The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has been integrated into the Nigerian Export Supervision Scheme (NESS) Technical Committee to enhance export quality assurance.
The move recognizes the agency’s statutory mandate to ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of goods produced in Nigeria, especially those intended for international trade. The initiative aims to improve agency collaboration and strengthen export conformity within the nation’s trade system.
As part of the integration, the SON Export Certificate Programme (SONEXCAP) will be linked to the National Single Window portal. This step is expected to boost global competitiveness, build trust in Made-in-Nigeria products, and drive growth within the non-oil export sector.
Established under the Pre-shipment Inspection of Exports Act of 1996, NESS ensures that all goods exported from Nigeria undergo mandatory inspection prior to shipment through designated government inspection agents.
