If it’s not on the list, then don’t buy it.
“The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is reminding consumers to buy only those lights bearing the ICC sticker,” reports Darwin G. Amojelar on InterAksyon.com.
The report noted: “Besides the ICC mark, imported Christmas lights must also be labeled with the supplier or distributor’s name, trademark or brand, as well as the company address and country of origin.”
Moreoever, the report said that “the lights should also bear the rated voltage and rated wattage, the number of this standard (PNS 189:2000), and a notice that these are ‘for indoor use only.'”
Here’s the list of the of importers/distributors of DTI-certified Christmas light brands:
— Chrismore Trading, which holds ICC certificate for brands like Northstar and Lucky Deer
— DSL Gam Enterprises for DSL GAM and DSL LED
— Ikhea Lighting, Inc. for ET, Lucky Star, and GHC
— Magdamed Trading for JF
— Perfect Home Living Ventures Company for Perfect Holiday Collection
— Pinecrest Enterprises for Goldcrest
— Sheratone Enterprises for Fuji Bright and Eco Bright
— Shining East Marketing Corp. for Yuletide Fantasy and Merry Lights
— Carlson Trading for Akari
— Fuh Maw Gen. Enterprise, Inc. for Golden Seasons
— Great Circles Trading for AKO
— Highest Regard Enterprises for Mabuhay Star
— Indioglobal, Inc. for Auraled
— Kang-Fa Marketing for Biglite
— Landlite Philippines Corp. for Landlite
— Macgabe International Trading for North Star and Seven Star
— Madison International Sales for Lampe
— Morning Glory Company, Inc. for Max
— P&J Multirae Venture Inc. for Andrews
— Repsolutions Philippines, Inc. for JF
— Wexford International Sales, Inc. for Diamond Bright
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