SONCAP certification, end-to-end.
Product Certificates, SONCAP Certificates, PAAR processing and customs clearance — managed by Nigeria's trade-compliance specialists.
01 — Programme
What is SONCAP?
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme is a mandatory verification system ensuring imported products meet Nigerian Industrial Standards before entering the market.
- Product Certificate (PC)
- SONCAP Certificate (SC)
- PAAR processing support
- Inspection & customs clearance
Certification flow
Regulated products shipped into Nigeria require both a Product Certificate and a SONCAP Certificate. We support the complete workflow from inspection to customs clearance.
02 — Workflow
A clear path from factory floor to customs clearance.
Six structured steps, fully managed by our compliance team — engineered to remove ambiguity and accelerate certification.
Product Certificate (PC)
Exporters obtain the appropriate route: PCU, PCR or PCL based on shipment profile.
Open Form M
Importer validates the certification and opens a Form M with their bank.
Inspection & Verification
Shipment inspection and document verification conducted prior to issuance.
SONCAP Certificate (SC)
Certificate issued per shipment, evidencing conformity to Nigerian standards.
PAAR Processing
Certificate activated and PAAR generated for customs processing.
Customs Clearance
Shipment cleared into Nigeria with full documentation in place.
03 — Scope
SONCAP regulated product categories.
Electrical & Electronics
Automotive Products
Chemicals
Building & Construction
Mechanical & Gas
Toys & Childcare
Protective Equipment
Paper & Stationery
04 — Documentation
What to prepare before you begin.
A complete documentation pack ensures the fastest route to certification.
Required document 01
Request for Certification (RFC)
Required document 02
Accredited Test Reports
Required document 03
Manufacturer Declaration
Required document 04
Commercial Invoice
Required document 05
Packing List
Required document 06
Product Specifications
05 — Fees
Transparent certification fees.
06 — FAQ
Answered, plainly.
SONCAP is the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme — a mandatory verification system for regulated imports into Nigeria.