 
 Page 1 of 26 THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBIN G FIXTURES  
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.  ______   
Series of 2020  
 
 
 
SUBJECT:  THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATION CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  
 
 
WHEREAS ,  the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is the primary coordi native, 
promotive, facilitative and regulatory arm of government in the area of trade, industry and 
investments;  
 
WHEREAS , the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) [formerly known as Bureau of 
Product Standards] is mandated to establish standards for all p roducts of the Philippines and 
to ensure the manufacture, production, and distribution of quality products for the protection 
of the consumer;  
 
WHEREAS , the same mandate is reiterated in R.A. 7394 or the Consumer Act of the 
Philippines declared that it is the duty of the State to develop and provide safety and quality 
standards for consumer products, including performance or use -oriented standards, codes of 
practice and methods of tests;  
 
WHEREAS , to implement the above -cited laws and by virtue of the rule -making power of 
the DTI Secretary under Executive Order (E.O.) 292 or the Administrative Code of 1987, 
Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 04, the Rules and Regulations Concerning the 
Philippine Standard (PS) Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark  Scheme of the BPS, and 
DAO No. 05, entitled the New Rules and Regulations Concerning the Issuance of the Import 
Commodity Clearance Under the Product Certification Scheme of the BPS were issued in 
2008;  
 
WHEREAS , under Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 C onstitution provides that “the State 
shall protect consumers from trade malpractices and from substandard or hazardous 
products”. Thus, the continuous updating of  all existing standards and policies and 
procedures regarding the mandatory implementation;  
 
NOW, THEREFORE , pursuant to Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution; 
R.A. 4109; R.A. 7394; E.O.101, Series of 1967; E.O. 913, Series of 1983;  and E.O.  292, 
Series of 1987, Sec 10 (4), Chapter 3, T itle X, Book IV, the following T echnical Regulation 
governing the BPS Mandatory Product Certification Schemes for ceramic plumbing fixtures 
is hereby prescribed and promulgated for the compliance, information, and guidance of all 
concerned.  
 
 
  
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THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  Rule 1.  OBJECTIVE  
 
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 cover s 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 pol icies, 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 b een 
demonstrated. 3 
 
3.4 Accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – inspection body, testing 
laboratory or certification body accredited under PNS ISO/IEC 17020, PNS ISO/IEC 
17021, PNS ISO/IEC 17025 or PNS ISO/IEC 17065, respectively, in its relevant 
update d version/edition by the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) or by an 
accreditation body that is a signatory to regional/international agreements entered 
into by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines through DTI [(i.e. A sia-
Pacific Accreditat ion Cooperation (APAC) , International Laboratory Accreditation 
Cooperation (ILAC) , International Accreditation Forum (IAF)]  
 
3.5 BPS – Bureau of Philippine Standards of the DTI.  
 
                                                             
1 PNS ISO 19011:201 1 
2 Ibid. 
3 PNS ISO/IEC 17000  
  
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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  3.6 BPS Recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – the CAB (inspection 
body, testi ng 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 A ssociation 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 Fixtu re (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 
certificatio n scheme.  
 
3.9 Certificate of Conditional Release  – a document issued to an importer allowing 
the temporary release of goods from Custom’s custody, upon compliance with the 
BOC and BPS requirements, while awaiting BPS decision on the issuance of 
SOC /ICC Certif icate . 
 
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.4 
 
3.12 Conformity  – 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 bo dy 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 regard ing 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 stat ing that the imported 
ceramic plumbing fixture s comply with the specified requirements after undergoing 
inspection and testing.  
 
 
3.19 International Standard  – a standard developed under the WTO principles for 
international standards development such as those d eveloped by international 
                                                             
4 Webster’s New World Law Dictionary  
5 PNS ISO/IEC 17000  
6 Ibid.  
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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  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 princip les. 
 
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 PNS ISO  9000  - Quality Management System - Fundamentals and Vocabulary  
 
3.23 PNS ISO  9001  – Quality Management Systems – Requirements  
 
3.24 PNS ISO/IEC 17020  – Conformity assessment – Requirements  for the operation of 
various types of bodies performing inspection.  
 
3.25 PNS ISO/IEC 17021  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing 
audits and certification of management systems.  
 
3.26 PNS ISO/IEC 17025  – General requirements for the competence  of testing and 
calibration laboratories.  
 
3.27 PNS ISO/IEC 17029 – Conformity assessment – General principles and 
requirements for validation and verification bodies.  
 
3.28 PNS ISO/IEC 17065  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies certifying 
products, pro cesses and services.  
 
3.29 PNS ISO 19011  - Guidelines for auditing management systems.  
 
3.30 Lot No./Batch No. – an identification number permanently marked on the 
box/packaging of the CPF s. This is used to identify production batch/lot of the 
products for quality c ontrol and traceability purposes.  
 
3.31 PAB  – Philippine Accreditation Bureau of the DTI.  
 
3.32 Philippine National Standards (PNS)  – Standards promulgated by the BPS.  
 
3.33 Product Certification  – the provision of impartial third -party attestation that 
fulfillment of s pecified requirements has been demonstrated.  9 
 
3.34 PS License  – authority given by BPS to a local/foreign manufacturer, authorizing 
the use of the PS Certification Mark on its product.  
 
3.35 Review  – verification of the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of s election and 
determination activities, and the results of these activities, with regard to fulfillment 
of specified requirements. 10 
                                                             
7 PNS ISO/IEC 17020  
8 Ibid. 
9 PNS ISO/IEC 17065  
10 PNS ISO/IEC 17000   
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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  3.36 Sampling  – a method of getting a representative sample of a product shipment 
according to a specified procedure.  
 
3.37 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  
 
3.38 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 bat ch number and manufacturing 
date of the imported CPFs . 
 
3.39 Surveillance – a systematic iteration of conformity assessment activities as a basis 
for maintaining the validity of the statement of conformity.11 
 
3.40 Technical Regulation  - a document which lays down pr oduct characteristics for 
their related processes and production methods, including the applicable 
administrative provisions, with which compliance is mandatory . 
  
3.41 Test Report  – a document that presents test results and other information relevant 
to a test . 
 
3.42 Testing Laboratory  – a laboratory which measures, examines, or determines the 
characteristics of performance of material or products.   
 
3.43 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 
 
3.44 Trade name  – any registered name or designation identifying or distinguishing an 
enterprise  
 
3.45 Verification – confirmation  of a claim , through the provision of objective evidence, 
that specified re quirements have been fulfilled.13 This may include product testing.  
 
3.46 Warehouse – secured premises built purposely for storage of products and to 
preserve the quality and integrity of the same.  
 
 
Rule 4.  THE PHILIPPINE STANDARD (PS) QUALITY  CERTIFICATION MARK 
LICEN SING SCHEME  
 
The PS Quality Certification Mark Licensing Scheme (PS Licensing Scheme for brev ity) shall 
be available to both local and foreign manufacturers selling or distributing CPFs  in the  
Philippine market.  The L icense to use the PS Certification Mar k 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 hol ding a valid PS license:  
                                                             
11 PNS ISO/IEC 17000  
12 Ibid. 
13 PNS ISO/IEC 9000   
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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  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.  DOCUMENTARY 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 acc omplished application form, subscribed and sworn to by the 
applicant, or his duly authorized management representative. In case of an 
overseas applicant, the application form shall be duly authenticated by the 
Philippine Consulate in the country where the manufacturing plant to be 
audited is located. The requirement of authentication may be waived subject 
to reciprocity arrangements between the Philippines and the exporting 
country;  
 
5.1.2  For a sole proprietorship: DTI Certificate of Business Name Registration a nd 
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 
certification 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 (QMS) Manual covering th e product being 
applied for PS L icense, including the pr oduct/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 dr awings, 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;  
 
5.1.8  Brief description of equipment maintenance and calibration program for all 
testing and measuring equipment with their corresponding calibration 
certificates;  
 
5.1.9  Copies of labels, markings, and logos as per requirements of specific 
standa rd; 
  
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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  5.1.10  Vicinity map of the factory; and  
 
5.1.11  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 r eplaces the PS Licensing 
Scheme under DAO 4:2008, subject to the requirements and transitory 
provision s stated herein.  
 
5.2.2  Each PS License application shall be product -specific, factory, plant or site -
specific , and importer, local office or agent -specific. Fo r 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 documentary 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, DTI 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 -conformi ties 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 -
conformities observed which shall be acknowledged by the company's 
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 with in 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;  
  
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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  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 PN S 
based on pertinent test reports;  
 
5.2.6  If the evaluation of the factory audit report showed unsatisfactory results, the 
PS Li cense shall not be issued. Only after the re -assessment 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 d ue 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 
consider ed 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 wr iting 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 a nd/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 
product s 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)  
 
6.1. The importer shall apply for either Statement of Confirmatio n (SOC) for PS certified 
CPFs  or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) for non -PS certified CPFs  on a per 
product per shipment  per Bill of Lading/Airw ay 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;   
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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 proprietorship or 
Latest SEC Certificate of Registration  and Articles of 
Incorporation/Partnership for corporation/partnership;  
 
6.1.7  List of distributors/retailers with their complete addresses and contact details;  
 
6.1.8  Proof of ownership or contract of lease of warehouse;  
 
6.1.9  Import Entry (may be submitted later prior to release of the certificate);  
 
6.1.10  Surety Bond; and  
 
6.1.11  Copy of PS License for S OC applications  
 
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 DT I 
RO/PO . 
 
6.2.1.2  Upon receipt of the application and complete requirements, a Certificate 
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 inspecti on 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 inspe ction 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 shal l 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 t he 
provisions of this Order and other applicable rules and regulations.  
   
6.2.2  Application for Import Commodity Clearance (ICC)  
 
6.2.2.1  Processing of applications under this scheme replaces the ICC Scheme 
under DAO 5 :2008, subject to the requirements and transitory 
provision s stated herein.   
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6.2.2.2  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed 
application form and requirements to the BPS or to the nearest DTI 
RO/PO.  
 
6.2.2.3  Upon receipt of the application and complete requirements, a Certificate 
of Conditional Rel ease shall be issued, subject to the conditions stated 
therein.  
 
6.2.2.4  Product inspection and drawing of samples shall be conducted by the 
BPS, DTI RO/PO or the  BPS-recognized inspection body at the 
declared warehouse in accordance with the applicable provision s 
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.  
 
6.2.2.5  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent with the 
importation docum ents, 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.  
 
6.2.2.6  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 . 
 
6.2.2.7  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.  
 
6.3. The importer  shall inform BPS in writing if there are any revisions in the information 
provided in the application and seek approval o f such  prior to the conduct of 
inspection / verification . Otherwise, appropriate action shall be undertaken by BPS.  
 
 
Rule 7.  INSPECTION , DRAW ING, AND RECEIVING  OF SAMPLES  
 
7.1 Inspection and sampling shall be conducted by the BPS, DTI RO/PO or the BPS -
recognized insp ection b ody 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 -recogniz ed 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 /  
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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  batch o r shipment  where they were  drawn.  
 
7.3.2  The BPS, DTI RO/PO, BPS -recognized auditing/inspection body shall 
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  – all brands, types , and models of the CPFs that will be 
covered by the license shall be sampled.  
 
7.3.4  For surveillance audi ts – 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 license shall be dropped from 
the scope upon recertification.  
 
7.3.5  Test samples drawn shall be pack ed / sealed and signed in the presence of 
authorized representatives from BPS, DTI RO/PO or BPS -recognized 
auditing/inspection body who shall ensure that the Request for Test form is 
properly filled -up and signed by the manufacturer or importer.  
 
7.3.6  The applicant  shall ensure that the Request for Test form 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 
audit/inspection. 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.  
 
7.3.7  The BPS Testing Labo ratory 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 rece ived 
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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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  8.1.5.3.2.  Interior Width  
8.1.5.3.3.  Interior Height  
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.  For Water Closets  
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.  Over flow 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. It is understood 
that future amendments of the PNS used in this Order shall be effective one (1) 
year aft er 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 manuf acturer 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 i n Rule 7.3.2  for 
product testing by the BPS Testing Laboratory or BPS -recognized 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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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  Rule 9.  EVALUATION OF R ESULTS  
 
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 Licens e 
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 sh ow 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 writte n 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 P S License.  
 
9.1.3  Samples drawn from shipments of importers holding a valid PS 
License shall constitute as an unannounced surveillan ce 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 stick ers shall be issued. Otherwise,  re-testing shall be conducted 
on the second set of sample s at the expense of the applicant.  
 
If the result of re -testing showed conformance, the shipment/batch will 
be declared as conforming and  ICC Certificat e and stickers shall be 
issued . Otherwise, the ICC application shall be denied and expo rtation 
or destruction of the non -conforming product under the supervision of 
the BPS, at the opt ion 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.  
 
The required markings shall be as follows :  
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10.1 Permanent  Marking s – Each fixture shall be  permanently  marked by means of firing on, 
etching, sand blasting , stamping with a perm anent 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 Consump tion 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 consumption in liters per flush (Lpf) as follows:  
 
Urinals  
High -Efficiency Urinals  1.9 L pf 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 o r, 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 nam e 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 reflect ed 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 (applicable to lavatory, bidet, sink and wat er 
closet tanks only)  shall have a sticker marked with “non -vitreous china” or “NVC”  
 
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 
that the required markings are submitted or corrected.  
 
 
 
  
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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  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 th at 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 C opy 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 ind icating their company position and the 
corresponding specimen signature;  
 
11.2.4.  An undertaking to abide by the terms and conditions of the 
recognition.  
 
11.3.  For foreign CABs, the application shall be submitted by the local 
office/representative agency to ensure acco untability. Applications of foreign 
CABs with no local office/representative agency shall be denied.  
 
11.4.  The requirement on local office/representative 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 he ld liable for any damages that its product might cause to their consumers.  
 
12.5.  The Product  Certification Mark shall not be affixed on any products not covere d 
by the license issued by BPS.  
  
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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  12.6.  Establish and maintain system s of product recall  and of addressing co mplaints 
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/assembled/stored ; to relevant 
equipment, records, personnel and subcontractors for purposes of investigating  
complaints or evaluating consistency of compliance with the requirements of this 
technica l 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 representative/s when requested; take appropriate action with respect 
to s uch 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 acti vities to ensure consistent compliance with the 
BPS requirements o f the Product Certification Scheme.  
 
12.10.  In case  of subcontracts, shall assume full responsibility for its sub -assemblies’, 
semi -finished and finished products’ conformance to the specific requi rements.  
 
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 
chan ge 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 shal l 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 othe r charges as billed or stipulated by BPS, its duly 
recognized inspection and/or certification bodies.  
 
12.13.  Any incorrect references to the certificatio n 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, withd rawn, revoked or cancelled shall 
be notified in writing of such suspension, recall, withdrawal, revocation or 
cancellation.  
 
12.15.  Upon suspension, recall, withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of the  PS 
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.  
  
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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  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 SOC/ICC APPLICATION/CERTIFICATE  
 
The SOC/ICC applicants and holders shall abide by the following terms and conditions:  
 
13. 1.  Consistently ab ide 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 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 affi xed 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 customer s 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 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 follow ing provisions, on a per shipment basis, shall apply:  
 
14.1.  A SHOW CAUSE ORDER shall be issued by BPS or DTI -RO/PO  giving the PS 
License holder or the importer opportunity to explain  within  fifteen  (15) calendar  
days from receipt  thereof  why its Surety Bond sha ll 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.   
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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:  
 
13.2.1  Permanently cease and desist from manufacturing,  supplying, 
distributing, selling or displaying for sale the non -conforming products 
subject thereof;  
 
13.2.2 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 retu rn 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  
 
13.2.3  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 importer. 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 mini mum 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 ; 
 
15.6.  Recalled products shall be  condemned, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of in 
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 reca ll 
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  
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16.2.  Fees and charges to be paid by the applicant in accordance with Annex A s hall be 
as follows:  
 
16.2.1.  Application Fee;  
16.2.2.  Audit/inspection fees ; 
16.2.3.  Transportation/ travelling 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 ; 
 
16.2.4.  Processi ng Fee of  Statement of Confirmation/Import Commodity 
Clearance on imported products (non -refundable, 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) ; 
 
16.2.5.  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) shall be posted on a per shipment, per Bill of 
Lading/Airway Bill basis.  
 
16.4.  Any violation of the ter ms 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 sha ll 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 corre ctible 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 an y 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 S urety Bond.  
17.4 Pending resolution of the Show Cause Order involving a particular shipment, 
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 
nece ssary Certificate/License for succeeding application/s.  
 
 
 
  
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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  Rule 1 8. 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 E xecution vis-à-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, recal led, withdrawn, cancelled or revoked after the 
BPS Director has served the license e 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 is 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 t he 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 suspende d, 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.  
 
 
Rule 1 9.  COMPLAINTS/APPEAL HANDLING PROCESS  
 
19.1 BPS shall implement a system of handling complaints/appeals related to the 
product certification process.  
 
19.2 Reme dies 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 t he BPS Director within ten (10)  
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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 Secre tary 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 d ecision.  
 
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 amendme nts, 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 a nd/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 hereo f. 
 
 
Rule 2 1. PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS  
 
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 Cancellation or revocation of PS License pursuant to a final and executory decision 
rendered by an administrative agency or the reg ular courts.  
 
21.3 Cancellation or revocation of recognition issued by the BPS.   
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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 2 2. DISPOSAL OF SAMPLE S 
 
22.1 Tested  samples  which  complied with the requirements of the s tandard 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 l aboratory, 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 resul t of the test including those subject of 
litigation.  
 
 
Rule 2 3. 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.  
24.2 The BPS, in coordination with the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines 
(CIAP) may conduct verification and i nspection at construction project sites to 
ensure that the CPFs  used are compliant with the requirements of this Order.  
 
Rule 2 5. TRANSITORY PROVISIONS  
 
25.1 All manufacturers with existing valid PS License shall comply with the procedures 
and requirements of this Order on the subsequent surveillance audit immediately 
upon effectivity hereof. 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, man ufacturers shall comply with the procedures and 
requirements of this Order on the subsequent surveillance audit.  
 
25.2 For existing foreign PS License holders with multiple importers, a list of existing 
importers shall be forwarded to BPS. The importers within the said list shall 
submit a copy of the authorization from the manufacturer upon applying for SOC.   
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25.3 The authority to import for existing importers shall be valid until the expiration of 
the License unles s sooner revoked or superseded. Upon recertification , the 
foreign PS License holder shall appoint a specific importer to continue using  the 
license  number . For other and  new/additional importer s, new PS application shall 
be required.  
 
25.4 All PS License applications received after the effectivity of this Order shall be 
subject to the procedures and requirements prescribed herein.  
 
25.5 All importations of CPFs covered by this Order shall be subject to the procedures 
and requirements prescribed herein immediately upon effectivity hereof.  
 
25.6 All manufacturers and importe rs 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 da te of effectivity of this 
Order.  
 
25.7 All importations of ceramic shower bases ordere d 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 no t 
later than twelve (12) months  from the effectivity of this Order. Proof of payment  
and import entry  shall be submitted to BPS for verification.  
 
25.8 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 perio d, 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:  
 
25.8.1  First Offense – Notice of Violation shall be issued but retailers/distributors 
shall only be advised to pull -out the items from the selling area.  
 
25.8.2  Second Offense onwards – Notice of Violation shall be issued subject to 
the regular adjudication process.  
 
 
Rule 2 6. REPEALING CLAUSE  
 
All provisions of existing Department Administrative Orde rs, circulars, and guidelines 
inconsistent with this Administrative Order are hereby repealed subject to the transitory 
provisions below.  
 
 
Rule 2 7. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE  
 
If any term or provision of this Order should be declared illegal or invalid by a cour t of 
competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions thereof shall remain unimpaired 
and in full force.  
 
 
 
  
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THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING FIXTURES  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 ________ day of _________________ in the year 20 20. 
 
Recommended by:  
 
 
_______________________________                 ________________ _______________  
                     NEIL P. CATAJAY                                           ATTY. RUTH B. CASTELO  
     Director , Bureau of Philippine Standards                              Undersecretary, CPG  
 
Approved:  
 
 
_____________________________  
RAM ON M. LOPEZ  
Secretary  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION 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 
2  Quality Manual Review  Php 5,000.00  
3  Pre-Audit / Audit / Surveillance Audits per Man -Hour (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
 as per size of establishment based on Table 1A  
3.1  Micro  Php 100.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditing Body  
DTI / Designated 
Auditing Body  3.2  Small  Php 300.00 or as charged by 
Designated Auditin g Body  
3.3  Medium  Php 400.00 or as charged by 
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  
DTI 4.2  Small  Php 7,500.00 
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  
DTI 5.2  Small  Php 3,750.00  
5.3  Medium  Php 5,000.00  
5.4  Large  Php 6,250.00  
6  Transportation  As per arrangement  
(if necessary)  DTI / Designated Auditing 
Body  
7  Hotel Accommodation  As per arrangement  
(if necessary)  DTI / Designated Auditing 
Body  
8  Testing Fee  As charged by Designated 
Testing Laboratory  BPS-Recognized Testing 
Laboratory  
9  Freight Charges of Samples  As charged by Freight 
Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
10  Market Sample  As per Official Receipts /  
Sales Invoice  Manufacturer/Importer   
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THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF CERAMIC PLUMBING 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 
CLEARANCE (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 500,000.00  Php 5,000.00  
DTI Invoice/batch value from  
Php 500,001.00 to  
Php 1,000,000.00  Php 7,500.00  
Invoice/batch value above  
Php 1,000,000.00  Php 10,000.00  
Inspection Fee  As charged by the 
DTI / BPS Designated 
Inspection Body  DTI / Designated 
Inspection Body  
Transportation  As per arrangement 
(if necessary)  DTI / Designated 
Inspection Body  
Testing Fee As charged by the 
BPS Testing 
Laboratory or BPS -
recognized testing 
laboratories  
Laboratory  DTI / BPS-Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  
Freight charges of samples  As charged by Freight 
Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
Market sample  As per Official 
Receipts/Sal es 
Invoice  Manufacturer/Importer  
 
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.  