MASC Certifications

Accredited for Excellence in Testing Setting the Standard for Quality

MASC Certifications hold SANAS, IECEx, and government approvals, ensuring top-tier testing, inspection, and certification for hazardous environments. Our international organization recognizes it as being used to guarantee safety, reliability, and compliance with global standards. At MASC it is more than just a certification—it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and compliance. With years of industry experience and a track record of successful assessments, our accredited testing and certification services ensure that your operations meet the highest safety standards. In this blog, we explore its significance, the rigorous processes we follow, and how we help businesses stay compliant and safe.

MASC Certifications has obtained SANAS accreditation in December 2009. MASC is accredited by the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005. The accreditation demonstrates technical competency for a wide scope of standards and the operation of a laboratory quality management system (*). MASC operates the first private sector SANAS accredited MASC Certifications Body (C83 accreditation) in Sub-Saharan Africa (C83 Schedule of Accreditation).

MASC Certifications obtained Governmental approval:

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) – Testing
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) – Mark scheme Provider
Department of Labour (DOL) – Approved Inspection authority

MASC has obtained IECEx accreditation following the Scheme Rules:

IECEx 02 (Equipment Scheme) an Ex Certification Body (ExCB) and Ex Test Laboratory (ExTL) – August 2014.
IECEx 03 (Service Facilities Scheme); as an Ex Certification Body (ExCB) – August 2017.

SAFA (South African Flameproof Association) is the acknowledged Hazardous Location / Explosion Protected equipment association in South Africa. MASC is a member of SAFA.