Clampdown on Sub-Standard Goods Flooding Nigeria
Authorities are calling on the public to assist them in reporting goods they buy that does not display the standards organisation's logo - this in an attempt to curb the sub-standard products and foods coming into the country that is a health hazard.
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Nigeria:
SON to Commence Products Authentication
Vanguard, 7 November 2017
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), yesterday, said it has concluded plans to commence implementation of products authentication scheme before the end of this year, just… Read more »
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Nigeria:
SON Warns Traders Against Dangers of Substandard Materials
Guardian, 27 October 2017
As part of its sensitisation drive to ensure only approved products are sold in the nation's markets, the Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Osita Aboloma,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
SON - a Year of Reform, Strides and Landmarks
Vanguard, 6 November 2017
Approximately a year ago, Barrister Osita Aboloma assumed the mantle of leadership as the Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria,SON. And for the quality… Read more »
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Nigeria:
SON Seeks Consumers' Support to Curb Substandard Products
Daily Trust, 7 November 2017
The Director General of Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Mr Osita Aboloma, has called on the public not to compromise on quality by contacting the agency anytime they come… Read more »
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Nigeria:
SON Confiscates N16.4 Million Substandard Food Products
Daily Trust, 3 November 2017
The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) has raided 14 shops in Sokoto and Zamfara states, confiscating 1, 220 bags of substandard sugar, 86 cartons of macaroni and 111 cartons… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Tackling Influx of Substandard Products
This Day, 7 November 2017
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria's enforcement team recently swooped on purveyors of sub-standard sugar and flour. Jonathan Eze writes that the development will help to curb… Read more »