1. SABS certification
SABS stands for South African Bureau of Standards. SABS certification is a type of conformity assessment that verifies that the product meets the minimum safety and quality standards set by the South African government.
2. More about SABS certification
- Information technology (IT) products: IEC 62368 series standards;
- Audiovisual (AV) and electronic entertainment equipment: SANS IEC 6238 series standards;
- Household products: SANS IEC 60335 series standards.
Required documentation varies depending on the products. For detailed required documentation on specific product, please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical required documentation for SABS certification:
- Safety test report: CB test report and certificate, and test reports according to IEC standards as required by the South Africa;
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test report;
- Additional documents: application form, authorization letter, instruction manual in English, safety warnings on label must be in English.
Below are the general application steps for achieving SABS 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;
- If the factory has more than one location, a separate application form is required. Each product within the scope of certification is required to be indicated in the application form. In addition, the factory also needs to fill out the application form of the reputation of the responsible person, who has to bear the initial factory inspection fee and other fees;
- SABS will issue an approved quotation upon receipt of the application;
- SABS will conduct a factory inspection if the quotation is accepted;
- SABS will prepare an annual supervision contract if the factory inspection is passed;
- Two auditors will conduct a random review each year, and the cost of annual supervisory audits and testing will be specified in the contract;
- Two auditors will take samples back to the laboratory;
- Samples for future tests will be taken by SABS from the goods of the buyer in South Africa. If the batch of goods is less than 4 times per year, then insufficient samples will be requested to be sent from the factory, and the cost will be borne by the factory;
- If the test result is unsatisfactory, the cost of the sample and the cost of retesting will be borne by the factory.
South Africa’s certification is divided into two types of certification:
- The first type of application is to apply for a letter of authority (LoA) and certificate of conformity (CoC), which is mandatory for South Africa’s imports, and this certification process is not allowed to label SASB mark on the label of products, such application do not require factory inspection.
- The second type of application is based on the first type of application, and can be applied for the use of SABS mark. The use of the mark requires a series of factory inspection procedures, and will cost a lot. Annual fees and factory inspection fees must be paid every year to use the mark.
SABS certificate is valid for 3 years unless cancelled for other reasons.
3. Factory inspection
Factory inspection is required for SABS certification.
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, we can expedite the certification process by leveraging modern technologies that ensure you receive the SABS certification in a reasonably short time frame, faster than the average industry time.
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. 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.
