EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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S E N A T E  
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RECEIVED
BILLS
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
AN ACT
REQUIRING THE MANDATORY LABELLING OF HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS 
CONTAINING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Unbeknownst to a regular consumer, many of the household items made 
ready and available over the counter for use in the upkeep of the house contain 
chemicals that may cause serious injury and health issues. This is mainly 
because the manufacturers of these products only focus on the advertising of 
their beneficial uses to boost sales and neglecting the equally important 
information on the proper handling and storing of these products.
This bill seeks to require manufacturers precautionary labelling on 
household items which may contain substances that are considered toxic, 
corrosive, harmful irritants, strong sensitizers or flammable through a standard of 
signage and symbols that would alert the consumer of the potential hazards of 
the products. It shall also be required by this bill that the label should likewise 
provide instructions on the first aid steps to take in case of accidents brought 
about by the improper handling and storage of the product.
Early passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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S E N A T E  
S. No. 
5 8
BILLS &
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
AN ACT
REQUIRING THE MANDATORY LABELLING OF HOUSEHOLD 
PRODUCTS CONTAINING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the 
Philippines in Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "Hazardous 
Household Substances Labelling Act".
Sec. 2. Declaration o f Policy. It is the policy of the State to protect the 
health and safety of its citizens and promote a regulatory framework that 
would efficiently manage their exposure to health and safety hazards in 
regular activities and items they may come into contact with.
Sec. 3. Definition o f Terms. For purposes of this Act, the following 
terms are defined as follows:
a. Toxic Product A toxic product is one where its use may result in 
personal injury or illness to humans when inhaled, swallowed or 
absorbed through the skin.
b. Corrosive Product A product is corrosive when it destroys living 
tissue such as skin or eyes through contact.


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c. Irritant Product A product is irritant when not being corrosive, it
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causes substantia! injury to the part of the body it comes in
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immediate, prolonged or regular contact with.
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d. Strong Sensitizer Product A product is a strong sensitizer if it has
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been considered by the appropriate government agency with a
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significant potential to cause hypersensitivity.
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e. Fiammabie Product. A product is flammable when it ignites easily
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with a flame or material with flash point below an arbitrary
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temperature limit of 50°C.
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f. Household Products. Household products are those products which,
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during reasonably foreseeable purchase, storage, or use, may be
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brought into or around a place where people live.
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Sec. 4. 
Hazard Labelling. Any household product which may be
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scientifically found or categorized to contain substances that are toxic,
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corrosive, irritant, strong sensitizer or flammable shall be prominently labeled
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as such in accordance with internationally recognized signs and symbols as
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may be prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The label shall
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prominently display in conspicuous and legible type the following information:
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a. The name and business address of the manufacturer, packer,
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distributor, or seller;
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b. The common or usual or chemical name of each hazardous ingredient;
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c. The signal word "Danger" for products that are corrosive, extremely
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flammable, or highly toxic;
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d. The signal word "Caution" or "Warning" for all other hazardous
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products;
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e. An affirmative statement of the principal hazard or hazards that the
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product presents, for example, "Flammable", "Harmful if Swallowed",
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"Causes Burns", "Vapor Harmful", etc.;
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f. Precautionary statements telling users what they must do or what
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actions they must avoid to protect themselves;
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g. Where it is appropriate, instructions for first aid treatment to perform 
in the event that the product injures someone;
h. The word "Poison" for a product that is highly toxic, in addition to the 
signal word "Danger";
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If a product requires special care in handling or storage, instructions 
for consumers to follow to protect themselves; and
j. The statement "Keep out of the reach of children". If a hazardous 
product such as a plant does not have a package, it still must have a 
hang tag that contains the required precautionary information. That 
information must also be printed in any literature that accompanies the 
product and that contains instructions for use.
Sec. 5. Penalty. Any manufacturer, packer, distributor or seller who fails to 
comply with requirements set forth shall be liable to pay the penalty of ONE 
HUNDRED THOUSAND /’ESC’S (P100,000.00) for every information it failed to 
display as prescribed under Section 4 of this Act.
Further, any household product or products found in violation of this 
Act shall be confiscated and disposed appropriately with cost against the 
liable manufacturer, packer, distributor or seller.
Sec. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Food and Drug 
Administration shall within thirty (30) from the approval of this Act, 
promulgate the rules and regulations necessary for its proper implementation.
Sec. 7. 
Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, 
administrative orders or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this 
Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly
Sec. 8. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, other provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in 
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Sec. 9. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
following its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) 
newspaper of general circulation.
Adopted,