Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING 
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. 
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. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
May 11, 2021
2:36 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA 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 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 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.
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 in accordance with internationally recognized signs and 
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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 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"; 
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 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 in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,