As of 1 April 2023 , any Certificate of Conformity ( CoC ) issued by paper will not be considered valid , SAQCC Gas has advised its members .
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SAQCC Gas announces end of the road for paper CoCs Supplied by SAQCC Gas , edited by Eamonn Ryan .
As of 1 April 2023 , any Certificate of Conformity ( CoC ) issued by paper will not be considered valid , SAQCC Gas has advised its members .
The SAQCC Gas association made the following announcement to all stakeholders : “ SAQCC Gas is proud to announce the complete digital shift to the issuing of certification by gas practitioners in South Africa . The move comes in the wake of an increase in certification-related incidents of fraud . This is a proactive initiative put in place by the SAQCC Gas , to ensure accountability and safety within the gas industry , only a registered gas practitioner can issue a CoC .
“ The digital CoC was launched in 2021 and is in line with South African standards , ensuring the gas industry remains one of the safest in the world . SAQCC Gas would like to encourage the end-user to not accept paper CoCs after 1 April 2023 and to confirm the validity of a gas practitioner ' s registration by visiting www . saqccgas . co . za .
“ Practitioners ’ registration cards can also be viewed on-site via the SAQCC Gas App . We call on the gas industry and consumers to report any illegal installations by emailing info @ saqccgas . co . za .
“ At SAQCC Gas we encourage all gas practitioners to download the SAQCC Gas App and register . The process of issuing a digital CoC is quick , simple and convenient whether you are on- or offline . The application has specifically been designed to suit the requirements of our industry and technical support is on hand to assist with any enquiries .
“ We would like to thank the gas practitioners who have made the transition to issuing digital CoCs effortlessly and look forward to assisting others to do the same .” CLA
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As of 1 April 2023 , any Certificate of Conformity ( CoC ) issued by paper will not be considered valid , SAQCC Gas has advised its members .
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