Nigeria - SGS Mandate

To prevent the import of substandard and unsafe products into Nigeria exporters and manufacturers must subject regulated goods to scrutiny against the standards and technical requirements of the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON).

SGS can test and verify your products against SON’s offshore Standards Organization of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Program (SONCAP). Under SONCAP goods intended for import which are on the list of regulated products must undergo a product conformity assessment in their country of origin.

With decades of experience in product assessment our global network of industry experts can offer tailored services to help your products demonstrate compliance. SONCAP itself consists of two mandatory processes:

1. Product Certificate: The first time that a product on the SON regulated list is to be exported to Nigeria, a sample must be tested by an approved laboratory to verify conformance with SON stipulated Standards. We may also need to conduct an audit of the manufacturer’s factory or require additional quality control documentation. If the verification is successful SGS can issue a Product Certificate.
2. SONCAP Certificate: For each shipment of the goods covered by the Product Certificate the exporter should request that we issue a SONCAP Certificate based on the seller’s final commercial invoice for the shipment. Additionally, we may require, on a selective basis, to carry-out a physical inspection and/or a laboratory test. The SONCAP Certificate is required by the importer for Customs clearance of the goods in Nigeria.

As the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company with a global network we are committed to providing exporters to Nigeria, and importers in Nigeria, with efficient services under SONCAP.

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