Non Tariff Measures


Emission Standard

ATR Reference: 4.2.7.6 Conformity assessment related to TBT not elsewhere specified
UN Code: B89
NTM Type:

Issuing Agency

Department of Finance
  • LTO Compound, East Avenue, Quezon City, 1100
  • 879219075, 89219069
  • None
  • lto.cooperations@gmail.com, lto.opscentral.ncr@gmail.com
  • http://www.lto.gov.ph

Information

Any imported new or locally-assembled new motor vehicle shall not be registered unless it complies with the emission standards set pursuant to this Act, as evidenced by a Certificate of Conformity (COC) issued by the Department.

Any imported new motor vehicle engine shall not be introduced into commerce, sold or used unless it complies with emission standards set pursuant to this Act.

Any imported used motor vehicle or rebuilt motor vehicle using new or used engines, major parts or components shall not be registered unless it complies with the emission standards.

In case of non-compliance, the importer or consignee may be allowed to modify or rebuild the vehicular engine so it will be in compliance with applicable emission standards.

Governing Law: R.A. 8749 – Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999:
Applicable Section: Section 22 – part 1

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