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The Philippines issued latest guidelines for PIF of cosmetics
9 March 2023 
Philippines
Philippines
A new cosmetics regulations set Product Information Files (PIF) management rules.
Philippines, Organizations with Governing Environmental Regulations
- Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
- Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)
- Department of Health (DOH)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
- Philippine National Police (PNP)
- Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
- Department of Finance (DOF)
- Bureau of Customs (BOC)
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
- Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS)
- Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)
- Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
- Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC)
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is the primary agency responsible for the conservation, management, development and proper use of the environment and natural resources of the Philippines, in particular forests, rangelands, reservations, mineral resources and public lands. It also responsible for all licensing procedures and regulations on natural resources in the country to ensure equitable sharing of the benefits given by natural resources for the welfare of present and future generations of Filipinos. The core mandates of the DENR are as follows:
- To advise the President on the enactment of laws regarding the development, utilization, regulation, conservation, and pollution control of natural resources.
- To develop, implement, and oversee policies, plans, and programs for the management, conservation, development, utilization and restoration of natural resources.
- To publish regulations to implement laws governing the exploration, development, conservation, extraction, and disposal of natural resources, and controlling commercial activities that may cause depletion or degradation of natural resources.
- To develop environmental and emission standards for water and air quality, including acceptable levels of different pollutants and radiation.
- To have the responsibility for the assessment, development, protection, conservation, licensing, and regulation of all natural resources as stipulated by applicable laws.
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) was established in 1987 as a supporting body for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in 1987. And then EMB was institutionalized as a separate governing body with an independent enforcement authority in 2002. The EMB is responsible for pollution prevention and control, and environmental impact assessment. The Bureau has a vision of a nation that is empowered to protect its limited natural resources pursuing sustainable development, to ensure a healthy environment that enhances the Filipinos’ quality of life for present and future generations. The EMB sets out standards for air and water quality and monitors pollutants in the environment and those from point sources. It also controls hazardous and toxic materials under the Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act, and operates the country’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system.
Department of Health (DOH)
The Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for ensuring that all Filipinos have access to basic public health services through the provision of quality health care and the regulation of providers of health products and services. The Department has adopted the vision “the healthiest Filipinos in Southeast Asia by 2022 and in Asia by 2040” and has the mission of leading the country in developing a productive, resilient, equitable, and people-centered health system.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a regulatory agency established under the Department of Health (DOH) pursuant to the Food, Drugs and Devices, and Cosmetics Act and the subsequent Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009. The FDA is mandated to ensure the safety, effectiveness and quality of health products such as food, drugs, cosmetics, devices, biological products, vaccines, in vitro diagnostic reagents, devices and equipment emitting radiation, household and urban hazards chemicals including pesticides and toys, or consumer products that may affect health and require regulation as designated by the FDA.
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is responsible for promoting peace and order, ensuring public safety, and strengthening the capacity of local governments through active people’s participation.
Objectives:
- To create peaceful, secure and independent local communities.
- To improve the capacity of local governments in governance, socio-economic development and environmental management.
- To maintain a state of peace and order and ensure public security
Philippine National Police (PNP)
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is responsible for the control of chemicals that may be used in manufacture of explosives or raw materials thereof. It controls the “restricted chemicals” as stipulated by laws and regulations. The restricted chemicals are regulated for manufacture, trade, import, export, transportation and storage.
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is a governmental agency that controls and regulates narcotic precursors and implements programs/projects to combat narcotics. The import of chemicals used for the manufacture of narcotics are controlled by the Anti-illegal Drug Task Force of the Bureau of Customs (BOC).
Department of Finance (DOF)
Bureau of Customs (BOC)
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is responsible for strengthening the border control, facilitating international trades and improving the revenue legally collected, with the goal of achieving a modernized and reliable customs administration at the world’s highest level. The Environmental Protection and Compliance Division (EPCD) under the Bureau was reorganized from the Environmental Protection Unit into the EPCD, an upper level organization, pursuant to the Customs Memorandum Order No. 38 of 2019. The purpose of the EPCD is to deal with illegal entry of hazardous and other wastes from other countries. The EPCD is also responsible for 1) monitoring the import and export of hazardous, recyclable and other materials under the regulatory control of the DENR; 2) recommending issuance of Alert Order (AO) and Pre-Lodgment Control Order (PLCO) against shipments suspected of containing goods in violation of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) and/or environmental laws and regulations; and 3) investigating cases involving violations of environmental laws and making recommendations for prosecution of violations of the CMTA.
Department of Energy (DOE)
The Department of Energy (DOE) is mandated by the Department of Energy Act of 1992 to prepare, integrate, coordinate, supervise and control all plans, programs, projects and activities of the government related to energy exploration, development, utilization, distribution and conservation. The DOE, in cooperation with stakeholders, aims to improve the quality of life of Filipinos by formulating and implementing policies and programs to ensure sustainable, stable, secure, adequate, accessible, and reasonably priced energy. The Department is also responsible for the development of energy conservation standards and labels for products, as well as energy conservation regulations for factories and other facilities. The Energy Utilization Management Bureau (EUMB), a subsidiary of DOE, develops and implements the minimum energy efficiency standards and energy labeling for different products and other programs. It also evaluates energy-saving technologies and develops comprehensive information, education, and communication strategies to raise public awareness about and promote the use of energy-efficient products.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is a national governmental authority established for the aim of developing domestic industry and international trade.
The organizational structure of the DTI has been reformed pursuant to the Department Order No. 18 of 2019 establishing the following functional groups:
- Competitiveness and Innovation Group (CIG)
- Consumer Protection Group (CPG)
- Industry Development and Trade Policy Group (IDTPG)
- Management Services Group (MSG)
- Regional Operations Group (ROG)
- Trade Promotions Group (TPG)
Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS)
The Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) is an agency established under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), on June 20, 1964, pursuant to the Standards Act (Republic Act No. 4109). The BPS is responsible for the Philippine National Standards. As such, the BPS is mandated to formulate, publish, and enforce standards for all products in the Philippines, promote national standardization activities, and ensure that high quality products are manufactured, produced, and/or distributed for protecting consumers. Currently, the Bureau is subordinate to the Consumer Protection Group (CPG) of the DTI and works in coordination with the Consumer Protection and Advocacy Bureau (CPAB) and the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB).
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is a governmental body created to establish the legal framework and mechanisms for the integration, coordination, planning, and monitoring of special economic zones (SEZs), industrial parks, export processing zones (EPZs), etc. to attract domestic and foreign investors, create employment opportunities, and strengthen linkages among industries in and around SEZs. In addition, the Authority has established and is developing environmentally friendly green SEZs under the concept of “environment-friendly industrialization,” which promotes industrialization without harming the environment through the responsible use of natural resources.
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is the primary agency that controls occupational safety and health policies, enforcing rules under the provisions of the Labor Code. The Department is also responsible for regulations governing the handling of chemicals at work sites. The DOLE has adopted the goal of achieving decent and productive employment for all Filipino workers with subordinate organizations including the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), the Bureau of Work Conditions (BWC), and the Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR).
Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC)
The Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) is an agency created by Presidential Decree No. 307 of 1987, as a national governmental body for conducting research and training on matters related to occupational safety and health. OSHC was designated as the international occupational safety and health information center (CIS Center) for the Philippines in July 1991, and accordingly receives information from the head CIS Center (in Geneva, Switzerland), a division of the International Labor Organization (ILO), and from the Asia-Pacific Regional Program on Occupational Safety and Health (headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand) and dispatch such information to relevant domestic stakeholders. OSHC conducts research and surveys on occupational safety and health. Other duties include:
- To plan, formulate and implement occupational health and safety training programs.
- To monitor working environments and conduct medical examinations of workers.
- To test and formulate standards for personal protective equipment and other safety devices.
- To support other governmental bodies in the development of policies and standards for occupational health and safety.
Within the OSHC, the Safety Control Division, the Health Control Division, and the Environmental Control Division are responsible for chemical management, all of which work together to manage chemicals at workplaces.
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Philippines announces Executive Order to reduce import duty on EVs and their parts
28 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, on January 19, 2023, “Executive Order No. 12 Temporarily Modifying the Rates of Import Duty on Electric Vehicles, Parts, and Components Under Section 1611 of Republic Act …
Philippines issues IRR for EPR law on plastic containers and packaging
20 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In a press release dated January 24, 2023, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines announced that DENR issued Administrative Order No. 2023-2: Implementing Rules and …
Philippines Publishes Energy Efficiency Roadmap to 2050
9 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, on January 27, 2023, drafts of the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan (NEECP) and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap (2023-2050) were published, and comments were …
Philippines starts voluntary certification of food contact materials
6 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, the FDA published a new regulation to secure the safety of food contact materials.
Philippines considers draft rules on vehicles fuel economy labeling program
1 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: In the Philippines, on June 5, 2023, two Department of Energy circulars on fuel economy standards for vehicles were officially published. See more details in the following. The Philippines …
Philippines Significantly Expands Product Categories Subject to Energy Label Program
17 January 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, products subject to energy labeling regulations have been significantly expanded, forcing many manufacturers or importers to comply with it.
Philippines releases Energy Audit Guidelines for Designated Establishments
20 December 2022
Philippines
Philippines
On December 7, 2022, the Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines released “ADVISORY: Energy Audit Guidelines for Designated Establishments.” Since the deadline for submitting the first energy audit reports …
Philippines Promulgates Administrative Order regarding Mandatory Certification for LPG Cylinder
15 December 2022
Philippines
Philippines
On June 27th, 2022, “DTI-DAO No.22-11: The New Technical Regulation Concerning the Mandatory Certification of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Pressure Vessels, Services and Ancillary Products” (hereinafter referred to as “the …
Philippines Publishes New Version of Draft Chemical Control Order for Vinyl Chloride
17 October 2022
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, in September, 2022, a new version of the draft of the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Vinyl Chloride (hereinafter referred to as the Draft) was published. The …
Philippines Publishes Draft Chemical Control Order for Benzene
12 October 2022
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, on September 22, 2022, a draft of the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Benzene (hereinafter referred to as the Draft) was published, and comments were solicited. The …
Philippines promulgates Implementing Rules and Regulations of the EV Industry Development Act
16 September 2022
Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines promulgated the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11697 of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA-IRR) on September 6, 2022. The IRR consists of 45 …
Philippines: WTO/TBT notification of proposal to expand energy labeled items
10 new regulated items to be added – ICT equipment, small household appliances, multimedia appliances, etc.
8 September 2022
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: On December 1, 2022, the DOE of the Philippines officially published a regulation to expand the products covered by the Philippine Energy Label Program (PELP), adding cooking and food …
Philippines promulgates an Act introducing EPR for plastic containers and packaging
9 August 2022
Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines enacted the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, Republic Act (RA) No. 11898 on July 23, 2022. This Act amends the country’s solid waste management act, RA9003, “Ecological …
The Philippines unveils a roadmap that analyzes the growth potential of offshore wind power in the country
19 July 2022
Philippines
Philippines
On April 20, 2022, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) released the “Offshore Wind Power Roadmap for the Philippines.” This roadmap, led by the World Bank, analyzes the growth potential …
FDA of Philippines enacts Circular banning mercury-added thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and dental restorative materials
7 July 2022
Philippines
Philippines
On June 10, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines enacted FDA Circular No. 2022-003: Banning of all Mercury-Added Thermometers, Sphygmomanometers, Dental Amalgam Capsules and Liquid Mercury …
Philippines Awaits Presidential Signature of Bill to Introduce EPR for Plastic Products
21 June 2022
Philippines
Philippines
On May 26, 2022, the Philippine House of Representatives approved a final bill amending the Republic Act (RA) No. 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, to reconcile …
Philippines Enacts Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act
6 June 2022
Philippines
Philippines
Philippine President Duterte signed the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (Republic Act No. 11697) on April 15, 2022 (promulgation date April 26, 2022; enforcement date May 11, 2022). This Act …
Philippines Releases First Report on Implementation of Energy Labeling Program
27 May 2022
Philippines
Philippines
In April 2022, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) released its first report on the implementation of the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP): PELP Registration and Energy Label Issuance as …
Philippines Establishes New Technical Regulation on Mandatory Product Certification for Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, TVs, and Lighting Fixtures
11 April 2022
Philippines
Philippines
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Administrative Order No. 1 of 2022 “The New Technical Regulation Concerning the Mandatory Product Certification of Energy Consuming Products” was enacted in the …
Philippines re-extends transitory period for regulations on household hazardous products
2 March 2022
Philippines
Philippines
On January 21, 2022, Philippine’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the Circular No. 2021-011-A: Extension of Transitory Period and Provision of Interim Guidelines for Product Registration, including the Labeling …
Philippines publishes draft Chemical Control Order on vinyl chloride
2 March 2022
Philippines
Philippines
As confirmed on February 14, 2022, a draft of Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Vinyl Chloride (hereinafter referred to as “the Draft Order”) has been published for public comment in …
Philippine’s House approves EPR bill on plastic products
14 February 2022
Philippines
Philippines
On January 31, 2022, the House of Representatives of the Philippines, in its third (and final) reading, approved a bill institutionalizing the practice of extended producer responsibility (EPR) on plastic …
Philippines publishes Chemical Control Order on HFCs
1 December 2021
Philippines
Philippines
On October 13, 2021, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of Philippines issued the Administrative Order: Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) (DAO No. 2021-31). This Administrative …
Philippines publishes Chemical Control Order for cadmium
3 November 2021
Philippines
Philippines
On October 22, 2021, the Philippines promulgated Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order No.2021-08: Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds. This Administrative Order newly …
Philippines publishes Chemical Control Order for chromium (VI)
3 November 2021
Philippines
Philippines
On October 26, 2021, the Philippines published the Administrative Order on the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Chromium (VI) Compounds (hereinafter referred to as this Administrative Order). This Administrative Order …
Philippines starts Energy Efficiency Excellence (EEE) Awards
New guidelines to recognize outstanding achievements in factories and buildings was issued
3 November 2021
Philippines
Philippines
On September 15, 2021, the Department of Energy (DOE) of Philippines published Department Order No. DO 2021-09-0014 “Guidelines on Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards”. The Energy Efficiency Excellence (EEE) Awards recognize …
Philippines notifies that fines imposed in violation of effluent standards prior to revision will not refunded
1 November 2021
Philippines
Philippines
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Philippines announced on September 15, 2021 that the fines imposed in violation of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order …
Philippines notifies WTO of proposed regulation for mercury-containing batteries, switches and fluorescent lamps
Comments accepted until December 7, 2021
28 October 2021
Philippines
Philippines
On October 12, 2021, the Bureau of Philippine Standards of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-BPS) submitted to the WTO a TBT (Technical Barriers to Trade) notification of the …
Philippines guides GHS implementation for mixtures
9 September 2021
Philippines
Philippines
On May 27, 2021, the Philippines enacted the “EMB Memorandum Circular No. 2021-09: Guidelines in the implementation of Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Classification and Labeling Requirements for chemical mixtures“. All …
Philippines publishes draft on mercury regulation for medical devices
Thermometers, sphygmomanometers and dental restorative materials are covered
26 July 2021
Philippines
Philippines
On July 14, 2021, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines published a draft circular entitled “Banning of all Mercury-Containing Thermometers, Sphygmomanometers, Dental Amalgam Capsules and Liquid Mercury for …
Philippines revises Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards
20 July 2021
Philippines
Philippines
On June 30, 2021, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of Philippines published the Administrative Order (AO) No. 2021-19 “Updated Water Quality Guidelines (WQG) and General Effluent Standards …
Philippines cuts corporate tax for companies installing energy-saving equipment
6 July 2021
Philippines
Philippines
On June 17, 2021, the Department of Energy of Philippines published the Department Circular No. DC2021-05-0011, entitled “Guidelines for the Endorsement of Energy Efficiency Projects to the Board of Investments …
Philippines DOE publishes implementing guidelines of energy labeling rules
Air conditioners, refrigerators, television sets, and lighting products are subject to the guidelines
15 June 2021
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: On August 23, 2022, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) made a WTO/TBT notification of a DOE proposal circular to add new 10 electrical and electronics equipment subject to …
Philippines customs strengthens GHS compliance enforcement
1 June 2021
Philippines
Philippines
On April 12, 2021, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) of Philippines promulgated “Customs Memorandum Circular No. 78-2021: Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System pursuant to DENR Administrative Order (DAO) No. …
Philippines adds 52 substance to PICCS in 2021
31 May 2021
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, Memorandum Circular No. 2021-08 was promulgated on May 24, 2021, adding 52 new substances to the PICCS (Philippine Inventory of Chemical and Chemical Substances), the country’s existing …
Philippines releases advisory document on energy consumption reports by designated establishments
19 March 2021
Philippines
Philippines
On March 19, 2021, the Department of Energy of the Philippines released Advisory on the Submission of Energy Conservation Reports as per DOE MC 2020-05-0001. This Advisory explains the details …
Philippines holds public consultation on banning single-use plastics
22 January 2021
Philippines
Philippines
On January 22, 2021, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines invited various stakeholders for a public consultation to identify single-use plastic items to be included …
Philippines releases FAQs on HUHS products regulations
22 December 2020
Philippines
Philippines
On December 22, 2020, the FAQs and decision matrix (for determining whether a product is subject to Household/Urban Hazardous Substances (HUHS) regulations) regarding Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Circular No. …
Philippines revises PM2.5 Air Quality Index
30 November 2020
Philippines
Philippines
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines, in collaboration with the Technical Working Group (TWG), established the Breakpoints for PM2.5 …
Philippines prepares WEEE regulations based on EPR
29 October 2020
Philippines
Philippines
On October 29, 2020, the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines announced that they are preparing WEEE regulations based on …
Philippines House of Representatives passes Bill on green public procurement
25 August 2020
Philippines
Philippines
The House of Representatives of the Philippines unanimously passed a Bill on green public procurement (House Bill No. 6954, or the Green Public Procurement Act, hereinafter referred to as the …
Philippines tightens regulations on household hazardous products
Wide range of products including button batteries, detergents, paints to be covered
19 August 2020
Philippines
Philippines
On August 19, 2020, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Circular No. 2020-025: Implementing Guidelines for Administrative Order No. 2019-0019, “Reinstatement of Requirements of Licensing as Importers, Exporters, Manufacturers, Toll Manufacturers, …
Philippines issues Department Circular establishing Minimum Energy Performance for Products
15 June 2020
Philippines
Philippines
On June 15, 2020, Department Circular No. DC 2020-06-0016: Prescribing the Minimum Energy Performance for Products (MEPP) Covered by the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) for Compliance of Importers, Manufacturers, …
Philippines revises notification procedures for new chemicals
12 May 2020
Philippines
Philippines
On May 12, 2020, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of Philippines announced the promulgation of the “Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) MC 2020-005, Data Requirements For Pre-Manufacture and …
Philippines adds 31 substance to PICCS in 2020
12 May 2020
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, Memorandum Circular No. 2020-007 was promulgated on May 12, 2020, adding 31 new substances to the PICCS (Philippine Inventory of Chemical and Chemical Substances), the country’s existing …
Philippines issues Memorandum Circular clarifying the scope of requirements under PCL Compliance Certificate
12 May 2020
Philippines
Philippines
On May 12, 2020, the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines announced the issuance of EMB Memorandum Circular No. 010 …
Philippines implements GHS for dangerous substances under IATA and IMDG list
11 March 2020
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, on March 11, 2020, the “Environment Management Bureau (EMB) MC No. 2020-009: Guidelines in the Implementation of Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Classification and Labeling Requirements for Chemicals …
Philippine enacts Guidelines for contaminated site control
10 March 2020
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, the Environmental Management Bureau Memorandum Circular No. 2020-008: Guidelines for Site Control was enacted on March 11, 2020. The Guidelines have been developed to clarify site control …
Philippines bans unnecessary single-use plastics in government offices
24 February 2020
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: On July 23, 2022,the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, Republic Act (RA) No. 11898 was published to enhance waste management, especially plastic waste. See more details in the following: Philippines …
