DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Region 11 is urging consumers to ensure Christmas lights and similar decorations bear the Philippine Standard (PS) mark or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker, emphasizing the importance of product safety and quality this holiday season.
In a press briefing here Tuesday, Deolly Roque, chief of DTI-11’s Consumer Protection Division, warned that unmarked products pose fire hazards, especially during the peak holiday season.
“We do not set a suggested retail price for Christmas lights, but we stress the necessity of checking for these markings to confirm the products are safe to use,” Roque said.
DTI-11 also advised consumers to follow guidelines, including purchasing lights with no more than three cascades or three sets of 100 bulbs.
Roque reminded consumers to switch off lights before bed and to avoid using sets with damaged wires or broken bulbs.
She added that market monitoring for Christmas lights will commence in November, alongside price checks on Noche Buena products. (PNA)