What is SABS?
The South African Bureau of Standards is a South African statutory body that was established in terms of the Standards Act, 1945 and continues to operate in terms of the latest edition of the Standards
Certification & Accreditation – Certification Process
- Your product must fall within a SABS/SANS national specification.
- The product is then fully tested to the specification.
- Your quality system is assessed to ISO 9000 or specific permit conditions.
- If the product and quality system comply with the requirements, a permit to apply the mark is issued.
Read More
Then, what is the role of SABS in South Africa?Function. As the national standardization authority, the SABS is responsible for maintaining South Africa’s database of more than 6,500 national standards, as well as developing new standards and revising, amending, or withdrawing existing standards as required.
Furthermore, which product and services should be certified with SABS?For businesses seeking to import and sell electronic products to South Africa consumers, they must first gain SABS Approval. This is true for any product that includes components that emit electrical noise, such as electronic circuit boards, motors, drivers, or oscillator clocks.
What is the difference between SANS and SABS?
SABS vs SANS – knowing the difference According to Venter, the perception exists that the SABS and SANS are one in the same and that the one cannot be used without the other. “This is not the case. The SABS is a certification body that is accredited by SANS.
How do I get SABS certified?
Certification & Accreditation – Certification Process
- Your product must fall within a SABS/SANS national specification.
- The product is then fully tested to the specification.
- Your quality system is assessed to ISO 9000 or specific permit conditions.
- If the product and quality system comply with the requirements, a permit to apply the mark is issued.