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Certify a product to Nigerian standards

Get the SONCAP or MANCAP mark for your product.

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria certifies that products meet mandatory Nigerian Industrial Standards.

Who is eligible

Local manufacturers and importers.

Small businesses

How to apply

  1. 1 Apply for product certification
  2. 2 Submit samples for testing
  3. 3 Pass factory or conformity assessment
  4. 4 Receive your certificate
Apply on the official site →
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Standards Organisation of Nigeria
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https://son.gov.ng

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