INTRODUCTION:
The Product Identification Scheme was initiated to address the prevailing challenges of products unable to meet the requirements for Product Certification under the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP). Some requirements expected for eligibility for MANCAP Certification are:
- Compliance with relevant Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS);
- inhouse testing facility
- Conducive production environment (GMP).
In recent times, the dynamic nature of the MSMEs sector and some large companies – given the uniqueness of their products, which are limited by the non-availability of relevant Standards, are unable to comply with the current scope of the MANCAP Scheme; and this necessitated the introduction of the PI Scheme
BENEFITS:
- Noting that a lot of products remained un-certified due to non-compliance with the above requirements, the Product Identification Scheme is thus aimed to give SON recognition for these products and ensure basic product Inspections and testing of key parameters established their safety for use.
- Through this Scheme, SON will continue to promote oversight of the products for safety, consumer confidence and value for money, amongst others.
- The scheme will also promote mentorship of MSMEs for migration to MANCAP and stimulate market-driven Standards development.
- A morale boost for MSMEs desiring recognition/certification, amongst others.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Please visit any SON State office nationwide to initiate the application process or contact the Product Identification Unit at pi@son.gov.ng for further details.
