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Get Certified through SABS Certification & Audit Services
Organisations can apply for certification under SABS’s certification schemes to demonstrate compliance with national and international standards. This includes product testing, management system audits, and conformity assessment.
Get Certified Process and Procedure
Reference
https://www.sabs.co.za/standards-process-and-procedure
Purchase of South African National Standards (SANS)
Organisations and individuals can purchase official South African National Standards (SANS) documents through the SABS website. These standards are essential for compliance, quality assurance, and regulatory adherence across various industries.
Purchase Standards
Participate in Proficiency Testing Schemes
Testing laboratories and analytical facilities can join proficiency testing schemes run by SABS to validate their testing accuracy and competence. These include schemes for coal, water, and petroleum products.
Proficiency Testing Coal Proficiency Testing Scheme Water Proficiency Testing Scheme Petroleum Proficiency Testing Scheme (MAP)
Participation in the development of South African National Standards (SANS)
Individuals and organisations can participate in the development of South African National Standards by engaging with the technical committees and following the formal process outlined in the SABS National Norm. This includes contributing to discussions, reviewing drafts, and providing feedback during the standardisation process.
The South African National Standards (SANS) are developed following the process as outlined in the SABS National Norm, which describes the processes for the development, approval, issue, maintenance, amendment, revision and withdrawal of South African National Standards (SANS).
Access to SABS Laboratory Services
Organisations can use SABS laboratory services for testing in various fields such as automotive, food safety, medical devices, chemicals, textiles, and mining. These services support quality control, regulatory compliance, and product development.
SABS Laboratory Services Overview Industries Electrotechnical Electro Magnetic Compliance NETFA Appliances Lighting Technology Laboratory Explosion Prevention Technology & Rotating Machines Automotive, Civil and Mechanical Testing Civil Testing Laboratories Mechanical Testing Alternative Energy & Fluid Technology Automotive Testing Gauteng Automotive Testing East London Mining and Minerals Coal Testing Charcoal Biomass Shale Food and Health Food & Pharmaceutical Microbiology Pharmaceutical Products Food & Water Products Dosimetry Medical Devices Chemicals and Materials Leather & Textiles Pesti
