MCMC published new guidelines for the approval of devices with IPV6 technology. It regulates market access for those products in Malaysia. These include devices with a direct external connection, such as access points, gateway devices or mobile phones. The new IPV6 Certification Program will come into force in July 2020. All devices with IPV6 technology must be certified according to the new requirements after the transition period expires in July 2020; until then, the previous MCMC requirements will apply. For the approval of IPV6 products the following general requirements have to be fulfilled:
– IPV6 Functional requirements
– Electrical Safety (inclusive Power supply and Power Cord)
– EMC
– Marking
– Language
There are IPV6-specific requirements related to the functionalities of the device, which are reflected in the test specifications: – A comprehensive test scope covering all requirements and RFCs as specified in MCMC Technical Code (MCMC MTSFB TC T013:2019) – Applicant shall declare and provide pre-installed software in a submitted sample for testing. – Test to be conducted at SIRIM Lab or at any accredited or accepted laboratory.
