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Capitalise on the market opportunities in Thailand

Capitalise on the market opportunities in Thailand

ThailandMost products entering the Thailand market must meet the relevant requirements of the authorities depending on the product scope. Product safety requirements and regulations are put in place to reduce risks, improve quality of life and ensure safety during use. 

These regulations and compliance requirements can however pose challenges to companies who are looking to explore new markets in Thailand. You can ensure that your products successfully meet the Thai standards by working with a market leader, TÜV SÜD. 

TÜV SÜD fully understands the local requirements and procedures applicable in Thailand. You can rely on our expertise and knowledge to help you access key markets efficiently while at the same time, be assured of our objectivity, integrity and professionalism.

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  • Plug Types

    Type A

    Plug A 

    Type B

    Plug B

    Type C

    Plug C

    Type F

    Plug F

  • Electrical Safety

    Regulatory agency

    Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), Ministry of Industry

    Regulations

    • Products regulated under the Industrial Product Standards Act are required to be affixed with the TISI Mark, QR codes should be applied for all certified products.
    • Products under the mandatory list need to comply with TIS standards and factory quality control system requirements before affixing the mandatory TISI Mark (red colour).
    • Assessment of quality control system usually involves a factory inspection.
    • Testing of product samples need to be performed by accredited or approved test laboratories.
    • Other products may also obtain the voluntary TISI Mark (blue colour).

    Thailand TISI Mark

    Guidelines

    • A Local Representative is required for application.

    Approval procedure:

    • Submission of application.
    • Evaluation of product.
    • Assessment of quality control system.
    • Issuance of TISI certificate.
    • Labelling
    • Surveillance.

    Applicable product categories

    A full mandatory list of product categories may be found here. To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

    Our services at a glance

    TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with Thai requirements and obtaining the necessary approval.

    TÜV SÜD Thailand is TISI designated Inspection Body and Testing Laboratory for certain electrical products.

  • EMC

    Regulatory Agency

    Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), Ministry of Industry

    Regulations

    • EMC compliance is required for certain products.

    GUIDELINES

    • A Local Representative is required for application.

    Approval procedure:

    • Submission of application.
    • Evaluation of product.
    • Assessment of quality control system.
    • Issuance of TISI certificate.
    • Labelling
    • Surveillance.

    Applicable product categories

    A full mandatory list of product categories may be found here. To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us. 

    Our services at a glance

    TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with Thai requirements and obtaining the necessary approval.

    TUV SUD Thailand is TISI designated Inspection Body and Testing Laboratory for certain electrical products.

  • Energy Efficiency

    Regulatory agency

    Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), Ministry of Industry (MEPS) Thailand Environment Institute (Green Label) Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Electricity Saving Label Project No. 5)

    Regulations

    • Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) are required for certain products. The certification schemes include mandatory and voluntary certification options for different product classes.

    • Electricity Saving Label Project No. 5 program is recognised among consumers as a designation of energy efficiency on various products. The labelling of appliances is the responsibility of EGAT, which has labelled typical household appliances.
    • The Green Label is an environmental certification on a voluntary basis awarded to specific products that are shown to have minimum detrimental impact on the environment, in comparison with other products serving the same function.

    Guidelines

    • Manufacturers are required to test products for labelling.

    Applicable product categories

    • MEPS (mandatory): Air conditioners, refrigerators, ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps, clothes washing machines
    • Green Label: A full list of electric devices can be found here
    • Electricity Saving Label Project No. 5: A full list of electric devices can be found here.

    To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

    Our services at a glance

    TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with Thai requirements and obtaining the necessary approval. TÜV SÜD can also support manufacturers in obtaining voluntary endorsement labels.

  • Telecom & Wireless

    Regulatory agency

    National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC)

    Regulations

    • Equipment which falls under the mandatory scope requires NBTC approval.
    • There are 3 types of equipment classification with different types of Conformity Assessment procedures:
      1. Class A equipment requires testing by the office of NBTC, certification from NBTC and labelling.
        Class A
      2. Class B equipment follows the same procedure as Class A but NBTC accepts test reports based on international test standards* (FCC, ETSI/EN) by an accredited test laboratory.
        Class B
      3. SDoC equipment requires an issuance of a DoC to NBTC, labelling is not required.
    • Products with Class A or Class B must be marked with NBTC mark.
    • Local suppliers can apply permission from NBTC for self-labelling by printing or using electronic label.

    EMC:

    • EMC compliance is required for the above, where applicable.

    * International test standards include FCC, ETSI/EN standards.

    Guidelines

    • A local representative is required.

    Approval procedure for Class A and B:

    • Submission of application.
    • Type approval based on testing of sample (Class A), or recognition of test report (Class B).
    • Obtain NBTC approval.
    • Label products appropriately.

    DoC procedure:

    • Submit DoC, test report and essential documents to NBTC for approval.

    Applicable product categories

    • Class A equipment: GMPCS/ microwave fixed links;
    • Class B equipment: High-power RFID/ Vehicle radar, maritime/aeronautical, land mobile VHF/UHF
    • SDoC equipment: Telecommunications terminal equipment, WLAN/radio control, low power device/short range devices

    To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

    Our services at a glance

    TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with Thai requirements and obtaining the necessary approval. As an accredited test laboratory, TÜV SÜD can perform testing to international test standards that is accepted for Class B equipment.

 

WHY CHOOSE TÜV SÜD

TÜV SÜD has the expertise and laboratory infrastructure to support manufacturers in obtaining the necessary approvals and compliance in accordance to the Thai standards and requirements. TÜV SÜD test reports are accepted for safety approval and recognised by relevant authorities internationally. TÜV SÜD also supports manufacturers in obtaining voluntary endorsement labels.

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