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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is currently grappling with a backlog of 205 overdue projects, stemming from a range of operational challenges. These delays impact the progress of critical standards development across industries, posing potential risks to innovation and compliance within the affected sectors.
Efforts to address the backlog are underway, but the scale of the challenge underscores the need for enhanced efficiency and strategic interventions to restore confidence in SABS processes.
Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
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