
conform to the new requirements , if any. 
8.3. For initial, surveillance or recertification audits, an additional sample per brand per 
type per model shall be tested in-plant. The manufacturer shall have testing 
capability to conduct the product testing of CPFs. Only after the result of in-plant 
tests showed conformance to the requirements of the standards shall the auditor 
prepare the Request for Test for the sealed samples as defined in Rule 7.3.2 for 
product testing by the BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS-reco gnized testing 
laboratories laboratory. 
8.4. The drawn samples shall be tested by the BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS­
recognized testing laboratories. 
8.5. The original test reports shall be sent directly to the BPS by the BPS Testing 
Laboratory or BPS-recognized testing laboratory together with the pictures of 
samples as received, pictures of samples showing the required markings, and copy 
of the Request for Test. 
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Results of tests shall be evaluated to determine conformance of the product to the relevant 
standard in accordance with the following: 
9.1 For PS applications: 
9.1.1. For initial audit, if the test results show conformance, the PS License 
shall be issued. Otherwise, the applicant shall be advised accordingly 
and PS License shall not be issued. Only after re-assessment and 
subsequent product conformance shall BPS issue the PS License. 
9.1.2. For surveillance audit, if the test results show conformance, the PS 
License shall be continued or renewed. Otherwise, re-testing shall be 
conducted for the second and third sets of samples. 
If the result of a re-testing shows non-conformance, the PS License 
shall be suspended immediately upon written notice. The non­
conforming batch shall be destroyed or reprocessed, at the option of 
the manufacturer, under the supervision of the BPS. Only after re­
assessment and subsequent product conformance shall the BPS 
allow the continued use or renewal of the PS License. 
9.1.3 Samples drawn from shipments of importers holding a valid PS 
License shall constitute as an unannounced surveillance audit and 
Rule 9.1.2 shall apply. 
9.2 For ICC applications: 
9.2.1. If the result of product testing showed conformance, the ICC Certificate 
and stickers shall be issued. Otherwise , re-testing shall be conducted 
on the second set of samples at the expense of the applicant. 
If the result of re-testing showed conformance, the shipment/batch will 
be declared as conforming and ICC Certificate and stickers shall be 
Issued. Otherwise. the ICC application shall be denied and exportation 
or destruction of the non-conforming product under the supervision of 
the BPS, at the option of the importer, shall be undertaken. 
9.2.2. If the ICC application is denied, BPS shall inform the importer of such 
denial. If the applicant fails to communicate with BPS within the period 
stated in the notice, a Show Cause Order shall be issued. 
Rule 10. MARKING REQUIREMENTS 
For traceability and verification purposes, the required markings for imported or 
manufactured CPFs shall be legible at all times for verification by the BPS and DTI RO/PO, 
their authorized representatives, and by the duly authorized enforcement teams either at the 
manufacturer's/importer's warehouse or traders'/distributors'/ retailers' warehouse, if 
applicable. 
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10.1 Permanent Markings -Each fixture shall be permanently marked by means of firing on, 
etching, sand blasting, stamping with a permanent ink, and casting in with the following 
information: 
10.1.1 Correct and registered trade name, trademark, or brand name (in the case of 
private labeling, the name of the customer for whom the fixture was manufactured) 
on the visible portion; 
10.1.2 Brand name and/or model number on the bottom or unglazed portion; 
10.1.3 For water closets with gravity flush tanks -a water level mark shall be applied 
to the ceramic body of the tank, the tank liner or the flush valve overflow tube; 
10.2 Water Consumption Labels -For urinals and water closets (except pail-flush water 
closets), a gummed label placed in a visible location on the fixture with the 
corresponding water consumpt ion in liters per flush (Lpf) as follows: 
Urinals 
High-Efficiency Urinals 1.9 Lpf or the actual tested water 
consumption, if lower 
Low-Consumption Urinals 3.8 Lpf or the actual tested water 
consumption, if lower 
Water Closets 
High-Efficiency Water Closets 4.8 Lpf or the actual tested water 
consumption. if lower 
Low-Consumption Water Closets 6.0 Lpf or the actual tested water 
consumption, if lower 
Water Saving Water Closets 13.2 Lpf 
10.3 Additional Marking -The packaging of each CPF shall bear the following information: 
10.3.1 Manufacturer's name or registered trademark or, in the case of private 
labeling, the name of the customer for whom the fixture was manufactured; 
10.3.2 Address of the manufacturer: 
10.3.3 Importer's name and address, If imported; 
10.3.5 Type/ Model number; 
10.3.6 The words "Made in the Philippines" (for imported products, Country of 
manufacture should be reflected on the packaging) 
10.3.7 Lot/Batch Number 
10.3.8 PS Mark with License Number (for PS License holders) 
10.4 Products made of non-vitreous china or similar materials (applicable to lavatory, bidet. 
sink and water closet tanks only) shall have an additional marking stating the actual 
material (e.g. "non-vitreous china", "NVC", "FFC", etc.). 
10.5 In the absence of any of the required markings or submission of incomplete markings, 
the application for PS, SOC, and ICC Certification shall not be processed until such time 
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Rule 11. RECOGNITION OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BODY 
11.1. Only recognized Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) 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. Certificate of Accreditation from an Accreditation Body signatory to the 
ILAC/APAC MRA, 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 conditions of the 
recognitio n. 
11.3. For foreign CABs, the application shall be submitted by the local 
office/representative agency to ensure accountability. Applications of foreign 
CABs with no local office/representative agency shall be denied. 
11.4. The requirement on local office/repre sentative agency may be waived subject 
to the provisions of any Mutual Recognition Agreement entered into by the 
Philippine Government through the DTI. 
11.5. The BPS may, at any time, conduct full verification of the competence of the 
CAB to perform the conformity assessment activities. 
Rule 12. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PS LICENSE 
The PS License holders and importers shall abide by the following terms and conditions: 
12.1. Consistently abide by R.A. 4109, E.O. 133: 1987, E.O. 913: 1983 and R.A. 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 and 
trademarks indicated in the application form. 
12.4. Be held liable for any dama.ges that its product might cause to their consumers. 
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by the license issued by BPS. 
12.6. Establish and maintain systems of product recall and of addressing complaints 
filed by its clients or customers concerning its certified products, and shall 
maintain records thereof. 
12.7. Give duly-authorized representatives of the BPS or DTI RO/PO or, in the case of 
foreign companies, BPS or BPS-recognized CABs, full access to the premises 
where the certified product is manufactured/assembl ed/stored; to relevant 
equipment, records, personnel and subcontra ctors for purposes of investigating 
complaints or evaluating consistency of compliance with the requirements of this 
technical regulation; 
12.8. Maintain a record of all complaints made known to it, relating to compliance with 
certification requirements and make these records available to BPS or its 
authorized representa.tive/s when requested; take appropriate action with respect 
to such complaints and any deficiencies found affecting such product's 
conformance to the requirements for certification; and, document the action 
taken, subject to verification by the BPS or its authorized representative/s. 
12.9. Submit itself to surveillance activities to ensure consistent compliance with the 
BPS requirements of the Product Certificati on Scheme. 
12.10. In case of subcontracts, shall assume full responsibility for its sub-assemblies', 
semi-finished and finished products' conformance to the specific requirements. 
12.11. Inform BPS in writing of any changes that will materially affect its PS License and 
its ability to comply with BPS product certification requirements within one (1) 
month prior to the date the change will be made, such as, but not limited to 
change in management, business name, addition of brand name, modification of 
product's designs and specifications and/or transfer of plant site. 
12.11.1 If the change involves addition of brand name and modification in the 
product's design or specifications, BPS shall facilitate the conduct of 
appropriate product certification activity; 
12.11.2 In case of transfer of plant site, BPS, DTI RO/PO, or BPS-recognized 
auditing bodies shall conduct factory and product audit at the new site. 
12.12. Pay the applicable fees and other charges as billed or stipulated by BPS, its duly 
recognized inspection and/or certification bodies. 
12.13. Any incorrect references to the certification scheme; misleading use of PS 
License, SOC, marks or any other mechanisms indicating that a product is 
certified found in documentation or publicity materials or any breach hereof, shall 
be a ground for the issuance of Show Cause Order. 
12.14. Traders or 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, recall, withdrawal, revocation or 
cancellation. 
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License, the holder shall discontinue the manufacture and/or use of covered 
products including advertising materials relevant thereto and shall take action as 
may be required by the BPS. 
12.16. The PS License is non-transferable. 
Any infractions of the foregoing shall be a ground for the suspension, withdrawal or 
cancellation of the license and/or certificate, and/or filling of appropriate legal charges. 
Rule 13. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE socncc APPLICATION/CERTIFICATE 
The SOC/ICC applicants and holders shall abide by the following terms and conditions: 
13.1. Consistently abide by RA. 4109, E.O. 133: 1987, E.O. 913: 1983 and R.A. 7394
and their implementing rules and regulations, and orders which the BPS issues 
in pursuance with Its authority under law. 
13.2. Give duly-authorized representatives of the BPS or DTI RO/PO or BPS­
recognized inspection bodies full access during working hours to the declared 
warehouse for the purpose of inspection, sampling and inventory. 
13.3. SOC/ICC Applicant shall abide by the conditions stipulated in the Certificate of
Conditional Release issued by BPS. 
13.4. Ensure that the certified product conforms at all times to applicable standard as 
amended/updated and its implementing rules and regulations. 
13. 5. Be held liable for any damages that its product might cause to their consumers.
13.6. The ICC Mark shall not be affixed on any products not covered by the ICC
Certificate issued by BPS. 
13.7. The SOC/ICC Certificate/Mark shall not be used in any misleading manner.
13.8. Establish and maintain a system of product recall and of addressing complaints
filed by its clients or customers concerning its certified products, and shall 
maintain records thereof. 
13.9. Pay the applicable fees and charges as billed or stipulated by BPS, DTI RO/PO,
and/or BPS-recognized inspection/testing bodies. 
Any infractions of the foregoing shall constitute sufficient grounds for the institution of 
administrative sanctions/fines against the SOC/ICC applicant/holder. 
Rule 14. REQUIREMENTS IN CASE OF NON-CONFORMANCE 
For covered products that do not conform to the requirements of BPS rules and 
regulations/guidelines, the following provisions, on a per shipment basis, shall apply: 
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License holder or the importer opportunity to explain within fifteen (15) calendar 
days from receipt thereof why its Surety Bond shall not be forfeited in favor of 
DTI and/or why a formal charge shall not be filed. This may include a CEASE 
AND DESIST ORDER addressed to the owner/manager or the authorized 
representative of the company concerned, to refrain from supplying, distributing, 
selling or displaying for sale the products subject thereof until such time that the 
Show Cause Order is lifted. 
14.2. If the explanation to the Show Cause Order is not acceptable, the BPS or DTI­
RO/PO shall direct the manufacturer and/or importer concerned to submit a 
sworn affidavit undertaking to do the following as directed whichever is 
applicable: 
14.2.1 Permanently cease and desist from manufacturing, supplying, 
distributing, selling or displaying for sale the non-conforming products 
subject thereof; 
14.2.2 Effect a full product recall to account such products that are already in 
circulation through publication in a newspaper of national circulation, 
giving the public a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days from the 
second publication within which to return subject products. The 
product recall shall specify the basis or ground therefor. The 
manufacturer/importer/distributor shall keep BPS informed in writing 
on the progress of the recall. Such publication shall include a NOTICE 
warning the public that the product subject thereof is not compliant 
with the safety and/or quality requirement; and 
14.2.3 Recognize BPS authority to forfeit the Surety Bond in such amount as 
prescribed herein. 
Rule 15. PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCT RECALL 
After the product is declared by the BPS to be non-conforming, the BPS shall immediately 
notify the manufacturer and/or im_porter. The manufacturer and/or importer shall within fifteen 
(15)days from receipt of notice implement product recall in accordance with the following:
15.1. The recall order shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation for at
least two (2) consecutive Saturdays /Sundays; 
15.2. The layout, content, font and size of the recall order shall be prescribed by the 
BPS; 
15.3. The recall period shall be for a minimum of thirty (30) days from date of the 
second publication; 
15.4. Proof of publication of the recall orders shall be submitted to the BPS or the DTI 
RO/PO; 
15.5. Inventory of the recalled products shall be submitted to BPS or DTI RO/PO; 
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accordance with applicable rules on disposal issued by the DTI, Department of 
Budget and Management, and Commission on Audit. 
15.7. The manufacturer and/or importer shall compensate parties availing of the recall 
order. 
Rule 16. FEES, CHARGES, BOND REQUIREMENT AND OTHER EXPENSES 
16. 1. All corresponding fees, charges, costs, and other related expenses shall be for the
account of manufacturer/importer. 
16.2. Fees and charges to be paid by the applicant in accordance with Annex A shall be 
as follows: 
16.2.1. Application Fee; 
16.2.2. AudiUinspection fees; 
16.2.3. Testing fees; 
16.2.4. Transportation/tr avelling expenses, and board and lodging costs of 
auditor/s and inspector/s during audit/inspection, subject to existing rules 
and regulations or third-party provision; 
16.2.5. Processing Fee of Statement of Confirmation/Import Commodity 
Clearance on imported products (non-refun dable, 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); 
16.2.6. PS License fee for manufactured products; 
16.3. For imported CPFs, .a Surety Bond amounting to One Hundred Fifty Thousand 
Pesos (PhP 150,000.00) or ten percent (10%) of the declared value/dutiable value 
in Philippine Peso, whichever is higher, shall be posted on a per shipment, per Bill 
of Lading/Airway Bill basis. 
16.4. Any violation of the terms and conditions of the Product Certification Scheme 
shall, upon notice. result in the motu proprio forfeiture of the bond based on the 
non-conformity or non-compliance stated herein. 
Rule 17. SHOW CAUSE ORDER AND BOND FORFEITURE 
17.1 A Show Cause Order shall be issued against a manufacturer or importer who fails 
to comply with legal and technical requirements or whose product/s failed to 
conform to such requirements, unless the manufacturer or importer can justify under 
oath that the non-conformity is correctible and/or the non-compliance is negligible. 
17.2 A Cease and Desist Order may be issued simultaneously with the Show Cause 
Order directing the manufacturer and/or importer to refrain from manufacturing. 
selling, distributing or disposing the products in any manner. 
17.3 Any violation of the Terms and Conditions of the Certificate of Conditional 
Release and/or provisions of this Order shall, upon notice, result in moto proprio
forfeiture of the Surety Bond. 
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applications filed after the issuance of the Show Cause Order by the same 
importer may be processed, provided, a sworn undertaking to abide by the 
decision on said Show Cause Order shall be submitted prior to the issuance of the 
necessary Certificate/License for succeeding application/s. 
Rule 18. SUSPENSION, WITHDRAWAL, AND CANCELLATION OF PS LICENSE 
18.1 A duly issued PS License shall be suspended, recalled, withdrawn, cancelled or 
revoked based on any of the following grounds: 
18. 1.1 That the product bearing the PS Mark failed to conform to the requirements
of a specific PNS as amended/updated; 
18.1.2 That licensee failed to comply with monitoring, surveillance or enforcement 
notices/directives/orders; 
18.1. 3 That the licensee failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the 
license; 
18.1.4 That the licensee made false statements or alterations in connection with its 
application for or re-certification of the license; 
18. 1. 5 That the licensee violated any of the provisions of this Order;
18.1.6 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; 
18.2 The license shall be suspended, recalled, withdrawn, cancelled or revoked after the 
BPS Director has served the licensee a notice of his intention to do so, stating 
therein the grounds for the contemplated action, granting the licensee the 
opportunity to-be heard within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of notice. 
18.3 If there js a final finding that a product does not conform to the specified technical 
requirements, the license shall, upon mere notice be immediately suspended, 
withdrawn, recalled, cancelled or revoked. 
18.4 Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, the BPS Director may direct that a 
Formal Charge be filed against the party concerned pursuant to E.O. 913 Series of 
1983, DAO No. 7, Series of 2006 and DAO No. 2, Series of 2007 and /or its future 
amendments. 
18.5 In cases of suspended, withdrawn or cancelled PS License, the manufacturer shall 
not be allowed to manufacture or produce in any manner the products covered by 
the particular PS License. The suspension, withdrawal or cancellation shall take 
effect immediately upon receipt of the notice until the suspension is lifted or the 
withdrawn/cancelled PS License is reinstated. 
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19.1 BPS shall implement a system of handling complaints/appeals related to the 
product certification process. 
19.2 Remedies for the action or decision of a BPS personnel/chief/director relative to an 
application for PS License/SOC/ICC shall be the following: 
19.2.1 In case of denial of the PS License/SOC/ICC application, the applicant may 
file a motion for reconsideration with the BPS Director within ten (10} 
working days from receipt of the letter of denial. No second motion for 
reconsideration shall be allowed; 
19.2.2 In case of suspension, recall, withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of the 
PS License, a motion for reconsideration may be filed with the BPS Director 
by the licensee within ten (10) working days from receipt of the notice. No 
second motion for reconsideration shall be allowed. 
19.3 In case the motion for reconsideration is denied, an appeal may be filed with the 
DTI Secretary within fifteen {15) calendar days from receipt of denial of the motion 
for consideration. The appeal shall be based solely on grounds of grave abuse of 
discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction committed by the official who 
rendered the decision. 
19.4 The filing of a Motion for Reconsideration shall suspend the period to file an 
appeal. 
Rule 20. PROHIBITED ACTS 
The following acts are hereby declared prohibited, in addition to those listed in DAO No. 2, 
Series of 2007 and its future amendments, viz: 
20.1 Use of the Product Certification Mark in any misleading manner; 
20.2 Manufacture or production of covered products after the license is suspended, 
withdrawn or cancelled; 
20.3 Sale, offer for sale using over the counter or on-line mode or any form of 
advertisement of any CPFs not complying with the particular technical regulation or 
corresponding standard; 
20.4 Non-compliance, neglect or resistance to effect the product recall as directed by 
BPS; 
20.5 Misrepresentations, misleading or unauthorized statements and/or claims made in 
the application, letters/replies/forms in relation to product certification. Such include 
unauthorized reproduction of product certification documents, or any part thereof; 
20.6 Non-compliance or failure to comply with the provisions hereof. 
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The following shall be imposed upon any manufacturer, importer, recognized testing 
laboratory/facility, or any other person or entity found in violation of any provision hereof after 
due process, as may be appropriate: 
21.1 Administrative fine as per existing DTI Rules and Regulations/Department 
Administrative Orders and E.O. 913. 
21.2 Cancellatio n or revocation of PS License pursuant to a final and executory decision 
rendered by an administrative agency or the regular courts. 
21.3 Cancellation or revocation of recognition issued by the BPS. 
21.4 Watch-listing and/or blacklisting of importers/manufacturers. 
21.5 Any other sanctions or penalties as provided under existing DTI rules and 
regulations. 
Rule 22. DISPOSAL OF SAMPLES 
22.1 Tested samples which complied with the requirements of the standard as well as 
the unused samples shall be retrieved by the manufacturer and/or importer within 
fifteen (15) calendar days from receipt of notice of retrieval from the concerned 
testing laboratory, copy BPS. If the importer/manufacturer fails to claim the 
samples after the said period, the testing laboratory shall, with due notice to BPS 
and the manufacturer and/or importer, dispose the samples in a manner deemed 
appropriate in accordance with existing accounting and auditing rules. 
22.2 Samples which fail to comply with the specified requirements shall be stored for at 
least six (6) months in the laboratory to ensure their availability in the event the 
importer/manufacturer 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. MONITORING AND MARKET SURVEILLANCE 
24.1 The BPS, FTEB or DTI RO/PO shall at any time monitor and inspect products In the 
market for conformance to the requirements of this Order, their future amendments, 
and the specified standard. If the products are found not in conformity, the BPS, 
FTEB or DTI RO/PO shall make appropriate legal actions or impose necessary 
sanctions, in accordance with the relevant laws, rules and regulations. 
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(CIAP) may conduct verification and inspection at construction project sites to 
ensure that the CPFs used are compliant with the requirements of this Order. 
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 recertification audit 
immediately upon effectivity hereof. 
25.2 All pending PS applications received prior to the effectivity of this Order shall be 
processed in accordance with DAO 04:2008 and after the issuance of the PS 
License, manufacturers shall comply with the procedures and requirements of 
this Order on the subsequent surveillance audit. 
25.3 For existing foreign PS License holders with multiple importers, only existing 
importers prior to the effectivity of this Order shall be allowed to utilize the license 
until its expiration. 
25.4 Upon recertification, the foreign PS License holder shall appoint a specific 
importer to continue using the license number. For other and new/additional 
importers, new PS application shall be required. 
25.5 All PS License applications received after the effectivity of this Order shall be 
subject to the procedures and requirements prescribed herein. 
25.6 All importations of CPFs covered by this Order shall be subject to the procedures 
and requirements prescribed herein immediately upon effectivity hereof. 
25.7 All manufacturers and importers of ceramic shower bases, which are recently 
covered by this Order, shall be required to undergo the mandatory PS, SOC 
and/or ICC procedures after six (6) months from the date of effectivity of this 
Order. 
25.8 All importations of ceramic shower bases ordered and paid for prior to the 
effectivity of this Order shall be exempted from the certification requirements 
stated herein provided that the shipment shall arrive in the Philippine ports not 
later than twelve (12) months from the effectivity of this Order. Proof of payment 
and import entry shall be submitted to BPS for verification. 
25.9 To ensure strict compliance for ceramic shower bases, monitoring and 
enforcement shall be conducted twenty-four (24) months after the effectivity of 
this Order. After this period, only ceramic shower bases bearing a valid PS Mark 
or ICC Sticker shall be distributed in the local market. All non-compliant products 
shall be subject to the following: 
25.9.1 First Offense -Notice of Violation shall be issued but retailers/distributors 
shall only be advised to pull-out the items from the selling area. 
25.9.2 Second Offense onwards -Notice of Violation shall be issued subject to 
the regular adjudication process. 
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t,lt>llf! . <i@r•i"" Rule 26. REPEALING CLAUSE
All provisions of existing Department Administrative Orders, c irculars, and guidelines 
inconsistent with this Administrative Order are hereby repealed subject to the transitory 
provisions below. 
Rule 27. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE 
If any term or provision of this Order should be declared illegal or invalid by a court of 
competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions thereof shall remain unimpaired 
and in full force. 
Rule 28. EFFECTIVITY 
This Order shall take effect upon fifteen (15) days after its publication in a national 
newspaper of general circulation, a copy of which shall be submitted to the UP Office of 
National Administrative Register. 
Done in the City of Makati this 2 rdp,-day of lece-m b-et"' � · in the year 2021. 
Recommended by: 
Director, Bureau of Philippine Standards 
Approved�
RAa:d:EZ 
Secretary Digitally signed 
by Castelo Ruth 
Bernardino 
ATTY. RUTH B. CASTELO 
Undersecretary, CPG 
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THE NEW TEOHNIOAL RE0(.ILATl0NS 00NCERNIN0 THC MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERT/FICA TION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES ANNEX"A" 
TABLE 1: SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR BPS PS LICENSING 
PARTICULARS FEE PAYABLE TO 
1 Application Form Php 300.00 
DTI 
Quality Manual Review Php 5,000.00 
3 Pre-Audit / Audit I Surveillance Audits per Man-Hour (Payable within 15 days after billing) 
as per size of establishm ent based on Table 1A 
3.1 Micro Php 100.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body 
3.2 Small Php 300.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body DTI I Designated 
3.3 Medium Php 400.00 or as charged by Auditing Body 
Designated Auditing Body 
3.4 Large Php 500.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body 
4 Original License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing) 
4.1 Micro Php 5,000.00 
4.2 Small Php 7,500.00 DTI 
4.3 Medium Php 10,000.00 
4.4 Large ' Php 12,500.00 
5 Annual License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing) 
5.1 Micro Php 2,500.00 
5.2 Small Php 3,750.00 
5.3 DTI Medium Php 5,000.00 
5.4 Large Php 6,250.00 
6 Transportation As per arrangement DTI I Designated Auditing 
(if necessary) Body 
7 Hotel Accommodation As per arrangement DTI / Designated Auditing 
(if necessary) Body 
8 Testing Fee As charged by Designated BPS-Recognized Testing 
Testing Laboratory Laboratory 
9 Freight Charges of Samples As charged by Freight Freight Forwarder Forwarder 
10 Market Sample As per Official Receipts / Manufacturer/Importer Sates Invoice 
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PRODUCT CCRTIFfCA T/ON OF CERAMfO F'l..<JMGING FIXTURES TABLE 1A: SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT 
SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT ASSETS 
Micro Up to Php 3,000,000.00 
Small Php 3,000,001.00 up to Php 15,000,000.00 
Medium Php 15,000,001.00 up to Php 100,000,000.00 
Large Over Php 100,000,000.00 
TABLE 2: SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE IMPORT COMMODITY 
CLE ARANCE (ICC) AND STATEMENT OF CONFIRMATION (SOC) 
PARTICULARS FEE PAYABLE TO 
Application Fee Php 300.00 DTI 
Processing Fee (depends on the value of the batch being applied for SOC/ICC) 
Invoice/batch value up to Php 5,000.00 Php 500,000.00 
Invoice/batch value from 
Php 500,001.00 to Php 7,500.00 DTI 
Php 1,000,000.00 
Invoice/batch value above Php 10,000.00 Pho 1,000,000.00 
As charged by the DTI I Designated Inspection Fee DTI I BPS Designated 
Inspection Body Inspection Body 
Transportation . As per arrangement DTI I Designated 
(if necessary) Inspection Body 
As charged by the 
BPS Testing 
Testing Fee Laboratory or BPS- DTI I BPS-Recognized 
recognized testing Testing Laboratory 
laboratories 
Laboratory 
Freight charges of samples As charged by Freight Freight Forwarder Forwarder 
As per Official 
Market sample Receipts/Sales Manufacturer/Importer 
Invoice 
Notes: 
❖Original and Annual License Fees depend on the size of establishment as stipulated
on Table 1A herein.
❖The Schedule of Fees and Charges in this DAO were adopted from DAO 4:2008 and
DAO 5:2008.
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PS Certification Mark 
(PS Certification Mark Logo with License No.) 
CERTIFIED 
Product Quality 
License No. Q-XXXX 
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