Botswana bureau of standards standards import inspections regulations republic of botswana 27 september 2011, first issue page 1 of 1 government and trade services siir regulated products list no. The botswana bureau of standards bobs was formed with the primary objective of formulating national standards and promoting quality. Botswana bureau of standards standards import inspections regulations republic of botswana 06 october 2011, revision 01 page 1 of 1 government and trade services regulated products list. How the botswana bureau of standards can work with the. Botswana bureau of standards standards import inspections regulations republic of botswana 27 september 2011, first issue page 1 of 5 government and trade services introduction the standards import inspection regulation siir was established in 2008 as provided for by section 16 of the standards act of. Following the adoption of the standards act by the botswana parliament in 1995, the botswana bureau of standards bobs became a parastatal in april 1997 as envisaged in the act. Botswana bureau of standards training program april 2017. Separate government ministries, parastatals, and private companies can develop standards specifically for their own institutions, however, only bobs is recognized by the international organization for standardization iso and has the. An act to provide for the botswana bureau of standards for the promotion and maintenance of standardization and quality assurance in the provision of commodities and the rendering of services. Note of recognition the botswana bureau of standards bobs issues this note to indicate our recognition of the following national regulatory for compulsory specifications nrcs homologation type approval. Botswana bureau of standards bobs was formed with the primary objectives of. The botswana bureau of standards bobs was established under the standards act no. The certificate of conformity coc issued by bureau veritas shall be provided to botswana bureau of standards. Section 16 of the standards act of 1997 starting date.
Botswana bureau of standards industrial metrology unit. Short title this act may be cited as the standards act. The main purpose of siir is to control quality of the prescribed imports as listed in the regulations. The collection of samples from the wetland system is carried out in accordance with water quality sampling standards bos iso. Case study n1 wastewater treatment and reuse using a. Tourism licence go botswana botswana investment and trade. Republic of botswana botswana bureau of standards standards. It is a parastatal organization governed by a standards council with representatives from industry, government, research institutions and consumer groups. Bobs was formed with the primary objectives of formulating botswana standards and coordinating quality assurance activities in botswana with mission to. Restaurant licence 1 a restaurant licensee may prepare food, for catering purposes only, outside the licensed premises. This botswana standard was approved by the technical advisory committee of the standards council on 20090526. To ensure assurance to the botswana consumers that. The botswana bureau of standards bobs bw is a parastatal organization that develops and implements national botswana standards.
Botswana bureau of standards commonwealth of nations. Botswana bureau of standards how is botswana bureau of. A twelve 12 member standards council heads the organization. Speakers included representatives of botswana bureau of standards bobs, botswana unified. Botswana web resources botswana web resources includes any websites pertaining to trade regulations, customs, and standards in this country. Standards provide a veritable backbone for daily life.
Bobs was formed with the objectives of formulating botswana standards and coordinating. Pdf entrepreneurship as a mechanism for addressing youth. Tourism operations are divided into ten different categories, each of which require a separate licence. An act to provide for the botswana bureau of standards for the promotion and maintenance of standardization and quality assurance in the provision of. Botswana bureau of standards trade metrology sadcas. Following the adoption of the standards act by parliament in 1995, botswana bureau of standards bobs became a parastatal in april 1997 as envisaged in the act. Botswana web resourcesbotswana web resources includes any websites pertaining to trade regulations, customs, and standards in this country.
Botswana bureau of standards bobs, block 8, gaborone 2020. Botswana bureau of standards intends to adopt the following international standards as botswana standards. This standard is a revision of, and replaces, bos 262. Botswana bureau of standards member of international organization for standardization iso to whom it may concern dear sirmadam. Following the adoption of the standards act by parliament in 1995, botswana bureau of. To provide assurance to the batswana consumer that the products imported into the country are free from potential. Botswana bureau of standards industrial metrology unit sadcas. Most of the smmes fail to a cquaint themselves with the mandate of such organization s and take advant. Bureau means the botswana bureau of standards established by section 3.
Bureau veritas and other recognized conformity assessment bodies stated on bobs website scope of the regulation. The ppecb laboratory is recognized by bobs botswana bureau of standards according to the standards, imports inspections regulations siir of botswana, all prescribed products imported into botswana must be inspected by bobs or an inspection or testing body recognised by bobs, as per regulation 42 of the siir. Botswana bureau of standards in order to address product quality and compliance to standards. Botswana bureau of standards bobs, is responsible for the development of botswana starndards and coordinating quality assurance activities in botswana. The zambia bureau of standards in partnership with its stakeholders will be the leader in the transformation of zambian products and services into world class quality for national prosperity. This botswana standard was approved by the technical advisory committee of the standards council on 20070531.
The botswana bureau of standards bobs is an organization whose main role is the promotion and maintenance of standardization and quality assurance in the provision of commodities and the rendering of services by organizations in botswana. Member of international organization for standardization iso. Botswana bureau of standards regulatory compliance department plot no. Product description reference standard general 1 prepackages bos 9. Botswana bureau of standards bobs gaborone botswana. Recently, the botswana bureau of standards bobs issued an updated list of regulated products under the botswana standards import inspections regulations siir. Certificate of accreditation botswana bureau of standards testing established by act of parliament, the standards act of 1995 facility accreditation number. Botswana bureau of standards private bag bo 48 gaborone tel. The ppecb laboratory is recognized by bobs botswana bureau.
Grading criteria all tourist enterprises licensed under the tourism act of 2009 shall be graded in accordance with the provisions of the botswana tourism organisation bto act. Bema botswana exporters and manufacturers association bitc botswana investment and trade centre bmc botswana meat commission bnpc botswana national productivity centre bobs botswana bureau of standards boccim botswana confederation of commerce, industry and manpower bota botswana training authority. Council means the standards council established by section 4. Conformity assessment of goods exported to botswana assessment based on. The zabs specializes in standardization, quality assurance, metrology and testing. Botswana bureau of standards bobs, gaborone, botswana. The bureau of standards jamaica 9bsj, in collaboration with the university of the west indies, will host the 2017 regional starch conference on 2324 march 2017. These standards outline the criteria by which the establishments are to be assigned different grades and classcategories.
Pdf icon bobs soa cal 14001 temperature issue 3 june 2017. They encourage an improved quality of life by contributing to safety, human health and protection of the environment. Botswana bureau of standards bobs implementation date 01 st october 2011 scope of the programme to ensure that products imported are not hazardous to the wellbeing of the people, animals and the environment to promote healthy, secure and safe environments on imported goods. Test1 0009 is a sadcas accredited testing laboratory provided that all sadcas conditions are complied with. By performing missions such as pre and postshipment.