WELCOME TO SA WATERMARK
What is the SA Watermark?
The South African Watermark “SA Watermark” is a register of plumbing components that complies to the relevant national SANS standard for that product.
WHAT WE DO
Why SA Watermark?
In South Africa it is a legal requirement that all plumbing products must comply with their respective national standards. It is therefore the responsibility of all manufacturers or suppliers of plumbing components to provide reasonable evidence that their products comply with these requirements.
The legislation is silent on what method manufacturers or suppliers should use to provide such evidence. This means that manufacturers could use test reports or certification from a variety of local or international test houses or certification bodies. Unfortunately, history has shown that misleading reports and product claims can persuade an unsuspecting consumer to use a product that does not comply with legal requirements.
It can be challenging for consumers, plumbers, and architects etc. to verify if components may legally be installed or not. This is where the SA Watermark can assist. The SA Watermark applies a rigorous set of checks and balances to verify test reports and certification schemes, to prevent consumers being misled regarding the compliance of any plumbing component.
The rules for listing on the SA Watermark have been drawn up in a manner that ensures that all national legislation and programs are respected and complied with. International best practice methods have been merged with local legislation to develop the checks and balances of the SA Watermark.
LISTINGS
Listing Applications NOW Open
The SA Watermark register will be made available to the public at no charge. Access will be granted through an internet portal, and a smartphone application. This facility will be launched soon.
LABORATORY APPLICATIONS
TEST LABORATORY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The SAWatermark will accept test reports that complies with the requirements explained HERE. This requires that test laboratories must either be SANAS or ILAC accredited.
Acceptable Evidence
For a product to be listed on the SA Watermark register, evidence must be presented to confirm that the product complies to it’s relevant national…
Accreditation
Accreditation of a test laboratory is when an independent 3rd party verifies the operations of the test laboratory to confirm that the test reports produced…
Application Process
When a manufacturer or supplier chooses to have its’ products listed on the SA Watermark register, an application must be submitted to the SA Watermark.…
Product Testing
SAWatermark does not perform testing or certification services. SAWatermark does not facilitate any testing or certification services. Suppliers must contract testing or certification service providers…