Nigeria certification
certification introduction
The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) is a government agency in Nigeria responsible for formulating and enforcing quality standards for imported goods and domestically manufactured products. The World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a TBT notification (number G/TBT/NGA/1). Nigeria will impose restrictions on some electrical and electronic products, certain automotive products, toys, building materials and gas appliances imported into the country. Implement mandatory conformity assessment, namely the Standards Organization of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Program (SONCAP). SONCAP has been officially implemented since December 1, 2005. The SONCAP certificate is a mandatory customs clearance document for imported goods required by the Nigerian federal government.
In order to strengthen market supervision, SON will implement the new system on April 1, 2013. The new system requires that exporters no longer apply for a SONCAP certificate for each shipment, but instead apply for an CoC certificate (Certificate of Conformity). Exporters choose certification solutions according to their own circumstances, obtain different PC (Product Certificate) certificates, and apply for COC certificates based on the PC certificate. After obtaining the COC, provide it to the importer to apply for SC (SONCAP Certification). SC is applied directly by the importer at the local SONCAP agency. In addition, on-site sampling testing, inspection and installation supervision are required according to the risk category of the product.
SONCAP's new scheme includes 3 certification methods:
1. Scheme A: For unregistered or unlicensed products, suitable for customers who ship occasionally or have an uncertain number of shipments in a year.
issues the PC1 certificate. The certificate is valid for 6 months and can only be used once. There are no requirements for certificate holders. No factory inspection requirements. Each shipment requires 100% inspection rate.
2. Option B: For registered products, suitable for customers with high shipping frequency.
issues PC2 certificates. The certificate is valid for 1 year and has no limit on the number of times it can be used. There are no requirements for certificate holders. Factory inspection is required (submission of ISO9000/CIG023 can exempt you from factory inspection). Each shipment requires a 40% inspection rate.
3. Option C: For licensed products, suitable for customers with high shipping frequency and large volume.
issues PC3 certificates. The certificate is valid for 1 year and has no limit on the number of times it can be used. Can only be applied for by the manufacturer. Factory inspection and annual review are required (mandatory, no exemption). Inspection every six months.
product range
Since June 2011, all products have been included in the SONCAP mandatory control list, except for the following: (1) food, (2) pharmaceuticals, (3) medical supplies (except equipment and instruments), (4) Chemical raw materials, (5) military supplies and equipment, (6) aviation-related products, (7) second-hand products (except motor vehicles)
Application process
1. AST laboratory completes the test and issues a test report
2. Customers based on actual conditions Choose the corresponding plan according to the situation and obtain the corresponding PC certificate based on the test report
3. Based on the PC certificate, apply for inspection or factory inspection (free of inspection)
4. If the inspection or factory inspection is passed, apply for the CoC certificate
5. The importer based on CoC applies to SON for SC certificate
certification mark
1. Product labeling and packaging labeling requirements for general products:
(1) Marking shall be in English. The marking shall be clearly discernible, legible and indelible.
The marking shall be in English and clear. , easy to identify and durable.
(2) Product Product name
(3) Model model
(4) Trade mark or Brand
(5) Country of origin MADE IN CHINA (Note: MADE IN PRC is not acceptable)
2. Electrical or electrical appliances General requirements for product identification and packaging identification:
(1) Marking shall be in English. The marking shall be clearly discernible, legible and indelible.
The marking shall be in English, and shall be clear, legible and durable.
(2) Product product name
(3) Model model
(4) Trade mark or Brand trademark
(5) Country of origin MADE IN CHINA (Note: MADE IN PRC is not acceptable)
(6) Name of the manufacturer or responsible vendor Company name
(7) Rated voltage or rated voltage range in volts (incorporating 230V) Household voltage 230V, industrial voltage 415V
(8) Symbol for nature of supply or rated frequency or frequency range – incorporating 50 Hz (power supply Property symbol, rated frequency 50Hz or the range including 50Hz)
(9) Symbol for Class II construction For Class II appliances only, the return mark of Class II appliances.
Other information
Technical information: Voltage frequency AC 230 V /50 Hz, plug BS1363, BS546 or BS4573
Is it mandatory: Mandatory
Certificate validity period: 1 year valid or batch valid
Factory inspection requirements: Scheme BC requires factory inspection
Sustained Witness requirements: Plan C must be applied by the manufacturer for
NCC wireless certification
Certification introduction
The management and control agency for wireless certification in Nigeria is the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC, Nigerian Communications Commission). NCC, in accordance with the "Nigerian Communications Act 2003, Nigerian Communications Act", regulates all Communication equipment entering Nigeria is subject to compulsory certification, and all communication equipment must obtain Type Approval. The certificate holder must be a company registered with the Nigeria Public Affairs Commission (CAC).
The international standards that NCC refers to for wireless communication certification include IEC/CISPR/CENELEC/ETSI. The test report can refer to the CE/FCC report, but samples still need to be sent for visual inspection. The logo can be placed on the instructions or outer packaging.
Product range
All communication products All telecom equipment
Application process:
1. The customer prepares samples and information and submits the application to AST.
2. Waltek submits samples and information to NCC
3. NCC audit report, issue NCC certificate
Mark requirements
Other information
Technical information: Voltage frequency AC 230 V /50 Hz, plug BS1363, BS546 or BS4573
Whether it is mandatory: Mandatory
Certificate validity period: No validity period
Factory inspection requirements: No requirement
certificate holder requirements: need to be a locally registered company or local agent holding the
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