South African National Accreditation System (SANAS): About, Website, Contact Details

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South African National Accreditation System (SANAS): About, Website, Contact Details

South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) Founded: 1927 Headquarters: Pretoria, South Africa

SANAS is an acronym for the South African National Accreditation System.

SANAS is recognized by the South African Government in Act 19 of 2006 as the single National Accreditation Body that gives formal recognition that Laboratories, Certification Bodies, Inspection Bodies, Proficiency Testing Scheme Providers and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) test facilities are competent to carry out specific tasks.

SANAS accreditation certificates are a formal recognition that an organization is competent to perform specific tasks.

The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) is the only national body responsible for carrying out accreditations in respect of conformity assessment, as mandated through the Accreditation for Conformity Assessment, Calibration and Good Laboratory Practice Act (Act 19 of 2006).

Mission

To create an impartial and transparent mechanism for organizations to independently demonstrate their com­petence and facilitate the beneficial exchange of goods, services, and knowledge, and provide a service that is recognized as equatable to best international practice while reflecting the demographics of South Africa in all that we do

Vision

To pioneer and lead the future of accreditation in Africa and deliver services with a spirit of excellence

Values

Excellence

We are a company dedicated to excellence in service delivery through investing in a competent knowledge-based institution aimed at exceeding customer expectations.

Integrity