Chapter 4 Technical Management Services SEC. 10. Technical Management Services. - The Technical Management Services headed by a Director II, shall be composed of the following: (1) Trade Regulations and Consumer Protection Division; (2) Enterprise and Trade Development Division; (3) Industry Development and Investment Promotion Division; and SEC. 11. Trade Regulations and Consumer Protection Division. - The division shall have the following functions: (1) Formulate and monitor the implementation of programs for the effective enforcement of laws, correct interpretation and adoption of policies on monopolies and restraint of trade, mislabeling, product misrepresentation and other unfair trade practices; monitor the registration of business names and the licensing and accreditation of establishments and practitioners; protect and safeguard the interest of consumers and the public, particularly the health and safety implications of intrinsic products features, product representation, and the like; and establish the basis for evaluating consumer complaints and product utility failures; and (2) Facilitate and coordinate relevant functions of the Bureau of Product Standards, such as review the products contained in the critical imports list in accordance with established national standards or relevant international standards and buyer-seller specifications; study and carry out research on the various reference materials to be used as basis for the start of whatever analysis or evaluation is demanded by the products under examination or investigation; participate actively in international activities on standardization, quality control and metrology; ensure the manufacture, production, and distribution of quality products for the protection of consumers; facilitate testing and analysis of standardized and non-standardized products for purposes of product standard formulation and certification; extend technical assistance to producers to improve the quality of their products; check length, mass and volume measuring instruments; and maintain consultative liaison with the DTI National Office and other standards organizations, both local and foreign. SEC. 12. Enterprise and Trade Development Division. - This Division shall have the following functions: (1) Facilitate, formulate and monitor development programs for private institutions involved in assisting the trade and industry sector, delivery mechanisms and linkages for marketing, financial and subcontracting services, and development programs for livelihood and micro, small and medium enterprises; (2) Prepare and monitor the implementation of plans and programs aimed at promoting and developing domestic trade, particularly in the area of efficiency, fairness and 161

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