DTI urges consumers to buy only non-toxic school supplies

The race to bookstores, department stores, supermarkets, and public markets, for school supplies begins as the school season opens in one week. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reminds consumers to be vigilant in making sure they buy school materials that are safe to use and of reliable quality.

“It is tempting to just grab whatever is cheap from the shelves for families to maximize their budget. But we, at the Department, would like consumers to understand that budget should not compromise product safety and reliability; and that school supplies that conform to standards’ requirements for performance and safety provide best value for their money,” DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Victorio Mario A. Dimagiba said.