Today, 80 years later, the role of the SABS is as vital as ever.
Today, 80 years later, the role of the SABS is as vital as ever. Supplied by SABS
Standards and the methods used to assess conformity to standards are unquestionably critical to our national development and well-being. South Africa’s technology infrastructure hinges on it, whether for industry and commerce, health and safety or the nation’s economic performance.
Standards are everywhere and keep on playing an important role in the economy, by:
- enabling business interaction
- aiding companies to comply with relevant laws and regulations
- accelerate the introduction of innovative products to market
- enhancing compatibility between new and existing products, services and processes
Standards form the basis for the introduction of new technologies and innovations, as well as ensuring that products, components and services supplied by different companies will be mutually compatible.
Standardisation bridges the gap between research and the end market. Standards assist the transfer of research results to the local and international market. Every moment an innovation is developed into a product or system there is a need for a new standard or adjustment of existing standard to assure the quality is consistent. Certification of the product or system is there to ensure just that…Quality Assurance!
Source: Extracted from www.sabs.co.za
