DTI Sec. Pascual orders intensified enforcement on substandard or uncertified steel products
The DTI-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) wiped over 24,044 units of uncertified products worth of Php8,018,049.00 during the two-day enforcement operation in Davao City on 22-23 June 2023. Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo, together with DTI-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) Director Atty. Fhillip D. Sawali led the enforcement operations. Of the 23 firms inspected, 22 were issued Notices of Violation (NOV) and were ordered to explain within 48 hours from receipt thereof. Among the covered products are black iron and galvanized ...
DTI joins info campaign to ensure high-quality of steel pipes
The DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG) together with the Philippine Association of Black Iron and Galvanized Iron Pipes and Tubes Manufacturers, Inc. (BI-GI) during the one-day information campaign on the new standard for steel pipes in Davao City, on 21 June 2023. A one-day information campaign organized by the Philippine Association of Black Iron and Galvanized Iron Pipes and Tubes Manufacturers, Inc. (BI-GI) was held in Davao City on 21 June 2023. The DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG) served as resource speakers and discussed the ...
DTI-BIR joint ops yield shop closure, seizure of non-compliant vape products in Manila
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 Php344,520.00 during the focused enforcement operation in Manila City, on 19 June 2023. DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo, together with the DTI-FTEB Director, Atty. Fhillip D. Sawali, led the inspection of vape products sold or offered for sale ...
DTI-FTEB launches online accreditation for Private Emission Testing Centers
The Department of Trade and Industry - Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) launched the Private Emission Testing Center (PETC) online accreditation through the Integrated Registration Information System (IRegIS) on 31 May 2023 via an online video conference. With its digital shift gaining momentum in recent years, FTEB made the online processing of accreditation through IRegIS open and available for PETCs or those private facilities engaged in the determination of the opacity level and/or content analysis of the gaseous emission of motor vehicles. The Bureau embarked ...
DTI, QC LGU survey BNPC prices to gear up for typhoon season
With the onset of the rainy season, the Department of Trade and Industry – Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG) through the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Quezon City checked the supply and prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPC) in Quezon City, 26 May 2023. CPG Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo, Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto, and FTEB Director Atty. Fhillip D. Sawali led the DTI price monitoring teams in verifying retail firms’ compliance with ...
DTI seizes almost P300K prohibited vape products in Valenzuela City ops
The Department of Trade and Industry - Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) seized 923 units of vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products, and novel tobacco products worth Php 255,940.00 during its focused enforcement operation in Valenzuela City, on 04 May 2023. Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo and DTI-FTEB Director Atty. Fhillip D. Sawali led the inspection of vape products being sold by seven (7) vape stores in Valenzuela City. Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie T. Gatchalian is also present in the said activity, ...
DTI-FTEB reports Trade and Industry law enforcement upswing in 2022
The Department of Trade and Industry – Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) outlines its 2022 initiative upturns as the implementing arm mandated to regulate businesses; handle complaints and provide redress; conduct market surveillance to determine price and supply availability; and enforce trade and industry laws including compliance to standards. Last year, the DTI-FTEB issued a total of 40,855 licenses, permits, authorities, and accreditation. This hits a 10% average increase from the processed applications and issued permits in 2021 and 2020. The Bureau also embarked on ...
