Services Provided
Product Registration
- Provide registration for products such as electrical appliances, toys, etc.
Factory Audit
- Provide product manufacturing factory audit services
Product Testing
- Provide product testing and inspection services
Philippines PS/ICC (Philippine Standards Bureau) Registration Complete Guide
Essential for Market Access in the Philippines for Electrical Products/Building Materials/Chemicals/Consumer Goods (BPS Mandatory Certification)
1. Understanding the Philippine PS/ICC registration
The Philippine PS/ICC certification is regulated by the Philippine Bureau of Standards (BPS) under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and is the core market access system for industrial and consumer goods in the Philippines. PS certification (Philippine Standard Certification) is a mandatory certification covering products listed in the mandatory catalog published by BPS; ICC (Import Clearance Certificate) is a mandatory certificate for import customs clearance. All imported PS mandatory products must first complete PS certification before applying for ICC clearance certificates for each batch. Non-compliant products are prohibited from customs clearance and sales; violations face hefty fines and product confiscation. Certification follows Philippine National Standards (PNS) and is a mandatory requirement for entering the Philippine industrial goods market.
1.1 Which products require registration with the Philippine PS/ICC?
| Category | Specific products |
|---|---|
| Electrical products | Household appliances (refrigerators/air conditioners/washing machines), power adapters, wires and cables, switches and sockets, lighting fixtures, power tools, generators |
| Building materials | Rebar, cement, tiles, glass, pipes, waterproof materials, aluminum alloy profiles, sanitary ware |
| Chemical products | Coatings, adhesives, cleaners, lubricants, plastic raw materials, flame retardants, construction chemicals |
| Consumer goods | Toys, children's products, food contact materials, kitchenware, safety helmets, firefighting equipment, bicycles |
| Transportation accessories | Motorcycle helmets, car tires, brake pads, batteries, seat belts, rearview mirrors |
- Low-risk, non-regulated daily necessities (such as ordinary plastic tableware and handmade accessories) do not require PS certification, only routine customs clearance
- Samples used solely for research and testing (not for sale) can apply for a temporary import permit (valid for 3 months) and are exempt from PS/ICC
- Non-mandatory catalog products produced locally in the Philippines only require BPS filing, without PS certification
1.2 Types of Philippine PS/ICC registration
| Registration type | Applicable products/scenarios | Validity period |
|---|---|---|
| PS Certification (Mandatory Certification) | BPS mandates imported/locally produced products within the catalog | 3 years (annual supervision and review required) |
| ICC（Import Clearance Certificate） | Each batch of imported PS mandatory products | Only valid for the current batch of imports |
| LIC（License to Import） | Long-term import qualification for mandatory PS products | 1 year (renewable annually) |
| LCP（License to Conduct Product Certification） | Enterprises producing PS mandatory products locally in the Philippines | 3 years (on-site factory audit required) |
| Voluntary Certification | Non-mandatory catalog products (to enhance market recognition) | 2 years |
II. Registration Process & Core Basic Information
Preparation of Materials and Pre-assessment
Preparation StageConfirm whether the product is in the BPS mandatory catalog, organize product technical documents, choose a local agent recognized by the Philippine BPS, and complete the importer LIC registration (for import enterprises).
Product Testing and Report Acquisition
20-35 working daysSend the product to a laboratory recognized by the Philippine BPS to complete testing according to Philippine National Standards (PNS) (such as electrical safety, material strength, environmental indicators) and obtain a qualified test report.
Online Submission of PS Certification Application
10-15 working daysSubmit test reports, product labels, specifications, and other documents through the official BPS system, and pay the PS certification fee (charged according to product category/model).
Review and Factory Inspection (if applicable)
25-40 working daysBPS reviews the completeness and compliance of documents. Local production enterprises/high-risk products (such as electrical and building materials) must undergo on-site factory inspection (compliant with ISO 9001 standard).
Issuance of PS Certificate and ICC Application
5-10 working daysAfter approval, obtain the PS certification. Before each batch import, the PS certificate must be used to apply for ICC clearance, and use the ICC to complete customs clearance in the Philippines.
Core Basic Registration Information
Applicant Information
- SEC registration certificate of the Philippine local agent company (business license)
- Tax registration certificate of the agent company (BIR certificate)
- Officially recognized letter of authorization for the agent (LOA, certified by the Philippine Embassy)
- Importer LIC (License to Import) registration certificate
Product Basic Information
- Product technical specifications (including model, parameters, design drawings)
- Product label sample (including reserved space for PS logo, subject to BPS pre-approval)
- Bilingual product manual/user guide in English and Tagalog
- List of Philippine National Standards (PNS) the product complies with
Testing and qualification documents
- Test reports issued by BPS-accredited laboratories in the Philippines
- ISO 9001 quality management system certification of the manufacturing factory
- Product conformity declaration (signed by company head)
- Raw material supplier qualification and compliance certificates
Product registration-specific documents (categorized by product type)
Electrical product registration documents
- Electrical safety test report (compliant with PNS IEC 60335 standard)
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test report (compliant with PNS CISPR 14-1)
- Energy efficiency test report (compliant with Philippine MEPS standard)
- Power cord/plug compliance certificate (compliant with PNS 1469 standard)
- Product temperature rise test report (long-term operational stability)
- Insulation resistance/dielectric strength test report
- Tagalog safety warning manual
Building materials registration documents
- Material strength test report (reinforcing steel yield strength, cement compressive strength)
- Environmental testing report (formaldehyde, heavy metal content, compliant with PNS 1525)
- Fire resistance rating test report (building material flame resistance)
- Weather resistance test report (aging and corrosion resistance)
- Production process flowchart (including quality control points)
- Batch sampling inspection records (last 6 months)
- Product specification and dimension test report
Consumer goods (toys) registration documents
- Physical and mechanical performance test report (choking hazard prevention, sharp edge prevention)
- Chemical test report (heavy metals, phthalates content)
- Flammability test report (compliant with PNS ISO 8124 standard)
- Label durability test report (abrasion and wash resistance)
- Age-appropriate labeling certification (e.g., 3 / 6)
- Tagalog safety warning labels (e.g., “Keep small parts away”)
- Product traceability code design plan
3. Philippine PS/ICC Registration Label Requirements
General Requirements
- Must be labeled inEnglish and TagalogBilingual instructions, Tagalog text not smaller than English
- Clearly display the PS certification mark and number (format: PS-XXXX-YYYY)
- Label manufacturer name, address, and local Philippine agent contact information
- Product model, production batch, production date/shelf life (if applicable)
- Label the compliant Philippine National Standard number (e.g., “Complies with PNS 628”)
Special Restrictions
- Electrical products: Must indicate voltage (220V), power, and Tagalog warning "Complies with electrical safety standards"
- Building materials: Must indicate strength grade, production date, and service life (e.g., cement 6 months shelf life)
- Toys: Strictly prohibited from using absolute descriptions such as "non-toxic and harmless," must indicate applicable age and safety warnings
- Imported products: Must attach the ICC clearance number sticker without covering the PS mark and certification number
Format and Violation Instructions
-
Format Standards
PS certification mark must be printed according to BPS official proportion (minimum size ≥1.5cm), prominently positioned and abrasion-resistant; label font height not less than 2mm, with clear color contrast from the background; mandatory certified products must label the PS mark on both the body and packaging, blurring/alteration is prohibited
-
Violation Penalties
Label missing/incorrect: Maximum fine of 1,000,000 PHP (approx. 130,000 RMB), mandatory product recall and destruction; misuse of PS certification mark: 2-6 years imprisonment and permanent inclusion in BPS blacklist; selling un-certified mandatory products: confiscation of all inventory, fine five times the product value, and related companies prohibited from importing/selling in the Philippines
Related Products
Calculate the compliance path for Philippine PS/ICC certification accurately
Materials, duration, and costs explained clearly at once, with guaranteed coverage if not approved as agreed.
Schedule a consultant evaluation →