Manufacturers and importers of the products under the mandatory product certification schemes of the bureau can now have their products tested at the TUV laboratory in Makati City on the following standards: IEC 60335 (household and similar electrical appliances- safety); IEC 60598 (luminaries -general requirements and tests); IEC 60950 (Information technology equipment- safery).

TUV is the first international certification body that was recognized by the agency.

Under the scheme, all manufacturers/ assemblers and importers or regulated products are required to have their products tested at the bureau's testing center or any BPS-accredited or recognized laboratory to determine if the products meet the safety and quality requirements.

Manufacturers, importers and distributors whose products were found not conforming to the requirements of the relevant PNS, will be subjected to administrative actions by the department under Republic Act. 4109, or the Standards Law and Department Administrative Order 2:2002  (By Elaine Ruzul S. Ramos)