RBS
PO Box: 7099 Kigali-Kicukiro
Tel: +250-58 61 03
PO Box: 7099 Kigali-Kicukiro
Tel: +250-58 61 03
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Industry inspection
Legal backing
Quality inspection of industries in Rwanda was operational in March 2002 after the establishment of the Law no. 03/2002 of 19/01/2002 creating a National Bureau of Standards was in place. This is specified in Article 4 line 4 of the above mentioned law as a means of achieving the objectives the Bureau.
Why industry inspection
Legal backing
Quality inspection of industries in Rwanda was operational in March 2002 after the establishment of the Law no. 03/2002 of 19/01/2002 creating a National Bureau of Standards was in place. This is specified in Article 4 line 4 of the above mentioned law as a means of achieving the objectives the Bureau.
Why industry inspection
- To implement Rwanda Standards for realization of Quality Products
- To introduce and promote Quality management Systems in Industry
- To promote trade
- To protect the consumers.
Procedures for industry inspection
- RBS inspectors visit the industry without any prior notice
- Inspection is done on control of raw materials, production line and products
- Samples are taken and submitted to the RBS testing labs or any other recognized labs for analysis
- Appropriate advice is given on non conformities for corrective action
- Products that don’t conform to the standards requirements despite continued controls and advice on corrective action are not allowed on the market
Complaint handling
- Complaints are registered in a complaint handling register
- Complaint handling is done proportionate to the nature and magnitude of the complaint
Last Update: 26-08-2008