Yes. Product certification leads to a Product Certification License issued by SIRIM QAS International to the licensee[1]. Certification can be based on Malaysian Standards, International Standards such as ISO or IEC, National Standards of other countries such as BS, SS, JIS or DIN, or Regional Standards such as EN[1].
Key facts
| License issuer | Once the product is certified, SIRIM QAS International will issue a Product Certification License to the licensee. [1] |
|---|---|
| Standards basis | Certification can be based on Malaysian Standards, International Standard (e.g. ISO, IEC), National Standard of other countries (e.g. BS, SS, JIS, DIN), Regional Standards (e.g. EN). [1] |
| Surveillance audits | In the subsequent years, SIRIM QAS International will conduct Surveillance Audit twice a year. [1] |
| Lab accreditation | All SIRIM QAS International Labs are accredited by STANDARDS MALAYSIA against ISO/IEC 17025. [1] |
| Manufacturing licence threshold | Manufacturing companies with shareholders’ funds of RM2.5 million and above or engaging 75 or more full-time paid employees must apply for a manufacturing licence for approval by MITI. [4] |
Does a Malaysian manufacturer need SIRIM QAS product certification?
Product certification is where a third party (Certification Body) gives a written assurance that a product, process or service conforms to specified requirements[1]. In certain instances, certification is made mandatory by regulatory agencies such as the Energy Commission, Fire and Rescue Department Malaysia, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, National Water Services Commission, Road Transport Department, and others[1].
For a buyer, the practical step is to ask the supplier which regulatory agency, if any, covers the product, and to ask for the Product Certification License where certification applies. Ask for the license number and the standard it covers, and keep a copy with your purchase records so the requirement can be checked at goods-in.
Can SIRIM QAS certification be based on ISO or other international standards?
Yes. Besides Malaysian Standards, certification can also be done based on International Standard (e.g. ISO, IEC), National Standard of other countries (e.g. BS, SS, JIS, DIN), or Regional Standards (e.g. EN)[1]. The Department of Standards Malaysia publishes a policy document titled Policy on Standards 2 (PSD 2) – International Standardisation Activities[2].
When you specify a standard in a purchase order, state the exact standard number and year, and name the standard body. You can buy International Standards from the ISO Webstore or IEC Webstore[2]. Testing behind the certificate is carried out in laboratories; all SIRIM QAS International Labs are accredited by STANDARDS MALAYSIA against ISO/IEC 17025[1], so ask for the test report that supports the certificate.
How is the license kept valid?
In the subsequent years, SIRIM QAS International will conduct Surveillance Audit twice a year[1]. For buyers, ask for the current license status and the date of the most recent surveillance audit before you place a repeat order. If a supplier cannot show a current license, treat the certificate as unverified until you confirm it.
What should buyers check on a SIRIM QAS Product Certification License?
The certified product and the name of the licensees will be automatically listed in SIRIM QAS International’s online database at www.malaysiancertified.com.my[1]. For locally manufactured products, they will also be listed in the Treasury Listing without any additional charge[1].
Check that the product description and the standard on the license match your order, and that the licensee name matches the company invoicing you. Where a product is exported, also confirm the HS Code with the supplier, because an Approved Permit (AP) is an import and export license issued by Permit Issuing Agencies under the Customs Act 1967, and the imposition of an AP is based on the HS Code that the goods carry[3]. HS Code confirmation can be obtained from Bahagian Perkhidmatan Teknikal (Cawangan Penjenisan, Tarif dan Gubalan), Jabatan Kastam DiRaja Malaysia[3].
How does this fit with other Malaysian manufacturing rules?
Separately from product certification, the Industrial Co-ordination Act 1975 requires manufacturing companies with shareholders’ funds of RM2.5 million and above or engaging 75 or more full-time paid employees to apply for a manufacturing licence for approval by MITI[4]. Applications for manufacturing licences are to be submitted to MIDA, an agency under MITI[4]. A company with shareholders’ fund not exceeding RM2.5 million and employing not more than 75 full-time paid employees may apply for an exemption from Manufacturing Licence[4].
Use these thresholds when you assess a new supplier: ask whether the company holds a manufacturing licence or an exemption letter, and keep the answer on file. You can start with the Plastic products listings, or browse the wider Malaysia supplier directory and the ASEAN supplier directories.
Suppliers to contact in Malaysia
- Diyou Fibre (M) Sdn. Bhd.
- A&A Multipack Plastics Sdn BhdSemenyih
- Betterware Plastic Houseware MalaysiaTasek Gelugor
- British Domain Sdn BhdKelemak
- Butterfly PlasticIpoh
- Chang Xin Polythene Sdn BhdParit Sulong
- Cheng Feng Industries Sdn.Bhd.Yong Peng
- CY Plastic And Packaging IndustriesBatang Kali
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Listed in the directory; contact suppliers directly and run your own checks before ordering.
Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between a Product Certification License and an ISO certificate?
A Product Certification License is issued by SIRIM QAS International to the licensee once the product is certified[1]. Certification can be based on International Standards such as ISO or IEC[1], so an ISO-based certificate can sit behind the license. Ask for both documents and check that the standard number matches your order.
How often are surveillance audits conducted?
Ask the supplier for the date of the most recent audit and confirm the license is still listed in the online database at www.malaysiancertified.com.my[1].
Where can I find Malaysian suppliers of plastic products?
You can search the Plastic products directory on IndustryConnect. For a broader view, see the Malaysia supplier directory or the ASEAN supplier directories.
Sources
- Frequently Asked Question CADiv SIRIM Berhad; accessed 2026-11-03
- Department of Standards Malaysia - Standards Department of Standards Malaysia; accessed 2026-11-03
- Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry MITI (Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia); accessed 2026-11-03
- Approval and Licensing Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA); accessed 2026-11-03
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