CAP said this was of great concern as it suggests that Malaysia was becoming a dumping ground for unregulated electrical goods.

Its president Mohideen Abdul Kader said many of these products were being sold without any Sirim approval.

He said products found without any certification include extension power sockets, toasters, irons, immersion water heaters and decorative lighting.

Mohideen added that these items were mostly found in electrical shops surveyed in the northern region.

“Even if a product is already certified and conforms to safety standards of other countries, it still has to conform to Malaysian standards before it can be plugged into our mains supply.

“They should understand that when they buy products without Sirim approval, the products may not have the expected quality and reliability. More importantly, such products may not provide the necessary protection against electric shock, fire and radiation,” he said.

Mohideen said products with Sirim certification were tested and found to be safe to use at the correct voltage, that is 240V, 50Hz.

He added that the Customs Department must ensure that imported products are declared under the right categories and those not complying with the regulations must be sent back.

“We also urge the Energy Commission to ensure manufacturers and importers use genuine Sirim labels and that they follow correct procedures in affixing them on products,” he said.