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.