SIRIM certification is a mandatory compliance requirement for entering the Malaysian market. Below is an outline of its certification process, timeline, and key points.
The SIRIM certification process primarily involves preparation, testing, review, and post-certification surveillance stages.
1.Preparation & Evaluation:
·Confirm Product Category: First, determine if your product falls under Malaysia's mandatory certification list, which covers various products like household appliances, IT/AV equipment, luminaires, communication devices, and components (e.g., plugs & sockets).
·Select Certification Scheme:** There are two main schemes with different certificate validities:
Scheme A (Batch Certification): For one-time imports. The certificate is valid only for that specific batch of goods.
Scheme B (Type Approval): For long-term exports. The certificate is typically valid for 3 years but requires a factory audit. Certificate validity for tires is 5 years.
2.Sample Testing:
·Send product samples to a SIRIM-appointed or recognized laboratory for testing. The cycle typically takes 4-6 weeks.
·If the product already has a CB Test Report, it can potentially reduce duplicate testing, helping shorten the timeline.
3.Factory Audit (For Scheme B / Type Approval only):
·SIRIM officials conduct an audit at the production factory, focusing on quality consistency control on the production line.
·An existing ISO 9001 Quality Management System at the factory facilitates a smoother audit.
4.Review & Certification:
·After successful testing and factory audit (if applicable), SIRIM conducts a final review and issues the Certificate of Approval (CoA).
·Subsequently, the importer can use the CoA to apply for the SIRIM Batch Certificate or SIRIM PCS Certificate and purchase SIRIM labels to be affixed to the product itself.
5.Post-Certification Surveillance:
·For valid Type Approval certificates (typically 3-year validity), annual surveillance audits are required to maintain certificate validity.
·If the product undergoes design changes, component changes, etc., it must be reported to SIRIM for re-assessment.
SIRIM Certification Timeline Summary:
1.Overall Timeline: A complete certification process (from preparation to receiving the certificate) typically takes 8-12 weeks. The specific duration depends on product complexity, document preparation, and factory audit scheduling. Special products like tires may take 3-6 months.
2.Expedited Service: Some service providers offer expedited services, potentially reducing the timeline to 2-3 weeks, but this incurs additional costs.
Key Points & Recommendations:
1.Mandatory Local Representative: Overseas manufacturers must appoint a Malaysian-registered company as their local representative/importer to submit the application.
2.Document & Language Requirements: All technical documents, including circuit diagrams and instructions, must be in English or Malay.
3.Labeling Requirement: Since February 2022, the new ST-SIRIM label must be affixed to the product itself, not just the packaging.
We hope this outline of the SIRIM certification process and timeline helps you better plan your market access. If you can specify your product type, BLUEASIA: 13534225140, is ready to provide professional certification consulting services
