DTI Urges Public To Purchase PS-Licensed Fireworks

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released a list of certified fireworks to urge the public to buy those with “PS” or the Philippine Standard mark.

The DTI listed 14 certified fireworks brands to guide buyers.

These include Dragon Fireworks (license number Q-1253), Diamond Fireworks (Q-1469), LF Fireworks (Leegendary, Q-1903), Pegasus (Q-1904), Phoenix (Q-1337), Double L (Q-1989), Nation Fireworks (Q-1388), LLF or Luha Leonardo’s Fireworks (Q-4504), Andy’s Fireworks (Q-4413), Pyro Kreations (Q-1352), Yangco (Q-4551), Star Light (Q-4667), A. Santiago (Q-4757), and 4SURE Fireworks (Q-4802).

“The purchase and use of uncertified fireworks and firecrackers may result in damage to properties and cause fatalities. Hence, the DTI is here to remind all consumers to only buy and support certified fireworks produced by licensed and authorized manufacturers with Philippine Standard (PS) License,” said DTI Undersecretary Ruth B. Castelo on Friday.

The DTI also advises the public to check for the following information on fireworks labels. The firework packaging should be on a single-colored background with the following information: name of firework; classification and intended use; brand or trade name; name and address of the manufacturer; the words “Made in the Philippines”; warnings and precautionary signs; appropriate instructions for use; effects; and the Philippine Standard (PS) quality mark with the license number.

DTI said the Philippine National Standards or PNS are voluntary in nature and may be used as a reference by any interested parties.

“The conformance to PNS or parts thereof becomes mandatory only when the same is used as a reference in Technical Regulations issued by regulatory authorities,” DTI added.

Source: Manila Bulletin