KPDN Delays SIRIM Label Rule For Engine Lubricants To Oct
The new ruling that requires all engine lubricants sold in Malaysia to obtain a SIRIM label has been delayed to Oct this year, says KPDN.
According to local daily The Star, it seems the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has elected to delay the enforcement of its new rule requiring all engine lubricants marketed and sold in Malaysia to obtain and bear a SIRIM label.
As a refresher, this ruling was mooted and gazetted as early as Oct 2024 ahead of the initial planned enforcement starting this year from April 7. The ruling, as explained by the ministry, was meant to curb both counterfeit and fake products more effectively – a common issue for said product type.
Now, it seems KPDN has elected to delay said enforcement by six months, which means brands as retailers have until Oct this year to comply with said new ruling which, additionally, applies to engine lubricant products that are both locally produced and imported from overseas.
Initial announcement by KPDN detailing the earlier April 7 enforcement start date issued last month. Now, the ministry has delayed this by six months as relevant parties find it difficult to clear current stocks.
The reasoning for this delayed enforcement is reportedly a simple one – it appears related parties need more time to clear existing stocks before complying with said new ruling detailed above. Given the request, KPDN has elected to grant this six-month extension.
“The ministry received applications and feedback from engine oil industry players and associations on challenges in adhering to this, especially finishing existing stock on the market,” confirms KPDN director-general (enforcement) Datuk Azman Adam.
“Once this postponement period ends, strict action will be taken on any companies, distributors, or traders found selling products that do not have the authentic certification label from SIRIM,” added Datuk Azman further.
Until the new ruling takes effect, it remains good practice to be vigilant when purchasing engine lubricants still to avoid being cheated with fakes and counterfeits.
Despite the delay, some brands have already complied with the ruling ahead of the initial April 7 enforcement start date. One of which is Motul, which claimed to be the first to be certified by SIRIM (SIRIM QAS internation Sdn Bhd) this year under said new ruling.
Nevertheless, with this delayed enforcement date, Carz.com.my is obliged to remind all to practice basic vigilance when purchasing engine lubricants in the open market.
Key to this is so always ensure you purchase your engine lubricant products from trusted or authorised retail channels – i.e. selected petrol station stores, and certified workshop partners.
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