Lead time and certificate validity can be varied for each target country. However, in many cases both lead time and certificate validity are interrelated with product’s release and sale strategies. Therefore, it is important for manufacturers to understand lead time and certificate validity of Malaysia type approval to avoid any delay on products release and sale process.
Lead Time
Since the common application method for Malaysia type approval is a paperwork-based method, then the lead time of type approval process is relatively shorter than doing full local testing or partial testing. In average the lead time of Malaysia type approval for paperwork-based is around 2 weeks after receipt all required documents.
Telecommunications equipment with cellular features (2G/3G/4G/5G) is required to do SIRIM functionality and connectivity verification test. Therefore, the lead time for cellular devices is quite longer, approximately 4-6 weeks upon receipt of documents and samples. Furthermore, cellular devices also must conduct IPv6 testing if applicants still don’t have IPv6 test reports.
Validity
SIRIM certificates may valid for 1 year until 5 years depending on the validity period chosen by the applicants. For your information, applicants of Malaysia type approval are allowed to choose the validity period of their SIRIM certificates. The maximum validity period of a SIRIM certificate is 5 years coverage.
If the approved equipment is found to be defective after its Malaysia type approval due to any modification or changes of the radio features made by suppliers, SIRIM Office may asks all defective equipment to be recalled at the cost and expense of the certificate holder. Therefore, any modification to radio features of the product may affect the validity of SIRIM certificates.
Why We Care
Lead time is something very important for Malaysia type approval. Therefore, good type approval planning is essential especially when it comes to product launch strategies. To ensure the entire type approval process in Malaysia can run timely, manufacturers may consult with a type approval service company for better certainty.
As a trusted type approval service company, Dimulti expert team will ensure that Malaysia type approval process can be completed timely and also provides the best solutions for any arise issues during the process. So, feel free to drop an email to info@narmadi.com if you have any questions about the lead time and validity of Malaysia type approval.