All face masks must have Sirim approval from July

PUTRAJAYA: The government will ban the import of non-medical face masks without the MS Sirim certification and labelling starting July 1.

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry said enforcement of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking) of Non-Medical Face Mask Order 2022, which requires manufacturers and importers of non-medical face masks to apply for MS Sirim certification and labelling, begins on that day.