BOC CUSTOMS MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 32-2004

: The main purpose is to strictly enforce the mandatory BPS (Bureau of Philippine Standards) certification requirement for imported products covered by Mandatory Philippine Standards to ensure quality control.
: All District Collectors and Deputy Collectors for Assessment of the various collection districts are required to ensure that the Mandatory BPS Certification is submitted for shipments under the Mandatory BPS Product Certification list.
: The concerned BOC personnel shall be liable to the proper administrative sanctions.
: It repeals and/or modifies all orders, memoranda, circulars, or parts thereof that are inconsistent with its provisions.
: It took effect immediately upon its signing on October 26, 2004.
: The agreement as contained in CMC No. 102-88 sets forth the joint procedures for monitoring and inspection of imported products covered by Mandatory Philippine Standards, which forms the basis for the strict enforcement in this Order.
: Products listed under the Mandatory BPS Product Certification list, as covered in CMC 262-2004, are affected by this Order.
: Then Commissioner George M. Jereos signed and adopted the Order.
: A Mandatory BPS Certification of the products listed under the Mandatory BPS Product Certification must be submitted.
: It ensures that imported products meet quality standards set by the Philippines, thereby protecting consumers and maintaining product quality in the market.