SIRIM

1. Certification Overview

SIRIM is a certification management organization in Malaysia. Electronic products entering Malaysia require a SIRIM certificate. In principle, the applicant should be a local Malaysian organization. SIRIM QAS International manages applications and issues SIRIM certificates.

2. Certification Mark

3. Product Scope

Plugs (below 15 A), switches and dimmers, socket outlets (below 15 A), fluorescent lighting and starter assemblies, ceiling roses, bayonet lampholders and multiway adapters, fluorescent lamps (excluding separately imported tubes), fluorescent lamp capacitors and ballasts, residual current devices, electric water heaters (including separately imported heaters), hair dryers, desk lamps, liquid heating appliances, irons, electric shavers, kitchen food mixers, immersion heaters, hi-fi systems, mosquito repellents, toasters, electric fans, televisions, vacuum cleaners, players, washing machines, refrigerators, rice cookers, Christmas lights, household power tools, and wires and cables. In addition to household appliances, critical components such as plugs, power cords, switches and LED power supplies also require SIRIM certification.

4. Certification Process

1. Assess whether the product requires SIRIM certification.
2. Complete IEC CB testing and certification (may be omitted if an IEC CB certificate is available).
3. Complete ST registration; energy efficiency products require review of the energy efficiency report.
4. Submit the IEC CE report and factory quality documents to apply for SIRIM certification.
5. Once the documents are approved, the application is accepted and a factory inspection is arranged.
6. After the factory inspection is passed, submit for approval.
7. Issue the SIRIM product certification certificate.

5. Certification Timeline & Validity

Processing time: 3–5 weeks; certificate validity: 1 year

6. Factory Inspection

Factory inspections must follow the product certification system. A certificate is issued upon compliance. Annual inspections and market surveillance are required for certificate renewal.