Kuala lumpur: SIRIM Bhd has been mandated to be the sole inspection body and certificate of approval (COA) issuer for waste plastic imports into Malaysia, effective July 1, 2025. In a statement today, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said that, in promoting green growth and climate resilience under the MADANI Economy framework, Malaysia has stepped up efforts to better regulate the import of waste plastic into the country.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Malaysia is guided by the principles of transparency, good governance, and rule of law. The country is open to issuing COA for the import of waste plastic, provided that importers fulfill all conditions under Malaysian laws and that exporters belong to or originate from countries that have signed and ratified the Basel Convention. The ministry emphasized that Malaysia will not hesitate to act firmly against any individual or company attempting to circumvent waste import controls or engage in illicit waste import activities.

MITI remains committed to facilitating a legitimate, responsible, and eco-friendly trade environment to support Malaysia’s sustainable socio-economic goals. This commitment aligns with international best practices and multilaterally agreed global commitments on safeguarding the environment. Importers wishing to bring waste plastic into the country may refer to SIRIM’s guidelines for importation and inspection, available at the following address: https://www.sirim-qas.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/faq-importation-of-waste-plastic-1.pdf.

SIRIM, an agency under MITI, is a well-established industrial research and technology organization and the national champion of quality in Malaysia.