Certificate of Conformity (COC) Issuance and Definition
- Issued by DENR through the Environmental Management Bureau.
- Certifies a motor vehicle type's compliance with numerical emission standards.
- Compliance is based on relevant ECE test procedures or their DENR-approved equivalents.
- Mandatory before initial registration of new motor vehicles.
- New motor vehicle definition: constructed entirely from new parts, never previously sold or registered in the Philippines or abroad.
Coverage of the COC
- Applies to new motor vehicles that are:
- Designed and manufactured domestically with new engines and parts.
- Assembled domestically from completely knocked down (CKD) kits using original, new parts.
- Completely built-up (CBU) units imported into the country.
Certificate of Compliance to Emission Standard (CCES) Issuance and Purpose
- Issued by the Department of Transportation and Communications via LTO regional offices.
- Applies to:
- Rebuilt or second-hand/used imported motor vehicles for initial registration.
- Pre-registered vehicles retrofitted with second-hand engines for registration renewal.
- Certifies compliance to emission standards.
Validity and Duration of CCES
- Valid for 60 days or until expiration of prerequisite documents:
- Certificate of Emission Compliance (for private emission testing centers).
- Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR) where Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS) is applied.
CCES Exclusions Based on Executive Order No. 156
- Does not cover used imported vehicles prohibited by EO No. 156, which restricts importation of used vehicles except:
- Privately owned vehicles of returning residents under No-Dollar Importation Program (resale prohibited for 3 years).
- Vehicles for diplomatic corps officials authorized by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
- Trucks (other than pick-ups) and buses with GVW not less than 2.5 tons, with those between 2.5 and 12 tons requiring import authority from DTI.
- Special purpose vehicles such as fire trucks, ambulances, and hearses eligible under Commonwealth Act 4136.
Emission Standards Reference
- The memorandum attaches emission standards for ready reference, mandating strict compliance.
Enforcement
- The circular is issued for information and strict enforcement by concerned authorities and stakeholders.