Intertek International Limited Trading with Nigeria How to comply with export requirements.

Intertek International Limited

Trading with Nigeria

How to comply with export requirements

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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

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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

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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

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The Regulated Product Categories

CategoryCategory TitleTitle No of Product No of Product CategoriesCategories

I Toys 66

II Electrical and Electronics 107107

III Automotive 1313

IV Chemical and Hygiene Products 1717

V Construction Material, Tools and Others 3636

VII Paper & Stationery 77

VIII Protective Safety Equipment 55

IX Textile, Leather, Plastic & Rubber Products 1717

X Furniture (Wood & Metal Articles) 99

XI Arts and Crafts 44

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SONCAP Organisation Chart

Standards Organization of Nigeria(SON)

SONCAP LO

PM

SONCOs

ExportersAccredited

Laboratories

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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

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Routes to Verification

Unsubstantiated Declaration

Testing and Verification

Product Registration (PC)

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Substantiated Declaration

Product Registration (PC)

SC

PC – Product CertificateSC – SONCAP Certificate

Routes of Certification

Verification

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SONCAP Product Certification Process

Send PC and sales invoice to

exporter

Exporter submits RFPC application with valid test

reports to CO

End process

NoYes

Exporter to test products at an

approved laboratory (if required)

Is the application/test reports acceptable?

Issue PC

LegendCO: Country OfficePC: Product CertificateRFPC: Request for Product Certificate

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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

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SONCAP Certification Process

Send SC and sales invoice to

exporter

Exporter submits RFSC application, valid PC, pictures

of the products in the shipment and Invoice to CO

End process

NoYes

Exporter resubmits required documentation

Is the documentation

acceptable?

Issue SC

LegendCO: Country OfficePC: SONCAP CertificateRFSC: Request for SONCAP Certificate

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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

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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

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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

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For Further Information/Support

Email: [email protected]

Or find details of your local expert at www.intertek.com/government

Alternatively contact us:

Intertek Government ServicesAcademy Place1-9 Brook StreetBrentwoodEssex CM14 5NQ

Tel: 01277 223 400