Tag: counterfeit

By September 26, 2018 Read More →

Electrical professionals warned of fake IET Wiring Regulations on sale

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is urging all electrical professionals to ensure that they are using genuine copies of BS 7671:2018, The IET Wiring Regulations. The call comes as the IET has been made aware of a number of counterfeit PDF copies of its publications for sale and distribution through various channels in […]

Scolmore sends uncompromising message to any would-be copyists

Scolmore has announced the successful conclusion of two substantial legal cases which it brought against businesses which Scolmore claimed was infringing its intellectual property rights. In a case in the UK, Scolmore discovered that CDS Superstores (which trades in the UK as The Range) had been selling domestic lamps which had counterfeit plugs attached to […]

Survey reveals 60% of electricians encounter non-compliant products
By October 19, 2015 Read More →

Survey reveals 60% of electricians encounter non-compliant products

The NAPIT Trade Association has recently redoubled its efforts to work with key industry partners in order to address the impact non-compliant, defective, suspicious or counterfeit products are having on electrical installers. It comes in response to the concerning results of a major installer survey which showed that: – Nearly 60% of respondents encounter non-compliant […]