The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has uploaded a list of products certified under its Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) to the agency’s official website, allowing consumers to verify and purchase quality Nigerian‑made goods. The announcement was made on 23 May 2026 at the CANEX WKND 2026 exhibition held in the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Iganmu, Lagos.
Director‑General Dr Ifeanyi Okeke disclosed the initiative, with the Director of the Corporate Affairs Department, Mrs Talatu Ethan, speaking on his behalf. “This development will help consumers find and buy quality products easily. It puts the power of choice in the hands of the Nigerian consumer, and it rewards manufacturers who have done the right thing by meeting our standards,” Okeke said.
Okeke urged the public to visit SON’s website to confirm whether a product bears a genuine certification mark and to report any items that appear fake or questionable. He explained that SON’s presence at CANEX WKND 2026 was intended to bring its quality‑assurance message directly to manufacturers, small‑business owners and shoppers.
At SON’s exhibition stand, officials engaged exhibitors and visitors on product certification under the Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS). They explained that MANCAP applies to locally manufactured items, while the SON Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP) covers imported products, and demonstrated how to identify substandard or counterfeit goods, verify the SON authentication mark and lodge complaints.
Small and medium‑sized enterprises received step‑by‑step guidance on the certification process, including application, product testing and final approval. “Certification opens doors to bigger markets, here at home and across Africa, and it protects the consumer,” Okeke added.
Emphasising the broader economic goal, Okeke said locally manufactured products must meet international standards to compete effectively in global markets, aligning with the federal government’s “Nigeria First” policy that prioritises home‑grown goods.
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