South Africa

South-Africa Most products entering the South African market must meet the relevant requirements of the authorities depending on the product scope. Product safety requirements and regulations are put in place to reduce risks, improve quality of life and ensure fit for use.

Regulations and compliance requirements can however pose challenges to companies who are looking to explore new markets. You can ensure that your products successfully meet the South African standards by working with a market leader, TÜV SÜD.

TÜV SÜD fully understands the local requirements and procedures applicable in South Africa. You can rely on our expertise and knowledge to help you access key markets efficiently while at the same time, be assured of our objectivity, integrity and professionalism.

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Plug Types

Type C

Type D

Type M

Type N
Electrical Safety
Regulatory agency

National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)

Regulations
- A Letter of Authority (LoA) is required by manufacturers of regulated products upon conformity assessment.
- Test reports must be from a test laboratory by a national accreditation body affiliated to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and/or be an IECEE CB Scheme member.
- On top of LoA, manufacturers of regulated products may choose to obtain the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) Mark.
- Compliance with SANS and/or IEC standards.
Guidelines
- A local representative is required.
- Manufacturers are first required to register with the NRCS Electrotechnical Department before a LOA will be issued.
LoA procedure:
- Application
- Submission of test report and essential documents
- Review
- Issuance of LoA
Applicable product categories

To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

Our services at a glance

TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with South African requirements and obtaining the necessary approval. As a CB Scheme member, TÜV SÜD can perform testing to applicable standards for safety approval.
EMC
Regulatory agency

South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

Regulations
- EMC compliance is required for the above, where applicable.
- CoC for EMC is required for some equipment.
- The test report should follow the new scheme option is ILAC-accredited and the related SANS standard is in scope. Customer can test with SABS A-Lab scheme Laboratories.*
* TÜV SÜD PSB Pte Ltd and TÜV SÜD America Inc. were assessed and recommended for inclusion into the SABS A-Lab Program.

Guidelines

Type approval procedure:
- Submission of application, test reports and essential documents.
- Review.
- Issuance of type approval.
- Labelling as appropriate.
Applicable product categories

To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

Our services at a glance

TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with South African requirements and obtaining the necessary approval.

Energy Efficiency

Regulatory agency

National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)

Regulations

Energy Efficiency Label:

A number of appliances sold in South Africa must be labelled with a South African Energy Efficiency Label. The label indicates how much electricity the appliance is expected to use and how the efficiency of the appliance is rated in relation to other appliances in the same category.

MEPS:

South Africa has put in place regulations that require appliances sold in South Africa to meet Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS). These regulations have been put in place to protect consumers from purchasing appliances that use a wasteful amount of electricity.

South Africa MEPS mark

Guidelines

Test reports in IEC/EN format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by an appropriately accredited and internationally recognised body which is a member of an IAF/ILAC/IECEE mutual recognition scheme in accordance with the NRCS’s conformity assessment policy.

Applicable product categories

Product categories that require mandatory energy efficiency labelling include:

Air conditioners
Dishwashers
Electric ovens
General Service Lamps (GSLs)
Light bulbs (electric lamps)
Refrigerators and freezers
Storage water heater
Tumble dryers
Washer-dryer combinations

Washing machines

The following MEPS have been specified:

Minimum Energy Efficiency Rating of Class A:	Minimum Energy Efficiency Rating of Class B:	Minimum Energy Efficiency Rating of Class C:	Minimum Energy Efficiency Rating of Class D:	Others:
Dishwashers Electric overs (small & medium) Washer-dryers Washing machines	Air conditioners Electric overs (large) Fridges Fridge-freezers Storage water heater	Freezers	Tumble dryers	Audio-visual equipment - In passive standby mode power consumption should not exceed 1W, except for set-top boxes which must not exceed 3W.

To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

Our services at a glance

TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with South African requirements and obtaining the necessary approval. TÜV SÜD can also support manufacturers in obtaining voluntary endorsement labels.

Telecom & Wireless
Regulatory agency

Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)

Regulations
- Type approval is required for regulated equipment.
- ICASA accept test reports against the relevant EN standards, provided that the testing has been performed at an accredited test facility.
- Products must be marked with ICASA label.
Guidelines

Type approval procedure:
- Submission of application, test reports and essential documents.
- Review.
- Issuance of type approval.
- Labelling as appropriate.
Applicable product categories

To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

Our services at a glance

TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with South African requirements and obtaining the necessary approval.

WHY CHOOSE TÜV SÜD

TÜV SÜD has the expertise and laboratory infrastructure to support manufacturers in obtaining the necessary approvals and compliance in accordance to the South African standards and requirements. TÜV SÜD test reports are accepted for safety approval and recognised by relevant authorities internationally. TÜV SÜD also supports manufacturers in obtaining voluntary endorsement labels.