Complete Guide to Malaysia SIRIM (Standards and Industrial Research Institute) Certification

Essential for Market Access in Malaysia for Electrical Equipment / Building Materials / Machinery Products / Auto Parts / Consumer Goods

1. Understanding SIRIM Certification

SIRIM (Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia) is the Malaysian national authority for standardization and certification, responsible for formulating national standards (MS) and conducting product certification. SIRIM certification is divided into mandatory and voluntary categories. For mandatory certified products (such as electrical appliances and building materials), sales and imports in Malaysia are prohibited without certification. It serves as a key entry credential to enter the Malaysian industrial and consumer markets, and the certification results are mutually recognized by multiple ASEAN countries.

1.1 Which products require SIRIM certification?

Category	Specific product
Electrical equipment	Refrigerator, air conditioner, washing machine, rice cooker, electric kettle, charger, power adapter
Building materials	Reinforcing steel, cement, tiles, glass, pipes, waterproof materials, electrical wires and cables
Mechanical products	Electric welding machine, water pump, generator, power tools, compressor
Auto parts	Tires, brake pads, battery, spark plug, seat belt, rearview mirror
Consumer goods	Toys, kitchenware, food contact materials, plastic products, hardware tools

Exception:

Low-risk daily necessities (such as plastic tableware and ordinary hardware) can apply for voluntary registration, without mandatory certification.
Industrial equipment purely imported for personal use (not for sale) requires a certificate of self-use and can be exempted from mandatory certification.

1.2 Types of SIRIM Certification

Authentication Type	Applicable Products/Scenarios	Validity period
SIRIM MS (Mandatory Certification)	Controlled products such as electrical appliances, building materials, and automotive parts	5 years
SIRIM QAS (Voluntary Certification)	Low-risk consumer goods, non-regulated industrial products	3 years
SIRIM Import Certification (Import Certification)	Products subject to compulsory import certification	5 years
SIRIM Local Production (Local Production Certification)	Industrial and consumer products locally produced in Malaysia	5 years
SIRIM Product Certification (Product Certification)	Products that must meet specific Malaysian Standards (MS)	3-5 years (depending on the category)

2. Certification Process & Core Basic Information

Data Preparation and Pre-assessment

Preparation stage

Confirm the corresponding Malaysian Standard (MS) for the product, clarify the type of certification (mandatory/voluntary), choose a local agent recognized by SIRIM, and organize product technical documents and international certification reports (CE/UL, etc.).

Product Testing and Report Acquisition

15-25 working days

Send the product to a SIRIM-accredited laboratory to complete tests that comply with Malaysian Standards (MS), such as electrical safety, material strength, and environmental indicators, and obtain a compliance test report.

Submit application online

5-10 working days

Submit test reports, product specifications, nameplate design drafts, instruction manuals, and other documents through the official SIRIM system, and pay the certification fee (charged according to product category/complexity).

Document Review and Factory Inspection

20-30 working days

SIRIM review application documents. Mandatory certified products (such as electrical appliances and building materials) need to undergo on-site inspection of the production factory to confirm that production complies with ISO 9001 and related standards before certification is issued.