The technical committee is the technical arm of the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) in charge of formulation, review, and development of product standards. When promulgated, such standards become a Philippine National Standard (PNS) which will govern the production, distribution, and sale of such product. The TC 64 is composed of representatives from various sectors, namely, the manufacturers, government agencies, testing centers, and the academe. When needed, other sectors like the consumers, and other authorities are likewise consulted.
The manufacturers are represented by Filipino Galvanizers Institute (FGI), Puyat Steel, Union Galvasteel Corp., Steelcorp/Philsteel, Sonic Steel, Tower Steel, Galvaphil, and AC steel. Government agencies include the National Housing Authority(NHA), DTI- Construction Industry Authority of the Phil(CIAP), Metals Industry Research Development (MIRDC). Mapua represents the academe and SGS Phil represents the private sector testing center. A BPS Project Manager serves as the overall coordinator of the group.
So far, the committee has approved the following product standards ready for promulgation.
- PNS 127:2004 Cold-reduced steel sheet of commercial and drawing qualities- Specification
- PNS 1990:2004 Hot-dip zinc coated carbon steel sheets
- PNS 2003:2004 Continuous hot-dip zinc/5% aluminum alloy coated steel sheets
- PNS 1993:2004 Continuous hot-dip 55% aluminum/zinc-coated steel sheet of commercial,drawing and structural qualitites.For resolution and promulgation is PNS 67:2008 Hot-dip metallic coated steel sheets for roofing-Specification.
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