SON Steps Up Efforts to Standardize Made-in-Aba Products

SON Steps Up Efforts to Standardize Made-in-Aba Products

By Fly Cable News

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has intensified efforts to ensure locally manufactured products, including Made-in-Aba brands, meet quality standards for both local and international markets.

Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, SON’s Director of Region (South East), Aharanwa Chuks, emphasized the agency’s commitment to product standardization through the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP).

Chuks explained that MANCAP involves direct engagement with manufacturers to certify that their products comply with Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS). This process includes factory inspections, product sampling, and rigorous testing. Products that meet the required benchmarks receive MANCAP certification, signifying quality assurance.

“In Aba, we have been proactive in educating manufacturers on standardization,” Chuks said, adding that SON regularly holds stakeholder engagements to guide businesses on producing goods that meet both local and global standards.

He noted that leather manufacturers in Aba have been sensitized on best practices to enhance their products’ competitiveness in the international market.

SON encourages manufacturers to collaborate with the agency to obtain MANCAP certification, ensuring their products are not only accepted in Nigeria but also competitive globally.

“This initiative is designed to boost consumer confidence and enhance the global acceptance of Made-in-Aba products,” Chuks stated.