26 Mar 🇲🇾 Malaysia | SIRIM Mandates IPv6 Test Reports for Non-Wi-Fi Devices Starting July 2025
SIRIM has announced that, effective July 11, 2025, all non-Wi-Fi-enabled devices requiring type approval or renewal must include a comprehensive IPv6 test report. This initiative aims to enhance network compatibility and security across Malaysia’s communication infrastructure.
📅 Dates: February 01, 2025 – Announcement Ref. No.: SQASI/CMCS/1/25/0001
🏛 Regulatory Authority: Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM)
Regulation Status
📌 Status: In force – The regulation will be enforced starting July 11, 2025.
📌 Next Steps: Manufacturers must obtain IPv6 test reports from approved laboratories and submit them with all new applications and renewals for non-Wi-Fi devices starting July 11, 2025. Preparations should begin as early as possible to avoid delays in type approval.
Regulatory Impact
Type Approval & Market Access
✔ Manufacturers must obtain and submit IPv6 test reports for non-Wi-Fi-enabled devices to achieve full approval.
✔ Interim approvals granted previously will expire on July 10, 2025, and will not be extended.
Spectrum Management & Technical Standards
✔ The mandate ensures that non-Wi-Fi devices comply with current IPv6 standards, promoting uniformity in network communications.
Impact on Imports, Customs & Market Surveillance
✔Importers must ensure that all non-Wi-Fi-enabled devices have the requisite IPv6 certification to avoid customs clearance issues.
More Details
On February 10, 2025, SIRIM issued Announcement Ref. No.: SQASI/CMCS/1/25/0001, detailing the requirement for IPv6 test reports for non-Wi-Fi-enabled devices seeking type approval or renewal. This directive affects devices such as cellular equipment without Wi-Fi interfaces and those utilizing mediums like fiber optics, excluding Ethernet LAN.
To facilitate this testing, SIRIM has designated the following laboratories:
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- BII Laboratory (China): BII Group Holdings Ltd China
- CNLabs (India): CNLABS Test Services Pvt. Ltd.
- SIRIM QAS International (Malaysia): RF & EMCT Laboratory
According to SIRIM, this list is not exhaustive, and additional testing facilities may become available in the future for the aforementioned scope.
Manufacturers are advised to coordinate with these laboratories to obtain the necessary IPv6 test reports. For Wi-Fi-enabled products, testing may be conducted at any accredited IPv6 laboratory.
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