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The Industry Minister of Thailand, Akanat Promphan, has issued a concerning report stating that the majority of electric cable brands sold within the country fail to meet international safety standards.
Numerous complaints have drawn attention to the potential hazards posed by thin copper wires employed in many of these brands, which can result in overheating and pose serious risks of fires or short circuits.
The investigation covered 78 different brands available on the Thai market, both domestic and imported. Alarmingly, it was found that only 20 of these brands satisfied the safety criteria established by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). This revelation has prompted the minister to demand immediate remedial measures to protect public safety.
In response to these troubling findings, Minister Akanat has instructed the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) to initiate legal proceedings against those importers and manufacturers whose products do not meet the required ISO standards.
He emphasised the critical need for these entities to ensure that their products are safe for consumers, given the potential dangers substandard cables pose to both life and property.
Moreover, TISI has been tasked with coordinating efforts with related agencies to lodge police complaints and revoke the licences of non-compliant companies. This directive is intended to curb the sale and distribution of inferior electric cables in Thailand, thereby safeguarding consumers from yet another source of risk in daily life.
Minister Akanat's call for heightened regulatory enforcement and quality assurance highlights an urgent need to align local products with global safety measures. This move marks a pivotal step for Thailand as steps are taken to enhance the safety of electrical products nationwide, reported The Nation.
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