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Exporting to Nigeria? SONCAP Certification Made Simple

We handle your entire SONCAP certification journey. Testing, documentation, approvals—all managed for you while you focus on your exports.

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SONCAP Certification

For Nigeria Market Access

What's Included:

Product Certificates
Shipment Certificates
Complete documentation prep
Certification body submission and liason
Ongoing support & renewals

What is SONCAP?

Understanding Nigeria's Standards Organisation Conformity Assessment Programme

SONCAP is Nigeria's mandatory conformity assessment scheme for regulated products entering the country. Administered by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), it ensures imported goods meet Nigerian safety and quality standards.

All regulated products must have a SONCAP Certificate before customs clearance in Nigeria. Without it, your shipment will be detained, incur demurrage charges, or be rejected entirely.

Product Certificate (PC)

Product-level certification issued by approved certification bodies. Three types available (PC1, PC2, PC3) depending on your shipment frequency and business needs.

SONCAP Certificate (SC)

Shipment-specific certificate required for each consignment. Issued once you have a valid PC. We'll process these quickly for every export.

Why Exporters Choose SANTIQ

Eliminate the complexity of SONCAP certification with our fully-managed service

100% Managed

We handle everything: documentation preparation, product testing coordination (if required), certification body liason, and certificate issuance. You simply provide the product/shipment details.

  • No direct SON/CB interaction needed
  • All paperwork/forms handled for you
  • Testing coordination included
  • Final certificate issuance

Fast & Reliable

Our streamlined digital processes mean faster certification. Track your application status 24/7 through our online platform. No need to chase multiple providers for updates – we handle everything.

  • Industry-leading processing times
  • Real-time status updates
  • No surprise delays

Expert Support

You'll get a dedicated SANTIQ account manager local to you, and a dedicated global support team with deep understanding of international import/export requirements.

  • Dedicated local account manager
  • Global time zone coverage
  • International standards expertise
  • Multi-market support

Regulated Products

SONCAP applies to a wide range of products exported to Nigeria

Electronics
Electrical Appliances
Toys
Building Materials
Automotive Parts
Chemicals
Textiles
Machinery

Not sure if your product requires SONCAP?

SONCAP Certification Routes

Three Product Certificate types designed for different shipment frequencies

PC1

Unregistered Products

For occasional shipments or first-time exports. Each shipment is assessed individually.

Best for first-time or irregular shipments
Product testing may be required
Pre-shipment inspection required
Typical users:
First-time exporters, occasional shipments

PC2

Registered Products

For regular shipments. Product is registered for 1 year with reduced testing requirements.

Valid for 1 year
Reduced testing after registration
Pre-shipment inspection still required
Lower cost per shipment
Typical users:
Regular exporters, consistent products

PC3

Licensed Manufacturers

For high-volume manufacturers with established quality systems. Minimal shipment inspection.

Valid for 1 year
Requires factory audit
Minimal/no shipment inspection
Lowest admin burden per shipment
Typical users:
Large manufacturers, frequent exports

What Exporters Say

They've worked hard with us to find a solution that suited our company, and at the same time meeting the conformity requirements. They've always provided a high level of service and customer satisfaction as they have commited to from day one since the business co-operation started.

Group Sourcing Director, Appliance Distributor

We used to use multiple global inspection agencies and struggled with up to 10 days delay in the issuance of a SONCAP certificate. Now turnaround times are far superior and the quality of service is excellent.

Contracts Manager, Steel Exporter

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