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Friday, November 16, 2012

DTI warns public on sub-standard Christmas décor


By Alfonso T. Ruda

DIPOLOG CITY, NOV. 16 (PIA  - - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here  has reiterated its warning to the public to be cautious in buying Christmas lights and other decorations for the Yuletide season.
The DTI issued the warning as people are now starting to buy Christmas lights and other Christmas décors.    

DTI-Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Head, Engr. Noel Bazan said, “DTI personnel are now regularly monitoring the Christmas decors displayed in various establishments in the city to check if these items carry the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) and Product Standard (PS) stickers.”

Bazan said any establishment found violating the ICC and PS sticker requirements will be issued Notice of Violation and formal charges will be filed against them.

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 bearing as there are unscrupulous business traders that offer sub-standard series of Christmas lights to 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.” (JPA/ATR/PIA9-Zambo Norte)
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