P7.1M alleged substandard computers seized in Angeles

Some P7,170.000.00-worth of alleged substandard  desktop and laptop computer units were seized at a warehouse at Barangay Salapungan in Angeles City, Pampanga on Tuesday.

According to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), the CIDG Regional Field Unit 3 together with the police implemented a Search Warrant for violation of Article 77 (Minimum Labeling Requirements for Consumer Products) of Republic Act 7394 (Consumer Act of the Philippines).

The implementation led to the confiscation of 239 units of assorted laptop computers, 163 computer processing units (CPUs), 141 desktop monitors, and two computer sets used as business service units. The operation also led to the arrest of two female suspects working at the warehouse.

The CIDG reported that these computer units are not compliant to the minimum labeling requirements for consumer products set by the law, adding that the labels attached  on the seized computers are not duly registered with the Department of Trade and Industry, rendering the items substandard and illegal for trade under consumer protection standards.

The Director of CIDG emphasized that the State protects the interests of the consumers, promotes their general welfare, and establishes standards of conduct for business and industry.