Check an Iron, Kettle, Microwave or Plug for a PSQCA Licence in Pakistan
PSQCA lists irons, kettles, toasters, microwaves, plugs and switches as compulsory items. Check the licence in a minute before you buy. See the four steps.
Short answer: PSQCA lists electric irons, kettles and jugs, toasters, microwave ovens, plugs, sockets and switches on its compulsory items page. Before you buy, ask for the maker's PSQCA licence number and search it free at icq.psqca.com.pk.
A cheap plug or iron looks the same on the shelf as a good one. The difference shows up months later, as a melted socket or a kettle that trips the whole house. These are the items where a shortcut can start a fire.
We read PSQCA's compulsory items page on 14 October 2026. This guide covers the small appliances and wiring fittings on it. We did not search any brand's licence today, so we do not say which makers hold one.
PSQCA lists the small appliances most homes own
The page names household electric irons, electric kettles and jugs, electric toasters, household microwave ovens, plugs and socket-outlets and household switches. Each has its own standard number, shown in the table below as published.
| Item | Standard on PSQCA's page |
|---|---|
| Electric irons for household use | PS 185 |
| Performance of electric kettles and jugs | PS 253 |
| Performance of electric toasters | PS 661 |
| Household microwave ovens | PS 5254 |
| Plugs and socket-outlets, general requirements | PS IEC 60884-1 |
| Household switches, Part 1 | PS-IEC 60669-1 |
The plug and socket entries run to several parts, from Part 2-1 to Part 2-7. A few of the links on the page point to the wrong document, so use the numbers as a guide and ask for the licence itself.
Plugs and switches deserve the closest look
A kettle draws a heavy load for a few minutes. A weak plug or socket heats up at that moment. Wiring fittings sit behind walls and last for years, so a bad one is the hardest mistake to undo. Check the licence on every plug and switch you fit.
The same is true of the cable behind them. Our guide on PSQCA licences for gas heaters and house cable shows that cable licences did return valid results when we searched the tool on 2 October 2026.
Think about the load too. A kettle, an iron and a microwave each draw a lot of power. To see what they add to your bill, use K-Electric's appliance calculator to estimate monthly units.
Four steps check a small appliance licence
Read the brand and model from the box. Open PSQCA's licence tool, pick the product or type the maker, and read the status and valid up to columns. Look for a Valid status and a future date. The search takes about a minute.
- Read the brand and model from the box or the rating plate.
- Open the CM License Verification page at icq.psqca.com.pk.
- Pick the product from the list, or type the maker's name, and search.
- Check that the brand matches your box and that the valid up to date is in the future.
Do it in the shop, before payment. A seller who is sure of the product will not mind. If the tool shows nothing for a brand, ask the seller for the licence number instead of walking away at once, because the tool can lag.
If the product fails after you buy it
Keep the receipt and box, stop using a product that sparks or overheats, and ask for a refund or replacement in writing. A faulty appliance can be returned under provincial consumer law. The steps are in our guide to returning a faulty appliance in Punjab or Sindh.
If you bought online and the seller is slow, read how a Daraz return and refund works within its 14 day window. For a false claim in an advert, the route is in how to complain about a misleading advertisement.
We could not read PSQCA's own complaint pages today, so we do not state a PSQCA complaint route here.
Test the product at home on the first day. Plug in the kettle or iron and watch it for the first few minutes. A hot plug, a burning smell or a cord that warms up are all reasons to stop and return it. Do not wait for the warranty period to run down. Electrical faults get worse with use, and a return is easiest when the box is still on the shelf.
Price is a hint too. A famous brand sold at half the usual price is either old stock, a copy or a grey import. Ask for the invoice with the shop's name, and look for a warranty card stamped on the day of sale. Without both, even a genuine product is hard to return.
Common questions
Are electric irons on the PSQCA list?
Yes. PSQCA lists electric irons for household use under PS 185. Ask the seller for the maker's licence number.
Do plugs and sockets need a licence?
PSQCA lists plugs and socket-outlets under the PS IEC 60884 series, in several parts. We have not checked individual brands.
Is a microwave oven on the list?
Yes. PSQCA lists household microwave ovens under PS 5254.
Are kettles and toasters covered?
Yes. PSQCA lists the performance of electric kettles and jugs under PS 253 and of electric toasters under PS 661.
Can I check a licence on my phone?
Yes. The PSQCA licence page works in a phone browser and needs no login. Search by product, maker or licence number.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked on 14 October 2026, Pakistan time. We read PSQCA's list of compulsory items and the CM License Verification page. Some links on the list point to the wrong file, and we could not read PSQCA's complaint pages. We did not search any brand licence today.
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Shahid joined us in 2024 as an author. He is a senior contributor to Pakistan's leading technology websites. He writes detailed articles, mostly covering his expertise in the latest tech, mobiles, apps, gadgets, and step-by-step guides. His ideology is to help people understand the latest trends and explain complex methods through very easy-to-understand guides.
