Print Secure
Controlled by Printing SA, PrintSecure is one of two security printing standards and accreditation bodies in South Africa offered to all South African printers and suppliers of security products seeking acceptable accreditation and certification locally, and in Africa.
SECURITY
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PrintSecure is a security Printing standards and accreditation body under the auspices of and controlled by Printing SA.
About PrintSecure
PrintSecure, is a security Printing standards and accreditation body under the auspices of and controlled by Printing SA.
PrintSecure is an accreditation service offered to all South African security printers and suppliers of security products, seeking acceptable accreditation and certification locally and in Africa.
Purpose
Printing SA accreditation has been aligned to ISO 14298 Graphic Technology (Management of security printing processes) standards and provides the printers’ clients with the confidence, fidelity and security of dealing with approved, certificated printers who have complied with strict security checklists and audit, which are evaluated and updated annually.
Accreditation is intended to provide government tender boards and other tenderers, purchasers, procurement agencies, manufacturers, retailers, end users and consumers with the assurance of dealing with bona fide security printers and suppliers who have been accredited to internationally aligned standards, thereby eliminating the need for individual risk assessment and accreditation.
Why Get Certified
Integrated Certification Benefits:
- Increased customer confidence and satisfaction
- Recognised reference for government and industry
- Trusted security printer or supplier
- Prevent and fight forgery and counterfeiting
- Clear structure of requirements and responsibilities
- Maximum security from development to deployment
- Proven security management system
Application Procedure
1. Complete online application form
2. The application fee is R2962 including VAT (non-member plus 20%)
Once payment is made, the criteria and pre-accreditation compliance questionnaire will be sent to you to be completed, which cover both physical and documentary requirements.
All pre-accreditation compliance information will be assessed by a PrintSecure inspector and further questions, comments, or recommendations will be made prior to inspection.
Accreditation Procedure
- At this stage the initial accreditation and inspection fee will be invoiced.
- An on-site accreditation inspection will be done by one or more inspectors covering documented policies/procedures and physical aspects.
- A report will be provided to the PrintSecure Committee by the inspectors recommending accreditation or providing detail on areas requiring further input.
- Review of recommendations implemented and sign off.
- PrintSecure will issue a compliance certificate which will be valid for one year and subsequent years’ subject to application and annual inspections.
PROCESS TAKES 4-6 WEEKS
Accreditation
Printing SA has developed a set of criteria, guidelines, rules and standards for security printers.
There are three types of Accreditation available: Full Plant Accreditation, Qualified Accreditation, and Specific Job Accreditation.
Full Plant Accreditation
Full Plant Accreditation is based on security production running on a 24/7 basis. This will apply to any company whose core business is security printing, lasting only for the duration of the job
Will apply to those printers supplying general security products such as certificates, diplomas, ballot papers, transportation and ticket events, scratch cards, gift and discount vouchers, examination papers, government documents, pharmaceutical packaging, branded products, and many more.
Qualified Accreditation
Qualified Accreditation is recommended for companies whose core business is not security printing, but have the facilities and equipment to run security jobs from time to time.
Specific Job Accreditation
Specific Job Accreditation may be accorded to a company on a once off basis for a specific job with accreditation.
Accredited Members
| Member | Accreditation |
|---|---|
| Apple Print | Qualified Accreditation |
| RenForm CC | Qualified Accreditation |
| Mailtronic Direct Marketing | Qualified Accreditation |
| Process Litho Pty Ltd | Qualified Accreditation |
| CTP Printers | Qualified Accreditation |
| Uniprint Group (Pty) Ltd | Qualified Accreditation |
| Novus Print: Montague Gardens | Qualified Accreditation |
| Art Printers | Qualified Accreditation |
| Shereno Printers | Qualified Accreditation |
| Lebone Litho Printers Pty Ltd | Qualified Accreditation |
| Shave and Gibson Security Printing | Full Plant Accreditation |
For more information on PrintSecure accreditation guidelines and procedures please visit our Print Secure page or contact Ms Khanyi Ntanzi at kntanzi@printingsa.org or call 011 287 1160 (Select option 6)