DTI destroys uncertified mandatory products
- TBN News
- Oct 24, 2018
- 2 min read
CULASI, Antique – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Antique strongly warns businessmen of selling uncertified mandatory products.
The recent ceremonial destruction of uncertified mandatory products at the public plaza of Culasi town in Antique was a strong message to the public that the DTI is looking after the welfare of the consumers.
Trade and Industry Specialist Glenn Fernando said that the products were confiscated from major business establishments in San Jose town last year.
The destruction of these products is usually held in San Jose, however, DTI wanted to strengthen consumer protection awareness in the northern parts of the province, thus held in Culasi for the first time.
The ceremonial destruction was witnessed by the people of Culasi to show the DTI’s role in protecting the consumer’s rights.
“The event likewise sent a message to the business sector not sell uncertified products and for them to make sure to get the products from legitimate suppliers,” Fernando said.
The destroyed products worth P45,787.00 include TV set, DVD players, monoblock chairs/stools, electric iron, compact fluorescent lamps, electric socket, and lighters among others.
“These products do not bear the Philippine Standard (PS) and Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) markings, and this means that the products did not pass the Bureau of Philippine Standards safety and quality tests. These are, therefore, dangerous to consumer’s safety,” Fernando further said.
He also urged the consuming public to be vigilant, and should always look for the PS and ICC marks when buying appliances and other household equipment.
During the event, the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office of Culasi also assisted for the proper disposal of the destroyed items.
The event was one of the highlights of the Consumer Welfare Month celebration with the theme “Making Digital Marketplaces Fairer.”
SOURCE: The Daily Guardian
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