The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), serving as the Secretariat to the National Innovation Council (NIC), invites eligible government organizations to submit proposals for innovation programs, activities, and projects (PAPs) to be funded under the 2025 Innovation Grants. This initiative aims to promote innovation as a key driver of national development and economic growth, continue reading : ADVISORY: Call for Proposals for the 2025 Innovation Grants
ADVISORY: Special Service Campaign for Engine ECU Reprogramming on Toyota Raize Model
As part of its corporate commitment to product safety and quality, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has launched a Special Service Campaign to conduct reprogramming of the Engine ECU on certain Toyota Raize Model. See letter below for more information. ♦ Date of Release: 20 February 2025
Notice of Initiation of a Preliminary Safeguard Measures (SG) Investigation on the Importation of Corrugating Medium from Various Countries (SG Case No.01-2025)
DTI Notice of Initiation of a Preliminary Safeguard Measures (SG) Investigation on the Importation of Corrugating Medium from Various Countries (SG Case No.01-2025) DTI Initiation Report – SG Corrugating Medium – Non-Confidential Version SG Application by PULPAPEL – Non-Confidential Version SG Application by UPPC – Non-Confidential Version SG Application by Bataan 2020 Inc. – Non-Confidential Version Safeguard Measures Importer’s continue reading : Notice of Initiation of a Preliminary Safeguard Measures (SG) Investigation on the Importation of Corrugating Medium from Various Countries (SG Case No.01-2025)
ADVISORY: U.S. FDA proposes front-of-package nutrition labeling rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to introduce the front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling rule. If approved, the rule would require the inclusion of a standardized “Nutrition Info Box” on the front of most food packages, complementing the existing Nutrition Facts label. The proposed Nutrition Info Box is designed to provide consumers, especially continue reading : ADVISORY: U.S. FDA proposes front-of-package nutrition labeling rule
ADVISORY: U.S. FDA revokes authorization for FD&C red no. 3 in food and ingested drugs
On 15 January 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an order revoking the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, in food and ingested drugs, citing its potential to induce cancer. This action follows the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C continue reading : ADVISORY: U.S. FDA revokes authorization for FD&C red no. 3 in food and ingested drugs
ADVISORY: South Korea’s 2025 economic policy directions – tariffs and quotas on 10 types of fruits
South Korea released its 2025 Economic Policy Directions, which include revised tariff rates and import quotas on 10 types of fruits, as follows: Revised Tariff Rates and Import Quotas Under this trade policy, bananas, pineapples mangoes, grapefruits, avocados, mangosteens are duty free from January to June 2025. There are also significant tariff reductions to durians, continue reading : ADVISORY: South Korea’s 2025 economic policy directions – tariffs and quotas on 10 types of fruits
ADVISORY: Steering Gearbox recall on certain Honda Models
In the interest of public safety, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Japan have announced the recall of several Honda vehicles for the test and possible replacement of Steering Gearbox. ♦ Date of Release: 23 January 2025
ADVISORY: High-Pressure Fuel Pump recall on certain Honda Models
In the interest of public safety, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Japan have announced the recall of several Honda vehicles for the test and possible replacement of High-Pressure Fuel Pump. ♦ Date of Release: 23 January 2025
ADVISORY: OSMV issues Department Administrative Order No. 24-11
The Department of Trade and lndustry-Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products (OSMV) issues the Department Administrative Order No. 24-11: Supplemental Technical Regulations for DAO No. 22-06 (2022) and DAO No. 24-02 (2024) on the Mandatory Product Certification of Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products: ♦ continue reading : ADVISORY: OSMV issues Department Administrative Order No. 24-11