Thailand - Draft Notification of the Committee on Labels, Entitled Determination of Products Containing Lasers as Label-Controlled Product

​Thailand Office of The Consumer Protection Board announced Draft Notification  of  the  Committee on  Labels,  entitled  Determination  of  Products  Containing Lasers as Label-Controlled Product.

Products  containing  Lasers,   which   means  products  or equipment containing lasers that can be clearly visible and invisible, shall be prescribed as  label-controlled  products(excluding  medical  devices,  arms  control,  and  equipment used in the manufacturing and construction industries).

The label of label-controlled products shall specify the statement, figure, artificial mark, or image as appropriate which shall not cause misunderstandings about the essence of the products and shall be displayed clearly visible and legible in Thai language or a foreign language accompanied by Thai language.

The details of label-controlled products must be specified such as: name of category or type of product, name or trademark, name of the manufacturing country, usage, price, date of manufacture, and warnings.

Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: After 120 days following the date of its publication in the Government Gazette.

Final date for comments: 60 days from notification​