IBG Biofertilizer Series Is Malaysia’s First Biofertilizer That Has Been Certified As Eco-Friendly Product Under SIRIM ECO 013:2024.

IBG biofertilizer has been an important elements to promoting soil rehabilitation and agriculture production yield. As the Malaysia’s first biofertilizer to be certified as an eco-friendly product under the SIRIM ECO 013:2024 certification in year 2025, the IBG biofertilizer series represents a breakthrough achievement that places Malaysia at the forefront of eco-innovation in agricultural inputs. Developed through years of collaborative research between local universities and industry partners, IBG biofertilizer integrates beneficial microorganisms with organic substrates to enhance nutrient availability while protecting soil ecosystems. Its certification under the new SIRIM ECO013:2024 standard confirms that the product meets stringent criteria for biodegradability, low toxicity, and sustainable production processes.

IBG Oil Palm Biofertilizer

SIRIM ECO 013:2024 is a rigorous eco-labelling standard designed to ensure that products meet specific environmental criteria before they are certified. The standard takes into account factors such as raw material sourcing, production processes, product safety, and long-term environmental impact. For IBG biofertilizer to be awarded this certification, the product had to undergo stringent assessments and independent verifications to prove that the product minimizes ecological harm. By meeting these requirements, IBG biofertilizer has successfully set a benchmark in Malaysia, demonstrating that agricultural inputs can be developed in a way that balances productivity with sustainability. This is particularly crucial at a time when chemical fertilizers, while effective, are being increasingly scrutinized for their negative consequences on soil degradation, water pollution, and carbon emissions.

At the same time, IBG biofertilizer has obtain MyHijau mark. The MyHijau mark is Malaysia’s official green recognition scheme, endorsed by the Government through the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC). Carrying the mark signals that IBG biofertilizer is an authentic, certified green product that meets strict local and international environmental standards. Carrying the MyHijau mark provides IBG with a unique branding edge, positioning it ahead of competitors who lack eco-certification. It strengthens the company’s sustainability profile, especially in industries like oil palm and rice cultivation where international buyers demand proof of sustainable practices. By being part of the MyHijau ecosystem, IBG biofertilizer supports Malaysia’s green economy agenda and commitments under climate agreements. This enhances IBG’s reputation not just as a product manufacturer, but as a contributor to Malaysia’s sustainable development.

IBG Multipurpose Biofertilizer

Moreover, in recent research collaboration with Xiamen University Malaysia, IBG biofertilizer manufacturing process has been proved to emit up to 99% less emissions than organic fertilizers & 95% less than nitrogen fertilizers in the research paper “Biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture: A life cycle assessment of upstream manufacturing to carbon reduction”. Whilst in paddy field, the research paper “Toward carbon mitigation resiliency in the agriculture sector: An integrated LCA-GHG protocol-IPCC guidelines framework for biofertilizer application in paddy field” showed that the use of IBG biofertilizer helped lower greenhouse gas emissions by about 15% per hectare, mainly by improving how soil stores carbon and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. If this method is used across the country by 2030, it could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture by about 10%, which is roughly 2% of Malaysia’s total emissions. That’s the same as planting over 580,000 mangrove trees.

Looking ahead, the IBG biofertilizer series’ certification as Malaysia’s first eco-friendly biofertilizer under SIRIM ECO 013:2024 is a groundbreaking achievement with far-reaching implications. It represents a scientific, environmental, and economic advancement that highlights Malaysia’s capability to innovate and lead in sustainable agriculture. By meeting rigorous eco-labelling standards, IBG biofertilizer has demonstrated that it is possible to achieve high agricultural productivity while preserving the environment and mitigating climate change. Its certification paves the way for greater adoption of eco-friendly inputs, enhances Malaysia’s global competitiveness, and contributes directly to national and international sustainability goals. Most importantly, it sets a new benchmark for the agricultural sector, inspiring farmers, industries, and policymakers to work collectively toward a greener, more resilient, and more sustainable future.

IBG Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. extends its invitation to all the interested personnel/party to visit their factory at the address below: No. 3 Jalan TPP 3, Taman Perindustrian Putra, 47130 Puchong, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Tel. no. 03 – 80662875. Email: info@ibgbiofert.com.my.

References 

Mulya, K. S., Tan, J. P., Yeat, S. P., Yeat, C. N. C., & Woon, K. S. (2024). Biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture: A life cycle assessment of upstream manufacturing to carbon reduction. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 113, 187–192. https://doi.org/10.3303/CET24113032

Mulya, K. S., Tan, J. P., Siaw Ping Yeat, Ning, C., Aitazaz Ahsan Farooque, Zhou, S., & Woon, K. S. (2025). Toward carbon mitigation resiliency in the agriculture sector: An integrated LCA-GHG protocol-IPCC guidelines framework for biofertilizer application in paddy field. Journal of Environmental Management, 389, 126005–126005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126005