Compliance with electrical safety standards is no longer optional in Ghana’s electrical cable market, the Energy Commission has declared, as it intensifies enforcement under new regulations aimed at eliminating substandard products and protecting consumers. Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission, Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie, said strict oversight of the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, and use of …
Ghana:Nexans launches anti-counterfeit cable amid tougher Energy Commission oversight
Compliance with electrical safety standards is no longer optional in Ghana’s electrical cable market, the Energy Commission has declared, as it intensifies enforcement under new regulations aimed at eliminating substandard products and protecting consumers.
Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission, Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie, said strict oversight of the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, and use of electrical wiring cables and accessories is now firmly in place under the Electrical Wiring Cables and Accessories Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2478).
“When standards work, systems work. And when systems work, lives are protected,” Ms. Bondzie stated.
She was speaking at the launch of Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Ltd’s Low Smoke Anti-Counterfeit Cable, where she underscored the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that only certified and traceable products circulate on the market.
According to her, the new regulations are designed to make electrical products traceable, enforce compliance with approved standards, and hold companies accountable for the quality and safety of their products.
“These measures are critical to protecting consumers and ensuring that electrical installations are not compromised by substandard materials,” she stressed.
Bondzie noted that since the implementation of the Electrical Wiring Regulations, 2011 (L.I. 2008), the Commission has intensified inspections and introduced digital monitoring tools to improve compliance and professionalism within the industry.
A key innovation, she said, is the Installation Completion Certificate Application Platform (ICCAPP), which has strengthened transparency and accountability in inspection and certification processes.
Beyond domestic enforcement, the Commission has deepened collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority and port authorities to prevent the entry of substandard electrical materials into the country.
This coordinated approach, she explained, reinforces a shared commitment between regulators and industry stakeholders to safeguard the integrity of Ghana’s electrical market.
Bondzie emphasized that ensuring safe electrical installations is not optional but essential to protecting lives, property, and public confidence in the country’s power systems.
