Thailand New TISI Standard Establishing Safety Requirements for Household Electric Fryers and Skillets

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute has updated six technical standards in different branches or areas, specifically:

• Room air conditioners in terms of energy efficiency. The standard establishes energy efficiency requirements for room air conditioners, which comes into effect on April 4, 2026.

• Safety of household and similar electrical appliances, Particular requirements for deep fryers, frying pans, and other similar electrical appliances, which comes into effect on October 1, 2025.

• Safety of household and similar electrical appliances, Particular requirements for microwave ovens, including microwave ovens, which comes into effect on December 30, 2025.

• Safety of household and similar electrical appliances, Specific requirements for electrical appliances for hair, skin, or hair care, which comes into effect on October 1, 2025.

• Rotating electrical machinery, Efficiency classes of three-phase alternating current induction electric motors, which comes into effect on April 18, 2026.

• Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies, power distribution panels intended for general use, which comes into effect on October 1, 2025.

**WHOM DOES THIS IMPACT? **

The direct impact is on manufacturers and importers, consumers, and regulators.

**CONCLUSION: **

The standard has a significant impact on multiple levels, from the manufacturing industry to consumers and regulators. Its implementation ensures that household appliances are safe and reliable, benefiting both manufacturers and end users.