Malaysia has signed the Stockholm Convention (SC) but has yet to ratify it. Currently, Malaysia still follows the SC guidelines for managing Dechlorane Plus and UV-328, under which the production and use of these chemicals are not allowed, except for specific exemptions provided in accordance with the relevant SC Articles. Please refer to the SC web portal for more information on exemptions for these chemicals. At present, we are adhering to the Stockholm Convention in managing these chemicals. Malaysia will eliminate the import, export, production, and use of UV-328, except under specific exemptions. However, according to Article 4 of the Stockholm Convention, any exemptions must be registered with the SC Secretariat. The registration of exemptions shall expire five years after the date of the convention's entry into force concerning Dechlorane Plus and UV-328. Since Malaysia has yet to ratify this convention, we currently have no plans to register any exemptions for this purpose. For further guidance, please contact Bahagian Pengurusan Kimia, DOSH for more information related to the production and use of these chemicals.

The Department of Environment (DOE) will not issue any review letter for import or export applications of hazardous chemicals submitted to this Department without complete supporting documents according to the checklist provided. Applications must also be submitted through the MyEHS system of the Department of Environment Malaysia.