The Philippines' DTI Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) regulates products under mandatory certification – such as household appliances, lighting, cables, power adapters, cement, steel, tyres and toys – through either a Philippine Standard (PS) Licence with factory audit or an Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) for each shipment. Radio and telecom equipment additionally needs National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) type approval.
BPS / NTC at a Glance
| Authority | DTI Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) / National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) |
|---|---|
| Countries | Philippines |
| Mark | PS Mark / ICC sticker |
| Requirement | Mandatory |
| Typical timeline | Varies – ask us |
| Validity | Varies – ask us |
| Local representative | Yes – Philippine importer / licensed entity |
Products We Commonly Support
- Household appliances
- Lighting products
- Cables & wires
- Power adapters
- Cement
- Steel products
- Tyres
- Toys
- Smartphones
- Wi-Fi routers
How Global Approbation Handles BPS / NTC
- Step 1. Check whether the product is on the BPS mandatory list and whether NTC approval applies.
- Step 2. Choose the route: PS Licence (factory audit, ongoing) or ICC (per shipment).
- Step 3. Test to the Philippine National Standard in a recognised laboratory.
- Step 4. The Philippine importer applies for the ICC certificate / stickers, or BPS audits the factory for a PS Licence.
- Step 5. Obtain NTC type approval for radio equipment and keep certificates current.
Documents Required
- Product specifications and test reports to the PNS
- Factory quality-system documents (PS Licence route)
- Importer registration and commercial documents (ICC route)
- Labels meeting Philippine requirements
BPS / NTC: Frequently Asked Questions
Is BPS / NTC mandatory in Philippines?
Yes. Products under DTI mandatory certification need either a PS Licence (with factory audit) or an Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) per shipment; radio and telecom equipment needs NTC type approval.
Which products need BPS / NTC?
Typical products include Household appliances, Lighting products, Cables & wires, Power adapters, Cement, Steel products, Tyres, Toys, Smartphones and Wi-Fi routers. Coverage follows the regulator's current list and HS codes, so we confirm it for your exact product.
Does a foreign manufacturer need a local representative for BPS / NTC?
Yes – Philippine importer / licensed entity. Global Approbation coordinates with your importer or arranges a representative where needed.
How long does BPS / NTC take and how long is it valid?
Typical timeline: Varies – ask us. Validity: Varies – ask us. Share your product details for a realistic plan and cost.
PS Licence or ICC – which is better?
ICC suits occasional shipments; a PS Licence suits regular exporters because it avoids per-shipment clearance once the factory is approved.
Regulations, standards and deadlines change. Scope, testing route and timelines are confirmed product by product after our applicability review. Global Approbation is a consultancy and does not itself issue certificates; approvals are granted by the relevant authority, accredited laboratory or certification body.