The DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG), through the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) swept over 15,073 units of uncertified ceramic tiles worth P1,690,147.80.00 during the enforcement operation in Marikina City, on 26 July 2023. CPG Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo and FTEB Director Atty. Fhillip D. Sawali led the enforcement operations. Of the 20 firms inspected, continue reading : DTI halts sale of non-conforming ceramic tiles, non-compliant vape units worth P1.6M in Marikina
The joint forces of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) resulted in the closure of two (2) vape stores and confiscation of 989 units of non-compliant vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products and novel tobacco products worth P344,520.00 during the focused enforcement operation in Manila City, on 19 June continue reading : DTI-BIR joint ops yield shop closure, seizure of non-compliant vape products in Manila
SAN JUAN, MANILA — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) join efforts to support the Metro Manila Council (MMC) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)’s region-wide market inspection initiative, starting from the Agora Public Market in San Juan, Manila, on 21 February 2022. One with the MMC in continue reading : DTI, DA join efforts with MMC, MMDA to upscale San Juan market price watch
The Department of Trade and Industry – Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) sealed nonconforming products worth Php1,104,769.25; and verified the retail firms’ compliance with the latest DTI Suggested Retail Price (SRP) bulletin in its simultaneous technical regulation enforcement and price and supply monitoring in Manila, 16 February 2023. Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Assistant Secretary, Atty. continue reading : DTI sees enough supply of reasonably-priced BNPC; nets over P1M nonconforming items in Manila enforcement ops
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), bans the sale of uncertified household appliances, lighting devices, and ceramic products worth P482,121.15 during the ramped up enforcement operation in Quezon City, 12 January 2023. Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo and FTEB OIC Assistant Director Atty. continue reading : DTI tightens noose on nearly P.5M uncertified consumer products in QC
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), capped uncertified tires for automotive vehicles worth Php1,288,938.00 and issued Notices of Violation (NOV) to non-compliant firms during the enforcement operation in Quezon City, on 06 January 2023. Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo and FTEB OIC Assistant continue reading : DTI calls firms to explain retail of over P1.2M uncertified car tires in QC
With only a few days until October, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Consumer Protection Group (CPG), has planned activities for the month-long celebration of Consumer Welfare Month (CWM). The DTI will carry the theme, Sustainable Consumerism in the Digital Age with the goal of increasing advocacy for sustainability and encouraging a continue reading : DTI gears up for Consumer Welfare Month 2022
Following the release of the latest Suggested Retail Prices (SRP) or price guide bulletin, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), keeps a close watch on basic and prime commodities including school supplies within Caloocan on 19 August 2022. Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Assistant Secretary, Atty. Ann Claire continue reading : DTI monitors the prices of BNPCs, school supplies in Caloocan
Tightening its watch over booming e-commerce transactions in the country, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) warns business owners and establishments to disclose prices in compliance with the Fair Trade Laws. The DTI Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG) urges online and physical store owners to comply with: Article 81 of the Republic Act No. 7394 continue reading : DTI warns business owners, establishments that price tag is a must
Ignorance of the law excuses no one from compliance. To ensure that online sellers are informed of relevant laws that affect their businesses, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the Departments of Agriculture (DA), Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Health (DOH), National Privacy Commission (NPC), and Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines continue reading : Gov’t reminds online sellers to abide by laws with new JAO