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Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. 8 of 2008)

Part 1 : Definition and Purpose

2. Purpose of Act

 

The purpose of the Act is to provide—

(a) a legal framework for the development, promotion and maintenance of South African National Standards in the Republic and the rendering of conformity assessment services and related activities;
(b) for the continuation of the SABS as the peak national institution for the development, promotion and maintenance of South African National Standards; and
(c) for the establishment of the Board of the SABS.