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Our main objective is to increase the exchange of information and experience among our members in dealing with regulatory issues in various sectors.

The founding members of SARF identified the purpose of SARF as follows:
  • To promote and facilitate the flow and exchange of information and the application of common and consistent decision-making practices and procedures among regulatory authorities.
  • To foster an understanding of the roles and activities of the respective Members.
  • To avoid duplication of functions, activities and resources of the respective Members.
  • To promote the harmonisation of regulatory policies and legislation across different industries and/or sectors and to standardise regulatory policies, practices and procedures of the Members.
  • To establish sound relationships among Members, national and provincial government, the public and other stakeholders.
  • To advance the common interests of Members.