Commodity

Commodity Details

For Imports

Regulating Agencies

Legal Basis

• DENR Administrative Order No. 97-38 – DENR Administrative Order No. 97-38 Chemical Control Order for Mercury and Mercury Compounds
• Republic Act No. 9516 dated December 22, 2008 – Republic Act No. 9516 dated December 22, 2008 An Act Further Amending The Provisions Of P.D. No. 1866, As Amended, Entitled 'Codifying The Laws On Illegal/Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, Dealing In, Acquisition Or Disposition Of Firearms, Ammunition Or Explosives Or Instruments Used In The Manufacture Of Firearms, Ammunition Or Explosives, And Imposing Stiffer Penalties For Certain Violations Thereof, And For Relevant Purposes

Permits, Clearances, Certifications

• Pre-Shipment Importation Clearance (PSIC)
• Authority to Import or Possess Chemicals or Accessories of Explosives

Requirements & Procedures

Documentary Requirements

Environmental Management Bureau

Priority Chemical List Compliance Certificate

1. Application form (Template can be downloaded from www.emb.gov.ph chemical management ).
2. Notarized Annual Report Form (Template can be downloaded from www.emb.gov.ph chemical management ).
3. Material Safety Data Sheet/Safety Data Sheet (ISO or GHS format)
4. DENR Identification Number as Hazardous Waste Generator
5. Environmental Compliance Certificate
6. Discharge Permit
7. Permit to Operate for APCD and/or APSI
8. Summary of Importation Data (for importers)
9. Chemical Management Plan (includes storage, handling, disposal, transport, Safety and health requirements and environmental controls at the workplace).
10. Management Operation Flow Chart (Process flow on the usage of the chemical)
11. Contingency/Emergency Plan (includes response procedure on spills, contact, inhalation, ingestion, transport, fire, etc.)
12. List of Users/Customers with corresponding projected/required volume. (for importer/distributor).
13. Groundwater/Surface Water Monitoring Results (for user/manufacturer)
14. Self Monitoring Report (for user/manufacturers)
15. Photos of the storage facility/warehouse (photo showing the chemical container and chemical labeling, view of the interior of the storage area, safety equipments, if any).
16. Basic knowledge posed by the use and release of the chemical (e.g. photocopy of training certificate of PCO related to Chemicals, Safety, Environment and/or training attendance of employees relating to chemical management, safety and environment. Include the number of employees handling the chemical.

PNP – Firearms and Explosive Office

PERMIT TO IMPORT - Dealer

1. Letter Request (State purpose).
2. Board of Director’s Resolution. (Secretary’s Certificate)
3. Comprehensive Company Profile.
4. PNP Form No. 6 duly accomplished.
5. Original Special Bank Receipt (LBP)
6. Php 6,000.00
7. Photocopy of license.
8. Inspection Report/Security Survey attested by PD (Prov’l Applicant) and noted by I&E, FEO (NCR Applicant).
9. Pictures (8”x10” in size), Detail and Location plans of magazine properly labeled.
10. Twelve (12) months consumption report attested by PD/CD for Prov’l Applicant & duly notarized for NCR Applicants.
11. Latest Monthly Report for explosives duly endorsed or attested by PD/CD (for Prov’l Applicant) and duly notarized (for NCR Applicant).
12. Endorsement from ROPD & PD/CD (for Prov’l Applicant).
13. NSW Application Form.

Additional Requirements of the Philippine Bomb Data Center (PBDC)

1. Detailed Monthly Consumption for the last twelve (12) months providing information on the names of person/entities, their respective CSG License to Purchase Number (Permit), address/es and volume/amount of explosives/explosive ingredients purchased.
2. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of each Explosive Products

PERMIT TO IMPORT - Purchaser

1. Letter Request (State Purpose)
2. Board of Director’s Resolution ( Secretary’s Certificate)
3. Comprehensive Company Profile
4. PNP Form No. 6 – Application to Import Explosives duly accomplished
5. Original Special Bank Receipt (LBP)
6. Php 6,000.00
7. Photocopy of license
8. Inspection Report/Security Survey attested by PD (Prov’l Applicant) and noted by I&E, FEO (NCR Applicant)
9. Pictures (8”x10” in size), Detail and Location plans of magazine properly labeled
10. Twelve (12) months consumption report attested by PD/CD for Prov’l Applicant & duly notarized for NCR Applicants

PERMIT TO IMPORT - Manufacturer

1. Letter Request (State purpose).
2. Board of Director’s Resolution. (Secretary’s Certificate)
3. Comprehensive Company Profile
4. PNP Form No. 6 duly accomplished
5. Original Special Bank Receipt (LBP). (Php 6,000.00)
6. Photocopy of License.
7. Inspection Report/Security Survey by the PD/CD (for Prov’l Applicant) and I&E, FEO (for NCR Applicant).
8. Pictures (8in x10in in size), Detail and Location plans of magazine properly labeled.
9. Twelve (12) months consumption report attested by PD/CD for Prov’l Applicant & duly notarized for NCR Applicants.
10. Latest Monthly Report for explosives duly endorsed or attested by PD/CD (for Prov’l Applicant) and duly notarized (for NCR Applicant).
11. Endorsement from ROPD & PD/CD (for Prov’l Applicant).
12. For Mining and Quarrying, Endorsement from Mines and Geosciences.
13. For Oil and Geothermal Exploration, Endorsement from Department of Energy.
14. For Salvaging, Endorsement from Philippine Coast Guard.
15. For Fertilizer Formulator, Endorsement from Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority.
16. For Road Construction, Endorsement from Department of Public Works & Highways.
17. For Development of Subdivision, Endorsement from City Engineer’s Office.
18. NSW Application Form.
19. Additional Requirements of the Philippine Bomb Data Center (PBDC)
20. Flow Chart.
21. Formula of Conversion Certified by DOST.
22. Purity Percentage or concentration of Regulated Chemical/s.
23. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of each Explosive Products.

Procedures

Environmental Management Bureau

Procedure for securing Chemical Control Order Importation Clearance for Asbestos & asbestos containing products, Cyanide & cyanide compounds, Mercury & mercury compounds, Lead & lead compounds and Polychloinated Biphenys under Chemical Control Order (CCO)

Every importation of chemicals covered under the Chemical Control Order (CCO) is required to secure Importation Clearance to the DENR-EMB Regional Offices.

1. Applicant files application with attached requirements to the Pollution Control Division (PCD)
2. PCD screens and checks documents. If complete, Cashier Section receives payment and issues receipt and then forwards to Records Section
3. Records Section receives document and forwards to PCD
4. PCD evaluates document, recommends additional requirements and the issuance of Importation Clearance and endorses to the Office of the Regional Director
5. Office of the Regional Director approves/disapproves the CCO Importation Clearance
6. Records Section releases the Importation Clearance.

Environmental Management Bureau

Application for Registration as Importer of Products (Hazardous Substances) - Please contact EMB

PNP – Firearms and Explosive Office

1. Receiving Clerk checks the completeness of submitted requirements
2. Processor process application and endorsement of documents
3. Proof Reader checks the prepared documents
4. Chief Clerk checks and reviews the authenticity of submitted requirements.
5. Chief, Permits and Other Licenses Section reviews and endorses application to Chief, Firearms and Licensing Division
6. For concurrence of Chief, Firearms and Licensing Division
7. For concurrence of Assistant Chief, Firearms and Explosives Office
8. For concurrence of Chief, Firearms and Explosives Office and transmittal of application to CSG MSG Center
9. For review and concurrence of CDS, CSG and transmittal to DD, CSG
10. For concurrence of DD, CSG
11. For recommendation for approval of D, CSG
12. For concurrence of TDO
13. For concurrence TCDS
14. For concurrence TCDO
15. For approval or disapproval of Chief, Philippine National Police
16. CSG MSG Center forwards application to FEO MSG Center
17. FEO MSG Center forwards application to Permits and Other Licenses Section
18. Permits and Other Licenses Section releases approved or disapproved application to applicant

NTMs

1. EMB –
2. EMB –
3. FEO – Authority to Import or Possess Chemicals or Accessories of Explosives

Import Status

Regulated

For Exports

Regulating Agencies

No Regulating Agencies

Status

NTMs

No Related NTMs

Tariff Schedules

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