The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has seized nearly ₱130 million worth of uncertified electrical and electronic products last year, as the agency intensified its monitoring against potentially dangerous goods.

Based on DTI data, 358,717 goods were confiscated in 2024, with a retail value of ₱129.80 million. This is a massive 2,000-percent jump from the 16,586 goods seized in the prior year, worth ₱3.56 million.

As of April, the agency has seized 6,987 uncertified goods this year, with retail value standing at ₱1.01 million.

Since 2023, the total number of confiscated goods stood at 382,290 with a total value of ₱134.42 million.

The DTI said the entire haul covers lighting equipment, wiring cables and devices, consumer electronics, and household appliances.

All of them were confiscated for lacking the mandatory Philippine Standard Quality and/or Safety Mark, and the Import Commodity Clearance stickers.

In a statement, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque urged manufacturers to prioritize safety across their electrical and electronic goods.

“This includes responsible manufacturing, stringent quality control during importation, and diligent retail practices to ensure paramount safety for every consumer purchase,” she said.

The DTI is mandated by law to monitor consumer products and implement key regulations to safeguard consumers from potential risks.

Specifically, the DTI’s Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS)—which serves as the country’s National Standards Body—is tasked with developing, promulgating, and implementing the standardization of electrical products.

The DTI’s Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), meanwhile, oversees market inspections and seizes uncertified items that pose risks of fire, injury, and fatality.