Formulation of Malawi standards is done through Technical Committees whose membership covers representatives from the industry, government, non-governmental organizations, professional bodies, consumers and other interested parties.

Below is a list of the current Technical Committees:

 
  • TC 1    Basic standards
  • TC 2    Pipes and fittings
  • TC 3    Bricks and tiles
  • TC 4    Electrical and general safety standards
  • TC 6    Packaging
  • TC 7    National building regulations
  • TC 8    Spices and condiments
  • TC 9    Cement and limes
  • TC 10  Processed foods
  • TC 11  Beverages
  • TC 12  Paints and varnishes
  • TC 13  Chemicals and chemical laboratories
  • TC 14  Edible oils and fats
  • TC 15  Soaps and detergents
  • TC 16  Primary agricultural products
  • TC 17  Timber and timber products
  • TC 18  Tea
  • TC 19  Bread and confectioneries
  • TC 20  Petroleum products
  • TC 21  Coal, paraffin and solar Heaters
  • TC 22  Farm implements
  • TC 23  Milk and milk products
  • TC 24  Cells and batteries
  • TC 25  Leather and leather products
  • TC 26  Textiles and garments
  • TC 27  Fertilizers and Agricultural chemicals
  • TC 28  Cosmetics
  • TC 29  Fertilizers (combined with TC 27)
  • TC 30  Environmental protection and pollution Control
  • TC 32  Stationery and publications
  • TC 33  Iron and steel products
  • TC 34  Meat and meat products
  • TC 35  Kitchen and tableware
  • TC 36  Rubber and rubber products
  • TC 37  Pharmaceuticals and healthcare products
  • TC 38  Brush-ware and dusters
  • TC 39  Fish and fishery products
  • TC 41  Tobacco and tobacco products