From 2018, Power Banks Must Be Approved By The Govt Before They Can Be Sold In Malaysia
The Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives, and Consumerism is taking crucial steps to regulate the sale of knock-off power banks.
By John Lim — 29 Jun 2017, 01:19 PM
From next year onwards, all power banks sold in the country will have to undergo SIRIM certification
In a bid to regulate the sale of cheap and poorly manufactured power banks, Domestic Trade, Cooperatives, and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin told Berita Harian that next year, all manufacturers and distributors of power banks in Malaysia will be required to obtain SIRIM approval before they will be allowed to sell their goods.
Before selling them to the public, distributors and manufacturers are required to bring a sample of their products to SIRIM and the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (KPDNKK) for inspection and verification purposes
Once these power banks are approved, they will have an official stamp or logo printed on them for easy recognition.
According to Hamzah Zainuddin, official guidelines are currently being finalised by a special committee
Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.
Image via The Malay Mail OnlineThe guidelines will focus on ensuring the quality, build, and safety of the products.
This is a commendable effort by the government as the usage of knock-off power banks can be potentially dangerous
Customers will be able to shop for power banks with ease, knowing that they'll get their money's worth.
Currently, handphones are required to undergo SIRIM certifications before they're sold to the public.