Makati City, Philippines—Ahead of the holiday season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) urges the consumers to prioritize safety by buying certified Christmas lights and fireworks

“To ensure a safe and worry-free holiday celebration, we strongly encourage consumers to be vigilant and check the DTI’s official list of certified products before making any purchase. Avoid uncertified products that pose safety hazards,” said DTI Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque.

The DTI-Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) has published the list of certified Christmas lights and fireworks products on its website. This publicly accessible list includes the names of manufacturers, importers, and descriptions of the products.

“The DTI is committed to protecting all Filipino consumers. By providing easy access to these lists, we are empowering the Filipino people to make informed decisions and prioritize their safety at all times, especially this holiday season,” Secretary Roque highlighted.

“Mandatory marks such as the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) Stickers and Philippine Standards (PS) Marks signify that Christmas lights and fireworks have undergone rigorous testing and meet the required quality and safety standards. This aligns with our goal to ensure a safe Christmas under Bagong Pilipinas,” the trade chief added.

Secretary Roque further emphasized the DTI’s unwavering dedication to upholding the highest quality in all products in the Philippine market. To ensure consumer safety, particularly during the holiday season, Christmas lights and firecrackers are among the 109 products and systems subject to mandatory certification under the BPS.

The DTI-BPS is the National Standards Body authorized to promulgate Philippine National Standards (PNS). While PNS adoption is voluntary, it becomes mandatory when used as a reference in technical regulations issued by regulatory authorities.

For the latest updates and information on standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment procedures, visit the BPS website or the official BPS Facebook page. Consumers can also send an email to bps@dti.gov.ph.

For other consumer concerns, send an email to  ReportToSec@dti.gov.ph. ♦

Date of release: 05 December 2024

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