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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 Intertek International Limited
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 Intertek International Limited
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 Intertek International Limited
The Regulated Product Categories Category Title No of Product Categories I Toys 6 II Electrical and Electronics 107 III Automotive 13 IV Chemical and Hygiene Products 17 V Construction Material, Tools and Others 36 VII Paper & Stationery 7 VIII Protective Safety Equipment 5 IX Textile, Leather, Plastic & Rubber Products 17 X Furniture (Wood & Metal Articles) 9 XI Arts and Crafts 4 Intertek International Limited
SONCAP Organisation Chart Intertek International Limited
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 Intertek International Limited
Routes to Verification Intertek International Limited
SONCAP Product Certification Process Intertek International Limited
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 Intertek International Limited
SONCAP Certification Process Intertek International Limited
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 Intertek International Limited
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 Intertek International Limited
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 Intertek International Limited
For Further Information/Support Email: info. government@intertek. com Or find details of your local expert at www. intertek. com/government Alternatively contact us: Intertek Government Services Academy Place 1 -9 Brook Street Brentwood Essex CM 14 5 NQ Tel: 01277 223 400 Intertek International Limited