To market Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products in Malaysia must go through the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) certification process. What is often asked about the process is the lead time for Malaysia SIRIM certification.
As an importer, exporter, or manufacturer who wants to market their products, you must be aware of the lead time for Malaysia SIRIM certification.
This article provides the information you need on the lead time for Malaysia SIRIM certification process.
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Lead Time for Malaysia SIRIM Certification

Paperwork is the commonly used method for SIRIM certification. For the Local Testing method is only for cellular product, drone, or when there is a lack of testing scope in the Foreign Report.
The certification can be processed through the paperwork method by evaluating the existing CE, FCC, CB, and more. The process for paperwork is to submit the document, the payment process, submitting product photos, and the document evaluation. If the evaluation passes, the certification will be prepared for issuance and legalization. However, if it does not pass the evaluation, it must complete the missing documents, and then be re-evaluated by SIRIM.
The lead time for Malaysia SIRIM certification by the paperwork route takes about 5-10 working days, starting from the receipt of all required documents.
Here are the paperwork application requirements:
- Product Specifications
- Product Photos
- Product Photo with Brand and Model Name as Label
- Full CE or FCC Test Reports (From Lab which has international accreditation ISO 17025)
- EMC and Safety Test Report only for cellular product and drone (From Lab which has international accreditation ISO 17025)
- Trademark Declaration
Conclusion

If valid RF and EMC test reports are available, the lead time for Malaysia SIRIM certification is commonly takes about 4 weeks starting from the receipt of all required documents. The paperwork route applies only to products that already have a test report from an overseas laboratory recognized by SIRIM.
To simplify the process of obtaining SISRM certification for distributors, importers, or brand representatives who want to sell ICT products in Malaysia, you can contact the Type Approval Certification Service for ICT Products, like Dimulti which can be a solution for you.








