Nigeria - Apply for Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) Certification

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) Certification in person, the applicant should visit the state office of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
2. The address and contact details of the state offices can be found in the following contact link
3. Visit the office and obtain the relevant Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) from the relevant department.
4. Also, obtain an application form for Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) Certification.
5. Make sure that you have all the documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section of this page.
6. Complete the application form as required with appropriate details and information. Attest the application form with your signature.
7. Attach the documents with the completed application form.
8. Submit the application form and attached documents to the relevant authority at the office.Pay the applicable fees as directed by the officials.
9. After submission, SON technical officers conduct an inspection of the production processes and conduct testing of samples of the product to confirm compliance through conformity assessment processes.
10. Report of inspections and test results are compiled by State Offices and forwarded to Product Certification Directorate for evaluation and recommendation for SON Management’s approval for certification.
11. If the product meets the requirement of the relevant Nigerian Industrial Standard, MANCAP certificate and MANCAP logo which bears a unique number for that product is issued for the product upon payment of applicable administrative charges
12. Upon approval of the Director, the applicant is informed regarding the approval through phone or email and asked to collect the Certificate through any applicable means.

Apply online
Note: Online Application link is temporarily unavailable.

1. To apply for Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) Certification online application link
2. Visit the link and complete the registration process to create an account in the MANCAP portal, by following the on-screen instructions.
3. After signing up, successful account creation message will appear and check your email for Activation mail. Open the mail and click the activation button to activate your account.
4. Then, log in into the website with the help of the user credentials. After logging in, locate the appropriate the option for MANCAP application.
5. Online Application form will be opened. Complete the relevant application form and also provide the documents for the process.
6. Submit the application form by clicking the applicable button.
7. After submission, SON technical officers conduct inspection of the production processes and conduct testing of samples of the product to confirm compliance through conformity assessment processes.
8. Report of inspections and test results are compiled by State Offices and forwarded to Product Certification Directorate for evaluation and recommendation for SON Management’s approval for certification.
9. If the product meets the requirement of the relevant Nigerian Industrial Standard, MANCAP certificate and MANCAP logo which bears a unique number for that product is issued for the product upon payment of applicable administrative charges
10. Upon approval of the Director, the applicant is informed regarding the approval through phone or email and asked to collect the Certificate through any applicable means.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Pro forma Invoice copy
• Data sheet containing Products’ Description
• Document containing Production information
• Documentary Proof of compliance with standards and regulations
• Document of Transport
• Letter of Credit
• Filing and assessment fee payment proof
• Certificate for country of origin

Office Locations & Contacts

Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme,
Contact numbers: 08077440146, 08077440160, 08077440165,

08077440128, 08077440136, 08077440139

Website: [1]

AGENCIES CONTACT LINKS:
Intertek: contact link
Cotecna: contact link
Bureau Veritas: contact link
CIC Inspection: contact link
SGS: contact link

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Eligibility

Any Manufacturer in Nigeria, who intends to export its manufactured products, can apply for a MANCAP Certificate, to prove the products’ consistency compliance.

Fees

Please contact the respective authority for fees details.

Validity

A MANCAP certificate is valid for three years.

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Instructions

• The MANCAP logo is to be fixed on the smallest unit pack of the product after which the product can be introduced into the market for sale.
• The product is monitored through periodic factory inspections and testing to ensure consistent compliance to the Nigerian Industrial Standard by SON officials.

Required Information

• Applicant particulars
• Identification document number
• Registration number
• Invoice number
• Product description
• Address and contact details

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Need for the Document

Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) Certification is required by a Manufacturer during the product sale or export process, to ensure that all locally manufactured products in the country conform to the relevant Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS).

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