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Non-conforming electrical appliances in the Gulf region results in increase in accidents and electrical fires
(14/12/2009)

With the rapid growth of the consumption of non-conforming electrical appliances in the Gulf region has come an increase in accidents and electrical fires. Inferior quality material used in switches, socket outlets, fuses and appliances may cause fires in buildings that can cost billions of dollars to local economies, and endanger the lives of millions. In the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region, an estimated 30 % of building fires are cause... [more]

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