Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Northern Mindanao invites business establishments to apply for their Safety Seals online for free.

The Safety Seal Certification is a voluntary certification scheme that affirms that an establishment is compliant with the minimum public health standards set by the government and uses or integrates its contact tracing with StaySafe.ph.

The Seal shall be displayed conspicuously at all entrance points according to prescribed dimensions. It is valid for six months from the date of issuance, except for those issued to tourism enterprises which shall be valid for one year.

It shall also be renewable subject to continued compliance with the eligibility requirements but may also be revoked or reinstated.

Under the Joint Memorandum Circular 21-01 Series 2021, DTI will issue Safety Seal for supermarkets, groceries, convenience stores, membership shopping clubs, construction supply/hardware stores, logistics service providers, barbershops, and salons, and service and repair shops.

To start the Safety Seal application, business establishments under the issuing authority of DTI can visit https://dti.gov.ph/safetyseal. ♦

Date of Release: 25 May 2021