“When standards work, systems work. And when systems work, lives are protected.”

That was the message from Acting Executive Secretary Ms. Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie as the Energy Commission strengthened regulatory oversight of the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, and use of electrical wiring cables and accessories under the Electrical Wiring Cables and Accessories Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2478).

Speaking at the launch of the Low Smoke Anti-Counterfeit Cable by Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Ltd, Ms. Bondzie said the new regulations are designed to ensure product traceability, enforce compliance with approved standards, and hold companies accountable for the quality of materials placed on the market.

She stressed that strict enforcement is critical to safeguarding consumers and preventing electrical installations from being compromised by substandard products.

The Commission has intensified inspections since the implementation of the Electrical Wiring Regulations, 2011 (L.I. 2008), while also deploying digital tools to enhance compliance monitoring. The Installation Completion Certificate Application Platform (ICCAPP), she noted, has improved transparency and accountability in inspection and certification processes across the industry.

In addition, the Commission has strengthened collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority and port authorities to prevent the importation of substandard electrical materials, reinforcing a coordinated approach between regulators and industry stakeholders.

According to the Acting Executive Secretary, ensuring safe and compliant electrical installations remains non-negotiable, as it is fundamental to protecting lives, property, and the integrity of Ghana’s electrical market.