The Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP) is a mandatory pre-dispatch conformity verification scheme. It ensures that goods intended for import into Nigeria comply with applicable Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) or approved equivalent international standards and technical regulations before shipment.
The primary objective of SONCAP is to safeguard Nigerian consumers by preventing the importation of unsafe, substandard, or non-compliant products, thereby ensuring that all imported goods meet acceptable quality and safety requirements.
Products Covered Under SONCAP
SONCAP certification applies to a wide range of regulated products, including but not limited to:
Textiles
Chemical products
Toys and baby care items
Footwear
Electrical and electronic products and fittings
Mechanical goods
Gas cylinders, kerosene stoves, and gas-related accessories
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