SON uploads MANCAP-certified products online to check fakes
Standards Organisation of Nigeria Publishes Certified Products List on Official Website
LAGOS — The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has made available a list of products certified under its Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) on its official website. This initiative aims to assist consumers in identifying and purchasing quality Nigerian-made products.
Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, Director-General of SON, announced the initiative during the CANEX WKND 2026 event held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Iganmu, Lagos. Okeke was represented by Mrs. Talatu Ethan, Director of the Corporate Affairs Department.
The initiative is designed to empower consumers to verify products that have received certification, enabling them to make informed decisions when shopping. “This development will help consumers find and buy quality products easily,” Okeke stated. “It puts the power of choice in the hands of the Nigerian consumer and rewards manufacturers who meet our standards.”
Okeke encouraged the public to visit SON’s website to verify certified products and report any items bearing counterfeit or dubious certification marks. He emphasized that SON’s participation in CANEX WKND 2026 was intended to connect directly with manufacturers, small business owners, and consumers regarding quality assurance.
“Our presence here is about engaging with businesses where they are,” he explained. Many small enterprises create excellent products but may lack knowledge on how to achieve certification, which can open doors to larger markets both domestically and across Africa, while ensuring consumer protection.
At their exhibition stand, SON officials interacted with exhibitors and visitors regarding product certification under the Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS). They provided information on MANCAP, which applies to locally produced items, and the SON Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP) that pertains to imported goods.
Additionally, visitors were educated on how to recognize substandard and counterfeit products, verify the SON authentication mark, and report suspicious items. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were given guidance on the certification process, covering application, product testing, and eventual approval.
Okeke reiterated the importance of meeting international standards for locally manufactured products in order to compete effectively in global markets, particularly in line with the Federal Government’s Nigeria First policy.
