DTI: Solar product standards to protect consumers

By Chynna Grace Ong

Jun 04, 2026 12:17 am

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Wednesday stood by the merits of its proposed mandatory product certification for solar energy systems.

“This is about protecting Filipino consumers from low-quality and potentially unsafe products that may fail after only a short period of use or put homes and establishments at risk,” Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said, noting that the proposed measure will ensure that solar energy products sold in the country must comply with Philippine National Standards.

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