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THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY PRODUCT CERTIFICATION 
OF MONOBLOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS   
 
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.  ______   
Series of 2020  
 
 
SUBJECT:  THE TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY 
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF MONOBLOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  
 
 
WHEREAS ,  the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is the primary coordinative , 
promotive, facilitative, and regulatory arm of government in the area of trade, industry, and 
investments;  
 
WHEREAS , the DTI Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) [formerly known as Bureau of 
Product Standards] is mandated by Republic Act (RA) 4109 to per form standards 
development, certification, testing, policy formulation, and monitoring functions;  
 
WHEREAS , the same mandate is reiterated in RA 7394 or the Consumer Act of the 
Philippines declared that it is the duty of the State to develop and provide sa fety and quality 
standards for consumer products, including performance or use -oriented standards, codes 
of practice and methods of tests;  
 
WHEREAS , under Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State 
shall protect consumers from  trade malpractices and from substandard or hazardous 
products.”  Thus, the continuous updating of all existing standards , policies and procedures 
regarding the mandatory implementation;  
 
WHEREAS , EO 101, Series of 1967 empowers the BPS to promulgate, subj ect to the 
approval of the DTI Secretary, such rules and regulations for the marking of goods 
standardized by the BPS and for other purposes;  
 
WHEREAS , EO 913, Series of 1983, vests with the DTI the adjudicatory powers such as to 
conduct arbitration, conci liation, mediation, formal investigation; imposition of administrative 
penalties; and issue cease -and-desist orders, seizures, preventive measures and other 
similar orders in case of violation of trade and industry laws including those relating to the 
BPS’  Certification Schemes;  
 
WHEREAS , to implement the above -cited laws and by virtue of the rule -making power of 
the DTI Secretary under Executive Order EO 292 or the Administrative Code of 1987, 
Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 04, the Rules and Reg ulations 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 Sc heme of the BPS were issued in 
2008;   
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS   
NOW, THEREFORE , pursuant to RA 4109, RA 7394, Section 9, Article XVI of the 1987 
Philippine Constitutio n, EO 101 series of 1967, EO 913 series of 1983, and EO 292 series of 
1987, Sec 10 (4), Chapter 3, Title X, Book IV , the following technical regulation governing 
the BPS Mandatory Product Certification Schemes for monobloc chairs and stools  is hereby 
prescribed and promulgated for the compliance, information and guidance of all concerned.  
 
Rule 1.  OBJECTIVE  
 
This DAO aims to strictly ensur e that the monobloc chairs and stools meet the specified 
quality requirements as prescribed by this Technical Regulation.  
 
 
Rule 2.  SCOPE  
 
This Technical Regulation covers the mandatory certification of monobloc chairs and stools 
intended for indoor and outdoor use . 
 
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 deter mine the extent to which the audit 
criteria are fulfilled. 1 
 
3.2 Audit criteria  – set of policies, 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 decis ion 
following review of an audit report, that fulfillment of specified requirements has 
been 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 updated 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 Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) , International Laboratory 
Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) , International Accreditation Forum (IAF)]  
 
3.5 Base model – one that represents a set of generic characteristics of a group of 
products such as but not limited to formulation but different colors.  
 
3.6 BPS – Bureau of Philippine Standards of the DTI.  
 
                                                             
1 PNS ISO 19011:2011  
2 Ibid. 
3 PNS ISO/IEC 17000   
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  3.7 BPS Recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – the CAB (inspection 
body, testing laboratory, o r 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.  BPS shall issue Recognition 
Certificat e upon completion of all requirements for  application for recognition.  
 
3.8 Certification Body  – third party conformity assessment body operating a 
certification scheme.  
 
3.9 Certificate of Conditional Release  – a document issued to an importer allowing 
the tempor ary release of goods from Custom’s custody, upon compliance with 
the BOC and BPS requirements  
 
3.10 Certificate of Exemption – a document issued to importer of monobloc chairs 
and stools product that are not within the scope of PNS 1478 -1:2018 and PNS 
1478 -2:2018 and its future am mendments.  
 
3.11 Claim – information declared by client.  4 
 
3.12 Confirmation  – an action, declaration, document, or statement that 
corroborates, ratifies, verifies, gives formal approval, or assures the validity of 
something.5 
 
3.13 Conformity  – fulfillment of a requirement.6 
 
3.14 Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)  – a third party inspection body, testing 
laboratory and certification body operating within its scope of competence.  
 
3.15 DTI – Department of Trade and Industry.  
 
3.16 Determination  – include assessment a ctivities such as testing, measuring, 
inspection, design appraisal, assessment of services, and auditing to provide 
information regarding 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. 7 
 
3.18 Impact test – test to assess the strength of the article under the rapid rates of 
loading that occasionally occur.8 
 
3.19 International Standard  – a standard developed under the  WTO principles for 
international standards development such as those developed by international 
                                                             
4 PNS ISO 17029  
5 Webster’s New World Law Dictionary  
6 PNS ISO/IEC 17000  
7 Ibid. 
8 PNS ISO 1478   
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  bodies like the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International 
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Telecommunication Union (I TU) 
and those developed by foreign standards bodies under these principles.  
 
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 profes sional judgment, with general requirements.98 This includes 
inventory and sampling.   
 
3.21 Inspection body  – a body that performs inspection.10 9 
 
3.22 PNS ISO 9000  − Quality Management System – Fundamentals and Vocabulary  
 
3.23 PNS ISO 9001  – Quality Management System s – 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 manage ment systems.  
 
3.26 PNS ISO/IEC 17025  – General requirements for the competence of testing and 
calibration laboratories.  
 
3.27 PNS ISO/IEC 17065  – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies 
certifying products, processes and services.  
 
3.28 PNS ISO 19011  – Guideline s for auditing  management systems.  
 
3.29 Lot / Batch No. – an identification number marked on the product or box or 
packaging of monobloc chairs and stools products. This is used to identify 
production batch/lot of the products for quality control and traceabil ity purposes.  
 
3.30 PAB – Philippine Accreditation Bureau of the DTI.  
 
3.31 Philippine National Standards (PNS)  – Standards promulgated by the BPS.  
 
3.32 PNS ISO 2859 – 1 – shall be by manufacturers followed for sampling  
 
3.33 Product Certification  – the provision of imparti al third -party attestation that 
fulfillment of specified requirements have been demonstrated.11 10 
 
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 selection 
and determination activities, and the results of these activities, with regard to 
fulfillment of specified requirements.12 11 
                                                             
9 PNS ISO/IEC 17020  
10 PNS ISO/IEC 1702 0 
11  PNS ISO/IEC 17065  
12 PNS ISO/IEC 17000   
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3.36 Monobloc chairs and stools  – chairs or stools made from one mould inje cted 
as one whole piece.13 
 
3.37 Sampling  – a method of getting a representative sample of a product shipment 
according to a specified procedure.  
 
3.38 Standard − a document approved by a recognized body, that provides, for 
common and repeated use, rules, guideline s or characteristics for products or 
related processes and production methods, with which compliance is not 
mandatory . 
 
3.39 Static load test – test consisting of heavy loads being applied a few times to 
ensure that the furniture has sufficient strength to perf orm its function under the 
highest levels of loading that might reasonably be expected to occur.14 
 
3.40 Surveillance  – a systematic iteration of conformity assessment activities as a 
basis for maintaining the validity of the statement of conformity.1512 
 
3.41 Techni cal Regulation  – a document which lays down product characteristics for 
their related processes and production methods, including the applicable 
administrative provisions, with which compliance is mandatory.  
 
3.42 Tensile test – also known as tension testing, i s a fundamental materials science 
test in which a sample is subjected to a controlled tension until failure.14 
  
3.43 Test Report  – a document that presents test results and other information 
relevant to a test.  
 
3.44 Testing Laboratory  – a laboratory which measures , examines, or determines 
the characteristics of performance of material or products. It may also be a 
laboratory that calibrates inspection, measuring and test equipment.  
 
3.45 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). 13 
 
3.46 Trade name  – any registered name or designation identifying or distinguishing 
an enterprise  
 
3.47 Verification – confirmation  of a c laim through the provision of obje ctive 
evidence, that specified requirements have been fulfilled.16 This may include 
product testing.  
3.48 Warehouse  – secured premises built purposely for storage of products  and to 
preserv e the quality and integrity of the same.  
 
3.49 Weatherability test – exposur e of material to laboratory conditions that 
accelerate the effect of natural weathering.14 
                                                                                                                                                                                             
13 PNS ISO 1478  
14 PNS ISO 1478  
15 PNS ISO/IEC 17000  
16 PNS ISO/IEC 9000  
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Rule 4. THE PRODUCT CERTIFICATION SCHEME  
 
The BPS shall implement two  (2) product certification schemes : 
 
4.1 The PS Quality Mark Licensing Scheme  – the PS Quality  Mark Licensing 
Scheme (PS Licensing Scheme for brevity) shall be available to both local and 
foreign manufacturers selling or distributing monobloc chairs and /or stools  in the 
Philippine market.  The License to use the PS Certification Mark shall be grant ed 
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:  
 
4.1.1  Local companies holding a val id PS license ; 
 
4.1.1.1  Annual system and product audit at the factory; and  
 
4.1.1.2  Random inspection/verification at the factory/warehouse/market 
and product testing (if necessary);  
 
4.1.2  Foreign companies holding a valid PS license ; 
 
4.1.2.1  Annual sy stem and product audit at the factory; and  
 
4.1.2.2  Regular inspection/verification per shipment and product testing 
(if necessary);  
 
4.2 The Statement of Confirmation (SOC) / Import Commodity Clearance (ICC)  
Mark Scheme  
 
4.2.1  Processing of applications u nder this scheme replaces the ICC Mark 
Scheme under DAO 05:2008, subject to the requirements and transitory 
provision stated herein.  
 
4.2.2  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed 
application form and requirements to the BPS or to t he nearest DTI 
RO/PO.  
 
4.2.3  Upon receipt of the application and complete requirements, a Certificate of 
Conditional Release shall be issued, subject to the conditions stated 
therein.  
 
4.2.4  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 provisions hereof. The 
original inspection report shall be sent directly to the BPS by the BPS -
recognized inspection body within two (2) wo rking days from the date of 
inspection.  
 
4.2.5  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent with the 
importation documents, the issuance of ICC shall be recommended  
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  subject to the satisfactory result of testing. Otherwise, a Show Cause 
Order  shall be issued and the provisions hereto shall apply.  
 
4.2.6  The drawn samples shall be submitted by the applicant to the BPS -
recognized testing laboratory within twenty -four (24) working hours from 
the date of inspection and sampling for the conduct of t esting.  
 
4.2.7  If the result of the test shows conformance, the ICC shall be issued by the 
BPS Bureau Director or his duly BPS Recognized representative. 
Otherwise, the provisions under Rule 9 shall apply.  
 
 
Rule 5.  DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRODUCT  CERTIFICATION 
SCHEME  
 
5.1 Philippine Standard (PS) Licensing Scheme  
 
Application for PS Licensing Scheme shall be supported by the following:  
 
5.1.1  Duly accomplished application form, subscribed and sworn to by the 
applicant, or his duly authorized managemen t 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: Business Name Certificate of Registration and 
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;  
 
In case of an overseas applicant, the local branch or representative 
office/agency shall also provide t he equivalent foreign document stated 
herein, whichever is applicable;  
 
5.1.3  Quality Management System (QMS) Manual covering the product being 
applied for PS License, including the product/s’ production process;  
 
5.1.4  Brief description of manufacturing p rocess;  
 
5.1.5  Reference no. of the Product Identification File to include process flow, 
materials, process control and drawing among o thers;  
 
5.1.6  Listing of measuring and testing equipment with nominal capacities and 
serial numbers at each inspection po int and final product testing together 
with the evidence of ownership;  
 
5.1.7  Brief description of equipment maintenance and calibration certificates;  
  
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  5.1.8  Copies of labels, markings, and logos etc. as per requirements of specific 
standard;  
 
5.1.9  Descri ption of the supply chain distribution if new business, identify the 
target market.  If foreign company, identify the Philippine principal and 
describe the organizational relationships of the applicant/license holder 
and Philippine principal;  
   
5.1.10  Vicinity map of the factory;  
 
5.1.11  Oath of undertaking to abide by the Terms and Conditions of the 
License,  respectively  signed by the manufacturer/local office or agent;  and 
 
5.1.1  Latest Income Tax Return or latest audited financial statement, and 
certif ication of an accountant on the net worth of the business, submitted 
once unless an amendment has been made within the current year;  
 
5.2 Statement of Confirmation (SOC) / Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) 
Scheme  
 
To ensure that the imported monobloc chairs  and stools  are sourced from a PS 
License d manufacturer  and consistently conform to the requirements of the 
Standards, the importer shall apply for Statement of Confirmation (SOC) on a per  
product, per Bill of Lading basis.  The duly accomplished and subsc ribed 
application form shall be supported by the following:  
 
5.2.1  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 notar ized 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 resolutio n or 
Secretary’s Certificate ; 
 
5.2.2  Packing List;   
 
5.2.3  Commercial Invoice;  
 
5.2.4  Bill of Lading;  
 
5.2.5  In-plant Test Report for the shipped production lot/batch , if necessary  
 
5.2.6  Summary of the production lot/batch no. and the corresponding 
manu facturing dates duly certified by the manufacturer’s Quality 
Management Representative or Quality Manager;  
 
5.2.7  Production records reflecting the shipped production batch/lot verifiable 
during surveillance audits duly certified by the manufacturer’s Qual ity 
Management Representative or Quality Manager;  
  
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  5.2.8  DTI Certificate of Business Name Registration for sole proprietorship or 
Updated  SEC Certificate of Registration and Articles of 
Incorporation/Partnership for corporation/partnership;  
 
5.2.10  Latest Audited Financial Statement (AFS)  or any other valid financial 
report/certificate ; 
 
5.2.11  Proof of ownership or contract of lease of warehouse;  
 
5.2.12  Import Entry (may be submitted later prior to release of the certificate) ; 
 
5.2.13  Surety Bond;  
 
5.2.1 4 Copy of PS License for SOC applications  
 
5.2.14  Valid Test Report;  
 
5.2.15  Importer's Certificate of Accreditation / Certificate of Registration ; 
 
5.2.16  Proof of billing for Office and Warehouse Address.   
 
 
Rule 6. FILING/PROCESSING OF APPLICATION /PROCE DURE PRODUCT 
CERTIFICATION SCHEME  
 
6.1  PS License Application Process  
 
6.1.1 Processing of applications under this scheme replaces the PS Scheme 
under DAO 04:2008, subject to the requirements and transitory provision 
stated herein.  
 
6.1.2  Each PS  License application shall be factory, plant or site -specific and 
importer, local office or agent -specific. For foreign manufacturers  PS 
License application shall be filed by importer, local office or agent.  
 
6.1.3  Conduct of Factory and Product Audit  
 
6.1.4 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 P NS shall be 
conducted;  
 
6.1.5  Audit shall be undertaken by either the BPS, DTI Regional/Provincial 
Office (RO/PO), or BPS -recognized auditing bodies based on established 
audit procedure. Only recognized auditing bodies in the BPS official list 
may be BPS Recognized as auditors; and  
 
6.1.6  During the audit, samples shall be drawn for all types/sizes of the product 
being applied for certification for the purpose of in -plant and independent 
testing. Independent testing shall be conducted only by BPS -recogniz ed 
testing laboratory.  
  
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  6.1.7  If there are non -conformities raised during the audit, the auditors shall 
inform the company and require them to undertake the corrective actions. 
The auditors shall accomplish the non -conformity report for the non -
conformitie s observed which shall be acknowledged by the company's 
authorized representative.  
 
6.1.8  The company shall implement and complete the corrective actions within 
ninety (90) days for initial audit and thirty (30) days for surveillance audit. If 
the company  fails to implement the corrective actions within the specified 
period, PS License or application shall be suspended or denied, 
respectively.  
 
6.1.9  If the applicant is a foreign -based manufacturer, the application shall, for 
purposes of accountability, b e made and filed by its local branch or 
representative office or representative agency who must be duly 
registered in accordance with Philippine laws;  
 
6.1.10  The PS License shall only be issued upon satisfactory evaluation of the 
factory audit and determi nation of product conformance to specific PNS 
and updated version of the product thereof based on pertinent test reports;  
 
6.1.11  If the evaluation of the factory audit report showed unsatisfactory results, 
the PS License shall not be issued. Only after th e re-assessment and 
subsequent product compliance shall the BPS issue the PS License;  
 
6.1.12  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 pre scribed herein. PS License can be suspended, withdrawn, or 
cancelled at any time for cause and after due process;  
 
6.1.13  For renewals, the PS License holder must, through written notice, 
coordinate with BPS or the DTI RO/PO for a schedule of the re -
certif ication audit at least six (6) months before the expiration date. 
Otherwise, the PS License shall be considered expired immediately after 
the end period of its validity.  
 
6.1.14  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 writing at least fifteen (15) calendar 
days prior to the date the changes will take effect. The notice must include 
a request for audit.  
 
6.1.14.1 Change s may include, but shall not be limited to, change in 
management or business name; transfer of plant site; 
modification of product design and/or specifications.  
 
6.2 SOC/ICC Application Process  
 
6.2.1  Processing of applications under this scheme replaces t he ICC Scheme 
under DAO 05:2008 for imported monobloc chairs and stools, subject to 
the requirements and transitory provision stated herein.  
  
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  6.2.2  The applicant shall submit the duly accomplished and subscribed 
application form and requirements to the BP S or to the nearest DTI 
RO/PO.  
 
6.2.3  Upon receipt of the application  and complete requirements,  a Certificate of 
Conditional Release shall be issued, subject to the conditions stated 
therein.  Upon arrival of shipment at the port of entry, the following sh all 
apply:  
 
6.2.3.1  The importer shall notify in writing the BPS/DTI 
regional/provincial office that the shipment has been transferred 
and/or is ready for inspection. The shipment shall be transferred 
only to the warehouse address indicated in the applicat ion and 
shall not be used or offered for sale/retail.  
 
6.2.3.2  Product inspection and drawing of samples  (samples may be 
drawn for ICC  applications and inspection only for SOC 
applications ) shall be conducted within sixteen ( 16) working 
hours from receipt  of the notice at the importer’s warehouse . 
 
6.2.3.3  If inspection shows that the product shipped is consistent with the 
importation documents  (e.g. quantity, markings, license number), 
ICC/SOC shall be issued.  Otherwise, a Show Cause Order shall 
be issue d and the provisions  under Rule 13 of this Order shall 
apply.  
 
Rule 7. MARKING REQUIREMENTS  
 
For traceability and verification purposes, the required markings for manufactured or 
imported monobloc chairs and /or stools shall be legible at all times for veri fication by the 
BPS and DTI RO/PO, and their authorized representatives at the manufacturer’s/importer’s 
warehouse or traders’/distributors’/ retailers’ warehouse, if applicable.  
 
The following markings shall be legibly marked  (e.g. embossed, laser print,  etc.) on the 
monobloc chairs and stools:  
 
7.1 Name and address of manufacturer, distributor or importer;  
7.2 Registered trade name or brand name  
7.3 Capacity in kg;  
7.4 “For indoor use” or “For outdoor use”, whichever is applicable;  
7.5 Additional marking  on proper handling and usage; and  
7.6 The words “made in the Philippines” or “Country of origin” if imported  
7.7      PS mark with license number (for PS license holders)  
7.8      Batch / lot no. / production date shall be marked on the product or box/pac kaging 
for quality control and traceability purposes.  
 
In the absence of any of the required markings or submission of incomplete markings, the 
application for PS License, ICC or SOC shall not be processed until such time that the 
required markings are sub mitted or corrected.  
 
  
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  Rule 8. AUDIT, INSPECTION AND SAMPLING  
 
8.1 Audit, inspection and sampling shall be conducted by  the BPS, DTI RO/PO  or the 
BPS-recognized  Auditing/Inspection Body within the prescribed time and in 
accordance with existing BPS Inspec tion and Sampling Procedure.  
 
8.2 If audit, 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.  
 
8.3 Sampling Procedure  
 
8.3.1  For PS initial  and surve illance audits , three (3) pieces of  monobloc chairs 
and/or stools  per brand per type /base model  shall be randomly drawn 
from the manufacturer’s production line or warehouse. The first s ample 
shall be tested in -plant. The second s ample shall be sent to the BPS -
recognized  testing laboratory for independent testing upon satisfactory 
result of the in -plant test. The remaining s ample shall be kept by the 
manufacturer as reserved samples.  
 
8.3.2  For ICC application, t wo (2) piece s of monobloc chairs and/or stools  per 
brand per  type/ base model  shall be randomly drawn from the shipment at 
the importer’s warehouse. The first sample s hall be sent to the BPS -
recognized testing laboratory for testing. The remaining sample shall be 
kept by the importer as reserved sample.  
 
8.3.3 The B PS, DTI RO/PO, BPS -recognized auditing/inspection body the PS 
applicant/license holder, and ICC applicant’s authorized representative 
shall ensure that the drawn samples shall be traceable to the particular 
lot/batch where they were drawn.  
 
8.3.4 Test samp les drawn shall be packed/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. The 
auditor/inspector and the manufacturer/importer shall ensure that the 
samples are traceable to the particular lot/batch where it was drawn.  
 
8.3.5 The auditor or the inspector shall ensure that the  request for test form 
together with the drawn sample is directly submitted to the BPS -
recognized testing laboratory within 24 (twenty -four) working hours from 
the date of audit/inspection and furnish BPS with a copy thereof within  
within 24 (twenty -four) working hours from submission. For foreign -based 
PS License Holders/Applicants, the auditor or inspector shall ensure that 
the sample drawn shall be shipped to the BPS -recognized testing 
laboratory within within 24 (twenty four) working hours from the date of 
audit  or inspection.  
 
8.3.6 The BPS -recognized testing laboratory shall document properly the 
receipt of the product sample to include but not limited to  taking  
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  photographs  of the following:  
 
8.3.6.1  Request for Test;  
 
8.3.6.2  Box/Packaging of the sample as submitted and received.  
 
 
Rule 9.  PRODUCT TESTING  
 
9.1  Full product testing shall be conducted by a BPS -recognized testing laboratory 
as follows:  
 
Summary of test for indoor use:  
 
9.1.1    Seat static load  
9.1.2    Back static load  
            Balancing load  
9.1.3    Arm sideways static lo ad 
           Wing sideways static load  
9.1.4    Seat fatigue test  
9.1.5    Back fatigue test – combined  
            Balancing load  
9.1.6    Leg forward static load  
            Balancing seat load  
9.1.7    Leg sideways static load  
           Balancing seat  load 
9.1.8   Diagonal base load  
9.1.9    Seat impact test  
9.1.10  Back impact test  
9.1.11  Arm impact test  
9.1.12  Drop test  
 
Summary of test for outdoor use:  
9.1.13  Weatherability test  
            9.1.1 3.1     Tensile test  
  9.1.1 3.2 Static load  
9.1.1 3.3 Impact test  
9.1.13.4    Rear -leg test  
9.1.14. Stability test  
 
9.2 To  verify conformance to the aforementioned testing requirements, the general 
test requirement, test environment and apparatus, and test methods prescribed 
by PNS 1478 -1:2018 Furniture - Monobloc chairs and stools – Specification for 
indoor use and PNS 1478 -2:2018 Furniture - Monobloc chairs and stools – 
Specification for outdoor use  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 after its promulgation to provide ample time to all 
stakeholders to adjust and conform to the new requirements, if any  
 
9.3 For initial  and surveillance audits, sample drawn shall be tested in -plant.   The 
manufacturer shall have testing capability to conduct the following minimum 
testing requirements of monobloc chairs and stools :  
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9.3.1  Static load  
9.3.2  Impact test  
9.3.3  Drop test (for indoo r) 
9.3.4.  Weatherability test (for outdoor)  
9.3.5   Stability test  
   
Only after the result of in -plant tests showed conformance to the requirements of 
the applicable standards shall the auditor prepare the Request for Test of the 
drawn two (2) sets of s ample for independent testing of a BPS -recognized testing 
laboratory.  
 
9.4 The first set of sample shall be tested by the BPS -recognized testing laboratory 
while the second set shall be kept by the testing laboratory for re -testing or future 
reference.  
 
9.5 Tested sample shall be retrieved by the manufacturer/importer upon receipt of 
notice of retrieval from the testing laboratory. Otherwise, the tested sample  upon 
notice shall be disposed of accordingly.  
 
9.6 The manufacturer/importer shall have fifteen ( 15) days f rom the receipt of the 
notice of disposal of test samples to arrange for the pick up of sample from the 
concerned testing laboratory.   After said period, the testing laboratory shall, with 
due notice to BPS  and the manufacturer/importer , dispose the sample in a 
manner deemed appropriate in accordance with existing accounting and auditing 
rules.  
 
9.7 Unused sample shall be retrieved by the manufacturer/importer within fifteen (15) 
calendar days from receipt of notice of retrieval from the testing l aboratory, copy 
BPS. Otherwise, they shall upon notice be disposed of in accordance with 
existing and applicable rules.  
 
9.8 The original test reports shall be sent directly to the BPS by the BPS-recognized 
testing laboratory together with the pictures of sample as received, photographs  
of sample showing the required markings, and copy of the Request for Test.  
 
The BPS reserves the right to be present at any point of the certification process.  
 
 
Rule 10. EVALUATION OF RESULTS  
 
Results of test  shall b e evaluated  to determine conformance of the product to the relevant 
standard in accordance with the following:  
 
10.1 Results under the PS Licensing Scheme  
 
10.1.1 For initial audit, if the test results show conformance, the PS License shall 
be issued.  Oth erwise, 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.  
 
10.1.2 For surveillance audit, if the test results show conformance, the PS  
License shall be continued or renewed.  Otherwise, re -testing shall be  
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If result of a re -testing shows non -conformance, the PS License shall be 
suspended immediately upon written notice. The non -conforming lot/batch 
shall be destroyed or repro cessed, 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 PS License.  
 
10.2 Results under Statement of Confirmation  
 
10.2.1 If the result of testing showed conformance, the applicant shall be notified 
by BPS accordingly.  Otherwise, full product testing shall be conducted on 
the second set of sample s at the expense of the applicant.  
 
10.2.2  If the result of re -testing show ed conformance, the shipment/batch will be 
declared as conforming and the company shall be notified by BPS 
accordingly.  Otherwise, the PS License shall be suspended immediately 
upon written notice.  The S OC application shall be denied and the non -
conformi ng shipment/batch shall be destroyed or exported to the Country 
of Origin, 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 PS License.  
 
10.3 If the application is denied, BPS shall inform the manufacturer and 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.  
 
10.4 Processing  of succeeding applications filed by the importer of monobloc chairs 
and/or stools covered by the same PS License number against whom a Show 
Cause Order or Formal Charge was issued by BPS shall be suspended until 
such issue/s is resolved.  The BPS reserves  the right to suspend all PS licenses 
issue d to a manufacturer, blacklist importer and all guilty parties after due 
process, if the nature of violation/s so warrant.  
 
 
Rule 11. DISPOSAL OF SAMPLES  
 
11.1 Tested  samples  which  complied with the requirements o f the s tandard as well as 
the unused samples  shall be retrieved by the manufacturer/importer within fifteen 
(15) calendar days from receipt of notice of retrieval from the concerned testing 
laboratory, copy BPS.  If the importer/manufacturer fails to claim the sample after 
the said period , the testing laboratory shall, with due notice to BPS and the 
manufacturer/importer, dispose the sample in a manner deemed appropriate in 
accordance with existing accounting and auditing rules . 
 
11.2  Samples which fail to comply with the specified requirements shall be stored for a t 
least s ix (6) months in the laboratory to ensure their availability in the event the 
importer/manufacturer contests the result of the test including those subject of 
litigation.  
 
Rule 12. RECOG NITION OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BODY  
  
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  Only recognized Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) shall be allowed to participate 
in this mandatory product certification scheme.  
 
12.1 Any CAB that intends to be recognized shall accomplish the BPS Recognition 
Application Form together with the following:  
 
12.1.1 Certificate of Accreditation from an Accreditation Body signatory to the 
ILAC/APAC, to include the Scope of Accreditation;  
 
12.1.2 Certified True Copy 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;  
 
12.1.3 List of authorized signatories indicating their company position and the 
corresponding  specimen signature;  
 
12.1.4 An undertaking to abide by the terms and conditions of the recognition.  
 
12.2 For foreign CABs, the application shall be submitted by the local 
office/representative agency to ensure accountability. Applications of foreign 
CABs  with no local office/representative agency shall be denied.  
 
12.3 The requirement on local office/representative agency may be waived subject to 
the provisions of any M RA entered into by the Philippine Government through the 
Department of Trade and Indust ry. 
 
12.4 The BPS may, at any time, conduct full verification of the competence of the CAB 
to perform the conformity assessment activities under the BPS Product 
Certification Schemes.  
 
 
Rule 1 3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS  
 
The PS License holders and importers s hall abide by the following terms and conditions:  
 
13.1 Consistently abide by R.A. No. 4109, E.O. No. 133: 1987, E.O. No. 913: 1983 
and R.A. No. 7394 and their implementing rules and regulations, and orders 
which the BPS issues in pursuance with its author ity under the law. 
 
13.2 Ensure that the certified product conforms at all times to a specific standard as 
amended/updated and its implementing rules and regulations.  
 
13.3 Warrant that it has the authority to use the brand name, trade name and 
trademarks indicated in the application form.  
 
13.4 Be held liable for any damages that its product might cause to their consumers.  
 
13.5 The Product  Certification Mark shall not be affixed on any products not covered 
by the license or certificate issued by BPS.  
  
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  13.6 Establish and maintain system s of product recall  and of addressing complaints 
filed by its clients or customers concerning its certified products , and shall 
maintain records thereof.  
 
13.7 Give duly -authorized representatives of the BPS or DTI Regional/P rovincial 
Offices or, in the case of foreign companies, by 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 technical regulation ; 
 
13.8 Maintain a record of all complaints made known to it, relating to compliance with 
certification requirements and make these records ava ilable to the certification 
body when requested; take appropriate action with respect to such 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 certification body.  
 
13.9 Submit itself to surveillance activities to ensure consistent compliance with the 
BPS requirements o f the Product Certification Scheme.  
 
13.10 In case of subcontracts, shall assume full responsibility for its sub -assemblies’, 
semi -finished and finished products’ conformance to the specific requirements.  
 
13.11 Inform BPS of any changes that will materially affect its PS License and its ability 
to comply with BPS product certification requirements at least fifteen (15 ) 
calendar days prior to the date the change will be made, such as, but not limited 
to change in management, business name, addition of brand name, modification 
of product’s designs and specifications and/or transfer of plant site.  
 
13.11.1  If the change i nvolves addition of brand name and modification in the 
product’s design or specifications, BPS shall facilitate the conduct of 
appropriate product certification activity;  
 
13.11.2  In case of transfer of plant site, BPS, DTI RO/PO, or BPS -recognized 
auditin g bodies shall conduct factory and product audit at the new site.  
 
13.12 Pay the applicable fees and other charges as billed or stipulated by BPS, its duly 
recognized inspection and/or certification bodies.  
 
13.13 Any incorrect references to the certificat ion scheme; misleading use of PS 
licenses, Statement of Confirmation, 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.  
 
13.4 Traders or retailers in possession of covered products whose PS Licenses have 
expired or have been suspended, recalled, withdrawn, revoked or cancelled shall 
be notified in writing of such suspension, recall, withdrawal, revocation or 
cancell ation.  
 
13.5 Upon suspension, recall, withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of the  PS 
License, the holder shall discontinue the manufacture and/or use of covered  
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may be req uired by the BPS.  
 
13.6 The PS License and Statement of Confirmation are non -transferable.  
 
Any infractions of the foregoing shall be a ground for the suspension, withdrawal or 
cancellation of the license and/or certificate.  
 
 
Rule 1 4. REQUIREMENTS IN CAS E OF NON -CONFORMANCE  
 
For covered products that do not conform to the requirements of BPS rules and 
regulations/guidelines, the following 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 why its surety bond shall 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 
of the individu al or 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.  
 
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:  
 
14.2.1 Permanently cease and desist from supplying, distributing, selling or 
displaying f or sale the non -conforming products subject thereof;  
 
14.2.2 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 period of thirty (30) calenda r from publication within 
which to return 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  
 
14.2.3  Recognize BPS authority to forfeit the Surety Bond in such amount as 
prescribed herein.  
 
 
Rule 1 5. PROCEDURES AND REQ UIREMENTS FOR PRODUCT RECALL  
 
After the  product is declared by the BPS to be non -conforming, the BPS shall immediately 
notify the manufacturer and importer.  The manufacturer and/or importer shall within fifteen  
(15) calendar  days from receipt of notice im plement 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 ; 
  
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  15.2 The layout, content, font and size of the recall order sha ll be prescribed by the 
BPS;  
 
15.3 The recall period shall be for a minimum of thirty (30)  calendar  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 
Regional/Provincial Off ice; 
 
15.5 Inventory of the recalled products shall be submitted to BPS or DTI 
Regional/Provincial Office;  
 
15.6 Recalled products shall be condemned, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of in 
accordance with applicable rules on disposal issued by the DTI, De partment of 
Budget and Management and Commission on Audit.  
 
15.7 The manufacturer and/or importer shall compensate parties availing of the recall 
order.  
 
 
Rule 1 6. FEES, CHARGES, BOND REQUIREMENT AND OTHER EXPENSES  
 
16.1 All corresponding fees, charges, co sts, and other related expenses shall be for 
the account of manufacturer/importer.  
 
16.2 Fees and charges to be paid by the applicant in accordance with Annex A shall 
be as follows:  
 
16.2.1 Application Fee;  
 
16.2.2 Quality Manual Revi ew; 
 
16.2.3 Audit/insp ection fees ; 
 
16.2.4 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 ; 
 
16.2.5 Processing Fee of Statement of Confirmati on 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) ; 
 
16.2.6 PS License fee for manufactured pr oducts ; 
 
16.3 For imported monobloc chairs and /or stools, a Surety Bond amounting to One 
Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhP 150,000.00) or 10% of the import value 
which ever is higher shall be posted on a per shipment, per Bill of Lading/Airway 
Bill basis.  
 
16.4 Any violation of the terms and conditions of the Product Certification Scheme 
shall, upon notice, result in the motu proprio  forfeiture of the bond based on the 
degree of non -conformity or non -compliance stated herein.   
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Rule 1 7. SHOW CAUSE ORDER AND  BOND FORFEITURE  
 
17.1 A Show Cause Order (SCO) shall be issued against a manufacturer or importer 
who fail s to comply with legal and technical requirements or whose product/s 
failed to conform to such requirements, unless the manufacturer or import er can 
justify under oath that the non -conformity is correctible and/or the non -
compliance is negligible.  
17.2 A Cease and Desist Order may be issued simultaneously with the S CO directing 
the manufacturer and/or importer to refrain from selling, distributi ng or disposing 
the  products in any manner.  
17.3 Pending resolution of the SCO  involving a particular shipment, applications filed 
after the issuance of the SCO by the same importer may be processed, provided, 
a sworn undertaking to abide by the decision on said SCO shall be submitted 
prior to the issuance of the necessary Certificate/License for succeeding 
application/s.  
 
 
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 l icense;  
 
18.1.5 That the licensee violated any of the provisions of this Order;  
 
18.1.6 That an Order of Execution vis -a-vis a decision finding the licensee liable 
for violation of a trade and industry law/s or rules and regulations directing 
BPS to suspen d/cancel or revoke the PS License issued in favor of said 
licensee;  
 
18.2 The license shall be suspended, recalled, withdrawn, cancelled or revoked after 
the BPS Director has served the license a notice of his intention to do so, stating 
therein the ground s for the contemplated action, granting the licensee the 
opportunity to be heard within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of notice.  
  
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  18.3 If there is a final finding that a product does not conform to the specified technical 
requirements, the licen se shall, upon mere notice be immediately suspended, 
withdrawn, recalled, cancelled or revoked.  
 
18.4 Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, the BPS Director may direct that a 
Formal Charge be filed against the party concerned pursuant to E.O. 913 Seri es 
of 1983, DAO No. 7, Series of 2006 and DAO No. 2, Series of 2007.  
 
18.5 In cases of suspended, 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 Li cense.  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 im plement a system of handling complaints/appeals related to the 
product certification process.  
 
19.2 Remedies for the action or decision of a BPS personnel/chief/director relative to 
an Application for PS License shall be the following:  
 
19.2.1 In case of d enial of the PS License application, the applicant may file a 
motion for reconsideration with the BPS Director within ten (10) working 
days from receipt of the letter of denial.  No second motion for 
reconsideration shall be allowed;  
 
19.2.2 In case of sus pension, recall, withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of the 
PS License, a motion for reconsideration may be filed with the BPS 
Director by the applicant 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 Secretary 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 decision.  
 
19.4 The filing of a Motion for Reconsideration shall suspend the period to file an 
appeal.  
 
 
Rule 20. PROHIBITED ACTS  
 
The following act s are hereby declared prohibited, in addition to those listed in DAO No. 2, 
Series of 2007 and its future amendments, 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;  
  
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  20.3 Sale, offer for sale using over the counter or on -line mode or any form of 
advertisement of any monobloc chairs and stools products not complying with the 
particular technical regulation or corresponding standards;  
 
20.4 Non-compliance, neglect or resistance to effect the product recall as directed by 
BPS;  
 
20.5 Misrepresentations, misleading or unauthorized statements and/or claims made 
in the application, letters/replies/forms in relation to product cert ification.  Such 
include una uthorized reproduction of product certification documents, or any part 
thereof ; 
 
20.6 Non-compliance or failure to comply with the provisions hereof.  
 
 
Rule 21. PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS  
 
The following shall be imposed upon any man ufacturer, importer, foreign 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 regular courts.  
 
21.3 Watch -listing and/or blacklisting of importers/manufacturers.  
 
21.4 In any case of failure in product testing for post shipment verification or 
surveillance:  
 
21.4.1 The manufacturer or importer concerned shall, in addition to the 
penalties provided herein including but not limited to product recall 
and/or forfeiture of  surety bond, lose the option for pre -shipment testing 
in all subsequent que or importation which henceforth shall undergo 
post shipment testing by accredited Philippine testing facilities;  
 
21.4.2 The foreign testing laboratory or facility concerned shall  lose the 
recognition by BPS to conduct pre -shipment testing.  
 
21.5 Any other sanctions or penalties as provided under existing DTI rules and 
regulations.  
 
 
Rule 2 2.  ISSUANCE OF GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES  
 
BPS may issue such procedural guidelines as may be nec essary in the implementation of 
this Order.  
 
 
 
  
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Rule 23.  REPEALING CLAUSE  
All provisions of existing Department Administrative Orders, circulars, and guidelines 
inconsistent with this Administrative Order are hereby repealed subject to the transitory 
provisions below.  
 
 
Rule 24.  SEPARABILITY CLAUSE  
 
If any term or provision of this Order should be declared illegal or invalid by a court of 
competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions thereof shall remain unimpaired 
and in full force.  
 
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 its PS license, manufacturers shall comply with the 
procedure and requirements of this Order on the subsequent surveillance audit.  
 
25.2 All PS License applications received after the effectivity of this Order shall be 
subject to the procedures and requirements prescribed herein.  
 
25.3 All importation of monobloc chairs and stools  products covered by this Order 
sourced from a  foreign manufactur er with a valid PS License  after the effectivity 
of this Order shall be subject  to the procedures and requirements 
prescribed  herein.  
 
25.3.1 Submission of accomplished online system registration form (one time 
only unless there are changes);  
  
25.3.2 Submission of accomplished BPS prescribed application form to BPS, 
together with the required attachments;  
 
25.3.3 Payment of the prescribed application and processing fees consistent 
with Table 2 of this DAO;  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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Rule 2 6. EFFECTIVITY  
 
This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) calendar days after its publication in a two (2)  
newspaper s of general circulation at least once a week for a period of not less than one (1) 
month, a copy of which shall be submitted to the UP Office of National Administrati ve 
Register.  
 
Done in the City of Makati this ________ day of _________________ in the year 2020.  
 
 
Recommended by:  
 
 
________________________                _______________________________  
NEIL P. CATAJAY          ATTY. RUTH B. CASTELO  
Director, Bureau of P hilippine Standards       Undersecretary, Consumer Protection Group  
 
 
Approved:  
 
 
_______________________________  
RAMON M. LOPEZ  
Secretary  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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ANNEX 1  
 
 TABLE 1 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PS SCHEME LICENSING  
 
PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
1  Application Form  Php300.00  
DTI 
2  Quality Manual Review  Php5,000.00  
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  Php100.00 or as charged by 
BPS Recognized Auditing 
Body  
DTI / BPS Recognized 
Auditing Body  3.2  Small  Php300.00 or as charged by 
BPS Recognized Auditing 
Body  
3.3  Medium  Php400.00 or as charged by 
BPS Recognized Auditing 
Body  
3.4  Large  Php500.00 or as charged by 
BPS Recognized Aud iting 
Body  
4  Original License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
4.1  Micro  Php5,000.00  
DTI 4.2  Small  Php7,500.00  
4.3  Medium  Php10,000.00  
4.4  Large  Php12,500.00  
5  Annual License Fee* (Payable within 15 days after billing)   
5.1  Micro Php2,500.00  
DTI 5.2  Small  Php3,750.00  
5.3  Medium  Php5,000.00  
5.4  Large  Php6,250.00  
6  Transportation  As per arrangement  
(if necessary)  DTI / BPS Recognized 
Auditing Body  
7  Hotel Accommodation  As per arrangement  
(if necessary)  DTI / BPS Reco gnized 
Auditing Body  
8  Testing Fee  As charged by BPS 
Recognized 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 Invo ice Establishment   
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MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS  TABLE A1 SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  
SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENT  ASSETS  
Micro  Up to Php3,000,000.00  
Small  Php 3,000,001.00 up to Php 15,000,000.00  
Medium  Php 15,000,001 up to Php 100,000,000.00  
Large  Over Php 100,000,000.00  
 
 
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 04:2008 
and DAO 05:2008.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNEX 2 
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THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MANDATORY PRODUCT CERTIFICATION OF 
MONOB LOC CHAIRS AND STOOLS   
 
TABLE 2 SCHEDULE O F FEES AND CHARGES FOR ICC MARK SCHEME  
 
PARTICULARS  FEE PAYABLE TO  
Application Fee  Php 300.00  DTI 
Processing Fee (depends on the value of the batch being applied for ICC  
Invoice/batch value up to Php 
500,000.00  Php 5,000.00  
DTI Invoice/batch value fr om 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 BPS 
Recognized 
Inspection Body  DTI / BPS Recognized 
Inspection Body  
Transportation  As per arrangemen t 
(if necessary)  DTI / BPS Recognized 
Inspection Body  
Testing Fee  As charged by the 
BPS-Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  BPS-Recognized 
Testing Laboratory  
Freight charges of samples  As charged by Freight 
Forwarder  Freight Forwarder  
Market sample  As per Official 
Receipts/Sales 
Invoice  Establishment  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annex 3  