MALAYSIA 2174 ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN 86 OFFICE IN MALAYSIA RATIONALE FOR LEGAL METROLGY LEGISLATION RATIONALE FOR LEGISLATION

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1 I. GENERAL INFORMATION MALAYSIA Population Size Domestic Trade per million population (in US$) (2007) Departmental Budget per million population (in US$) (2007) Staff Strength MILLION GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT USD 173, 477 MILLION PER MILLION POPULATION USD 6385 MILLION MINISTRY BUDGET USD 102,273 MILLION PER MILLION POPULATION USD 3790 MILLION 2174 ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN 86 OFFICE IN MALAYSIA II. RATIONALE FOR LEGAL METROLGY LEGISLATION RATIONALE FOR LEGISLATION MALAYSIA TO REGULATE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AND INSTRUMENTS FOR WEIGHING AND MEASURING AND TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH. III. REGULATORY BODY REGULATORY BODY MALAYSIA MINISTRY OF DOMESTIC TRADE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS IV. LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK MALAYSIA LAWS AND REGULATIONS Weights And Measures Act, 1972 Weights And Measures Regulations, 1981 Pattern or Specification for Weights or Measures or Instrument for Weighing For Measuring Oder,1981

2 ASEAN WORKING GROUP ON LEGAL METROLOGY (WG3) MATRIX INFORMATION ON LEGAL METROLOGY REGIME IN ASEAN V. PATTERN APPROVAL - SIRIM Country Total Product Weighing & Measuring Instrument Type or Grouping MALAYSIA 5 Nonautomatic weighing instrument Fuel Dispenser (petrol and diesel) Fuel Dispenser (CNG) Flow meter (volumetric & Mass) Domestic Standards Please tick box if mandatory STANDARDS Relevant International Standards Extent of Alignment State reason if MOD - OIML R OIML R OIML R139 (awaiting to be published) OIML R

3 VI. MODE OF REGULATION AND TYPES OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT REGIMES FOR WEIGHING AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS FOR TRADE USE TYPES OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT REGIMES MODE OF REGULATION Malaysia Registration of approved pattern Verification of weighing and measuring instruments Post Market Surveillance The patterns of all weighing and measuring instruments for trade use have to undergo pattern testing (Evaluation by the National Metrology Laboratory, SIRIM Bhd). All approved patterns will be entered into the Register of Approved Patterns of Weighing and Measuring Instruments. All weighing and measuring instruments for use for trade shall be verified by Metrology Corporation of Malaysia Sdn Bhd (licence company nominated by the government of Malaysia ). Instrument meeting the prescribed requirements are stamped and deemed fit for trade used. Inspectors of Weights and Measures have the general supervision and all the powers and discretion under the Weights and Measures Act.

4 ASEAN WORKING GROUP ON LEGAL METROLOGY (WG3) MATRIX INFORMATION ON LEGAL METROLOGY REGIME IN ASEAN VII. FLOW CHART OF MEMBER COUNTRIES REGIME FOR PATTERN APPROVAL FLOW CHART TO OBTAIN PATTERN APPROVAL FOR WEIGHING AND MEASURING INSTRUMENT Manufacturer required to applied for pattern approval from Custodian of Weights and Measures before the instrument can be used for trade Summit technical specifications, drawing, approval certificate issued by relevant bodies and other supporting document to National Metrology Laboratory, (SIRIM) Document adequate No YES SIRIM conducting Testing Pattern Approved No YES Certificate of Approval Issued by Custodian (SIRIM) Weighing and Measuring Instrument fit for used for trade.

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6 ASEAN WORKING GROUP ON LEGAL METROLOGY (WG3) MATRIX INFORMATION ON LEGAL METROLOGY REGIME IN ASEAN VIII. MODE OF REGULATION ON VERIFICATION AND FREQUENCY FOR RE-VERIFICATION TYPE OF INSTRUMENT RE-VERIFICATION FREQUENCY MODE OF REGULATION ON VERIFICATION MALAYSIA ALL TYPE OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES USED FOR TRADE PURPOSSES ONCE IN TWELVE MONTHS Weights and Measures Act, 1972 e.g. Spring Balance, Meter Ruler and Petroleum Dispenser.

7 IX. VERIFICATION SEAL (IN PICTORIAL FORM) 1. Verification Sticker 2. Physical Seal for balance and tankers. 3. Sample used to seal the terminal.

8 ASEAN WORKING GROUP ON LEGAL METROLOGY (WG3) MATRIX INFORMATION ON LEGAL METROLOGY REGIME IN ASEAN X. FLOWCHART OF MEMBER COUNTRIES REGIME FOR VERIFICATION FLOW CHART FOR VERIFICATION OF WEIGHING AND MEASURING INSTRUMENT BY LICENSE COMPANY All Weighing and Measuring Instrument used for trade purpose shall be verified and stamped License repairers and traders must clean, service, repair and calibrated and sent to verification officer for verification. Conducting Verification Test YES No If the verification tests fail twice then the instrument will be obliterated. Instrument verified and issued a verification certificate together with safety sticker. Weighing and Measuring Instrument fit used for trade

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10 ASEAN WORKING GROUP ON LEGAL METROLOGY (WG3) MATRIX INFORMATION ON LEGAL METROLOGY REGIME IN ASEAN XI. PRE-PACKAGED GOODS Country Malaysia Types of Prepackaged Goods All type prepacked goods Domestic Standards Labeling only under the labeling order the Price Control Act,1946 Please tick box if mandatory STANDARDS Relevant International standards Extent of Alignment State reason if MOD Agency in charge of Labeling Min Of Domestic Trade And Consumer Affairs. XII. CONTACT PERSON MALAYSIA ACTS CONTACT DETAILS Name : PETER J. BERINUS AGANG Designation: ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Organization: MIN. OF DOMESTIC TRADE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS. Address: Tel: Fax: peter@kpdnhep.gov.my Website: http/