JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has initiated a new Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Programme to enhance the control over unregulated products entering the country. This strategic move targets electrical appliances, toys, bicycles, and furniture, with the initial phase focusing on imports from China.
The SABS’s Katima Temba clarified that the programme’s launch is not a direct response to Chinese exports but is a broader measure to ensure compliance with South African National Standards (SANS) at the point of export.
The programme is designed to address concerns regarding consumer safety and fair competition within the local market.
The PVoC Programme is expected to impact the importation of goods from China, a major supplier to South Africa. While concerns have been raised about potential logistical challenges and impacts on e-Commerce, the SABS maintains that the initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen import integrity.
The Cape Chamber of Commerce has expressed concerns regarding the new regulations’potential impact on the logistics industry.
However, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has gazetted a new directive under the Standards Act of 2008 to address unregulated imports and protect consumers.
The SABS has partnered with the China Certification & Inspection Group (CCIC) to ensure compliance with SANS before shipment.
As the programme is implemented, the SABS and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition are committed to ensuring its effective and efficient execution.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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