The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) supervised the destruction of PHP 289,000 worth of non-compliant safety belts at a warehouse on February 10. This measure halted the distribution of substandard products in the market and ensure consumer protection.
“Safety belts are essential to avoid road accidents, and any failure to meet established minimum technical requirements poses a significant risk to drivers, passengers, and the public. Thus, the DTI stands firm in affirming that only compliant and quality safety belts are available in the market,” said DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque.
The DTI-Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) facilitated the destruction, during which over 70 pieces of three-point safety belts were hammered and cut into pieces. These products were found non-conforming with the corrosion test requirements under Philippine National Standards (PNS) 1892:2000 Amd. 01:2002 (Road Vehicles – Safety Belts and Restraint Systems – Specification).
As automotive products, safety belts are among the 109 products and systems currently regulated under the BPS Mandatory Product Certification Schemes.
The DTI-BPS upholds its mandate to develop, implement, and enforce product standards to safeguard consumer welfare and prevent the circulation of non-compliant automotive products.
For more updates and information on standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment procedures, visit the DTI-BPS website at www.bps.dti.gov.ph or email inquiries to bps@dti.gov.ph.
