Standards
Eswatini Standards Authority (SWASA) was formed by the Government of Eswatini through the Quality and Standards Act (10) 2003, and is a parastatal under the auspices of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade. This Act gives SWASA the mandate of promoting standards and quality in local industry, commerce and the public sector and also empowers the Authority to be the sole custodian of all issues regarding standards and quality in Eswatini. The move to establish SWASA was in-line with regional and international trends brought about by World Trade Organisation (WTO) initiatives aimed at eliminating tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade, and creating a neutral platform that will promote trade of quality goods and services across countries and economic blocks. Besides opening up global opportunities for trade, standardisation also ensures that imported and locally manufactured goods are not harmful to human and animal lives and the environment.
The following table contains a list of standards that are relevant to export-import of commosities in Eswatini. For more information, visit https://www.swasa.co.sz
| Sl# | Code | Scope |
| Food & Ariculture | ||
| 1 | SZNS 015:2013 | Fortified wheat flour |
| 2 | SZNS 021: 2014 | Transportation of food in bulk and semi-packed food- Hygiene requirements |
| 3 | SZNS 025: 2014 | Poultry processing- Hygiene requirements |
| 4 | SZNS 030: 2013 | Fortified maize meal |
| 5 | SZNS 031:2013 | Animal feeding stuff- cattle feeds- specification |
| 6 | SZNS 033: 2014 | Bottled drinking water other than natural mineral water-Specification |
| 7 | SZNS 034: 2014 | Raw cow milk- Specification |
| 8 | SZNS 035: 2014 | Peanut butter-Specification |
| 9 | SZNS 037: 2014 | Organic fertilizer- Specification |
| 10 | SZNS 040: 2014 | Infant formula and formulas for special medical purposes intended for infants |
| 11 | SZNS BOS 43: 2001 | Onion – Grading requirements |
| 12 | SZNS 049:2015 | Maize grains- Specification |
| 13 | SZNS 050: 2015 | The production of Sorghum Beer |
| 14 | SZNS CODEX STAN 1: 1985 | Standard for the labelling of pre-packaged foods |
| 15 | SZNS CODEX STAN 12: 1981 | Standard for honey |
| 16 | SZNS CAC/GL 22:1997 | Guidelines for the design of control measures for street vended foods |
| 17 | SZNS BOS 59:2002 | Potato – Grading requirements |
| 18 | SZNS CODEXSTAN 146: 1985 | Standard for labelling of food and claims for pre-packaged foods for special dietary uses |
| 19 | SZNS CODEX STAN 150: 1985 | Standard for food grade salt |
| 20 | SZNS CODEX STAN 247: 2005 | Standard for fruit juices and nectars |
| 21 | SZNS CODEX STAN 296: 2009 | Standard for jams, jellies and marmalades |
| 22 | SZNS CODEXSTAN 306:2011 | Standard for chili sauce |
| 23 | SZNS BOS 430:2012 | Carrots - Grading requirements |
| 24 | SZNS BOS 471:2012 | Butternut - Grading requirements |
| 25 | SZNS BOS 531:2012 | Beetroot - Grading requirements |
| 26 | SZNS SANS 1199: 2007 | The production of Mageu |
| 27 | SZNS SANS 1657:2009 | Bottled water of subterranean origin |
| 28 | SZNS SANS 1678: 2010 | Sterilised milk |
| 29 | SZNS SANS 1679: 2010 | Pasteurised milk |
| 30 | SZNS ISO 6658: 2005 | Sensory analysis- Methodology-General guidance |
| 31 | SZNS SANS 10133:2011 | Application of pesticides in food handling, food processing and catering establishments |
| 32 | SZNS SANS 10136: 2007 | Cleaning and disinfecting of dairy equipment and soft-serve dispensing units. |
| 33 | SZNS SANS 10330:2007 | Requirements for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System. |
| 34 | SZNS ISO 13302: 2003 | Sensory analysis- Methods for assessing modifications to the flavour of foodstuffs due to packaging |
| 35 | SZNS ISO 16050:2003 | Foodstuffs - Determination of Aflatoxins B1 and the total content of Aflatoxin B2,G2 in cereals, nuts and derived products. High performance liquid chromatographic methods |
| 36 | SZNS ISO 21187:2004 | Quantitative determination of bacteriological quality of milk |
| 37 | SZNS ISO 22000: 2005 | Food Safety Management Systems- Requirements for any Organization in the food Chain. |
| 38 | SZNS ISO TS 22002-1:2009 | Prerequisite programmes on food safety — Part 1: Food manufacturing |
| Environment | ||
| 39 | SZNS 013:2013 | Clay pot water filter unit - Specification |
| 40 | SZNS 045-1: 2014 | Development, maintenance and management of groundwater resources Part 1: location and siting of water boreholes |
| 41 | SZNS 045-2: 2014 | Development, maintenance and management of groundwater resources Part 2: The design, construction and drilling of boreholes |
| 42 | SZNS 033: 2014 | Packaged water other than natural mineral water |
| 43 | SZNS 032: 2014 | Solid waste disposal sites, guidelines for safe management – Code of practice |
| 44 | SZNS 039:2015 | Effluents – Tolerance limits for discharge into inland surface waters |
| 45 | SZNS SANS 241:2006 | Drinking water |
| 46 | SZNS SANS 1307:2009 | Domestic solar water heaters |
| 47 | SZNS ISO 5667-1:2006 | Water quality – Sampling – Part 1: Guidance on the design of sampling programmes and sampling techniques |
| 48 | SZNS ISO 5667-2:1991 | Water quality – Sampling – Part 2: Guidance on sampling techniques |
| 49 | SZNS ISO 5667-3:2003 | Water quality – Sampling – Part 3: Guidance on the preservation and handling of water samples |
| 50 | SZNS ISO 5667-4:1987 | Water quality – Sampling – Part 4: Guidance on sampling from lakes, natural and man-made |
| 51 | SNZS ISO 5667-5:2006 | Water quality – Sampling – Part 5: Guidance on sampling drinking water from treatment works and piped distribution systems |
| 52 | SZNS ISO 5667-6:2005 | Water quality – Sampling – Part 6: Guidance on sampling of rivers and streams |
| 53 | SZNS SANS 6211-1:2003 | Domestic solar water heaters- Thermal performance using an outdoor test method |
| 54 | SZNS SANS 10106:2006 | The installation, maintenance and repair of solar water heating systems for domestic use |
| 55 | SZNS ISO 14001:2015 | Environmental Management Systems- Requirements with guidance for use |
| Health and Safety | ||
| 56 | SZNS 008:2012 | General hospitals – requirements |
| 57 | SZNS 009:2012 | HIV Testing and counselling – general requirements |
| 58 | SZNS 010: 2013 | Clinics- Requirements |
| 59 | SZNS 014: 2013 | Pharmaceutical Services- Requirements |
| 60 | SZNS 020:2012 | Portable refillable fire extinguishers |
| 61 | SZNS 022:2015 | Occupational First Aid- Requirements |
| 62 | SZNS 023: 2013 | School health services – General requirements |
| 63 | SZNS 032: 2014 | Solid waste disposal sites, guidelines for safe management- Code of practice |
| 64 | SZNS 029-1:2015 | The production of reconditioned fire fighting equipment- Part 1: Portable and wheeled (mobile) |
| 65 | SZNS 036:2014 | Measurement and assessment of occupational noise for hearing conservation purposes |
| 66 | SZNS 044-2: 2014 | Symbolic safety signs Part 2: Self- luminious (radioluminescent) signs |
| 67 | SZNS 044-3: 2014 | Symbolic safety signs Part 3: Internally illuminated signs |
| 68 | SZNS 044-4: 2014 | Symbolic safety signs Part 4: Retro-reflective signs |
| 69 | SZNS 044-5: 2014 | Symbolic safety signs Part 5: Photoluminescent signs |
| 70 | SZNS SANS 543:2004 | Fire hose reels (with semi-rigid hose) |
| 71 | SZNS SANS 1186-1: 2011 | Symbolic safety Signs Part 1: Standard signs and general requirements |
| 72 | SZNS SANS 1329-1:2004 | Retro-reflective and fluorescent warning signs for road vehicles, Part 1: Triangles |
| 73 | SZNS SANS 1329-2:2004 | Retro-reflective and fluorescent warning signs for road vehicles, Part 2: Abnormal load vehicle signs |
| 74 | SZNS ISO 4074: 2002 | Natural latex rubber condoms- Requirements and test methods |
| 75 | SZNS SANS 1545-2:2009 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts, Part 2: Hydraulic lifts |
| 76 | SZNS ISO 8253-1: 2010 | Acoustics- Audiometric test methods- Part1: Pure-tone air and bone conduction audiometry |
| 77 | SZNS SANS 10105-1:2010 | The use and control of firefighting equipment – Portable and wheeled (mobile) fire extinguishers |
| 78 | SZNS SANS 10124:2006 | The application of soil insecticides for the protection of buildings |
| 79 | SZNS SANS 10177-1:2005 | Fire testing of materials, components and elements used in buildings, Part 1: General introduction to the methods of test |
| 80 | SZNS SANS 10228:2012 | The identification and classification of dangerous goods for transport by road and rail modes |
| 81 | SZNS SANS 10232-1:2007 | Transport of dangerous goods – Emergency information systems Part 1: Emergency information systems for road transportation |
| 82 | SZNS SANS 10232-3:2011 | Transport of dangerous goods – Emergency information systems Part 3: Emergency response guide |
| 83 | SZNS SANS 10248-1:2010 | Management of healthcare waste - Part 1: Management of healthcare risk waste from a healthcare facility |
| 84 | SZNS SANS 10248-2:2009 | Management of healthcare waste - Part 2: Management of healthcare risk waste for healthcare facilities and healthcare providers in rural and remote settings |
| 85 | SZNS SANS 10263-0: 2010 | The warehousing of dangerous goods Part 0: General requirements |
| 86 | SZNS SANS 10263-2: 2008 | The warehousing of dangerous goods Part 2: The storage and handling of gas cylinders. |
| 87 | SZNS ISO 10282: 2002 | Single-use sterile rubber surgical gloves - Specification |
| 88 | SZNS ISO 11611: 2007 | Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes. |
| 89 | SZNS SANS 16001:2013 | Wellness and Disease (including HIV and TB) Management System |
| 90 | SZNS OHSAS 18001:2007 | Occupational health and safety management system- Requirements. |
| 91 | SZNS ISO 21469:2006 | Safety of machinery – Lubricants with incidental product contact – Hygiene requirements |
| 92 | SZNS ISO 23551-2:2006 | Safety and control devices for gas burners and gas-burning appliances – Particular requirements – Part 2: Pressure regulators |
| 93 | SZNS SANS 5001-1: 2004 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts Part 1: Electric Lifts |
| 94 | SZNS SANS 50081-2: 1998 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts Part 2 - Hydraulic lifts |