Delays obtaining authorisation letters impacting UK exporters in South Africa
Trade barrier summary
Delays in obtaining authorisation letters from the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) can be bureaucratic and costly. There appears to be limited capacity in local testing and certification agencies, which can add to the delays. The electro-technical unit can take on average 240-500 days to issue a letter of authorisation, despite a minister-stipulated ceiling of 120 calendar days.
Sectors affected
- All sectors
Resolved
No
Date reported
18 June 2019
Last updated
18 December 2020
Public ID
PID-GELEY9
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