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Individuals and organisations can purchase national standards developed by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). These standards cover various industries and technical fields and are available for use in compliance, testing, and quality assurance.
- Who it is for:
- businesses, engineers, researchers, regulators, and quality professionals
- How to act on it:
- Navigate to the 'Purchase Standard' section on the SABS website and select the relevant standard for purchase.
Testing laboratories and analytical service providers can participate in proficiency testing schemes managed by SABS to assess and improve their technical performance across various sectors such as coal, water, and petroleum.
- Who it is for:
- laboratories and analytical service providers
- How to act on it:
- Enrol in one of the SABS Proficiency Testing Schemes by following the instructions on the website.
Businesses and organisations can access laboratory testing and analysis services offered by SABS across multiple industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, mining, automotive, and environmental testing.
- Who it is for:
- manufacturers, importers, exporters, and regulatory bodies
- How to act on it:
- Contact SABS directly through their website or listed facilities to request testing services.
Organisations can apply for a grading certification under the SABS Local Content Grading Scheme. This certification is valid for five years, subject to annual surveillance verifications to maintain compliance.
- Who it is for:
- organisations seeking formal local content grading
- How to act on it:
- Apply to SABS for certification; undergo initial verification and commit to annual surveillance verifications.
Suppliers can have their products verified for local content compliance under public procurement requirements. The verification ensures that products meet the required local content thresholds for participation in government tenders. The certificate is valid for 12 months and applies only to tendered and compliant products.
- Who it is for:
- suppliers seeking public procurement compliance
- How to act on it:
- Submit application and required documentation to SABS for verification; prepare for potential supplier visits and provide complete information.
The Radiation Protection Service (RPS) of SABS offers a national dosimetry service that monitors external ionising radiation exposure for radiation workers across South Africa and some neighbouring countries. This includes issuing dosimeters, collecting used ones, processing them, and reporting accumulated doses. The service ensures compliance with legal dose limits and maintains lifetime dose records.
- Who it is for:
- radiation workers in South Africa and some neighbouring countries
- How to act on it:
- Employers or organisations responsible for radiation workers must register and arrange for dosimeter issuance, wear, return, and reporting through the RPS service.
The SABS Food & Pharmaceutical Microbiology laboratories conduct sterility testing and bacterial endotoxin analysis for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards required for medical and health-related products.
- Who it is for:
- pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech companies, medical product developers
- How to act on it:
- Submit a request via the SABS contact page to arrange testing for sterility and bacterial endotoxins on pharmaceutical products.
The SABS Food & Pharmaceutical Microbiology laboratories provide microbiological testing for a wide range of products including raw meat, fisheries, canned food, poultry, milk and dairy products, processed and bulk foods, water, and disinfectants. These tests are conducted using advanced techniques in microbiology, food technology, and biochemistry by a team of experienced professionals.
- Who it is for:
- businesses producing food, beverages, water, or disinfectants; manufacturers; exporters; quality assurance departments
- How to act on it:
- Contact the SABS Food & Pharmaceutical Microbiology laboratory directly through their contact form or email to request testing services and submit samples.
The laboratories perform microbial swab testing at critical control points in food production processes and conduct microbial testing on finished food products to ensure hygiene and safety compliance.
- Who it is for:
- food processors, producers of fresh and packaged foods, food safety auditors
- How to act on it:
- Request testing services through the SABS contact form or email, providing sample details and specifying the need for microbial swab or finished product testing.
The SABS offers testing services for various automotive components to ensure compliance with national and international standards. This includes testing for friction materials, safety belts, tow bars, number plates, seatbelt anchorage, rear under-run protection, roller-over tests, complete brake testing systems, seatback strength, mirror testing, and insulation for refrigerated transport.
- Who it is for:
- automotive component manufacturers and suppliers
- How to act on it:
- Contact the SABS Automotive Testing Gauteng facility at their head office in Pretoria to arrange testing services.
The public can use MAX condoms distributed by the National Department of Health. These condoms are produced under strict quality control, tested against national and international standards, and are safe for single use.
- Who it is for:
- all individuals in South Africa who need condoms for sexual health protection
- How to act on it:
- Obtain MAX condoms through government distribution channels such as clinics, health facilities, or public health campaigns; use only one condom per act and dispose of it after use.
The National Electrical Test Facility (NETFA) provides advanced testing services using newly installed Buck-boost current injection machines, enabling faster and more reliable temperature rise tests for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies.
- Who it is for:
- manufacturers and suppliers of electrotechnical products requiring compliance testing
- How to act on it:
- Submit a request to SABS Laboratory Services for testing at NETFA using the new equipment