Department of Standards Malaysia

Public Comment is an important step in developing the Malaysian Standard (MS). Aligned with Article 4 and Annex 3 of The WTO TBT Agreement, the Department of Standards Malaysia (JSM) invites all parties to share feedback or comment on draft MS that covers new, revision, amendment and the withdrawal of MS. All comments received will be reviewed and discussed by the relevant committee under the purview of JSM.

For further information on public comment, please contact:

Public Comment Team
Standardisation Division
Department of Standards Malaysia
CYBERJAYA
E-mel: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my

No	Title	Download
1	Public Comment for Under Development	PDF

15 SEPTEMBER 2026 - 14 NOVEMBER 2026

UNDER DEVELOPMENT
15 SEPTEMBER 2026 - 14 NOVEMBER 2026
No.	Title of DMS	Scope	Details
NSC 05 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENTS AND ACCESSORIES
1.	DMS IEC 60598-2-1:2020 Luminaires – Part 2-1: Particular requirements – Fixed general purpose luminaires (IEC 60598-2-1:2020, IDT)	This document specifies requirements for fixed general purpose luminaires for use with electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1000 V.	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
2.	DMS IEC 60598-2-2:2023 Luminaires – Part 2-2: Particular requirements – Recessed luminaires and recessed air-handling luminaires (IEC 60598-2-2:2023, IDT)	This document specifies requirements for recessed luminaires incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1000V and requirements for recessed air-handling luminaires for use with a ventilation duct or ventilated space (plenum).	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
3.	DMS IEC 60598-2-5:2015 Luminaires – Part 2-5: Particular requirements – Floodlights (IEC 60598-2-5:2015, IDT)	This document specifies requirements for floodlights for use with electrical light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1000V.	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my

1 OCTOBER 2026 - 30 NOVEMBER 2026

UNDER DEVELOPMENT
1 NOVEMBER 2026 - 30 NOVEMBER 2026
No.	Title of DMS	Scope	Details
NSC 12 - TRANSPORT
1.	DMS 2773 Motor vehicle ― Requirements for integrated automotive workshop ― Classification	This document specifies general criteria and requirements for motor vehicle organisation classification using the star rating system with regards to the management system requirements of 4M ― Man, Machine, Material and Method. It applies to workshop with motor vehicles categories (L, M and N) as classified in accordance with MS 1822.	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
NSC 18 - MEDICAL DEVICES AND FACILITIES FOR HEALTHCARE
1.	DMS 2058 Code of practice for good engineering maintenance management of medical equipment in healthcare delivery organisation	This document is applicable to the medical equipment placed for use in any healthcare delivery organisation intended to be used for human being which requires maintenance operation and management.	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my

15 OCTOBER 2026 - 14 NOVEMBER 2026

UNDER DEVELOPMENT
15 OCTOBER 2026 - 14 NOVEMBER 2026
No.	Title of DMS	Scope	Details
NSC 27 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
1.	DMS ISO/DIS 24039:2022 Information technology — Smart city digital platform reference architecture — Data and service	This document specifies the reference architecture of smart city digital platforms (SCDPs), with a focus on supporting access to data and services for applications in smart cities.	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my

15 OCTOBER 2026 - 14 DECEMBER 2026

UNDER DEVELOPMENT
15 OCTOBER 2026 - 14 DECEMBER 2026
No.	Title of DMS	Scope	Details
NSC 11 - LOGISTICS
1.	DMS 2808 Logistics management system — General requirements	This document specifies the requirements for a logistics management system that an organisation can use to enhance its logistics performance. It refers to the requirements for efficient handling of products, goods and/or cargo, safe, cost effective, energy saving, environmentally friendly, ethical and integrity in providing logistics services. It specifies the framework for an organisation to establish an efficient logistics management system. This document is intended for use by an organisation seeking to manage its logistics services in a systematic manner that contributes to the sustainability regardless of type, size, products, goods and/or cargo related to logistics services.	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
2.	DMS 2825 Shipping instruction (SI) — Code of practice	This document outlines the layout, data requirements and submission processes for shipping instruction (SI) used in sea freight.	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my

1 NOVEMBER 2026 - 15 NOVEMBER 2026

UNDER DEVELOPMENT
1 NOVEMBER 2026 - 15 NOVEMBER 2026
No.	Title of DMS	Scope	Details
NSC 22 - TIMBER, TIMBER PROUCTS AND TIMBER STRUCTURES
1.	DMS 1787-15 Wood-based panels — Part 15: Determination of formaldehyde emission by desiccator method	This document specifies a method for determining the quantity of free formaldehyde emitted from wood-based panels.	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
2.	DMS 1714 Tropical hardwood timber — Visual strength grading — Specification	This document specifies requirements for strength grading tropical hardwood timber visually for structural use. The system of grading is a classification of the defect system whereby the effect of various defects on the strength of the piece is taken into account. For tropical hardwoods, visual strength grade of timber is classified as Select Structural Grade (SSG), Standard Structural Grade (ASG), Common Building Grade (CBG) and Hardwood Structural Grade (HSG).	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my

1 NOVEMBER 2026 - 30 NOVEMBER 2026

UNDER DEVELOPMENT
1 NOVEMBER 2026 - 30 NOVEMBER 2026
No.	Title of DMS	Scope	Details
NSC 12 - TRANSPORT
1.	DMS 828 Retro reflective marking for motor vehicle - Specification	This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements retro-reflective marking for the fitment at the rear and side of all motor vehicles categories except L and M1 as stipulated in MS 1822. The requirements include design, colourimetric, photometric, physical and mechanical properties.	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my

1 NOVEMBER 2026 - 31 DECEMBER 2026

UNDER DEVELOPMENT
1 NOVEMBER 2026 - 31 DECEMBER 2026
No.	Title of DMS	Scope	Details
NSC 02 - CHEMICALS AND MATERIALS
1.	DMS 1517:202X Organic fertiliser — Specification	This document specifies the requirements for organic fertiliser.	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
2.	DMS 2532:202X Fortified organic fertiliser — Specification	This document specifies the requirements for fortified organic fertiliser.	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
NSC 21 - FOOD, FOOD PRODUCTS AND FOOD SAFETY
1.	DMS 531 Tomato sauce (ketchup) — Specification	This document specifies the requirements for manufactured and repacked tomato sauce. Tomato sauce is also known as tomato ketchup or tomato catsup.	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
2.	DMS 532 Chili sauce — Specification	This document specifies the requirements for chilli sauce and its variations which may include, but not limited to, chilli sauce mixed with ginger, chilli sauce mixed with garlic and chilli sauce mixed with pineapple.	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
3.	DMS 1350 Natural mineral water — Specification	This document is applicable to all packaged natural mineral waters offered for sale as food. It does not apply to natural mineral waters sold or used for other purposes.	UPC DOCUMENT PUBLIC COMMENT FORM Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my

No	Title	Download
1	Public Comment for Withdrawal Without Replacement	Fill Form

1 OCTOBER 2026 - 30 NOVEMBER 2026

1 OCTOBER 2026 - 30 NOVEMBER 2026
No.	MS Number	Title	NSC Approval Date	Justification for Withdrawal
NSC 18 - MEDICAL DEVICES AND FACILITIES FOR HEALTHCARE
1	MS 2059:2008 (confirmed:2013)	Medical laboratories — Guidance on laboratory implementation of MS ISO 15189:2014	18 August 2026	NSC 18/TC 7 reviewed and proposed for the MS to be withdrawn without replacement as this guidance document is also no longer referenced or utilized by stakeholders as well as the Accreditation Division of JSM has issued supplementary accreditation requirements detailing the accreditation requirements based on the MS ISO 15189 standard.
2	MS 2367:2010 (confirmed:2015)	Performance evaluation of in vitro diagnostic medical devices	18 August 2026	NSC 18/TC 7 reviewed and proposed for the MS to be withdrawn without replacement as the document is no longer utilized within Malaysia and industry practices align with ISO 20916.
3	MS ISO 23640:2013 (confirmed:2020)	In vitro diagnostic medical devices — Evaluation of stability of in vitro diagnostic reagents (ISO 23640:2011, IDT)	18 August 2026	NSC 18/TC 7 reviewed and proposed for the MS to be withdrawn without replacement as currently, industry alignment with broader technical evaluation frameworks.
4	MS ISO 11554:2019	Optics and photonics — Lasers and laser —related equipment — Test methods for laser beam power, energy and temporal characteristics (ISO 11554:2017, IDT)	18 August 2026	NSC 18/TC 11 has reviewed the MS and proposed its withdrawal without replacement, as it have been superseded by an updated version, ISO 11554:2025 and due to no longer referred by local stakeholders & industries.
5	MS IEC 60601-2-33:2009	Medical electrical equipment — Part 2-33: Particular requirements for the safety of magnetic resonance equipment for medical diagnostic (IEC 60601-2-33:2002, AMD. 1:2005, IDT)	18 August 2026	NSC 18/TC 11 has reviewed the MS and proposed its withdrawal without replacement, NSC 18/TC 11 has reviewed the MS and proposed its withdrawal without replacement, as MS is no longer referred by local stakeholders & industries.

1 NOVEMBER 2026 - 31 DECEMBER 2026

1 NOVEMBER 2026 - 31 DECEMBER 2026
No.	MS Number	Title	NSC Approval Date	Justification for Withdrawal
NSC 02 - CHEMICALS AND MATERIALS
1	MS ISO 5667: PART 18: 2007	Water Quality – Sampling – Part 18: Guidance on Sampling of Ground Water at Contaminated Areas (ISO 5667-18:2001, MOD)	29 October 2026	MS ISO 5667: Part 18: 2007 was technically reviewed and recommended for withdrawal without replacement, as the corresponding ISO 5667-18:2001 has already been withdrawn by ISO.
NSC 18 - MEDICAL DEVICES AND FACILITIES FOR HEALTHCARE
1.	MS ISO 10993-4:2010	Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 4: Selection of tests for interactions with blood (ISO 10993-4:2002, AMD 1:2006, IDT)	19 October 2026	NSC 18/TC 12 reviewed and proposed for the MS to be withdrawn without replacement due to the document is no longer utilized and referred within local stakeholders and industry practices in Malaysia.
2.	MS ISO 10993-10:2013	Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization (ISO 10993-10:2010, IDT)	19 October 2026	NSC 18/TC 12 reviewed and proposed for the MS to be withdrawn without replacement due to the document is no longer utilized and referred within local stakeholders and industry practices in Malaysia. Furthermore, advancements in biological evaluation methodologies reflect a transition from in vivo animal testing toward alternative approaches, including chemistry-based analytical testing and in vitro assays.
3.	MS ISO 10993-14:2005	Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 14: Identification and quantification of degradation products from ceramics (ISO 10993-14:2001, IDT)	19 October 2026	NSC 18/TC 12 reviewed and proposed for the MS to be withdrawn without replacement as currently, the application of ceramic materials in medical device manufacturing has become increasingly limited due to technological advancements and the adoption of alternative materials. Consequently, this declining use has diminished the demand for this standard, rendering it obsolete, irrelevant, and no longer referenced or implemented by stakeholders and industry.
4.	MS ISO 10993-15:2005	Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 15: Identification and quantification of degradation products from metals and alloys (ISO 10993-15:2000, IDT)	19 October 2026	NSC 18/TC 12 has reviewed the MS and proposed its withdrawal without replacement, as it have been superseded by an updated version, ISO 11554:2025 and due to no longer referred by local stakeholders & industries.
5.	MS ISO 10993-16:2011	Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 16: Toxicokinetic study design for degradation products and leachables (First revision) (ISO 10993-16:2010, IDT)	19 October 2026	NSC 18/TC 12 reviewed and proposed for the MS to be withdrawn without replacement due to the document is no longer utilized and referred within local stakeholders and industry practices in Malaysia.
6.	MS ISO 10993-17:2005	Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 17: Establishment of allowable limits for leachable substances (ISO 10993-17:2002, IDT)	19 October 2026	NSC 18/TC 12 reviewed and proposed for the MS to be withdrawn without replacement due to the document is no longer utilized and referred within local stakeholders and industry practices in Malaysia.

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