Arising from the mandate and in accordance with SSNBS Act 2012 & Weights & Measurements Act 2012, the SSNBS Functions are to:

• Formulate general policies, regulations plans and programmes in the fields of standards, metrology, testing and calibration facilities;
• Formulate standard specifications for commodities and codes of practice as may be required from time to time;
• Promote and facilitate a standardization programme for South Sudan and the participation of South Sudan in international standardisation activities;