Philippines DTI energy-efficiency administrative order will officially take effect

The Administrative Order DAO 22-01 issued by the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of the Philippines,passed on March 5,2022,has officially taken effect and will be implemented onSeptember 5,2023.This order aims to ensure that all energy-consuming products used by Philippine consumers are safe,high-quality,and comply with the latest safety and performance requirements set by BPS and the Department of Energy (DOE).The order supports the implementation of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act,requiring DTI through BPS,in consultation with DOE,to mandate manufacturers,importers,and distributors to comply with Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) requirements and display energy efficiency labels on products and packaging.

Key Points of DAO 22-01:

• Theproductcoverageofthisorderisshowninthetablebelow.PSMarkcertificationorICCpermitscanonlybeissuedwhenproductsmeetbothsafetyregulationsandMEPSstandards.
• Toallowsufficienttimeforlocalmanufacturersandimporterstocomplywiththeordersprovisions,thereisan18-monthgraceperiod,withtheofficialimplementationdatebeingSeptember5,2023.

After DAO 22-01 took effect,stakeholders raised concerns regarding specific product details,processes,and the transition period for certification implementation under this order.According to Article 14 of the order,BPS should provide more detailed guidance on the certification process.Taking various factors into consideration,DTI issued Memorandum DAO 22-09 on June 1,2022 as a supplementary document to DAO 22-01,elaborating on more detailed issues.Partial summary of DAO 22-09 Memorandum:

(1) Updated product coverage

(2) Transition Period Implementation

• FromSeptember5,2023,allproductslistedinthescopetablesofDAO22-01andDAO22-09inthisdocumentaremandatorytocomplywithsafetyandenergyefficiencycertificationrequirements.
• FromSeptember5,2023toMarch5,2024,energy-consumingproductsthatwerealreadyonsaleorinstockinthelocalmarketbeforetheentryintoforceofthisdecreeshouldobtaincertificationfromtheBPS.
• MarketsupervisionwillbeimplementedstartingfromMarch5,2024.Onlyenergy-consumingproductsthatarelabeledwiththePSandICCmarksorothercertificationmarksissuedbyBPScanbesoldinthelocalmarket.

(3) Certification Mark Comparison

• FigureAappliestoproductsrequiringcompliancewithbothsafetyandenergyconsumptionstandards
• FigureBappliestoproductsonlymeetingsafetystandards,suchashouseholdrefrigeratorswithcapacitybelow113liters,dimmableandcolor-changingLEDbulbs.

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