What is TISI?

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TISI related issues

What is TISI (มอก.)?
A complete guide to Thailand’s industrial product standards certification (must-read for businesses)
in Thailand, companies engaged in product importation or distribution must pay close attention to a key compliance requirement — TISI (มอก.) certification. TISI (Thai Industrial Standards Institute), under the Ministry of Industry of Thailand, is responsible for setting and regulating industrial product standards to ensure that products meet safety, quality, and compliance requirements before entering the market

The core functions of TISI (มอก.)

TISI is the regulatory authority responsible for Thailand’s industrial product standards, with its key functions including:

establishing industrial product standards (มอก.)
conducting product testing and quality assessments
issuing the TISI certification mark (มอก.)
regulating market access for products subject to mandatory standards
preventing non-compliant products from entering the market

The core objective of this system is to ensure consumer safety, maintain market order, and enhance product quality standard

哪些产品必须申请 TISI（มอก.）

Certain products are classified under the “mandatory standards product list” and must obtain TISI (มอก.) certification before they can be imported or sold, including:

① electrical products
sockets and power strips
wires and cables
fans
rice cookers
water heaters

② electronic devices
batteries
adapters
power banks

③ construction materials
steel
cement
PVC pipes

④ safety products
safety helmets
fire extinguishers

If a product falls under the “controlled products list,” it cannot be imported or sold without TISI (มอก.) certification; otherwise, it may be subject to seizure, fines, or even legal liabilities

TISI（มอก.）与泰国 FDA（อย.）的区别

The two main certification systems commonly encountered by businesses in Thailand are:

TISI (มอก.): regulates industrial products
supervising authority: Ministry of Industry
scope: electrical products, construction materials, industrial goods

FDA (อย.): regulates health-related products
supervising authority: Ministry of Public Health
scope: food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals

The key difference between the two is:
TISI focuses on product safety standards — FDA focuses on health and consumer safety

Summary:

TISI (มอก.) is a core compliance threshold for industrial products entering the Thai market, especially for electrical appliances, building materials, and safety products.

If a product falls under mandatory certification, the company must complete the certification process before importing or selling it.

Companies planning to enter the Thai market should confirm the product categories and certification requirements in advance to avoid product seizure, fines, or legal risks due to non-compliance.

Recommendations

TMA Recommendations:

For companies planning to enter the Thai market, it is recommended to complete compliance pre-approval before product import:
Confirm in advance whether the product is on the "Mandatory Certification (มอก.) List"
Simultaneously assess whether it involves dual regulation by TISI and FDA (อย.)
Allow sufficient time for testing and review (usually several weeks to months)
Avoid the "import first, then obtain certification" approach.

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