MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. ___________  
Series of 202 4 
 
To  :   All Manufacturers , Importers , Wholesalers, Traders, Distributors,   
      and Retailers  of Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products  and  
      Others Concerned  
 
SUBJECT  :  Supplemental Guidelines for the Implementation of DAO 2 2-06,  
                           Series of 202 2 
 
 
WHEREAS,  the Department Administrative Order  (DAO) 2 2-06, Series of 202 2 was signed  on 
15 June  2022 and took effect on 04 July 2022 , the objective of which is to strictly ensure that 
Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products  comply with the specified  safety and  quality 
requirements as prescribed therein;  
 
WHEREAS,  Republic Act No. 11900 , An Act Regulating the Importation, Manufacture, Sale, 
Packaging, Distribution, Use, and Communication of Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine 
Products, and Novel Tobacco Products, also known as the “Vaporized Nicotine and Non -
Nicotine Products Regulation Act” has lapsed into law on 25 July 2022;  
 
WHEREAS,  through RA 11900 it was declared the policy of the State to enact a balanced 
policy whereby these novel consumer products are properly regulated using internationally 
accepted standards in order to protect the citizens from the hazards of regulated, unregulated 
and substandard Vapor Products and Heated Tobacco Products ; 
 
WHEREAS,  Section 21 of RA 11900 mandated the D epartment of Trade and Industry (DTI) to 
have the exclusive jurisdiction over any and all issues, requirements, and subject matters 
related to Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products, and their devices, as well as Novel 
Tobacco Products ; 
 
WHEREAS,  the DTI issued the Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 22 -16, Series of 
2022 on 05 December 2022 to provide the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 11900;  
 
WHEREAS,  Rule X of the DAO 22 -16 prescribed that the compliance with the product 
standards set by the DTI Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS), in consultation with the Food 
and Drug Administration (FDA), shall be mandatory and for this purpose, the BPS shall issue 
separate technical regulations for the covered products ; 
 
WHEREAS,  Rule XI of the DAO 22 -16 states that only BPS registered and certified Vaporized 
Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products, their devices, and Novel Tobacco Products shall be sold 
to the general public ; 
 
WHEREA S, considering the new requirements set forth under RA 11900 and its IRR, there is 
a need for the BPS to issue supplemental guidelines to DAO 22 -06, Series of 2022 in order to 
align the scope,  administrative and  technical requirements ; 
 
WHEREAS,  Rule 2 2 of the DAO 22 -06 states that the BPS may issue such procedural 
guidelines as may be necessary in the implementation of the said Order;  
 
WHEREAS,  foregoing premises considered, this Memorandum Circular is hereby issued to 
supplement the implementation of DAO 22 -06, Series of 2022 for the guidance of all 
concerned:  
 
 
 
 
1. SCOPE  
 
Vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products covered under Rule 2 of DAO 22 -
06, Series of 2022 shall be revised as follows:  
 
1.1.1  Vapor product system ; 
1.1.2  Vapor products or vapor product refills;  
1.1.3  Vapor product devices;  
1.1.4  Heated tobacco product (HTP) system;  
1.1.5  HTP consumables;  
1.1.6  HTP devices; and 
1.1.7  Tobacco -free oral nicotine pouches . 
 
1.2 Other novel tobacco products not covered above shall not be allowed to be 
manufactured,  import ed, distrib uted and s old to the Philippine market until such 
time that a reference standard is promulgated and included in this technical 
regulation.  
 
2. DEFINITION OF TERMS  
 
In addition to the terms provided under Rule 3 of DAO 22 -06, Series of 2022, the following 
definitions shall apply:  
 
2.1 Certificate of Registration (Co R) - a document issued by BPS attesting that a  
wholesaler /trader/distributor/retailer of Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine 
Products and Novel Tobacco Products  has undertaken to comply with the 
requirements of RA 11900 and  its IRR .  
 
2.2 Child -resistant – the type of containers that can be opened only by operating, 
puncturing or removing one of its functional and necessary  parts using a tool that is 
not supplied with the container and comply with the existing standards on child -
resistant packaging.  
 
2.3 Graphic Health Warning -refers to the photographic image printed on the  product 
package, which accurately depicts the hazards of use of or exposure to a  product, 
and is accompanied by a textual warning related to the picture.  
 
2.4 Heated Tobacco Product Device  – the component or combination of components 
of an HTP System intended to be used in combination with HTP Consumables that 
generate an aerosol without combustion . 
 
2.5 Manufacturer  – an establishment engaged in any and all operations involved in the 
production of Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products, or their devices, or 
Novel Tobacco Products, including preparatory processi ng, assembling, 
compounding, formulating, fi lling, refi lling, packaging, altering, ornamenting, 
finishing and labeling for the purpose of its storage, sale or distribution . 
 
2.6 Medicinal or Therapeutic Claims  – explicit statements made on any product 
presented as having properties for directly treating, curing, alleviating, or preventing 
diseases or disorders in persons.  
 
2.7 Misleading Descriptors  - refer to any element or feature, whether or not part of the 
brand name, which includes but is not limited to any number or descriptor, or other 
sign, mark, or term such as but not limited to “low tar,” “ ultra-lite,” “clean,” “fine,” 
“leading,” “supreme,” “mild,” “extra,” “ultra,” and similar terms in any language that 
directly or indirectly creates the false impression or claims or misleads a consumer 
to believe that the particular product is healthier, safer, or less harmful than others; 
or that it can be used as tobacco cessation aid or other terms in any language, th at  
are likely to mislead consumers or suggest that the product has lifestyle or health 
benefits.  
 
2.8 Novel Tobacco Products – all non -combusted substances in solid or liquid form, 
and innovations, either made partly of tobacco leaf as raw material or containing 
nicotine from tobacco, intended to be used  as a substitute for cigarettes or other 
combusted tobacco products.  1 
 
2.9 Packag e – pack, boxes, containers or any kind in which Vapor Products or HTPs, 
or Novel Tobacco Products are contained when offered for sale to consumers.  
 
2.10 Packet  - tobacco -free oral nicotine pouches or consumable are packaged.  
 
2.11 Principal display surface  – the panel of the package that faces the consumer when 
displayed for sale. 2 
 
2.12 PNS ISO 21976:2020  (ISO published 2018) - Packaging — Tamper verification 
features  
 
2.13 PNS ISO 8317:2020 (ISO published 2015)  - Child -resistant packaging –
Requirements and testing procedures for reclosable packages  
 
2.14 PNS BSI PAS 8872:202 4 –  Tobacco -free oral nicotine pouches – Composition, 
manufacture and testing – Specification  
 
2.15 Reduced Risk Statement – an explicit communication to consumers in the product 
label or marketing materials which states that the product presents less risk of harm 
to the user’s health or is less harmful to the user’s health than continued smoking of 
combustible cigarettes.  
 
2.16 Statement of conformity  – Philippine Standard (PS) License, Import Commodity 
Clearance (ICC), Certificate of Registration, and C ertificate of Warehouse 
Registration issued by DTI -BPS    
 
2.17 Tamper -resistant – the type of packages constructed such that it has one  or more 
indicators or barriers to entry which, if breached or missing, can reasonably be 
expected to provide visible evidence that the product or its packaging has been 
opened, or otherwise comply with standards on tamper -resistant packaging.  
 
2.18 Tobacco -Free Oral Nicotine Pouches - pre-portioned, tobacco -free oral nicotine 
pouches exclusively intended for oral use by placing them between the gum and 
buccal mucosa for a period of time,  
 
2.19 Vapor product device – used to transform an e -liquid into an inhalable aerosol that 
user mimics the act of smoking. Also referred to as electronic cigarette device or 
vape.  Rechargeable or not, regardless of the model of the vaporizing device.  
 
2.26 Vapor product system - shall refer to the specific combination consisting of the 
Vapor Product Refill and Vapor Product Device which, based on the information 
made available to the consumer by the provider, are intended to be used together. 
Also referred to as Electronic Nicoti ne/Non -Nicotine Delivery System 
(ENDS/ENNDS) . Refillable or disposable, rechargeable or not, regardless of the 
model of the vaporizing device.  
 
                                                   
1 RA 11900  
2 RA 11900  
  
2.20 Vaporized Nicotine or Non-Nicotine Products  – both Heated Tobacco Products 
and Vapor Products, as defined herein,  which are novel consumer goods that 
generate a nicotine -containing or non -nicotine -containing aerosol without 
combustion.  
 
3. MARKING / DESIGN / TECHNICAL PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS  
 
3.1 Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products shall indicate the following in their 
respective labels or packaging:  
 
3.1.1  Health warnings and fiscal markings in accordance to Rule IV of DTI DAO 
22-16, Series of 2022.  
 
3.1.2  Details f or consumer questions, feedback, and adve rse event reporting;  
 
3.1.3  Contact details (number or email) of the manufacturer or its service agent 
for emergency, repair or replacement  of product;   
 
3.1.4  Details on the  manner of disposal of the products;   
 
3.2 The product labelling shall contain the following if the vapor device and heated 
tobacco device are included with batteries, cells or other accessories:  
 
3.2.1  Accessories ; 
 
Instructions shall include on how to use, replace, handle, and maintain its 
electrical accessories,  and original and replacement and their operating 
characteristics and their compatibilities.  
 
3.2.2  Built-in or rechargeable batteries /cells  that cannot be taken out of the 
device by the user and its accessories;  
 
If the battery or accessories is da maged, instructions shall contain that 
device shall not be used . 
 
3.3 The markings and product information shall be clear and legible and shall not 
have misleading descriptors and shall form an integral part thereof without danger 
of being erased or detached under ordinary handling of the products.  
 
3.4 The markings and product information  in English or Filipino.  
 
3.5 The product information of the device and its e lectrical accessories of vapor 
product and heated tobacco shall be filled out in Anne x A.  
 
3.6 The package of non -refillable receptacles of Vapor Product Refills shall be 
marked with “ not refillable ”. 
 
3.7 The package or product for vaporized refills with nicotine shall be marked with 
the information on the type of nicotine used, either “ Nicotine Salt or Salt Nicotine ” 
or Conventional Freebase or Classic Nicotine”.  The manufacturer or importer 
shall provide in their PS or ICC application a verifiable document or test report 
that will support the de claration on the nicotine type used.  
 
3.8 Material information listed under 3. 7 shall be verified in accompanying 
documentation either for each material batch based on a certificate of analysis or 
certificate of conformity, or based on a general certificate of conformity from the 
material supplier in combination with risk -based audit s of the supplier by the 
manufacturer.   
 
3.9 The product packaging shall have no other opening, at the bottom or any side, 
except the opening at the upper or top portion of the container.  
 
3.10 Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products shall not be designed or 
decorated in a manner that will make the product attractive to minors such as, but 
not limited to, sports equipment, toys, dolls, video games, food , flavors 
descriptors, fruit, candy brand, dessert, cartoon character , anime, manga, 
animated characters and t he like.  
 
3.11 Trademarks, brand names, design, and manufacturer’s names as a lifestyle 
targeted at minors shall be prohibited.  
 
3.12 The nicotine concentration  shall not exceed the following limits:  
 
Product  Content   Limit  
Vaporized Nicotine  Products  Nicotine 
Concentration   65 mg/ ml 
Tobacco -Free Oral Nicotine 
Pouches   20 mg per 
pouch  
 
3.13 The covered Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products  and Novel Tobacco 
Products shall not contain cannabis  and other prohibited /illegal substances.  
 
3.14 The receptacles of Vapor Product Refills shall be child -resistant, tamper -
resistant, and shall be protected against breakage and leakage.  
 
4. SAMPLING  
 
4.1. The sampling size prescribed under Rule 7.3 of DAO 22 -06, Series of 2022 shall be 
revised as listed in Annex C. 
 
4.2. The drawn samples shall be  directly submitted  by the applicant  to the BPS Testing 
Laboratory or BPS -recognized testing laboratory within three (3) working days from 
the date of audit/inspection. The BPS -designated auditor or inspector shall monitor 
the submissio n of the drawn samples  to the BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS-
recognized testing laboratory. For this purpose, the BPS -recognized 
auditing/inspection body shall submit to BPS a copy of the  Request for Test form 
duly received by BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS -recognized testing laboratory 
together with the pictures of samples received by the laboratory . 
 
For drawn samples not submitted  to BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS -recognized 
testing laboratory  within the prescribed pe riod due to logistical or shipping concerns, 
proof that samples w ere sent through courier within three (3) working days  shall be 
provided.  
 
5. PRODUCT TESTING  
 
5.1 The reference Philippine National Standards (PNS) of the vaporized nicotine and 
non-nicotine products prescribed under Rule 8.2 of DAO 22 -06 shall include the 
following:  
 
 
Product  Reference Standards  
Vapor product refills  PNS AFNOR XP D90 -300-2:2019  & 
PNS AFNOR XP D90 -300-3:2019  
Receptacle of Vapor product 
refills  PNS ISO 8317:2020, &  
PNS ISO 21976:2020  
Heated tobacco device  PNS BSI PAS 8850:2022  &  
PNS 2133 -1:2018  
Heated tobacco consumables  PNS BSI PAS 8850:2022  
Tobacco -Free Oral Nicotine 
Pouches  PNS BSI PAS 8877:2024  
 
5.2 The reference Philippine National Standards (PNS) prescribed under Rule 8. 3 of 
DAO 22 -06 to determine the conformance of the electrical accessories (if any) 
shall be revised  as follow s: 
 
Electrical Accessory  Reference Standard  
Electrical accessories  
(Adapters, external power 
supplies, USB chargers)  PNS IEC 60335 -1 
Powerbank  PNS IEC 62133 -1:2022 or  
PNS IEC 62133 -2:2022,  
PNS 2133 -1:2018 , 
PNS IEC 60065:2019  
Battery /Cell PNS IEC 62133 -1:2022 or  
PNS IEC 62133 -2:2022,  
PNS 2133 -1:2018  
 
5.3 In addition to the in -plant test prescribed under Rule 8.6 of DAO 22 -06, the 
manufacturer of the products shall have the capability to determine the following :   
 
5.3.1  Vapor products, heated tobacco consumables, and tobacco -free oral 
nicotine pouches   
 
a. Nicotine concentration  
b. Cannabis testing  
 
5.3.2  Heated tobacco consumable  / Heated tobacco system  - Maximum 
emission levels for heated tobacco aeros ol 
 
a. Carbon monoxide (CO)  
b. Nitrogen oxide (NO)  
c. Nitrogen oxides (NO x) 
 
5.3.3  Heated tobacco device / Heated tobacco system – Tests for Electrical 
Safety - Under PNS BSI PAS 8850, electrical safety test is conducted 
through the use of PNS 2133 -1. Minimum test parameters to be 
conducted in -plant shall be as follows:   
 
a. Marking  durability   
b. Protection against access to live parts  
c. Power input and current  
d. Heating  
e. Leakage current and electric strength at operating  
f. Abnormal operation  
g. Mechanical strength  
 
5.4 In addition to the test parameters prescribed by the relevant Philippine National 
Standards (PNS) , the BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS -recognized testing 
laboratory shall condu ct test to determine conformance to the following:  
 
Product  Content  Limit  
Vaporized Nicotine Products  Nicotine 
Concentration  65 mg/ ml 
(maximum)   
Heated Tobacco Consumables  As declared 
by 
manufacturer  
Tobacco -Free Oral Nicotine Pouches   20 mg per 
pouch  
(maximum)  
Vaporized Nicotine Products  Cannabis 
Content  No cannabis 
content  Heated Tobacco Consumables  
Tobacco -Free Oral Nicotine Pouches   
 
6. REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PS LICENSING SCHEME  
 
6.1 Audit and sampling shall be conducted by the BPS, DTI RO/PO or the BPS -
recognized auditing  body in accordance with existing BPS Audit and Sampling 
Procedure.  
 
6.2 Each PS License application shall be factory, plant or site -specific and importer, 
local office or agent -specific.  
 
6.3 The manufacturer’s vicinity of the factory shall be located (100) meters away from 
any point of the perimeter of a school, playground, or other facility  frequented 
particularly  by minor s.  
 
7. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PS LICENSING SCHEME AND ICC 
CERTIFICATION  SCHEME  
 
In addition to the documentary requirements specified under  DAO 22 -06 Rule 5 for PS 
License applications and Rule 6 for Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) and Statement  of 
Confirmation (SOC) applications , the following shall also be required:   
 
7.1 For importers and local manufacturers , shall submit copy of the Permit to Operate 
from the  Bureau of Internal Revenue  (BIR); 
7.2 For importers and local manufacturers , shall submit copy of the Brand Registration 
from the BIR  per model/per type ;  
7.3 For importers, shall submit the summary of the production batch/lot/serial numbers 
in accordance to the format prescribed in Annex B.  
 
8. USE OF DTI LOGO AND BPS CERTIFICATION MARKS  
 
8.1 The DTI logo, the words “Department of Trade and Industry” the initials “DTI”  or any 
of its offices/bureaus/other instrumentalities , or any imitation of such words, initials, 
or logo in print and other forms of broadcast media, including the internet, in 
connection with the product is prohibited. (e.g. “ DTI-approved” or “This product is 
approved by the DTI).  
 
8.2 The PS Mark or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) shall be affixed or marked  on 
the product and/or package of the product , whichever is practicable . 
 
8.3 The PS Mark logo shall be in accordance to the figure below.  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
8.4 The PS Mark Certified Product Quality for  vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine 
products shall be p rinted in black  or white  color, Arial font. 
 
8.5 The PS Mark or ICC  Certificate shall be posted  with the product on e -marketplace, 
e-commerce platforms, selling facilities embedded in social media 
websites/applications and/or similar selling platforms . 
 
8.6 The PS Mark shall be clearly legible. It shall not be easily possible to remove marking 
plate nor shall they show curling.  
 
8.7 If the PS Mark or ICC is affixed  or marked  on the product packaging, the importer, 
distributors, dealers, traders or retail ers shall ensure that the corresponding product 
packaging of the displayed unit shall be available a t all times for verification by the 
BPS, FTEB, DTI RO/PO, and their authorized representatives.  
 
9. PRODUCT WITH MEDICINAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND REDUCED RISK CLAIMS  
 
9.1 Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products or Novel Tobacco Products 
bearing an  explicit medicinal, therapeutic, or reduced risk claim or statement shall 
require the approval from the FDA pursuant to RA 9711 and RA 11900 prior to 
the issuance of the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) or Philippine Stan dard 
(PS) License by the BPS.  
 
9.2 For this purpose, the manufacturer or importer shall submit to the BPS a copy of 
the FDA license and registration certificate as part of the documentary 
requirements in addition to those specified under DAO 22 -06 Rule 5.1 for PS 
License applications and Rule 6.1 for Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) and 
Statement of Confirmation (SOC) applications.  
 
10. ISSUANCE OF CERTIF ICATE OF REGISTRATION TO WHOLESALERS, TRADERS, 
DISTRIBUTORS, AND RETAILERS  
 
10.1 All wholesalers, traders, distributors and retailers  of Vaporized  Nicotine and Non -
Nicotine Products or Novel Tobacco Products  covered in th is Circular shall apply 
for a Certificate of Registration from the DTI -BPS.  This shall cover those with brick 
and mortar stores and those selling in e -marketplaces, e -commerce platforms, 
selling facilities embedded in social media websites/applications and/or similar 
selling platforms . 
 
10.2 Application for a Certificate of Registration shall be supp orted by the following:  
 
10.2.1  Duly-accomplished and notarized Application Form  and Undertaking to 
Abide by the Terms and Conditions of the Certificate of Registration for 
Retailers (Annex D);  
CERTIFIED  
Product Quality   
License  No. Q-XXXX   
10.2.2  DTI Business Registration Certificate for sole pr oprietorship or Latest SEC 
Registration Certificate and Articles of Incorporation/Partnership fo r 
corporation/partnership;   
10.2.3  List of brands and varieties of vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products 
and novel tobacco pro ducts being sold in the store ; 
10.2.4  Photos of p roduct communications and advertisements displayed/posted at 
the store   
10.2.5  Vicinity map  of the store  including the Global Positioning S ystem (GPS) 
coordinates  showing  proof/evidence that the store is not located within the 
100-meter vicinity from any schools or  places frequented by minors.  
 
10.3 Processing of Certificate of Registration is accor ding to the flowchart shown in 
Annex G.  
 
10.4 The application, and the eventual Certificate of Registration, shall be specific to the 
site or location of the store where Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products 
or Novel Tobacco Products  are being marketed or sol d. 
 
10.5 The Certificate of Registration is non -transferable.  
   
10.6 The Certificate of Registration shall be issued by BPS upon satisfactory result of 
the review of the submitted application and supporting documents. The BPS or its 
duly-authorized representatives may conduct verification at the registered 
business establishment at any time after the issuance of the Certificate of 
Registration.  
 
10.7 The Certificate of Registration shall be valid for three (3) years s ubject to consistent 
compliance with the requirements of RA 11900, its IRR, and related issuances.  
 
10.8 Wholesalers, traders, distributors and retailers shall display their valid Certificate 
of Registration duly-issued by DTI -BPS at their respective establishments.   
 
10.9 Wholesalers, traders, distributors and retaile rs issued the Certificate of 
Registration shall give duly -authorized representatives of the DTI -BPS access 
during working hours to its premises where Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine 
Products or Novel Tobacco Products  intended to be sold are displayed a nd/or 
stored for the purpose of verifying compliance with the requirements of RA 11900, 
its IRR, and related issuances.  
 
10.10  The wholesaler, trader, distributor or retailer  issued the Certificate of Registration 
shall inform BPS in writing of any change in the business name and transfer of 
store /warehouse  to a different site/address.  In case of transfer to a different 
site/address, the Certificate of Registration for that specific establishment  shall be 
cancelled and the wholesaler, trader, distributor or  retailer  shall apply for a 
Certificate of Registration for its new establishment . 
 
10.11  The wholesaler, trader, distributor and retailer  shall pay the applicable fees and 
other charges as billed or stipulated by DTI -BPS or its duly -authorized 
representa tive/s . Fees and charges to be paid shall be in accordance to Annex E 
of this Circular. Fees and charges are subject to changes as may be necessary.  
 
10.12  The BPS shall not refund any fee paid if the application is not approved, withdrawn 
or discontinued or if the Certificate of Registration is suspended or cancelled for 
cause.  
 
10.13  A Certificate of Registration issued by BPS in accordance to this Circular may b e, 
during its validity, suspended, withdrawn or cancelled on any or all of the following 
grounds:   
 
10.13.1  That the wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer  fails to comply with the terms 
and cond itions of the Certificate of Registration ; 
 
10.13.2  That the wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer  failed to comply with 
monitoring, surveillance or enforcement notices/directives/orders;  
 
10.13.3  That the wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer  made false statements in 
connection with its application for or maintenance of the Certificate of 
Registration ; 
 
10.13.4  That the wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer  violates any of the 
provisions of RA 11900, its IRR, DAO 22 -06 and this Circular ; 
 
10.13.5  That an Order of Execution vis-à-vis a decision finding the 
wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer  liable for violation of a trade and 
industry law/s or rules and regulations directing BPS to suspend/cancel or 
revoke the Certificate of Registration issued in favor of the 
wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer . 
 
10.14  The Certificate of Registration shall be suspended, withdrawn  or cancelled after 
the BPS Director has served the wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer  a notice for 
his intention to do so, stating therein the grounds for the contemplated action, 
granting the wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer  the opportunity to be heard within 
fifteen (15) days from the date of notice.  
 
10.15  If there is a final finding that a product  being sold by the 
wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer  does not conform to the specified technical 
requirement s, the Certificate of Registration shall, upon mere notice, be 
immediately suspended, withdrawn, recalled, cancelled or revoked.  
 
Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, the BPS Director may direct that a 
Formal Charge be filed again st the party/ies concerned pursuant to EO 913 Series 
of 1983 , DAO No. 7 Series of 2006 and DAO No. 2 Series of 2007 and/or its future 
amendments.  
 
11. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FOR  
WHOLESALERS, TRADERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND RETAILER S 
 
The following terms and conditions shall be binding on all Certificate of Registration 
holders. Any infraction thereof shall constitute sufficient grounds for the i nstitution of 
suspension, withdrawal or cancellation proceedings against the wholesaler/trader/ 
distributor/retailer:  
 
11.1 The wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer shall abide by RA 11900, RA 739 4 
and their implementing rules and regulations , and orders which the DTI 
issues in pursuance with its authority under law.  
 
11.2 The wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer shall ensure tha t the vaporized 
nicotine and non -nicotine products or novel tobacco products they offer for 
sale are duly-certified by the BPS.  
 
11.3 The wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer shall  conspicuously post in t heir 
respective stores/establishments , whether brick and mortar stores or e -
marketplaces, e -commerce platforms, selling facilities embedded in social 
media websites/applications and/or similar selling platforms , the required 
government certificates and app rovals in compliance with RA 11900 and its 
IRR.  
 
11.4 The wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer shall ensure that  the age of the 
buyers is verified and that  vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products or 
novel tobacco products will not be sold to individuals below eighteen (18) 
years of age.  
 
11.5 The wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer shall ensure that  its 
store/establishment is located more than one hundred (100) meters away 
from any point of the perimeter of a school, playground or other facility 
frequented particularly by minors.  
 
11.6 The wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer shall ensure that  sale, promotion, 
advertising and product demonstration of vaporized nicotine and non -
nicotine products or novel tobacco products  are done outside the one 
hundred (100) m eters from any point of the perimeter of a school, 
playground or other facility frequented particularly by minors.  
 
11.7 The wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer shall ensure that the following 
statement is posted in a clear and conspicuous manner in their po int-of-
sale establishments  consistent with Section 6, Rule V of DTI DAO 22 -
16:2022 : 
 
“The sale or distribution of Vaporized Nicotine and Non -
Nicotine Products to or by persons below eighteen (18) 
years of age is illegal. These products are harmful and 
contain nicotine whic h is a highly addictive substance. It is 
not recommended for use by nonsmokers.”  
 
or 
 
“Ang pagbenta at pagbili ng Vaporized Nicotine and Non -
Nicotine Products sa at ng mga taong wala pang 
labingwalong (18) taong gulang ay pinagbabawal.  Ang mga 
producktong ito ay nakakasama sa kalusugan at mayroong 
nicotin e, isang nakakalulong na kemikal. Hindi ito 
inirerekomenda na gamitin ng mga hindi naninigarilyo.”  
 
11.8 The wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer shall ensure that vaporized 
nicotine and non-nicotine products or novel tobacco products are not 
displayed immediately next to products of part icular interest to minors.  
 
11.9 The wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer shall ensure that advertisements 
for vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products o r novel tobacco products 
complie s with the guidelines prescribed under Section  1, Rule VI of DTI 
DAO 22 -16:2022.  
 
11.10  The wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer shall ensure t o comply with the 
restrictions on promotional activities and sponsorship for vaporize d nicotine 
and non -nicotine products or novel tobacco products prescribed under 
Section s 2 and 3 , Rule VI of DTI DAO 22 -16:2022.  
 
11.11  The wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer shall ensure compliance to the 
prohibition on the use of vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products or 
novel tobacco products in public places as prescribed in Rule VIII of DTI 
DAO 22 -16:2022.  
 
11.12  The wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer shall ens ure that its designated 
vaping areas (DVAs) comply with the standards set forth under Ru le IX of 
DTI DAO 22 -16:2022 .  
 
12.  REGISTRATION OF WAREHOUSES  
 
12.1 All manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, traders, distributors and retailers shall 
secure a Certificate of Warehouse Registration (CWR) from the BPS for the 
warehouses they own/lease/rent/utilize  for the storage of vaporized nicotine and 
non-nicotine products and novel tobacco products.  
 
12.2 No vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products and novel tobacco products 
including their devices and accessories covered by DAO 22 -06:2022 and this 
Circular sha ll be stored in a warehouse that is not registered to the BPS.  
 
12.3 Application for a Certificate of Warehouse Registration shall be supported by the 
following:  
 
12.3.1  Duly-accomplished and notarized Application Form and Undertaking to 
Abide by the Terms and Conditions of the Certificate of Warehouse 
Registration (Annex F); 
12.3.2  DTI Business Registration Certificate for sole proprietorship or Latest 
SEC Registration Certificate and Articles of Incorporation/Partnership for 
corporation/partnership;  
12.3.3  Business permit issued by local government unit;  
12.3.4  Proof of ownership of warehouse or  contract if the warehouse is 
rented/leased;  
12.3.5  Proof of billing of warehouse  
12.3.6  Vicinity map of the warehouse including the Global Positioning System 
(GPS) coordinates showing proof/evidence that the warehou se is not 
located within the 100 -meter vicinity from any schools or places 
frequented by minors.  
 
12.4 Processing of Certificate of Registration is according to the flowchart shown in 
Annex H.  
 
12.5 The application, and the eventual Certificate of Warehouse Registrati on, shall be 
specific to the site or location of the warehouse where Vaporized Nicotine and Non -
Nicotine Products or Novel Tobacco Products are being stored.  
 
12.6 The Certificate of Warehouse Registration is non -transferable.  
 
12.7 The Certificate of Warehouse Registration shall  be is sued by BPS upon  
satisfactory result of the  review of the submitted application and supporti ng 
documents. The BPS  or its duly -authorized representatives  may conduct 
verification at the registered warehouse at any time after the issuance of the 
Certificate of Warehouse Registration.  
 
12.8 The Certificate of Warehouse Registration shall  be valid for three (3) years subject 
to consistent compliance with the requirements of RA 11900, its IRR, and related 
issuances.  
   
12.9 The Certificate of W arehouse Registration shall be made available by 
manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, traders, distributors and retailers for 
verification by DTI -BPS.  
 
12.10  Manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, traders, distributors and retailers issued 
the Certific ate of Warehouse Registration shall give duly -authorized 
representatives of the DTI -BPS access during working hours to its warehouse 
premises where Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products or Novel Tobacco  
Products are stored for the purpose of verifyi ng compliance with the requirements 
of RA 11900, its IRR, and related issuances.  
 
12.11  The manufacturer, importer, wholesaler, trader, distributor or retailer issued the 
Certificate of Warehouse Registration shall inform BPS in writing of any change in 
the business name and transfer of warehouse to a different site/address. In case 
of transfer to a different site/address, the Certificate of Warehouse Registration for 
that specific establishment shall be cancelled and the manufacturer, importer, 
wholesaler, t rader, distributor or retailer shall apply for a Certificate of Warehouse 
Registration for its new warehouse.  
 
12.12  The manufacturer, importer, wholesaler, trader, distributor and retailer shall pay 
the applicable fees and other charges as billed or stipulated by DTI -BPS. Fees and 
charges to be paid shall be in accordance to Annex E of this Circular. Fees and 
charges are subject to changes as may be necessary.  
 
12.13  The BPS shall not refund any fee paid if the application is not approved, withdrawn 
or discontinued or if the Certificate of Warehouse Registration is suspended or 
cancelled for cause.  
 
12.14  If there is a final finding that a product being stored in the registered warehouse by 
the manufacturer/importer/wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer does not conform 
to the requirements of RA 11900, its IRR, DAO 22 -06, this Circular and related 
laws and regulations, the Certificate of Warehouse Registration shall, upon mere 
notice, be immediately suspended, withdrawn, recalled, cancelled or revoked.  
 
12.15  Notwithsta nding the preceding provisions, the BPS Director may direct that a 
Formal Charge be filed against the party/ies concerned pursuant to EO 913 
Series of 1983, DAO No. 7 Series of 2006 and DAO No. 2 Series of 2007 and/or 
its future amendments.  
 
13. PENALTIES FOR NON -COMPLIANCE  
 
In addition to the penalties provided under DAO 22 -06:2022, the following shall be 
imposed upon any manufacturer, importer, wholesaler, trader, distributor , retailer  or any 
other person or entity found in violation of any provision here of after due process, as may 
be appropriate:  
 
13.1 Penalties prescribed by Rule XIV of DAO 22 -16:2022.  
 
13.2 Cancellation or revocation of Certificate of Registration or Certificate of 
Warehouse Registration pursuant to a final and executory decision rendered by 
an administrative agency or the regular courts.  
 
13.3 Watch -listing and/or blacklisting of wholesaler, trader, distributor, or retailer . 
 
14. TRANSITORY PROVISIONS  
 
Consistent with the provisions of Rule XVII Section 2 of DAO 22 -16, the transitory period 
provided under Rule 25 shall be revised as follows:  
 
14.1 PS License and ICC Applications for Manufacturers and Importers : 
14.1.1  All manufacturers of vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products 
covered under DAO 22 -06 and this Circular may apply for vol untary 
certification until 04 June 2024.   
14.1.2  All manufacturers and importers of vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine 
products covered under DAO 22 -06 and this Circular shall be required to 
undergo the mandatory product certification procedures (PS or ICC 
certification) beginning 05 June 2024.  
14.1.3  Within the transitory period provided  in Clause 1 4.1 herein,  all 
importations of vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products covered in 
this Circular shall be subject for inspection and verification by DTI-BPS or 
its duly authorized representative/s . Certificate of Exemption shall be 
issued once verification showed that the inspected products comply with 
the applicable requirements of RA 11900 and its IRR.  
14.1.4  All vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products  that are already 
distributed or offered for sale in the local market or remaining inventories 
at the manufacturer’s plant or warehouse prior to the effectivity of this 
Circular shall apply for a certification from the BPS  on 05 June 2024  to 04 
January 2025 . The application shall be supported by the following:  
14.1.4.1  Summary of Products being applied for Certification  listed in 
accordance to the format provided in Annex B of DAO 22 -06. 
14.1.4.2  Any documentary proof that the products are locally 
manufactured or imported  prior to the effectivity of this Circular 
(e.g. Production Records, Import Entry, Bill of Lading, Notice of 
Arrival, etc.)  
 
Certification and correspon ding mark shall be issued upon satisfactory 
result of evaluation.  
 
14.1.5  In the absence of a  local BPS-recognized testing laboratory, the PS 
License applicants/holders shall nominat e a testing laboratory . The PS 
License applicants/holders shall seek approval from DTI -BPS prior to 
submissi on of samples to the nominated testing laboratory.  
14.1.6  Meanwhile, in lieu of product testing under the Import Commodity 
Clearance Certification Scheme, the importers shall warrant that the 
vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products they import into the country 
conform to t he relevant Philippine National Standards through the 
following:  
14.1.6.1  Importers shall submit supplier’s/manufacturer’s declaration of 
conformity on a per shipment per Bill of Lading/Airway Bill 
basis;  
14.1.6.2  Copy of valid test report for each vaporized nicotine and non -
nicotine products issued within one (1) year from the date of 
issuance by a testing laboratory accredited by an accreditation 
body signatory to ILAC/APAC – MRA; and  
14.1.6.3  Copy of valid ISO 9001 Certificate of the manufacturer  
14.1.7  It is understood that the requirements stated in Rules 14.1.5 and 14.1.6 
of this Circular  shall cease to be implemented once a  local BPS-
recognized testing laboratory is available . 
14.1.8  For other novel tobacco products, the BPS shall issue implementing 
guidelines upon availability of  Philippine National Stand ards.  
14.2 Certificate of Registration for Wholesaler/Trader/Distributor/Retailer :  
 
14.2.1  All wholesalers, traders, distributors, and retailers  of vaporized nicotine 
and non -nicotine products covered under DAO 22 -06 and this Circular 
shall be required to secure a Certificate of Registration from the BPS  
beginning 05 June 2024.  
 
14.2.2  Wholesalers, traders, distributors, and retailers  may continue to off er for 
sale vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products that are not yet certified 
by BPS until 05 January 2025. After this period, only vaporized nicotine 
and non -nicotine products  bearing a valid PS Mark, ICC stickers shall be 
sold, offered for sale or distributed in the local market . 
 
14.3 Market Monitoring and Enforcement : 
 
14.3.1  To ensure strict compliance, monitoring and enforcement shall be 
conducted beginning 0 6 January  2025. After this period, only vaporized 
nicotine and non -nicotine products  bearing a valid PS Mark, ICC stickers 
shall be sold, offered for sale or distributed in the local market.  All 
wholesalers, traders, distributors and retailers shall also have a valid 
Certificate of Registration duly -issued by DTI -BPS displayed at their 
store/establishment premises.  
 
14.3.2  All non -compliant products and establishments shall be  issued Notice of 
Violation and  subjected to the regular adjudication process.  
 
15. REPEALING CLAUSE  
 
All other orders or parts thereof that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Circular are 
hereby repealed or amended accordingly.  
 
16. EFFECTIVITY  
 
This Memorandum Circular shall be effective immediately after its publication in a 
newspaper of general circulation, a copy of which shall be  submitted to the UP Office of 
National Administrative Register.  
 
For the information and guidance of those concerned.  
 
Done in the City of Makati this _____ day of __________  in the year 202 4.  
 
 
Recommended by:  
 
 
 
NEIL P. CATAJAY                               
Director  
Bureau of Philippine Standards  AMANDA MARIE F. NOGRALES  
Assistant Secretary and Supervising Head  
Consumer Protection Group  
 
                                                                             
Approved by:  
 
 
                                            
 
ALFREDO E. PASCUAL  
Secretary  
  
 
ANNEX A 
 
 
 
Technical Product Device and Electrical Accessories Information  for Vaporized 
Nicotine  and Non -Nicotine Products                 
 
Applicant Company:       Local Manufacturer            Importer (Foreign Manufacturer)  
 
Name  of Applican t Company : __________________________  Date:   __________  
 
Local o ffice Address:    ________________  
 
Product  Details:  
 
Vapor product mouth piece  or tank   
(Fill in if the product is composed of the following)  ☐ Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)  
☐ Polystyrene (PS)  
☐ Acrylonitrile -Butadiene -Styrene (ABS)  
☐ Polycarbonate (PC)  
☐ Polyoxymethylene (POM)  
☐ Styrene -acrylonitrile (SAN)  
 
 
Electrical 
Accessories  Model / Type  Batch Number  /  
Serial Number  Supplier ’s Name  /  
Manufacturer’s Name  
Adapter     
Cord     
Battery     
Cell    
Powerbank     
    
    
 
 
Declared  by:                                                                                                                                                                                 
 
 
         Name  and Signature  of Company  Representative  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
ANNEX B 
 
 
 
Summary of Serial Numbers / Batch Numbers  
 for Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products                 
 
 
Name  of Manufacturer : _________________________ ______ _ Date:   __________  
 
Name  of Importer : _____________________________________________________  
 
Warehouse  Address:    ________________  
 
Bill of Lading No.:  _____________________________________________________  
 
Vessel No..:  __________________________________________________________  
 
Invoice No.:  __________________________________________________________  
 
 
 
Item No.  Quantity  Product 
Description  Declared Batch /  
Serial No.  
1    
2    
3    
4    
5    
    
    
 
 
Declared  by:                                                                                                                                                                                 
 
 
         Name  and Signature  of Company  Representative  
 
 
 
  
 
FFICE  
  
ANNEX C 
Sampling Size for  
Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products                 
 
 Product  Samples per set  
Independent testing  In-plant testing  
Vapor 
product 
device  Device  10 vapor product devices  per/model/brand  1 vapor product  devices  per/model/brand  
mouthpiece and tank  40 pieces per mouthpiece and per tank  N/A 
Vapor 
product 
system  Device  and refill  10 vapor product  devices  per/model/brand,  
5  bottles/pods/cartridge per type/mixture/flavor  1 vapor product  devices  per/model/brand  
mouthpiece and tank  40 pieces per mouthpiece / and per tank  N/A 
Vapor product refills  5  bottles/pods/cartridge per type/mixture/flavor  5  bottles/pods/cartridge per type/mixture/flavor  
Heated tobacco device  5 tobacco heating devices  5 tobacco heating devices  
Heated tobacco product system  1200  heated tobacco products,  
62 tobacco heating devices  1200  heated tobacco products,  
62 tobacco heating devices  
Heated tobacco products consumables  1200  heated tobacco products  1200  heated tobacco products  
Electrical 
accessories  
(if any)  Adapte rs, external power 
supplier , Chargers and 
power cords, USB chargers  5 pieces accessory per/model/brand  N/A 
Battery or Cell  45 pieces  N/A 
Powerbank  45 pieces  N/A 
Tobacco -Free Oral Nicotine Pouches  1 packet  1 packet  
Other novel tobacco products  As per relevant standard  N/A  
  
  
 
 
 
  
 
Date: ____________________  
The BUREAU DIRECTOR:  
 
           In accordance with DTI Department Administrative  Order (DAO) No. 22 -06, Series of 2022, its supplemental guidelines, and their future 
amendments, we hereby apply for a Certificate of Registration.  
 
 
  
1.  Name of Business  
      (as per DTI Business Name Registration /   
       SEC Certificate )  
2.  Name of Store  
      (if different from the name of business)   
3.  Store  Address   
Floor/Unit No.    Bldg. No./Bldg. Name             Street                     Brgy.                 City/Municipality               Province                   Region                Zip Code  
4.  Name of Business Owner   
5. Sex  M      F 7. Social Classification  
     (e.g. Senior Citizen, PWD, Indigenous Person)   
5.  Telephone Number   6. E-mail Address   
7.  Mobile Number    11. Website/Social Media 
Page  
10.  Type of Store   Physical (Brick & Mortar)    Online 12.  E-commerce Platform     
         (e.g. Shopee, Lazada,   
         Facebook Marketplace etc. )  
11. URL  
      (for online stores)   
14. Products being offered for sale   Vapor Product System      Vapor Product Device      Vapor Product Refills/E -liquids  
 Heated Tobacco Product (HTP) System     HTP Device    HTP Consumables    Nicotine Pouch  
15. List of brands of products  
      being offered for sale  
      (please use separate sheet if multiple )  
18. Name of Supplier/s  
       (please use separate sheet if multiple )  
19. Asset size (in PhP)   
21. Address of Warehouse/s       (if different from store address )  
         
     It is hereby certified that the information supplied herein by the undersigned is 
true and correct. Further, t he undersigned read, understood and agree d to the 
terms and c onditions set forth in this application . 
 
 
                                                        ____________________________________  
                                                         Printed Name and Signature of Applicant  
                                                           
 
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ _ day of ___________ 20__.  Affiant 
exhibiting to me his Residence Certificate No. _______ issued on ___________ at 
______________.  
 
Doc. No.  : ___________  
Page No. : ___________                                NOTARY PUBLIC  
Book No. : ___________  
Series of  : ___________   
 Attachments:  
NOTE: All attachments must be certified true copy (Put  if attached).  
 Duly-accomplished and notarized Undertaking to Abide by the Terms and Conditions of the 
Certificate of Registration  
 DTI Business Registration Certificate for sole proprietorship or Latest SEC Registration 
Certificate and Articles of Incorporation/Partnership for corporation/partnership  
 List of brands and varieties of vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products and novel tobacco 
products being sold in the store including photos of the product and its packaging (front, back 
and side panels).  
 Latest audited Financial Statement with Balance Sheet  
 Vicinity map of the store including the Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates s howing 
proof/evidence that the store is not located within the 100 -meter vicinity from any schools or 
places frequented by minors   
FOR DTI -BPS  USE ONLY  
 
Application Received and Checked by:  
 
 
___________________  
BPS Product Certification Officer  
 
 
_______________________  
Date & Time   
Amount paid (in PhP):  
 
Application fee:  300.00                  
Certification fee (initial/renewal):  
     10,000.00   
Inspection fee:  
 ______________  
   
O.R. No.:    _____________ ____ 
 
 
 BUREAU OF PHILIPPINE STANDARDS (BPS)  
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION (COR)  
FOR WHOLESALER/TRADER/DISTRIBUTOR/RETAILER  
Annex D (page 1)   
                 FFICE  
 
  
 
UNDERTAKING TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS  
OF THE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION  
 
 I,____________________ ___________ ____,  __________ _______ __ of ____________________________________________________  
 
with principal  address  at _________________________________________________________________________________  hereby undertake 
to abide by the following terms and  conditions as a wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer  of Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products and Novel 
Tobacco  Products . 
1. I/We shall abide by RA 11900, RA 7394 and their implementing rules and regulations, and orders which the DTI issues in pursuance w ith its 
authority under law.  
 
2. I/We shall ensure that the vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products or novel tobacco products they offer for sale are duly -certified by the 
BPS.  
 
3. I/We shall conspicuously post in their respective stores/establishments, whether brick and mortar stores or e -marketplaces, e -commerce 
platforms, selling facilities embedded in social media websites/applications and/or similar selling platforms, the required g overnment 
certificates and approvals in compliance with RA 11900 and its IRR.  
 
4. I/We shall ensure that the age of the buyers is verified and that vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products or novel tobacco products will 
not be sold to individuals below eighteen (18) years of age.  
 
5. I/We shall ensure that our store/establishment is locate d more than one hundred (100) meters away from any point of the perimeter of a 
school, playground or other facility frequented particularly by minors.  
 
6. I/We shall ensure that sale, promotion, advertising and product demonstration of vaporized nicotine and  non-nicotine products or novel tobacco 
products are done outside the one hundred (100) meters from any point of the perimeter of a school, playground or other facil ity frequented 
particularly by minors.  
 
7. I/We shall ensure that the following statement is p osted in a clear and conspicuous manner in their point -of-sale establishments consistent 
with Section 6, Rule V of DTI DAO 22 -16:2022:  
 
“The sale or distribution of Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products to or by persons below eighteen (18) years of age is illegal. These 
products are harmful and contain nicotine which is a highly addictive substance. It is not recommended for use by nonsmokers. ” or “Ang 
pagbenta at pagbili ng Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products sa at ng mga taong wala pang labingwalong (18) taong gulang ay 
pinagbabawal. Ang mga producktong ito ay nakakasama sa kalusugan at mayroong nicotine, isang nakakalulong na kemikal. Hindi i to 
inirerekomenda na gamitin ng mga hindi naninigarilyo.”  
 
8. I/We shall ensure that vaporized nicot ine and non -nicotine products or novel tobacco products are not displayed immediately next to products 
of particular interest to minors.  
 
9. I/We shall ensure that advertisements for vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products or novel tobacco products compl ies with the guidelines 
prescribed under Section 1, Rule VI of DTI DAO 22 -16:2022.  
 
10. I/We shall ensure to comply with the restrictions on promotional activities and sponsorship for vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products or 
novel tobacco products presc ribed under Sections 2 and 3, Rule VI of DTI DAO 22 -16:2022.  
 
11. I/We shall ensure compliance to the prohibition on the use of vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products or novel tobacco products in public 
places as prescribed in Rule VIII of DTI DAO 22 -16:2022.  
 
12. I/We shall ensure that  our designated vaping areas (DVAs) comply with the standards set forth under Rule IX of DTI DAO 22 -16:2022.  
 
13. I/We shall give duly -authorized representatives of the DTI -BPS access during working hours to its premises where Vapo rized Nicotine and 
Non-Nicotine Products or Novel Tobacco Products intended to be sold are displayed and/or stored for the purpose of verifying comp liance 
with the requirements of RA 11900, its IRR, and related issuances.  
 
14. I/We shall inform DTI-BPS in writing of any change in the business name and transfer of store/warehouse to a different site/address. In case 
of transfer to a different site/address, the Certificate of Registration for that specific establishment shall be cancelled a nd the wholesaler, 
trader, distributor or retailer shall apply for a Certificate of Registration for its new establishment.  
 
15. I/We shall pay the applicable fees and other charges as billed or stipulated by DTI -BPS or DTI Regional/Provincial Offices or BPS -recognized 
Inspection Bodies.  
 
16. I/We shall not refund any fee paid if the application is not approved, withdrawn or discontinued o r if the Certificate of Registration is suspended 
or cancelled for cause.  
 
17. That any infraction of these terms and condition shall constitute sufficient grounds for institution of administrative sancti ons/fines against me 
or our company, which will include suspension, withdrawal, cancellation of the Certificate of Registration , without prejudice to the penal 
provisions of RA 11900, R.A. 7394 , and their implementing rules and regulations, and orders which the DTI issues in pursuance with its 
authority under l aw. 
 
Witnesseth my hand this _________ of  ______________20 ___ at ______________________________  
 
                                                                                                                             ____________________________  
                                                                                                                                          Printed Name and Signature  
                                                 
                                                                                                              NAME                                                          POSITION/DESIGNATION                                                               NAME OF BUSINESS/ENTERPRISE  Annex D (page 2)    
 
 
 
 
FFICE   
 
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES  
 
 
 Processing of Certificate of Registration for Wholesaler/Trader/Distributor/Retailer  and 
Certificate of Warehouse Registration  
 
PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
1 Application Fee Php 300.00  DTI 
2 Processing Fee  Php 10,000.00  DTI 
3 Inspection per Man -
Hour  Php 1,000.00  DTI / BPS -
recognized 
Inspection Body  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Annex E   
 
 
 
 
FFICE   
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
Date: ____________________  
The BUREAU DIRECTOR:  
 
           In accordance with DTI Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 22 -06, Series of 2022, its supplemental guidelines, and their 
future amendments, we hereby apply for a Certificate of Warehouse Registration.  
 
 
  
1.  Name of Business  
      (as per DTI Business Name 
Registration)   
3.  Warehouse  Address   
Floor/Unit No.    Bldg. No./Bldg. Name             Street                     Brgy.                 City/Municipality               Province                   Region                
Zip Code  
4.  Name of Business Owner   
5.  Sex  M      F 6. Social Classification  
     (e.g. Senior Citizen, PWD, Indigenous Person)   
7.  Telephone Number   8 E-mail Address   
9.  Mobile Number    10. Website/Social Media 
Page  
11. Name of Warehouse Owner   
12.  Sex  M      F 13. Social Classification  
     (e.g. Senior Citizen, PWD, Indigenous Person)   
14.  Telephone Number   15. E-mail Address   
16.  Mobile Number   17. Website/Social Media 
Page  
18. Products stored in 
warehouse   Vapor Product System      Vapor Product Device      Vapor Product Refills/E -liquids  
 Heated Tobacco Product (HTP) System     HTP Device    HTP Consumables    
Nicotine Pouch  
19. List of brands of products  
      being stored at warehouse  
      (please use separate sheet if multiple )  
20. Name of Supplier/s  
       (please use separate sheet if multiple )  
         
     It is hereby certified that the information supplied herein by the undersigned 
is true and correct. Further, t he undersigned read, understood and agree d to the 
terms and c onditions set forth in this application . 
 
 
                                                        
____________________________________  
                                                         Printed Name and Signature of 
Applicant  
                                                           
 
Subscr ibed and sworn to before me this _____ day of ___________ 20__.  
Affiant exhibiting to me his Residence Certificate No. _______ issued on 
___________ at ______________.  
 
Doc. No.  : ___________  
Page No. : ___________                                NOTARY PUBLIC  
Book No. : ___________  
Series of  : ___________   
 Attachments:  
NOTE: All attachments must be certified true copy (Put  if attached).  
 Duly-accomplished and notarized Undertaking to Abide by the Terms and 
Conditions of the Certificate of Warehouse Registration  
 DTI Business Registration Certificate for sole proprietorship or Latest SEC 
Registration Certificate and Articles of Incorporation/Partnership for 
corporation/partnership  
 Proof of ownership of warehouse or contract if the warehou se is rented/leased  
 Proof of billing of warehouse  
 Vicinity map of the store including the Global Positioning System (GPS) 
coordinates showing proof/evidence that the store is not located within the 100 -
meter vicinity from any schools or places frequent ed by minors   
FOR DTI -BPS  USE ONLY  
 
Application Received and Checked by:  
 
 
___________________  
BPS Product Certification Officer  
 
 
_______________________  
Date & Time   
Amount paid (in PhP):  
 
Application fee:  300.00                  
Processing fee:  5,000.00   
Inspection fee (surveillance):  
 ______________  
   
O.R. No.:    
_____________ ____ 
 Annex F (page 1)  
 
BUREAU OF PHILIPPINE STANDARDS (BPS)  
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF WAREHOUSE REGISTRATION  
(CWR) 
  
 
 
 
 
FFICE  UNDERTAKING TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS  
OF THE CERTIFICATE OF WAREHOUSE REGISTRATION  
 
 I,____________________ ___________ ____,  _____ _____ _______ __ of ____________________________________________________  
 
with principal  address  at _________________________________________________________________________________  hereby undertake to abide by the 
following terms and  conditions as a wholesaler/trader/distributor/retailer  of Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products and Novel Tobacco Products . 
 
1. I/We shall abide by RA 11900, RA 7394 and their implementing rules and regulations, and orders which the DTI issues in pursuance w ith its au thority 
under law.  
 
2. I/We shall ensure that the vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products or novel tobacco products being stored at our warehouse  are duly -certified by 
the BPS.  
 
3. I/We shall conspicuously post in their respective stores/establishments, whe ther brick and mortar stores or e -marketplaces, e -commerce platforms, 
selling facilities embedded in social media websites/applications and/or similar selling platforms, the required government c ertificates and approvals in 
compliance with RA 11900 and its  IRR. 
 
4. I/We shall ensure that the age of the buyers is verified and that vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products or novel tobacco products will not be sold 
to individuals below eighteen (18) years of age.  
 
5. I/We shall ensure that our store/establishmen t is located more than one hundred (100) meters away from any point of the perimeter of a school, 
playground or other facility frequented particularly by minors.  
 
6. I/We shall ensure that sale, promotion, advertising and product demonstration of vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products or novel tobacco 
products are done outside the one hundred (100) meters from any point of the perimeter of a school, playground or oth er facility frequented particularly 
by minors.  
 
7. I/We shall ensure that the following statement is posted in a clear and conspicuous manner in their point -of-sale establishments consistent with Section 
6, Rule V of DTI DAO 22 -16:2022:  
 
“The sale or distribution of Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products to or by persons below eighteen (18) years of age is illegal. These 
products are harmful and contain nicotine which is a highly addictive substance. It is not recommended for use by nonsmokers. ” or “Ang 
pagbenta at pagbili ng Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine Products sa at ng mga taong wala pang labingwalong (18) taong gulang ay 
pinagbabawal. Ang mga producktong ito ay nakakasama sa kalusugan at mayroong nicotine, isang nakakalulong na kemikal.  Hindi ito 
inirerekomenda na gamitin ng mga hindi naninigarilyo.”  
 
8. I/We shall ensure that vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products or novel tobacco products are not displayed immediately next to products of 
particular interest to minors.  
 
9. I/We shall en sure that advertisements for vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products or novel tobacco products complies with the guidelines 
prescribed under Section 1, Rule VI of DTI DAO 22 -16:2022.  
 
10. I/We shall ensure to comply with the restrictions on promotional ac tivities and sponsorship for vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products or novel 
tobacco products prescribed under Sections 2 and 3, Rule VI of DTI DAO 22 -16:2022.  
 
11. I/We shall ensure compliance to the prohibition on the use of vaporized nicotine and non -nicotine products or novel tobacco products in public places 
as prescribed in Rule VIII of DTI DAO 22 -16:2022.  
 
12. I/We shall ensure that  our designated vaping areas (DVAs) comply with the standards set forth under Rule IX of DTI DAO 22 -16:2022.  
 
13. I/We shall give duly -authorized representatives of the DTI -BPS access during working hours to its premises where Vaporized Nicotine and Non -Nicotine 
Products or Novel Tobacco Products intended to be sold are displayed and/or stored for the purpose of verifying  compliance with the requirements of 
RA 11900, its IRR, and related issuances.  
 
14. I/We shall inform DTI-BPS in writing of any change in the business name and transfer of store/warehouse to a different site/address. In case of tra nsfer 
to a different site/add ress, the Certificate of Warehouse Registration for that specific establishment shall be cancelled and the manufacturer, importer, 
wholesaler, trader, distributor or retailer shall apply for a Certificate of Warehouse Registration for its new establishment . 
 
15. I/We shall pay the applicable fees and other charges as billed or stipulated by DTI -BPS or DTI Regional/Provincial Offices or BPS -recognized Inspection 
Bodies.  
 
16. I/We shall not refund any fee paid if the application is not approved, withdrawn or discont inued or if the Certificate of Warehouse Registration is 
suspended or cancelled for cause.  
 
17. That any infraction of these terms and condition shall constitute sufficient grounds for institution of administrative sancti ons/fines against me or our 
company, wh ich will include suspension, withdrawal, cancellation of the Certificate of Warehouse Registration , without prejudice to the penal provisions 
of RA 11900, R.A. 7394 , and their implementing rules and regulations, and orders which the DTI issues in pursuance  with its authority under law.  
 
Witnesseth my hand this _________ of  ______________20 ___ at ______________________________  
 
 
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 Annex F (page 2)  
                                    NAME                                                          POSITION/DESIGNATION                                                               NAME OF BUSINESS/ENTERPRISE    
 
 
 
 
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PROCESS ING OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annex G    
 
 
 
 
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PROCESSING OF CERTIFICATE OF WAREHOUSE REGISTRATION  
 
 
 
 
 
  
Annex H   
 
FFICE