A technical trade measures bulletin published on August 26, 2026, reports that emerging markets are closing regulatory exemptions for cross-border e-commerce imports, aligning online retail shipments with formal B2B trade compliance standards. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) confirmed that electrical devices sold via e-commerce and direct delivery must obtain mandatory Pre-Shipment Certificates of Conformity (CoC) before departure, validating compliance with national electrical safety codes (SANS IEC 62368-1) and EMC limits. Compliance specialists caution that because accredited SABS laboratory testing typically requires 6 to 8 weeks, appliance exporters and cross-border merchants must immediately audit active SKUs and finalize certification to avoid port holds and costly delivery disruptions after the September 20 deadline.
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