Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme Website
Everything you need to know about the SON Conformity Assessment Programme and how to get your goods …
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The Federal Government of Nigeria introduced the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme or SONCAP for short in order to address the number of unsafe products entering the country and the subsequent risks to public health and safety.
Under this programme, importers of a wide range of goods must obtain two certificates in order to operate:
In 2013, we were appointed by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to issue these certificates. Our mandate allows us to accompany exporters and importers throughout the conformity assessment process, and assist them in obtaining the necessary Product and SONCAP Certificates.
All products, other than those listed below, are regulated under the SONCAP programme. The exempted products are:
* Please note that to be recognised as a bona fide manufacturer, companies must be registered with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). Unregistered companies cannot apply for an import permit and will have to go through the normal procedures.
Cotecna is a trusted partner to the Nigerian government. Our mandate covers the physical inspection, sampling and testing of goods at laboratories accredited as per ISO 17025.
To assess the conformity of a shipment, the verification of conformity process will follow one of the three levels of compliance, named “routes”. The choice of the route depends on the profile of the exporter. These are:
To learn more about our verification of conformity programmes, or to request a Certificate of Conformity (COC) for your shipment, please download our VOC contact list mentioned above.
Please note that to receive a quote you will need to have at least the following export documents ready:
Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
Ade Adediran Shines at ARSO Meeting: Opening Speech Highlights Cotecna's Commitment to Standards
On the 23rd October, 2023, the President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the appointment of Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke as the new Director General of the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON).
As of 1st August 2022, Nigeria SONCAP Fees will change. Read on to find out these modifications and how we can help you obtain your mandatory certificates.
We are very happy and proud to announce that Cotecna has been re-appointed for 4 years by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).