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

Part 1 : Definition and Purpose

2. Purpose of Act
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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.