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

Preamble
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WHEREAS it is desirable to—

•provide for the continuation of the SABS as the peak national standardization institution in South Africa responsible for the development, maintenance and promotion of South African National Standards;
•ensure provision of an internationally recognised standardisation system that continue to support the needs of South African enterprises competing in a fast-paced global economy; and
•promote South African National Standards as a means to facilitate international trade and enhancing South Africa's economic performance and transformation.

 

BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, as follows:—