Capitalise on the market opportunities in South Africa
Capitalise on the market opportunities in South Africa
Most products entering the South African market must meet the relevant requirements of the authorities depending on the product scope. Product safety requirements and regulations are put in place to reduce risks, improve quality of life and ensure fit for use.
Regulations and compliance requirements can however pose challenges to companies who are looking to explore new markets. You can ensure that your products successfully meet the South African standards by working with a market leader, TÜV SÜD.
TÜV SÜD fully understands the local requirements and procedures applicable in South Africa. You can rely on our expertise and knowledge to help you access key markets efficiently while at the same time, be assured of our objectivity, integrity and professionalism.
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National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)
LoA procedure:
Application
Submission of test report and essential documents
Review
Issuance of LoA
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with South African requirements and obtaining the necessary approval. As a CB Scheme member, TÜV SÜD can perform testing to applicable standards for safety approval.
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
* TÜV SÜD PSB Pte Ltd and TÜV SÜD America Inc. were assessed and recommended for inclusion into the SABS A-Lab Program.
Type approval procedure:
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with South African requirements and obtaining the necessary approval.
National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)
A number of appliances sold in South Africa must be labelled with a South African Energy Efficiency Label. The label indicates how much electricity the appliance is expected to use and how the efficiency of the appliance is rated in relation to other appliances in the same category.
South Africa has put in place regulations that require appliances sold in South Africa to meet Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS). These regulations have been put in place to protect consumers from purchasing appliances that use a wasteful amount of electricity.
Test reports in IEC/EN format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by an appropriately accredited and internationally recognised body which is a member of an IAF/ILAC/IECEE mutual recognition scheme in accordance with the NRCS’s conformity assessment policy.
Product categories that require mandatory energy efficiency labelling include:
The following MEPS have been specified:
Minimum Energy Efficiency Rating of Class A: |
Minimum Energy Efficiency Rating of Class B: |
Minimum Energy Efficiency Rating of Class C: |
Minimum Energy Efficiency Rating of Class D: |
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Audio-visual equipment - In passive standby mode power consumption should not exceed 1W, except for set-top boxes which must not exceed 3W. |
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with South African requirements and obtaining the necessary approval. TÜV SÜD can also support manufacturers in obtaining voluntary endorsement labels.
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
Type approval procedure:
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with South African requirements and obtaining the necessary approval.
TÜV SÜD has the expertise and laboratory infrastructure to support manufacturers in obtaining the necessary approvals and compliance in accordance to the South African standards and requirements. TÜV SÜD test reports are accepted for safety approval and recognised by relevant authorities internationally. TÜV SÜD also supports manufacturers in obtaining voluntary endorsement labels.
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