Certificate of Conformity for Exports to Nigeria

Intertek supports exporters and importers trading with Nigeria by providing conformity assessment and verification services to help ensure compliance with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP). 

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP) is designed to verify that regulated products exported to Nigeria comply with applicable Nigerian standards and technical regulations before shipment. Compliance helps facilitate customs clearance, supports consumer protection, and contributes to the quality and safety of imported goods. 

As an approved conformity assessment body, Intertek helps exporters meet SONCAP requirements through document review, testing, inspection, and certification services, enabling smoother market access and reducing the risk of delays at destination. 

SONCAP Requirements for Nigeria 

• Regulated products exported to Nigeria must comply with applicable Nigerian approved international and regional standards.
• A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is required for SONCAP-regulated products prior to shipment.
• The CoC supports SONCAP Certificate issuance and customs clearance in Nigeria.
• Shipments that do not comply with SONCAP requirements may be subject to delays, rejection, or additional inspections at destination. 

How to Arrange an Inspection

1. Contact your local Intertek office – details are available in the contact us section of this site.
2. An Intertek export consultant will review your shipment requirements and provide a quotation 
3. Submit required export documentation (RFC form, test reports, packing list, letters of credit, etc.) 
4. Intertek will arrange inspection and/or verification activities 
5. If results are satisfactory, your certificate of conformity will be issued prior to shipment, supporting smooth customs clearance in Nigeria.

Products Exempt from SONCAP Certification 

The following products are excluded from SONCAP requirements: 

• • Food products
  • Medicines and Pharmaceuticals
  • Medicals other than equipment and machines
  • Chemicals used as raw materials by bonafide manufacturers
  • Military wares and equipment
  • Imports classified as contraband by the Federal Government of Nigeria
  • Used products other than automobiles

The Federal Government through an Inter-Ministerial Technical Committee on Comprehensive Import Supervision Scheme (CISS) domiciled at the Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) may from time to time add or delete products(s) for regulation under the scheme. Appropriate notification will always be provided by CISS through CBN, and an adequate period will be allowed between the date of publishing the measure and its implementation to enable full compliance.

Why Intertek

As an accredited and approved certification body, Intertek is authorised to test, inspect, and certify shipments destined for Nigeria. With a global network, deep regulatory expertise, and local market knowledge, Intertek helps businesses Trade with Assurance, reducing risk, delays, and compliance uncertainty.