Regulatory Alerts2007-07-31 | BOD-GEN-01-07Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP) - Updated List of Regulated Products
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued an update to the Standards Organization of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP), which regulates certain products imported into the country. For Electrical and Electronics, oral hygiene appliances up to 500W excluding toothbrushes are subject to SONCAP. In the Chemical Products group, importers must comply with both NAFDAC and SONCAP requirements for motor lubricating oil, petroleum-based products, paints, varnishes, thinners, putties, adhesives (excluding medical plasters), while certain items such as fertilizers, condoms and contraceptives, baby diapers have been de-listed from SONCAP. All Authorized Dealers, Nigeria Customs Service, Service Providers for Destination Inspection and the General Public are to ensure compliance with these changes.