Product Certification for South Africa Market

Overview

South Africa enforces compulsory product compliance for regulated goods through mandatory approvals issued under national compulsory specifications. Certification applicability depends on product safety classification and intended use.

Use the table below to identify which certification applies to your industry, the responsible authority, and the official portal.

Industry / Product Categories	Required Certification / Approval	Regulatory Authority	Official Portal
Electrical & Electronic Products	LOA (Letter of Authority)	National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)	https://www.nrcs.org.za
Consumer Goods	NRCS Compliance	NRCS	https://www.nrcs.org.za
Automotive Components	NRCS Approval	NRCS	https://www.nrcs.org.za
Telecom & Wireless Products	ICASA Type Approval (ECA Compliance)	Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)	https://www.icasa.org.za

Certification applicability depends on product specifications and national compulsory specifications.

Product-specific evaluation determines the applicable conformity and approval requirement.

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Certification & Inspection Programs We Support in South Africa

The certification and marking programs below apply to regulated products placed on the UK market. Select a certification to review its applicability and requirements