What Labels Must a Juicer Sold in Malaysia Carry?
A juicer sold in Peninsular Malaysia must be approved by the Energy Commission, or Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST). It must also carry the ST-SIRIM safety label, because juicers are a regulated electrical product. A juicer does not need an energy star label. Juicers are not on the list of products that must carry one.
This page covers the rules for juicers and blenders sold in Peninsular Malaysia. Each rule links to its source.
Why juicers are a regulated product
Some electrical products must be approved before they can be sold. The rule is regulation 97 of the Electricity Regulations 1994. The Energy Commission lists these products in its approval guidelines, dated 21 June 2024.
Juicers are on that list. Category 13 is "Kitchen Machine". It covers machines that prepare food "by mechanical means". The list names the blender, chopper, food processor, juice extractor, grinder, mixer and ice cream maker. The safety standards for this group are MS IEC 60335-1:2015 and MS IEC 60335-2-14:2014.
The guidelines also give advice to buyers. Consumers should only buy equipment that is "approved by the Commission" and carries its label.
Source: Energy Commission, Guidelines for the Approval of Electrical Equipment GP/ST/NO.37/2024 (7th edition, June 2024).
The labels, one by one
| Label or approval | Needed on a juicer? | What it shows | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Approval (CoA) | Yes, held by the importer or manufacturer | The Energy Commission has approved this product for sale | ST guidelines GP/ST/NO.37/2024 |
| ST-SIRIM safety label | Yes, on the product | The product is approved and meets the safety rules for its type | ST guidelines GP/ST/NO.37/2024; ST seller FAQ |
| Energy efficiency (star) label | No | Only required on ten named product types | ST Guidelines on Energy-Using Product GP/ST/No.50/2024 |
Certificate of Approval
The Certificate of Approval is not something you will see printed on the box. It is held by the company that imports or makes the juicer. The Energy Commission's own FAQ says that "the CoA is only issued to importers or manufacturers".
ST-SIRIM label
This is the label you can check yourself. The Energy Commission says sellers may only sell or advertise equipment that "already has a Certificate of Approval (CoA) and bears the ST-SIRIM label".
The label is applied in one of two ways. A juicer made in Malaysia joins a SIRIM certification scheme. The guidelines say it must then be "affixed with a ST-SIRIM label issued by SIRIM or bear the SIRIM Certification Mark". An imported juicer must pass a SIRIM test for each shipment, or join the same scheme. Only then can it carry the label.
Source: Energy Commission FAQ for sellers and advertisers.
Energy efficiency label
Many people expect a star rating on every appliance. Juicers do not need one. The star label rules have applied since 1 January 2025, and they cover ten products. These are the air-conditioner, refrigerator, fan, lamp, television, washing machine, microwave oven, rice cooker, freezer and electric oven. A juicer is not one of them.
So a juicer with no star label is not breaking any rule. A juicer with no ST-SIRIM label is.
Source: Energy Commission, Guidelines on Energy-Using Product GP/ST/No.50/2024 (dated 30 December 2024).
One more rule: the plug
The approval guidelines also say which types of appliance may be used in Malaysia. Only two types are allowed. Class I appliances have an earth connection. Class II appliances have double insulation. The guidelines say Class 0 and Class 0I appliances "are NOT ALLOWED".
In practice, a juicer bought for another country may also come with the wrong plug or run on a different voltage. That is one more reason to buy a model sold for the Malaysian market.
Why this matters now
On 23 July 2026, the government announced a crackdown on unsafe electrical products. It covers products sold online and in shops. The Edge Malaysia reported that it would target "34 categories of controlled electrical appliances". Kitchen appliances are on that list.
Source: The Edge Malaysia, 23 July 2026.
How to check a juicer before you buy
Choosing between a combined machine and a juicer? Our guide on whether a 2-in-1 fruit juicer blender is worth buying covers the trade-offs. You can also browse slow juicers for the Malaysian market and check each model's label before you order.
- Look for the ST-SIRIM label on the juicer itself, not only on the box.
- If you are buying online, ask the seller for a clear photo of the label on the exact model. If they cannot send one, do not buy.
- Check that the listing is for the Malaysian market, with a Malaysian plug and the right voltage.
- Buy from the brand's official store or an authorised dealer. Our guide on how to spot a real 11.11 slow juicer deal explains how to check the seller.
- Check that spare parts for the model are sold locally, so the machine can be kept in safe working order.
What a missing label usually means
A juicer without the ST-SIRIM label has not been shown to have the approval and label the rules require. It may be a personal import that was never meant for sale. It may also be a grey import, brought in without approval.
There is a practical risk too. A machine that was never approved here may not suit the local power supply. It may also have no local parts or service. If you bought it from a seller in Malaysia, you still have rights under the Consumer Protection Act 1999. Our guide on what Malaysian law guarantees when you buy a juicer explains them. An overseas seller may be much harder to reach.
Sabah and Sarawak
These rules come from the Energy Commission, which covers Peninsular Malaysia. Sabah has its own energy regulator, the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS), which publishes its own guidelines for the approval of electrical equipment. Sarawak has its own electricity law. If you live in Sabah or Sarawak, check your state regulator's rules as well.
Frequently asked questions
Does a juicer need a SIRIM label in Malaysia?
Yes. Juicers fall under the Energy Commission's "Kitchen Machine" category. Sellers may only sell equipment that has a Certificate of Approval and carries the ST-SIRIM label.
Does a juicer need an energy star rating label?
No. The energy label applies to ten named products, such as refrigerators, air-conditioners and rice cookers. Juicers are not on that list.
Is it illegal to sell a juicer without the ST-SIRIM label?
The Energy Commission says sellers and advertisers are only allowed to sell or advertise regulated equipment that has a Certificate of Approval and bears the ST-SIRIM label. A regulated product without it should not be on sale.
Where is the ST-SIRIM label on a juicer?
The rules require the product to be "affixed" with the label, so look on the machine, not only on the box. If you cannot find it, ask the seller to show you where it is.
Does a blender need the same label as a juicer?
Yes. Blenders and juice extractors are in the same "Kitchen Machine" category, under the same safety standards.
