DTI seizes over PHP 2M substandard steel in CALABARZON and NCR
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) seized over PHP 2.4 million worth of non-compliant steel products following several enforcement operations in the first trimester of 2024 The DTI, through its Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), confiscated a total of 7,723 units of uncertified steel products after inspecting hardware stores in the CALABARZON Region on February 27 and March 21, as well as in the National Capital Region on April 8. Yielding the highest value among the products confiscated were low carbon steel wires and ...
DTI-PNP joint operation seizes nearly PHP25M worth of illegal vapes
PARAÑAQUE CITY, PHILIPPINES – In a joint operation conducted on April 23, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine National Police-Southern Police District seized a total of 45,200 units of non-compliant vaporized nicotine, non-nicotine, and novel tobacco products valued at almost PHP 25 million. The buy-bust enforcement operation confiscated 452 boxes of vapes, each containing 100 units, valued at PHP 550 per unit, totaling PHP 24,860,000. The DTI-led inspection revealed that the establishment, which branded itself as a milk tea beverage outlet, was ...
DTI spearheads talks with other consumer protection agencies
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has been coordinating with various government agencies when handling consumer policy inquiries. Under its ‘no wrong door policy”, the Consumer Protection Group (CPG) handles all inquiries referred to it, including those beyond its jurisdiction, by forwarding the same to the appropriate government agency for action. Under this policy, the DTI may extend its assistance to the consumer in following up on the status of the policy inquiry. Relative to this, the ConsumerNet is a networking and coordinating ...
DTI seizes over P300K of illegal vape in Quezon City ops
The enhanced monitoring led by the DTI-FTEB Director Atty. Fhillip D. Sawali revealed that out of the 20 monitored retail firms, 7 non-compliant firms were issued with Notice of Violation (NOV), mandating them to submit an explanation within 48 hours from the receipt of notice. Vape shops were found violating provisions of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11900 or the “Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act” by selling vapor products appealing to minors, such as the presence of fruit animations, candy brand, dessert flavors; and packaging that ...
DTI Cracks Down almost P6M of Uncertified Products and Vape in CALABARZON
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Fair-Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) bans the sale of uncertified products worth PhP5,844,282.75 during intensified consecutive enforcement operations in CALABARZON from 26, 27, and 29 February 2024 and 01 March 2024. Following the ramped-up enforcement in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon, the DTI-FTEB enforcement team sealed and pulled out uncertified products including plastic pipes and ceramic products, steel products, cement and other construction materials, lighting and wiring devices, household appliances, and vape products. Of the 226 monitored ...
DTI-FTEB tightens monitoring and enforcement on vape and other uncertified products
The Department of Trade and Industry-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) ensured that businesses comply with trade and industry laws, following its ramped-up surveillance, monitoring, and enforcement activities on uncertified products in 2023. The Bureau monitored 3,718 firms in compliance with the Price Act. Likewise, the DTI enforcement unit conducted onsite monitoring and enforcement of the Law on Products Standards in 11,757 physical retail firms. Additionally, the FTEB’s dedicated Online Monitoring Units (OMUs) monitored 104,084 online firms. These efforts resulted in the issuance of 1,012 Show ...
DTI suspends sale of Flava Vape products to protect consumers and enforce Vape Law
Makati City–The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), orders the suspension of the sale, manufacturing, import, and distribution of Flava Corporation’s vape products on March 15. Citing Executive Order No. 913 and Department Order No. 07, Series of 2006, the FTEB’s Adjudication Division issued a Preliminary Order halting the trade of Flava Corporation’s vape products. The order aims to “preserve the integrity of the subject products and to prevent the continuance of the acts complained of.” These ...
