Registration of Research Ethics Committees

To be eligible for NHREC registration, a REC must demonstrate compliance with:

  • Section 73 of the National Health Act
  • The South African Ethics in Health Research Guidelines (NDoH 2024, 3rd ed.)

Once approved, the committee is formally recognised as a NHREC-registered REC.
To maintain registration, RECs must submit annual reports, implement any required improvements, and respond to audit outcomes. 

  • AIDS Helpline:
    0800 012 322
  • Mental Health Information Line:
    0800 567 567
  • Children’s Cancer Helpline:
    0800 333 555

Copyright © 2024 National Department of Health

Terms and conditions