Note: Application package and process flow for each scheme could be downloaded from this website (www.sirim-qas.com.my)

The benefits of management system certification include, among others:
• Enhances customer satisfaction by demonstrating ability to meet their specific requirements.
• Makes the organization a supplier of choice by demonstrating the organization's capability in managing a systematic process.
• Cost savings through improved efficiency and productivity, as product or service deficiencies will be highlighted.
• Increase market share and profit as your commitment towards certification will improve customer perception and help you retain current customers and attract new ones.
• Certification will increase your organization’s image, brand reputation and can be a useful marketing tool.

SIRIM QAS International is a nationally and internationally accredited institution. The IQNet registration mark together with accreditation by United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and STANDARDS MALAYSIA guarantee that our certification will be recognized anywhere in the world.

Through IQNet global network, SIRIM QAS International has become one of the world's leading certification bodies. Our Networking with foreign CBs and associated international certification organizations leads to worldwide market access.

Yes, as some of the elements of the standard e.g. control of documents, records management, internal audit, competency, training and awareness, management review etc. are common with other standards such as ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001.

SIRIM QAS International offers the option of combined audits of two or more management systems (such as Quality Management System, Environmental Management System and Occupational Health and Safety Management System).

As stated in the Income Tax Act 1967, under Paragraph 34(6)(ma), companies are entitled to claim double deduction for expenditure incurred for the purposes of obtaining certification for recognized quality systems and standards from a certification body as determined by the Minister of Finance.

As an accredited certification body by STANDARDS MALAYSIA, companies which obtained certification from us are eligible for a tax deduction.

SIRIM QAS International offers the services related to ‘go green’ initiative as follows:
• ISO 14001 - Environmental Management System
• ISO 50001 – Energy Management System
• Clean Development Mechanism
• Roundtable Sustainable Palm Oil
• Forest Management System
• Chain-of-Custody
• Eco-labelling

Among the advantages of certification are:
• It provides an independent assurance that the product is manufactured under an effective system of testing, supervision and control.
• Purchasers or consumers need not carry out further tests, as the products are already certified to be in compliance with the standards.
• Certified products provide the user an assurance for safety and reliability.
• Certified products enjoy the benefits of protection against competition from substandard products and misrepresentation.
• The Product Certification Mark on a product is an excellent marketing tool.
• It enhances the reputation of manufacturer and thus, extends market.
• It Improves efficiency in production and reduced wastage and rejects.

ISO/IEC Guide 2 defines a standard as a document, established by consensus and approved by a recognized body that provides, for common and repeated use, rules, guidelines or characteristics for activities or their results, aimed at the achievement of the optimum degree of order in a given context.

Standards may include among others the product design requirements, test methods, product specifications and/or performance requirements, classifications, recommended practices.

The applicant can make an official enquiry by submitting the completed Questionnaire to us. We will then issue a quotation after the feasibility for certification is examined with respect to the standards(s) and availability of testing facilities. Upon the acceptance of the quotation, the applicant can make the official application by submitting the initial payment and the related forms. Then, we will proceed to the Document Evaluation. Once the evaluation is done, we will conduct the Factory Audit which covers the examination of QC plan adequacy, test equipment adequacy and calibration, as well as the record-keeping system. During the Factory Audit, the auditor will select samples for testing at SIRIM QAS International’s laboratory or any other accredited laboratories. Upon satisfactory rectification of the findings (if any) raised during the Factory Audit and passed test results, SIRIM QAS International will issue a Product Certification License upon the payment of all fees due. In the subsequent years, we will conduct Surveillance Audit twice a year.

For further details, please contact our Sales, Marketing and Business Development Section at 603-5544 6402/04 or via email at qas_marketing@sirim.my.

There is no specific time given. The fastest would be in 2 months. The factors which determine the timeframe are:
• Applicant and/or manufacturer’s readiness in complying with the Product Certification Requirements
• Adequacy of Quality system implemented at the manufacturing site
• Time required to complete a full test. For example, minimum of 12 months is required to complete all tests for paint as required by the Standard; 28 days for cement etc
• Product Performance
• The manufacturers' commitment in maintaining and continuously complying with Product Certification Requirements

Yes. You can apply for Supplementary License or Trading License with the product manufactured locally by a Certified Manufacturer. Surveillance Audit will be performed at the manufacturer’s site and all the invoices will be addressed to them. In this case, SIRIM QAS International will categorise you as a Trading Company with the product manufactured locally by a Certified Manufacturer.

In other case, you may apply for Product Certification License with the product manufactured locally by a Non-Certified Manufacturer. Initial Factory Audit and Surveillance Audit will be performed at the manufacturer’s site and all the invoices will be addressed to you. In this case, SIRIM QAS International will categorise you as a Trading Company with the product manufactured locally by a Non-Certified Manufacturer.

If you are applying for Product Certification License with the product manufactured overseas, initial Factory Audit and Surveillance Audit will be performed at the manufacturer’s site and all the invoices will be addressed to you. In this case, SIRIM QAS International will categorise you as a Local Agent with the product manufactured overseas or by Foreign Manufacturer.

You can collect your test reports as follows:
• Electrical & Electronics: Building 12
• Chemical: Building 16
• Civil: Building 22
• Others: Building 25