Electrical Product Standards Malaysia

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Electrical Product Standards Malaysia

• Organization(s) responsible for developing, and
  publishing are Department of Standards Malaysia
  and SIRIM Berhad
  
• Voluntary standards
• Same for all classes of products, i.e., high
  voltage versus low voltage
  
• High Voltage Above 33 KV -Cables
• Low voltage installed products - Cables,
  Swithgear and Controlgear, Conduit
  

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Electrical Product Standards Malaysia

• Low voltage Plug in devices and household
  appliances
  
• Glossary and Terms
• Code Of Practice - Electrical Installation In
  Building
  
• Test Methods - EMC and Power Quality
• Base on International Standards (IEC/ISO)

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Electrical Product StandardsDevelopment Process
for New Standards Malaysia

• Organization(s) involved are Department of
  Standards Malaysia, SIRIM Berhad and SWOs.
  
• Who initiates the process Any interested party
  including manufacturers, importers, etc.
  
• Who participates in the process - Interested
  Parties
  
• Time required to complete the process - Average
  1-3 years.
  
• Impact of international standards development
  organizations - Track the development

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Electrical Product StandardsMaking Revisions to
Existing Standards Malaysia

• Who initiates - Any interested party
• Who participates - A balanced participation
• Time required to complete the process is
  variable
  
• The revised standard become effective on the day
  it is published
  

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Electrical Product StandardsMaking Revisions to
Existing Standards Malaysia

• Does it affect products in compliance with
  previous version
  No, if the
  product has already been produced and/or put into
  use
• What is the timing allowed for new compliance?
  Time allowed for new compliance will be decided
  by the interested parties
  

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Electrical Product StandardsImpact on Importing
Products Malaysia

• Requirements of Customs Agency
  For regulated products prior approval
  from Energy Commission is required for import
  purposes
• Participation of government other than federal
  Only the Federal
  Government can imposed regulated requirements

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Electrical Product StandardsExpectations for the
Future
Malaysia

• International standards activities
• Already a member of IEC for 10 years
• More active participation in standards
  development activities of IEC in the future
  
• Level of alignment of domestic standards with IEC
  standards
  
• Most of the Malaysian Standards are aligned
  with IEC standards (171 out of 366 , 47 )

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