SEC Updates on Electrical Product Protocols
The SEC has published new separate protocols for various types of electrical products, impacting the following main types of devices:
| PRODUCTS | PROTOCOL | ENTRY OF VALIDITY |
|---|---|---|
| Microwave oven | PE No. 1/18:2021 | 11-30-2022 |
| Water heaters | PE No. 1/22:2021 | 12-30-2022 |
| Electric heaters | PE No. 1/19:2021 | 11-30-2022 |
| Kitchen appliances | PE No. 1/11:2021 | 03-30-2023 |
| Kettles, coffee maker and others | PE No. 1/05:2021 | 11-30-2022 |
| Vacuums | PE No. 1/01:2021 | 12-30-2022 |
- Manufacturers, importers, and marketers of these products must have certified products through the protocols listed above.
- Batches of these electrical products, whose monitoring was or will be conducted under the currently enforced protocols prior to the effective dates of the new protocols, may still be marketed in the country while supplies last.