The South African Bureau of Standards is an acclaimed South African institution for the development, promotion and maintenance of standardisation and quality in connection with commodities. SABS renders services under the latest Standards Act. 2008 (Act No.29 of 2008)
SABS products and services help companies, big and small, to access foreign markets. It is a key factor in our national effort to grow the economy and alleviate poverty as well as giving companies the quality edge.
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The SABS Product Certification Scheme aims at providing third party guarantee of quality, safety and reliability of products to the consumer. The presence of the SABS Certification Mark known as the SABS Mark on a product is an assurance of conformity to the specifications.
Do you transact online? How do you trust that your personal information and banking information is safe and secure?
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has been appointed by the dti as the verification Authority for Local Content in South Africa.
Have you ever wondered how your personal information is stored on a barcode, QR code or biometric devices?
SABS performs vehicle emissions testing at our automotive laboratory in East London.
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These play a vital role in the development of standards.
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