What is BS8546? - GO Distribution
WHAT IS BS8546?
And why is it so important?
What is BS8546?
BS8546 is a British Standard introduced specifically for travel adaptors.
It is now a regulation set in the UK to protect the user from unsafe “low cost” travel adaptors.
What standard has it replaced?
This standard actually hasn’t replaced or updated any other standard as it is the first standard set specifically for travel adaptors which is quite hard to believe!
What happens if I sell non-compliant travel adaptors?
You risk the safety of your customers, you can face product recall and will have your goods withheld at customs if trading standards get involved.
Why should I buy your travel adaptors?
Our travel adaptors have all been tested and approved to every standard that applies to them and currently hold all the certification for sale in the UK. We are a authorised distributor of SKROSS and this brand is currently the only one safe for the UK Market.
GENERAL FACT
- All travel adaptors must be rated >5A.
- Travel adaptors must be earthed efficiently throughout if an earthed product can be plugged into it. ▪ All live ports must be shielded with shutters that can’t open if only one plug pin is pushed into it.
- All materials should be of the highest quality, so not to deteriorate under heat, humidity, sudden impacts and exposure to UV Rays.
- There are differences to the International standards for adapters specification in testing requirements. The UK standard is now set with BS8546, this is first specific standard introduced for travel adapters which all must adhere to from now on, otherwise any non conforming units can be confiscated by trading standards.
EARTHING
INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE MARKED ON TRAVEL ADAPTERS
OUR BS8546 TRAVEL ADAPTER RANGE
PRO Series
The 3-pole adapters in our PRO Series come with up to 4 slidable plugs, covering all countries within Australia/China, US, UK and partly Italian/Swiss/Brazilian socket standards. As a result, they can be applied in up to 205 destinations worldwide, and are available both with and without a USB port.
PRO Light Series
The 3-pole adapters from the PRO Light series come with 3 slidable plugs which cover all countries with the Australian/Chinese, US and UK standard sockets. Hence, they can be applied in up to 200 countries. Available with and without 2 integrated USB ports.
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