South Africa - 2006 - Trade

ACCREDITATION FOR CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT, CALIBRATION AND GOOD LABORATORY ACT, 2006

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Establishes an internationally recognized accreditation system by creating the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) as the sole authority for accrediting conformity assessment bodies, calibration services, and laboratories practicing good laboratory standards. It ensures technical competence, supports public health and safety, and facilitates global trade through credible certification and monitoring

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September 2025

Establishes an internationally recognized accreditation system by creating the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) as the sole authority for accrediting conformity assessment bodies, calibration services, and laboratories practicing good laboratory standards. It ensures technical competence, supports public health and safety, and facilitates global trade through credible certification and monitoring

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