EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
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The standard-
setting process
involves
co-ordinated action
between a variety
of interested parties
in a particular
industry.
Panellists discussing the SANS 721 case.
Standards are sometimes created without considering
practical implementations, creating a conflict for
enforcements.
New products and technology may be more appropriate
than products that have been on the market for a long
time and so, entry and compliance for these products
need to be a simple and easy process.
LOOKING AHEAD
Standards need to be established through working and
functional technical committees, applying consistent
methodology and reasonable logic in what the minimum
standard should be, including ease of maintenance
or replacement and the ultimate expectation of the
consumer, while also avoiding anti-competitiveness
or unreasonable barriers of entry. Compliance to
standards already adds costs to production and affects
competitiveness on a global level.
The world is moving rapidly; not maintaining the link
to technology places standards at risk of becoming
obsolete and ultimately, the protection of the consumer
cannot be secured. PA
Prepare for PLUMBDRAIN 2018!
With only six months until PLUMBDRAIN 2018, co-
located with Interbuild — Africa’s largest building
services and construction exhibition — time is
running out to book your stand at the only dedicated
plumbing, drainage, sanitation, water, and sanitary-
ware exhibition on the continent.
This year’s exhibition marks Interbuild’s 50th year
and promises a shift away from the traditional one-
dimensional stand in favour of an interactive technical
experience to give you a competitive edge in the
marketplace. All Interbuild and PLUMBDRAIN exhibitors
are required to abide by South Africa’s mandatory
industry standards or to commit in writing to obtain the
SABS mark.
www.plumbingafrica.co.za
As the owner of PLUMDRAIN and being the official media
partner of Interbuild, hosted by Specialised Exhibitions
Montgomery, Plumbing Africa is your only reliable
source for all relevant and exciting news before, during
and after the exhibition, to be held at the Nasrec Expo
Centre in Johannesburg from 15 to 18 August 2018.
Time is running out for you to book your space and enjoy
the perfect platform to showcase your knowledge and
expertise in all things plumbing and pipe, as well as the
latest product technologies. PA
For PLUMBDRAIN bookings and queries, call us on
+27 (0) 11 579 4940, email [email protected],
or book online at http://plumbdrain.interbuild.co.za
February 2018 Volume 23 I Number 12