To: All EMPTA Members
ENGINE OIL CERTIFICATION AND MARKING
Please be informed that the Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has issued the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Engine Oil for Motor Vehicle) Order 2024 that will come into effect on 7 April 2025. Among the highlights of the new regulation are
- Suppliers of engine oil for motor vehicles must apply to SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd to obtain certification and conformity label for the engine oil.
- The engine oil for motor vehicle shall be marked with conformity label issued by SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd.
- Failing to comply with the new regulation face penalty of up to RM200,000 (for company) or RM100,000 and 3 years of imprisonment (for individuals).
The new regulation may have significant implications for businesses in our industry, and we understand that many members have concerns regarding compliance, operational adjustments, and the potential impact on business.
Please be assured that EMPTA is actively working on this issue. We recognize the need for greater clarity and practical solutions, and we are in the process of arranging a dialogue with Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). This session will allow us to present industry concerns, seek further explanations, and advocate for fair and workable implementation measures that do not unduly burden businesses.
EMPTA committee will keep members updated on the outcome of our engagement with KPDN.
Yours faithfully,
Kau Peng Yap, Chairman
Kenneth Cheng Yew Kheong, Secretary General
To obtain the content of the new regulation, please click Download PDF.





