Distribution boxes must comply with UL 50 (enclosures) and UL 508A (industrial control panels) standards. These standards are rigorous about short-circuit current ratings (SCCR), proper wire sizing, and component compatibility. They divide power flows, protect equipment, and shield us from surges. But travel across ASEAN and you'll see as many variations as there are dishes at a night market. Malaysia uses British-derived specs, Thailand follows US. The global mains power supply is divided into two major voltage systems: 220~240V/50Hz is the mainstream, covering China (single-phase 220V, three-phase 380V), Europe (single-phase 230V, three-phase 400V), the United Kingdom (240V/415V), Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia and African. The ASEAN Secretariat is based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Market Integration – Trade Barriers – Quality Control Copyright Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2015. All rights reserved The ASEAN Policy Guideline on Standards and Conformance (APGSC) that was adopted at 26th ASEAN Consultative. Solar system installers and manufacturers face a maze of conflicting standards and certification processes when designing distribution boxes for international markets. ISO 18616-1:2016 specifies the four main types of reusable, rigid plastic distribution boxes for general purpose application in the fields of handling, transport, storage and display of products in distribution systems from the point of manufacture to the point of retail services: a) rigid.