DTI Caraga monitors prices of school supplies
He said “our parents and even our students must help in checking for labels such as the brand or trade mark and name.” .
The DTI regional director said consumers must know the product, manufacturer’s address, country of manufacture, net quantity and toxicity warning.[]
“Our parents and even students must immediately report to the nearest DTI office any suspicious item, so that action will be immediately served,” he said
Pagarsan warned store owners that those found not conforming to the minimum labeling requirements face administrative or even criminal charges which include a maximum fine of Php 300,000 per violation.
Under the Consumer Act of the Philippines, the manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers are liable to consumers for injuries caused by defective and unsafe products as well as for the insufficient or inadequate information on the use of certain products and the hazards they pose.[]
