PHL/231
WTO/TBT
PH Philippines
  • 13 - Environment and health protection, Safety
2020-05-12
2020-03-16

Household/Urban Hazardous Substances (HUHS) (e.g household/urban pesticides, household cleaning agents, fresheners and deodorizers, Do-It-Yourself and Hobby Items, Toys and Childcare article products under FDA)

Implementing Guidelines for Administrative Order No. 2019-0019 "Repeal of Administrative Order No. 2015-0038 dated 08 September 2015 Entitled Removing the Requirements of Licensing as Importers, Exporters, Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Retailers, or Re-Packers of Those Engaged in Certain Household/Urban Hazardous Substances, and from the Requirement of Prior Registration and/or Notification of Said Products" (27 page(s), in English)

The Circular is being issued to provide guidelines in the regulation of HUHS products and establishments in accordance with the FDA's mandate of ensuring protection of public health and safety. The circular aims to establish guidelines on the licensing and inspection of HUHS establishments, update the HUHS classification and ensure compliance of HUHS establishments and products to FDA regulatory standards.

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