South Africa
NRCS
National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS). According to the South African standard Government Notice R 89 dated 6 February 2009, IEC, imported electrical safety products require a Letter of Authority (LoA) for conformity assessment prior to export/sale/customs clearance. Test reports must be issued from national accreditation bodies which are in agreement with the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and/or from laboratories of a national accreditation body that is a member of the IECEE CB Scheme. Target Product: Electronics, Electronical products, household items, etc.
NRCS
Appliances sold in South Africa mark on the South African Energy Efficiency Label. The label indicates the product's estimated electricity usage and how its efficiency is rated in relation to other products in the same category. MEPS: South Africa has established regulations to ensure that products sold in the country meet Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS). These regulations are designed to protect consumers who may purchase power-hungry appliances. Target Product: Air Conditioner, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Light Bulb (Light), Refrigerator & Freezer, Hot Water Reservoir, Tumble Dryer, Wash-Dry Combine, Washing Machine, etc.
SABS
South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS). SABS is the South African Standards Authority, EMC Conformity Certification Body. As a compulsory certification for electromagnetic waves in South Africa, a third-party designated testing agency system was introduced from July 2016 for all non-communication electrical and electronic products imported and sold to South Africa, and certification must be obtained from SABS (South Africa Bureau of Standards). Target Products: All non-communication electrical and electronic products (according to CE EMCD certified items)
ICASA
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). In accordance with the South African standard, products with wireless or wired communication technology must obtain mandatory approval/type approval from ICASA by the local importer or agent prior to export/sale/customs clearance. Target Products:
Includes Bluetooth/Wi-Fi devices, short range devices, GSM/Cellular frequencies, analog communications, digital, fax machines, modems, telephone terminals and related equipment, most wireless devices and terminal devices connected to public telephone networks and other wire and wireless devices.