Water treatment devices/systems which product water is for drinking purposes; Water quality (ICS 13.060)

Water treatment devices/systems which product water is for drinking purposes; Water quality (ICS 13.060)

The proposed policy covers the manufactures, exporters, importers and distributors including establishments that assemble, repackage and re-label water treatment systems or devices for the purpose of donation, promotion, giving free of charge, selling or commercial distribution in the Philippines. Furthermore, the guidelines also cover establishments that sell, install and/or provide repair and maintenance of water treatment system for local water district/water service provider, water refilling station, household, institution, food establishment, office and other commercial establishments.

Water treatment systems used in the production of bottled water are not covered by these guidelines.

The proposed policy is an amendment of the Department of Health Administrative Order 2005- 0003 entitled "Guidelines on the Issuance of Certificate of Product Registration for Water Purification Equipment and Devices" and its subsequent amendments (AO 2005-0003-A, AO 2005-0003-B, AO 2005-0003-C). The regulatory agency that will implement the proposed policy is the Department of Health – Food and Drug Administration.