In Malaysia to filter the ICT products that come to the Malaysian market, the government applies a compliance scheme with SIRIM as the authority that published SIRIM certification.
SIRIM stands for “Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia”. The organization that published the SIRIM certification is under the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Malaysia which is responsible for product standards and the advancement of technology.
This article will give you information on Malaysia’s SIRIM certification process as a standard procedure for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products.
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What is SIRIM?
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd is the leading body for certification, inspection, and testing in Malaysia. It offers a range of certification and compliance services to ensure that products adhere to both national and international standards.
SIRIM certification is crucial for many products, particularly electrical and electronic goods, to be sold in Malaysia. It guarantees that these products are safe, reliable, and meet regulatory requirements.
Types of Malaysia SIRIM Certification
- Product Certification: Verifies that a product meets the required standards.
- Management System Certification: Confirms that an organization’s management system adheres to specific standards (such as ISO standards).
- Inspection and Testing Services: Includes testing products to ensure they comply with safety and performance standards.
Malaysia SIRIM Certification Process
The following is the SIRIM certification process, which is quoted from the SIRIM official guidelines:
1. Submit a Request for Information (RFI)
Fill RFI in the Application Package and submit it to SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. Based on the information in the RFI, a quotation will be prepared. The quotation provides an estimate of the total cost for certification.
2. Application
Upon acceptance of the quotation, the applicant is required to submit the Application Form (SQAS/MSC/FOR/01-02) together with the application fee. An audit team leader responsible for the client file will be appointed.
3. Stage 1 Audit
Stage 1 Audit is carried out to determine the adequacy of the client’s management system documentation and readiness to proceed to the Stage 2 Audit.
4. Stage 2 Audit
After the findings from the Stage 1 Audit have been resolved, the client is to notify the Audit Team Leader of the readiness to proceed to the Stage 2 Audit. The purpose of the Stage 2 Audit is to evaluate the implementation, including effectiveness, of the client’s management system or processes/ services.
5. Recommendation
On satisfactory completion of the Stage 2 Audit and verification of any nonconformity(ies) raised, the Audit Team Leader will prepare a recommendation report to the appointed decision maker for approval.
6. Approval of certification
The appointed decision maker reviews and approves the recommendation for certification under the authority of the Certification Advisory Committee.
7. Issuance of certificate
The certificate will be issued upon payment of all fees due and the signing of the Certification Agreement. The certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of approval.
8. Surveillance/Recertification Audit
All certified organizations will be subjected to one annual Surveillance Audit. In exceptional cases, two Surveillance Audits may be carried out annually.
The first Surveillance Audit will be carried out within 12 months from the date of certification. Renewal of certification is subject to a satisfactory Recertification Audit carried out before the expiry of the certificate.
Malaysia SIRIM Certification Requirements
To obtain SIRIM certification several requirements must be met, including:
- Product Specs
- User Manual
- Test report with EN standard
- Trademark certificate
- Authorized trademark letter- draft template letter will be given after quotation confirm
- Product photos from every angle- draft template letter will be given after quotation confirm
Meeting the SIRIM certification requirements is an important step for telecommunications and electronic equipment manufacturers to ensure that their products are ready to be marketed in Malaysia.
Following the SIRIM certification process can guarantee the safety and quality of their products. For those of you who want further information regarding requirements or assistance in the certification process, you can directly contact the laboratory or experienced Type Approval Certification services for ICT Products.
