P1.2M unregistered fabric softener products seized in Pampanga
Some P1,200,000-worth of unregistered fabric softeners were confiscated by authorities during a law enforcement operation held at a warehouse at Brgy. San Isidro in the town of San Simon, Pampanga on 12 October 2026.
According to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), the CIDG National Capital Region Field Unit, in coordination with the Philippine Air Force (PAF), Military Intelligence Unit of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented a Search Warrant for violation of Republic Act No. 3720.
The said RA was amended by Republic Act No. 9711 (Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009), resulting in the arrest of two Chinese nationals, and the confiscation of packs and bottles unregistered laundry fabric softener products.
In a report submitted to the CIDG Director, Police Major General Robert AA Morico II, it stated that the two arrested Chinese nationals, both male, are incorporator and supervisor of the chemical manufacturing corporation, respectively, they are the subjects of the search warrant. They were caught while in possession and control, storing, and selling laundry fabric softener products that are not duly registered and without License to Operate (LOA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The CIDG leadership commends the CIDG National Capital Region Field Unit led by its Regional Chief, PCOL John K Guiagui for the accomplishment. This successful operation underscores the Unit’s commitment in protecting every consumer by implementing the laws, and arresting the violators.
The CIDG assures the public that the Group is steadfast in upholding the law and unyielding on ending all illegal activities and trading across the country.
The Group advises the the public to exercise caution, practice discernment, and always verify a product's registration before buying consumer products; and urges everyone to report any suspicious or illegal trading in their localities, and the CIDG will do the rest.