The Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)

In this post, we will help understand PICCS and what it means to you when your chemicals are listed or not listed on this existing substance inventory in the Philippines.

The Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) is a list of all existing chemical substances used, sold, distributed, imported, manufactured, stored, exported, treated or transported in the Philippines. The first PICCS was published in 1995 and then updated in 2000, 2002, 2005, 2008 and 2011.

The latest edition of PICCS was issued in 2011 and it contains more than 46,000 chemical substances. PICCS(2011) can be searched here.

http://emb.gov.ph/internal/CasREgistry.aspx

What if my substance is not on PICCS?

A substance that cannot be found on PICCS will be regarded as a new substance in the Philippines. Manufacturers or importers need to submit a Pre-Manufacture and Pre-Importation Notification (PMPIN) of new substance to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) and secure clearance. More info about PMPIN can be found here.

What if my substance is on PICCS?

You do not need to notify your substance and secure clearance from DENR-EMB prior to production or importation provided that these chemicals are not on Priority Chemical Lists(PCL) and not are subject to Chemical Control Orders(CCO). The PLC can be accessed here.

- See more at: http://www.chemsafetypro.com/Topics/Philippine/PICCS_Philippine_Inventory_of_Chemicals_and_Chemical_Substances.html

Pre-Manufacture and Pre-Importation Notification (PMPIN) of New Substance in the Philippines

In this post, we will help you understand what PMPIN is, what data is required for PMPIN and which substances are exempt from PMPIN.

Pre-Manufacture and Pre-Importation Notification (PMPIN) for new substances was authorized by the Republic Act 6969 - Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990. Manufacturers and importers of a new substance that is not listed on PICCS are required to notify DENR-EMB(*) of their intent to manufacture or import the new substance not sooner than 180 days and not later than 90 days.

*DENR-EMB:The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB).

PMPIN Exemptions

The following substances are exempt from PMPIN.

• Chemicals and chemical substances included in PICCS;
• Small scale premises;
• Small quantity chemicals;
• Certain polymers and other substances exempt from PICCS requirements;
• Non-isolated intermediates;
• Articles;
• New chemicals manufactured exclusively for export;

Note: For small quantity of new substances(<1t/y) which are exempt from PMPIN, you must apply for Small Quantity Importation Certification (SQI). Even for substances listed listed on PICCS, you may apply for PICCS certification(not a compulsory requirement).

PMPIN: Types of Notification and Data Requirements

There are two types of PMPIN for new substances manufactured or imported with volume(>=1,000kg/y): abbreviated form and detailed form.

- See more at: 
http://www.chemsafetypro.com/Topics/Philippine/PMPIN_Pre-Manufacture_and_Pre-Importation_Notification_New_Substance_Philippines.html