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 ...
DTI, DA join efforts with MMC, MMDA to upscale San Juan market price watch
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 upholding consumer rights and welfare, DTI Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Assistant Secretary Atty. Ann Claire C. Cabochan together with the Department’s price monitoring team attended the event to share expertise in strategic market monitoring. ...
DTI sees enough supply of reasonably-priced BNPC; nets over P1M nonconforming items in Manila enforcement ops
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. Ann Claire C. Cabochan and FTEB OIC-Assistant Director, Atty. Joseph Manuel P. Pamittan led the DTI price monitoring and enforcement teams in inspecting retail firms within Manila following the release ...
DTI uncovers more than P350K uncertified products in Sta. Cruz, Manila
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), busted uncertified sanitary wares and self-ballasted LED lamps worth Php352,775.00 during its heightened enforcement operation in Manila, on 20 January 2023. Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo led the DTI enforcement teams in inspecting 15 retail firms along Tomas Mapua Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila. The focused enforcement of DTI technical regulations has seized 190 units of sanitary wares, particularly water closets, urinals, and lavatories; ceramic tiles; and self-ballasted ...
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), bans the sale of uncertified household appliances, lighting devices, and ceramic products worth Php482,121.15 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. Joseph Manuel P. Pamittan led the DTI enforcement teams in inspecting 19 retail firms in Balintawak, Quezon City. The focused enforcement of DTI technical regulations has seized 2,152 units of ...
DTI calls firms to explain retail of over P1.2M uncertified car tires 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 Director Atty. Joseph Manuel P. Pamittan led the DTI enforcement teams in inspecting 17 retail firms in Banawe Avenue, Quezon City. The focused enforcement of DTI technical regulations has seized ...
