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Manufacturing, Automotive & Distribution

Manufacturing

Manufacturing covers industrial production across all product categories. The key regulatory obligations are OHS factory and machinery safety, environmental compliance, NRCS compulsory product specifications, and B-BBEE transformation. The governing body must maintain exceptional oversight of physical safety culture and product quality.
Applicable legislation

Key legal frameworks

Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993
National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act 5 of 2008
National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (product liability)
B-BBEE Act and Manufacturing Sector Code
Regulators

Who oversees this industry

DoEL, OHS factory inspectionsNRCS, compulsory product specificationsDFFE, environmental complianceDTIC, B-BBEE and industrial policy
King V principles most affected
P3. StrategyP8. RiskP9. ComplianceP13. Stakeholders
What Encircle tracks for Manufacturing
OHS management system, factory safety, machinery guarding, PPE
NRCS compulsory specification compliance and product testing
Environmental compliance, emissions, waste, water use
B-BBEE transformation scorecard and preferential procurement
Product liability and recall management under CPA

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