Hi Richard:
> * What is the legal basis (document) upon which SABS claims that > compliance is mandatory? How can I obtain a copy of that document? > (trust but verify). Here is what the SABS web page says about "mandatory" standards: "In terms of the Standards Act, a number of standards have been declared compulsory by the Minister of Trade and Industry. These standards mainly concern safety and health, and are therefore legally applicable to a wide variety of products ranging from car parts to certain foodstuffs. "Compulsory specifications are administered by the SABS on behalf of the State. The products concerned are tested regularly for compliance with legal requirements. If it is necessary, an embargo is placed on the sale of products that do not comply with relevant standards." http://www.sabs.co.za/ So, it would seem to me that you need a copy of the South Africa Standards Act. I would suppose that you could get a copy through SABS. Best regards, Rich ------------------------------------------------------------- Richard Nute Senior Product Safety Engr Hewlett-Packard Company AIO Division Tel : 619 655 3329 16399 West Bernardo Drive FAX : 619 655 4979 San Diego, California 92127 e-mail: [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------
