The NRCS

The right of the public to health, safety and environmental protection is entrenched in South Africa's Constitution. The NRCS is an entity of the department of Trade and Industry established to administer compulsory specifications and other technical regulations with the view to protect human health, safety, the environment and ensure fair trade in... accordance with government policies and guidelines. A credible and respected regulator for the protection of the public, the economy and the environment To develop compulsory specifications and technical regulations, and maximise compliance of regulated products and services The legislative framework under which the NRCS performs its tasks on behalf of the dti are as follows: The national Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act (act no. 5 of 2008) National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act (Act no. 103 of 1977) The strategic objectives of the NRCS are as follows:Read More