Global Market Access: Malaysia

GUIDELINES

• Test report must contain the equivalent to Malaysia Standards issued by a DSM recognized laboratory.
• Local importer makes application.
• Manufacturers should obtain COA from ST before applying for the SIRIM label or certification mark.
• There are two certification schemes accepted in order to obtain the label: SIRIM Product Certification Scheme or Batch Testing Scheme.
• When applying for electrical product certification, the test report validity is based on the risk of electrical equipment as identified by the Energy Commission. For high-risk electrical equipment, the test report shall be valid for not less than one year and not exceeding five years from the date of the test report. For low-risk equipment, the test report validity can exceed five years.

For a list of applicable product categories, contact Testing Partners.

GUIDELINES

• Type approval is required for fixed line and wireless telecommunications products.
• Applications must be made by the local importer.
• SIRIM QAS International is the designated certification body.
• Two samples are currently required for physical inspection when applying for approval.
• Upon approval by the certification body, products must be labeled with the SIRIM label.
• EMC compliance is also required for some products.
• The SIRIM wireless product division (CMCS) utilizes the electronic Certificate of Conformity, or eCOC, process, replacing the issuance of paper certificates.

For a list of applicable product categories, contact Testing Partners.

GUIDELINES

• The product shall be affixed with an efficiency rating label.
• Applications made to ST.
• COA should be obtained under Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).
• For LED lamps, the applicant must state the efficacy value on the packaging of the product, as well as the number of LED hours tested.
• Performance testing should be done by any laboratory recognized by Standard Malaysia.

To find out whether your product falls under the scope of the above requirements for MEPS or EE labeling, please contact Testing Partners for evaluation.