What is the fastest way to get SIRIM Type Approval?

Prepare complete and correct documentation up front, reuse acceptable existing test reports where possible, group related model variants into one application, and have a consultant pre-check compliance so the submission is not rejected and sent back — rejections and rework are the biggest avoidable cause of delay.

SIRIM Type Approval cost & timeline: what it costs and how long it takes

Q: Is there a fixed price for SIRIM Type Approval?

No. There is no single flat fee. The total cost depends on your product, whether new laboratory testing is required, how many models or variants are involved, and the labelling quantity. The main variable is testing — products that can rely on acceptable existing test reports cost less than products that must be tested from scratch.

Q: How long does SIRIM Type Approval take?

Once your documentation and any required test reports are complete and correct, the approval processing stage is typically on the order of a few weeks. If new lab testing is required, that adds time, so a full project can range from a few weeks to a couple of months depending on the product and how ready your documents are.

Q: Can I use my existing CE, FCC or CB test reports?

In many cases, yes — recognised international test reports (for example IECEE CB, CE/RED or FCC) can often be used to support a SIRIM application and reduce or avoid re-testing. Whether a specific report is accepted depends on the product type and the standards involved, so it is worth checking before you assume re-testing is needed.

By MY Broadband Corporation · Updated July 2026 · ~6 min read

The honest answer up front: there's no single price and no fixed timeline for SIRIM Type Approval. Both depend on your product. What we can do is show you exactly what drives the cost and the schedule — and the practical levers that keep them both down.

Be wary of any consultant who quotes a flat "SIRIM price" before seeing your product. A responsible quote is based on your product type, the standards that apply, and whether testing is needed. Anything else is guesswork.

What makes up the cost

Think of SIRIM Type Approval cost as a stack of components, not one number:

Cost component	What it is	How much it varies
Testing	Lab testing of the product against the applicable standards, if acceptable test reports don't already exist	The biggest variable — from near-zero (reusing valid reports) to significant (full testing)
Application & processing	The certification application and processing for each certificate / model family	Scales with the number of distinct models
Labelling	MCMC approval labels applied to approved units	Depends on the quantity you produce or import
Consultancy / handling	Preparing documents, managing the submission, and dealing with queries	Depends on product complexity and how ready your paperwork is

Because testing dominates the total, the single biggest question for your budget is: does your product need new testing, or can it rely on reports you already have?

What drives the timeline

Four things decide how long it takes

Testing: whether new lab testing is required — the largest single factor
Document readiness: complete, correct paperwork moves; gaps cause back-and-forth
Product complexity: more functions and more applicable standards take longer
Number of variants: several models can often be grouped, but still add scope

As a rough guide, once your documentation and any required test reports are complete and correct, the approval processing stage is typically on the order of a few weeks. If new testing is required, that stage is added on top — so a full project realistically ranges from a few weeks to a couple of months:

Your situation	Typical effect on timeline
Valid test reports already exist	Fastest — mostly documentation + processing
Existing reports need supplementing	Moderate — partial testing plus processing
New testing required from scratch	Longest — testing time dominates the schedule

These are general ranges to set expectations, not a promise for your specific product. The only way to give you real numbers is to look at what you're bringing to approval — send us the details and we'll come back with an actual cost and schedule.

How to keep cost and time down

Most of the waste in an approval project is avoidable. These four levers make the biggest difference:

Reuse acceptable test reports. Recognised international reports (for example IECEE CB, CE/RED or FCC) can often support a SIRIM application and reduce or remove re-testing. Check before you assume you must test again.
Get the documentation right the first time. Rejections and resubmissions are the most common avoidable delay. A complete, correct pack moves straight through.
Group your variants. Related models can often be handled as a family rather than as entirely separate applications.
Have compliance pre-checked. Catching a gap before submission is far cheaper than discovering it after a rejection.

If you want the detail on exactly which documents are needed, see our SIRIM Type Approval checklist. Not sure SIRIM is even the right approval for your product? Start with SIRIM vs ST CoA: which approval do you need?

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a fixed price for SIRIM Type Approval?

No. The total depends on your product, whether new testing is required, how many models are involved, and the labelling quantity. Testing is the biggest variable — products that can reuse acceptable existing reports cost less than products tested from scratch.

How long does SIRIM Type Approval take?

Once documentation and any required test reports are complete and correct, the processing stage is typically a few weeks. If new lab testing is required, that adds time — so a full project can run from a few weeks to a couple of months.

Can I use my existing CE, FCC or CB test reports?

Often, yes. Recognised international reports can frequently support a SIRIM application and reduce or avoid re-testing. Whether a specific report is accepted depends on the product and the standards involved, so it's worth checking early.

What's the fastest way to get approved?

Complete, correct documentation up front; reuse acceptable existing reports; group related variants; and have compliance pre-checked so the submission isn't rejected and returned. Rejections and rework are the biggest avoidable cause of delay.

This guide is general information, not regulatory or pricing advice. Fees, timelines and requirements vary by product and change over time — request a quote for figures specific to your product.