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Trading with Nigeria. How to comply with export requirements. What is the SONCAP Programme?. Verification of product compliance Ensure that regulated products conform to the Nigerian or other approved international / national standards Two mandatory processes to achieve compliance: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Intertek International Limited
Trading with Nigeria
How to comply with export requirements
Intertek International Limited
What is the SONCAP Programme?
• Verification of product compliance
• Ensure that regulated products conform to the Nigerian or other approved international/ national standards
• Two mandatory processes to achieve compliance:
- Product Certification
- SONCAP Certification
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Key Programme Benefits
• Prevent dangerous or unacceptable goods from entering the country
• Increase the level of compliance with Nigerian approved standards
• Major benefits in terms of consumer and environmental protection
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Safety Non-Compliance
Some examples of safety related hazards in products include:
• Food processors with inadequate protection from rotating blades
• Irons, food processors and light fittings not grounded – electric shock hazard
• Accessible live parts in air conditioning systems
• Hair dryers smoking due to excessive heat
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The Regulated Product Categories
CategoryCategory TitleTitle No of Product No of Product CategoriesCategories
I Toys 66
II Electrical and Electronics 107107
III Automotive 1313
IV Chemical and Hygiene Products 1717
V Construction Material, Tools and Others 3636
VII Paper & Stationery 77
VIII Protective Safety Equipment 55
IX Textile, Leather, Plastic & Rubber Products 1717
X Furniture (Wood & Metal Articles) 99
XI Arts and Crafts 44
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SONCAP Organisation Chart
Standards Organization of Nigeria(SON)
SONCAP LO
PM
SONCOs
ExportersAccredited
Laboratories
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What are the routes to Product Certification?
• There are 2 separate routes to Product Certification
• The exporter can select route one if a substantiated declaration (in the form of valid test documentation) can be submitted to the SONCAP Country Office (SONCO)
or
• If a suitable test report cannot be supplied to the SONCO, the exporter can arrange for testing of the product at a SON approved laboratory
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Routes to Verification
Unsubstantiated Declaration
Testing and Verification
Product Registration (PC)
SCA
B
Nig
eria
Substantiated Declaration
Product Registration (PC)
SC
PC – Product CertificateSC – SONCAP Certificate
Routes of Certification
Verification
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SONCAP Product Certification Process
Send PC and sales invoice to
exporter
Exporter submits RFPC application with valid test
reports to CO
End process
NoYes
Exporter to test products at an
approved laboratory (if required)
Is the application/test reports acceptable?
Issue PC
LegendCO: Country OfficePC: Product CertificateRFPC: Request for Product Certificate
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What certificate is issued?
• A Product Certificate will be issued to the exporter following successful product review process
• The products entered in the product certificate are valid for a maximum period of up to 3 years from the date of issue of the product certificate
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SONCAP Certification Process
Send SC and sales invoice to
exporter
Exporter submits RFSC application, valid PC, pictures
of the products in the shipment and Invoice to CO
End process
NoYes
Exporter resubmits required documentation
Is the documentation
acceptable?
Issue SC
LegendCO: Country OfficePC: SONCAP CertificateRFSC: Request for SONCAP Certificate
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What are the requirements of SONCAP
• The SONCAP Certificate will be issued on the basis of the final invoice, valid PC and the Request for SONCAP Certification (RFSC) form along with pictures of the regulated products contained in the shipment
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How much does it cost?
• The product certificate fee is based on a pro-rata structure dependant upon product validity
• Detailed information on this can be obtained by contacting the nearest SONCAP Country Office
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How much does it cost?
• SONCAP Certification fees are as follows:
- New SONCAP Certificates = USD 300 per certificate issued
- Amendments to certificates = USD 100 per certificate
- Duplicates of issued certificates = USD 100 per certificate
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For Further Information/Support
Email: [email protected]
Or find details of your local expert at www.intertek.com/government
Alternatively contact us:
Intertek Government ServicesAcademy Place1-9 Brook StreetBrentwoodEssex CM14 5NQ
Tel: 01277 223 400