In writing these we strive to keep the information generic as per the relevant requirements. In some instances, we may use examples as per SATAS procedures to make certain aspects clear to the reader. If you have any specific questions you are welcome to contact us at stearsa@satas.co.za. In general, product certification on a global level follows very similar processes as the certification bodies offering these services all need to comply with the requirements of the international ISO/IEC 17065:2012 Conformity assessment -Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services document. All certification bodies operating in the world do, however, have subtle differences in the manner in which product certification is managed - with the South African market being no different. Typically, the product certification process in South Africa follows the process described below: Once a manufacturer decides to become product certified to a specific National Standard (SANS) or International Standard (such as EN or IEC) a choice needs to be made as to which product certification body is preferred. The choices available to the manufacturer are generally determined by establishing the certification body's SANAS accreditation status by visiting the SANAS website where a very specific scope of accreditation (product specifications) is listed. Further considerations such as levels of service, technical competency and track records play a role in choices being made by the manufacturer with costing inevitably being a significant factor.
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