The Requirements Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has confirmed the standard and security of 62 regionally manufactured merchandise in Ebonyi state whereas presenting Obligatory Conformity Evaluation Programme (MANCAP) certificates to the producers.
The certificates have been introduced to 29 corporations at a ceremony in Abakaliki on Friday by SON’s Director-Basic, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke.
Okeke, who was represented by the Head of SON’s South East Directorate, Chukwuma Aharanwa, famous that the MANCAP certification aligns with SON’s mission to make sure standardization in product manufacturing throughout Nigeria.
He mentioned guaranteeing the standard of regionally manufactured merchandise is of excellent normal would enhance shopper confidence and market competitiveness.
“This empowers the businesses to supply and distribute items to customers each inside Ebonyi State and throughout Nigeria,” he said.
He additional highlighted that MANCAP ensures all regionally produced items meet the Nigerian Industrial Requirements (NIS) earlier than coming into the market or being exported.
SON to make sure continued compliance
He added that SON conducts periodic manufacturing unit inspections, sampling, and product testing to make sure continued compliance.
He mentioned licensed merchandise would require revalidation each three years, with the opportunity of suspension or withdrawal if requirements aren’t maintained.
“MANCAP ensures all regionally made merchandise conform to Nigerian Industrial Requirements (NIS) earlier than coming into the market or being exported.
“Following certification, we’ll conduct manufacturing unit inspections, sampling, and testing to substantiate merchandise meet the mandatory requirements,” Okeke mentioned.
SON’s State Coordinator, Maryrose Ugwueche, reiterated that the certification is a mark of high quality and nationwide and worldwide product acceptance.
Among the many licensed corporations are Chillies Meals Ltd, Nourisher Continental Quick Meals, Aguwa Aluminium Ltd, Joppa Desk Water Ltd, Robban Retailer, Almighty Shekinah Water, and Spring Cealis Desk Water. Vegas Restaurant and Bakery was additionally acknowledged for its bread production.
Talking on behalf of the licensed corporations, the Supervisor of Aguwa Aluminium Ltd, Ikenna Emegi expressed gratitude to SON and reaffirmed his firm’s dedication to sustaining international requirements.
“Right this moment is memorable for us. I’m delighted to obtain MANCAP. I thank SON and God for making this attainable,” he mentioned.
The certification program is a part of SON’s broader efforts to advertise standardization, guarantee shopper safety, and improve Nigeria’s manufacturing sector.
What it’s best to know
- Earlier this yr, the Nationwide Company for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) known as on Nigerians to assist regionally made merchandise.
- Nigerian producers endure low patronage with their unsold stock operating into trillions in 2024, in line with the Producers Affiliation of Nigeria (MAN)
- Consultants have mentioned that native producers want improved patronage and funding to have the ability to deal with enhancing product high quality.
