DTI-Laguna begins issuing ICC stickers for motorcycle helmets

By Alan C. Ortillano

Monday 6th of August 2012

VICTORIA, Laguna, August 6 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Laguna has started issuing International Commodity Clearance (ICC) stickers for motorcycle helmets since July 24, DTI Provincial Susan Palo said.

The issuance of stickers is in compliance with Section 3 of the Republic Act No. 10054 otherwise known as the Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009, “All motorcycle riders, including drivers and back riders, shall at all times wear standard protective motorcycle helmets while driving, whether long or short drives, in any type of road and highway.”

Based on the law’s implementing rules and regulations released recently, all helmets sold beginning 2012 must bear the ICC mark.

In addition, motorcycle riders whose helmets were purchased prior to 2012 are required to go to the nearest DTI office to obtain the ICC sticker.

Starting August 6, all applicants for ICC stickers of motorcycle helmets should bring the following requirements: motorcycle helmet for inspection of standards officer; two copies of filled-up application form; a photocopy of a government-issued ID such as driver’s license, Professional Regulation Commission license, Postal ID, Commission on Elections ID, etc.; and photocopy of recent motorcycle registration. (DTI-Laguna/CPG/ACO-PIA4A Laguna)