Lighting Fixtures Malaysia ST COA Certification Process

As Malaysia's market requirements for electrical product safety become increasingly stringent, obtaining the Malaysia ST COA certification has become a critical step for electronic and electrical products to enter this market. Today, we will delve into the details of ST COA certification to help you better prepare for certifying lighting products.

What is Malaysia ST COA Certification?  

With the growing demand for electrical product safety in Malaysia, achieving the Malaysia ST COA certification is essential for market access. This certification, managed by ST, focuses on safety requirements and excludes EMC certification.

Applicable Lighting Product Scope  

Products such as LED lighting, desk lamps, Christmas lights, fluorescent lamps, and ballasts fall within the scope.

Types of ST COA Certification  

1. ST COA  

   - Based on CB (International Certification) or IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) safety reports under the SIRIM ST-Batch certification scheme.

2. PCS License (Product Certification Scheme)  

   - Requires factory audits and is suited for manufacturers needing higher certification standards.

Certification Standards  

Malaysia's electrical product safety certifications are primarily based on MS (Malaysian Standards), which align with international IEC standards. Therefore, having an IEC safety report or CB certification report can significantly reduce the ST COA certification timeline.

Documents Required for ST COA Application  

1. Business license  

2. Test reports (usually issued by laboratories compliant with Malaysian standards)  

3. Application form and authorization letter  

4. Product specifications  

Key Points for ST COA Certification  

1. Importer Requirements: The certificate holder must be an actual Malaysian importer.  

2. Certificate Validity: The ST COA certificate is valid for one year and requires renewal upon expiration.  

3. Labeling Requirements: After certification, the importer must purchase SIRIM Batch labels and affix them to the products once they are transported to Malaysia. For labels applied directly at the manufacturing facility, SIRIM factory inspection is required, which incurs higher costs. This is typically suitable for manufacturers with high shipping frequency.  

4. Label Placement: The SIRIM Batch label must be affixed to the product itself, not the outer packaging.  

Whether your lighting products are LED lights, desk lamps, or fluorescent lamps, obtaining Malaysia's ST COA certification is a necessary step for entering the market. By collaborating with China JJR Laboratory, you can not only improve certification efficiency but also ensure your products enter the Malaysian market smoothly, meeting local safety standards.