Small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in Mpumalanga have seen tangible results with their business operations, increased customers and better market opportunities. This follows a partnership agreement between the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) and the Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDT) which began in 2014. The agreement requires the SABS to mentor and guide selected SMMEs in the Province in product development and quality assurance.

Several SMMEs have achieved certification status on their quality management systems and products by the SABS since the inception of the programme. These SMMEs are now being included in the provincial supply chain. SMMEs that participated in the programme were of varying categories from start-ups, to community cooperatives to businesses that were operational.

The SABS SMME department operates nationally with a wide range of expert consultants. SABS provides, develops, maintains and promotes national standards to help companies become more competitive, supporting the development of the South African economy. We encourage the protection of consumers by assisting SMMEs to have their products tested to relevant standards. SABS is integral in the fight against poverty and the drive towards inclusive growth in the South African economy, by South Africans.

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