Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
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 advertising their beneficial uses to boost sales and neglect the 
equally important information on the proper handling and storing of these products. 
This bill seeks to require manufacturers’ precautionary labeling on household items that 
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. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good 
of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
September 7, 2022
8:00 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
REQUIRING THE MANDATORY LABELLING OF HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS 
CONTAINING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Hazardous Household 
Substances Labelling Act”. 
Sec. 2. Declaration of 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 of 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.
c. Irritant Product. – A product is an irritant when not being corrosive, it causes
substantial injury to the part of the body it comes in immediate, prolonged, or
regular contact with.
d. Strong Sensitizer Product. – A product is a strong sensitizer if it has been
considered by the appropriate government agency with a significant potential to
cause hypersensitivity.
e. Flammable Product. – A product is flammable when it ignites easily with a flame
or material with a flash point below an arbitrary temperature limit of 50°C.
f.
Household Products. – Household products are those products which, during
reasonably foreseeable purchase, storage, or use, may be brought into or around
a place where people live.
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Sec. 4. Hazard Labelling. – Any household product which may be scientifically found or 
categorized to contain substances that are toxic, corrosive, irritant, strong sensitizer or 
flammable shall be prominently labeled as such by internationally recognized signs and 
symbols as may be prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The label 
shall prominently display in conspicuous and legible type the following information: 
 
a. The name and business address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, or seller; 
b. The common or usual or chemical name of each hazardous ingredient; 
c. The signal word "Danger" for products that are corrosive, extremely flammable, or 
highly toxic; 
d. The signal word "Caution" or "Warning" for all other hazardous products; 
e. An affirmative statement of the principal hazard or hazards that the product 
presents, for example, "Flammable", "Harmful if Swallowed", "Causes Burns", 
"Vapor Harmful", etc.; 
f. Precautionary statements telling users what they must do or what actions they 
must avoid to protect themselves; 
g. Where it is appropriate, instructions for first aid treatment to perform if the product 
injures someone; 
h. The word "Poison" for a product that is highly toxic, in addition to the signal word 
"Danger"; 
i. 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 
PESOS (Pl00,000.00) 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 of 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 full force and 
effect. 
 
Sec. 9. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
 
Approved,