A person may be licensed as a testing agent only if the provincial licensing authority considering the application has determined that the applicant meets the requirements of this Act, and-
| a) | satisfies the minimum norms and standards for testing agents prescribed in terms of this Act; |
| b) | is currently accredited for technical competency by the South African National Accreditation System, in terms of ISO / IEC 17025 and ISO 9000; |
| c) | is able to conduct tests and perform calibrations to ensure compliance with standards established by the South African Bureau of Standards in terms of the Standards Act, 1993 (Act No. 29 of 1993); |
| d) | is able to conduct tests and perform calibrations in an objective and impartial manner; and |
| iii) | the South African Bureau of Standards. |
