Mandatory Philippine Standards for Household Appliances

The mandatory standards apply to a wide range of household and similar electrical appliances, including electric irons, spin extractors, washing machines, toasters, kitchen machines, appliances for heating liquids, refrigerators, microwave ovens, air-conditioners, fans, and certain audio-video equipment.
Appliances used in commercial establishments that pose a public danger are also covered.
Industrial-use exclusive appliances are excluded from this Order.

All manufacturers and importers of the covered products are required to comply with the specified mandatory Philippine National Standards.
They must secure appropriate certifications before distributing or selling the products in the market.

The DTI-Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) administers a Product Certification Scheme.
Manufacturers must obtain a Philippine Standard (PS) Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark License.
Importers must secure an Import Commodity Clearance (ICC).
Certification must be secured prior to product distribution and sale.

Key terms defined include BPS, DTI, Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), Import Commodity Clearance, PS Certification Mark License, Importer, Manufacturer, Licensee, Test Samples, Basic Model/Type, and Generic Model.
A Generic Model is defined as a model with critical components and design features similar to a base model.

The DAO lists detailed descriptions and specifications of appliances covered under the certification process, such as voltage limits, capacity, and types.
Appliances like multi-split and certain commercial air-conditioning units are excluded.

Duties of DTI and BPS align with those specified in earlier DAOs (4:2008, 5:2008).
They are responsible for processing applications, inspection, surveillance, testing, and enforcement.

Random sampling from shipments for importers and production lines for manufacturers is mandated.
Quantity of samples depends on the type of appliance.
Test samples must not be specially prepared or modified before testing.

Manufacturers must conduct in-plant testing using required equipment as part of quality control.
Independent testing must be conducted by BPS-recognized laboratories at specified electrical ratings.
Full testing applies to base models; verification testing applies to generic models unless non-conformance is found.
Testing confidentiality is maintained; test reports are for certification purposes only.

Products must bear markings as prescribed by relevant PNS, previous DAOs, and the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394).

Tested samples must be retrieved by manufacturers/importers within 30 days of notification.
Failed samples may be stored for reference in case of contestation for up to 2 months, after which samples may be returned or disposed of following regulations.
BPS and laboratories are not liable for damages during transport or testing.
Disposal of hazardous samples is the responsibility of the manufacturer/importer.

BPS, FTEB, and DTI regional/provincial offices have authority to monitor and inspect market products at any time.
Non-compliance results in legal actions or sanctions according to applicable laws and regulations.

If any provision is declared invalid, other provisions not affected shall remain in force.

This DAO repeals previous memorandums, guidelines, or orders inconsistent with its provisions.

A 6-month voluntary certification period is allowed post-effectivity.
Mandatory certification after 6 months from effectivity date.
All covered products must bear valid certification marks or stickers after 18 months.
Previously issued PS licenses remain valid until expiration unless revoked.

The DAO takes effect 15 days after publication in a national newspaper and filing with the UP Office of National Administrative Register.
Dated January 29, 2018, signed by officials of BPS, Consumer Protection Group, and the Secretary of Trade and Industry.