1. SABS EMC CoC certification
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) announced the launch of an additional SABS EMC Certificate of Compliance (CoC) scheme on November 1, 2022. Previously SABS only offered EMC CoCs to manufacturers who tested their products at SABs affiliated laboratories. Starting November 1, 2022, manufacturers have the option to use laboratories accredited by the International Laboratories Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) for SABS EMC CoCs.
3. More about SABS EMC CoC certification
There are two types of applications for the SABS EMC CoC certificate:
- The first type of application is to obtain the test report issued by an authorized and SABS-affiliated laboratories (SABS A-Labs) to apply for the SABS EMC CoC certificate;
- The second type of application is to obtain the test report issued by a ILAC accredited laboratory to apply for the SABS EMC CoC certificate.
SABS EMC CoC covers a wide range of electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, televisions, radios, and many more. Any electronic device that emits electromagnetic radiation must comply with electromagnetic compatibility regulations.
Not sure if your product requires SABS EMC CoC certification? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
Below are the general application steps for achieving SABS EMC CoC certificate. Have questions or not sure where to start? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- Fill out the application form and send the user manual of the product to us;
- Issue a quotation: our engineer will evaluate the applicable standard, testing time required and the cost;
- Settle the payment;
- Send the test sample(s) to our laboratory;
- Perform tests: the laboratory will carry out a full set of tests according to the relevant testing standards;
- Issue the EMC test report and apply for SABS EMC CoC certificate;
- SABS EMC CoC certificate will be issued if approved.
SABS EMC CoC certificate is valid for 3 years.
4. Price and lead time
You will never pay for services that you don’t need! GTG Group provides a customized quote which are tailored to each client's needs and budget. Furthermore, you will receive SABS EMC CoC certificate within 6 to 12 weeks according to our past successful records.
However, the cost and the lead time of testing and certification varies depending on the product complexity and the testing requirements. GTG Group provides free consultation to assess your needs and provide advice on how to get started with compliance. Contact us today by filling out our short form!
5. Factory inspection
SABS EMC CoC certificate does not require factory inspection.
6. Why choose us?
Founded in 2012, GTG Group is an independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited product testing and certification services provider in China, providing comprehensive testing and regulatory certifications obtaining services for a wide range of products. Our goal is to certify your products and ensure their compliance with regulatory standards in order to help you access worldwide markets.