Certification Introduction
The Philippines implements a mandatory market access certification system for electrical and electronic products, managed by the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) under the Department of Trade and Industry. It has two main certification paths: PS certification for manufacturers, applicable to products long-term sold in the Philippine market; ICC certification for importers, applicable to one-time or small-volume temporary imports, only valid for the current customs declaration batch. In 2026, the Philippines added power banks and portable power packs to the mandatory certification scope. All electrical and electronic products in the mandatory catalog must obtain corresponding certification before customs clearance and market launch.
Laws and Regulations
The core regulatory framework is issued by the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The latest WTO/TBT notification is G/TBT/N/PHL/357, which adds mandatory certification requirements for power bank products. The official certification system includes the PS Safety Certification Licensing Program and the Importer Commodity Clearance (ICC) Certification Program, all implemented and supervised by BPS. BPS updates the mandatory product catalog irregularly, and specific product scope shall be confirmed on BPS official website.
Technical Requirements
Mandatory certified products must comply with Philippine National Standards (PNS), most electrical and electronic product standards adopt identical IEC international standards. For the newly added power banks in 2026, compliance with PNS UL 2056:2025 and PNS UL 2743:2026 is required. IEC CB test reports are accepted, and additional Philippine national difference tests are usually required (to meet 220V/60Hz power supply and local plug standards). Tests must be carried out in BPS-accredited laboratories, and test reports are generally valid for 6 months. Certified products must be affixed with the corresponding PS/ICC certification mark and certification number on the product body or smallest packaging.
Certification Process
- PS Certification: Confirm applicable product standards, prepare application materials, and submit the application via a legitimate local entity in the Philippines; BPS arranges on-site factory audit and samples collection; samples are tested in an accredited laboratory; after passing audit and testing, a 3-year valid PS license is issued; subsequent each shipment requires a SOC confirmation declaration for customs clearance, and annual supervision audit is required.
- ICC Certification: The Philippine importer submits a single-batch import application via the PCIMS system; BPS reviews commercial documents and arranges sampling testing per requirements; after approval, an ICC certificate is issued, and products can clear customs and launch after affixing the mark.
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