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

Part 1 : Definition and Purpose

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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.