The Thailand safety organization TISI has announced new label changes under the official regulations of “Particular Requirement” of TIS166-2549 Plugs and Socket-Outlets for Household and Similar Purposes on December 21, 2020. However, a recent announcement extends the effective date of the TISI QR code implementation for another 180 days to July 20, 2021.
Summary of the TISI/QR Code :
- It shall be displayed on the plug and can be displayed on the packaging.
- The location of the TIS mark for plugs: it will be on the front at pin area or on the side.
- TIS marked size shall be suitable and proportional to the size of the plug. It cannot be smaller than 3mm with text height of TIS standard number not less than 1.5mm.
- For the QR code marking it will be displayed as follows: For plugs, it will be displayed on the packaging or attachment on the same area with the TIS mark and cannot be smaller than 10mm.
- The licensee (importer) will need to login to the QR code website to create a QR code.
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