In November of 2023, Malaysia's Department of Environment (DOE) published a checklist form for application for the import/export of hazardous chemicals under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2023 and Customs (Prohibition of Exports) Order 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the Custom Orders).
According to DOE, all applications for the import and export of environmentally hazardous chemicals subject to the Customs Orders must be made through the Environmental Hazardous Substances Information System (MyEHS) system. The checklist shall serve as a supporting document for DOE to issue review letter.
Details of the checklist items are listed below:
Part A: Company information
An Application Letter with information below:
Company name and profile; Type of application (importation / exportation) amd Responsible contact person (name, designation, contact number and email)
Importation / Exportation details in Part B
A copy of company profile
A copy of latest business license from local authorities
A copy of latest Business Registration Certificate from the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)
Chemical analysis reports of the chemical (if applicable)
Process flowchart indicating the usage of chemical (if applicable)
A copy of latest approval letter from DOE
A copy of latest prescribed premises licenses from DOE (if applicable)
Part B: Information of the Chemical Industry
Chemical name and trade name
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
HS Code and CAS number
Import/Export quantity
Name, address, telephone and email of the importer/exporter
Purpose of importation/exportation
Use or uses of the chemical
Point of exit/entry in Malaysia (Port)
Production capacity (tonne/month) (or any other applicable unit)
A proforma invoice/invoice
The checklist form can be accessed here.
