DIPOLOG CITY, NOV.
12(PIA)--- The
Department of Trade and Industry in Zamboanga del Norte has reiterated its
warning to the public to be vigilant n buying Christmas lights and other
decorations for the Yuletide season.
The
DTI issued the warning as people from all walks of life are now starting to buy
Christmas lights and other Christmas décor.
DTI-Zamboanga
del Norte Provincial Head, Engr. Noel Bazan said, DTI personnel are now
regularly monitoring the Christmas decors displayed a the various business
establishments in the city if they have Import Commodity Clearance and Product
Standard stickers.
Bazan
said, establishments found violating the ICC and PS sticker requirements are
issued Notice of Violation and formal charges are filed against the violators.
The
DTI Provincial Director reminded the public to be extra-careful and meticulous in buying Christmas lights and
always see to it that it has ICC and PS stickers as there are unscrupulous
business traders that offer sub-standard series of Christmas lights to the
innocent-looking buyers.
He
pointed out that as buyers, it is our responsibility to see to it that we buy
the right product. All products that have passed DTI’s inspection are those
that bear ICC stickers and PS mark. (ATR/PIA9-Zambo
Norte)