SON disowns ultimatum on Product Authentication Mark

The management of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has disowned a purported ultimatum to Manufacturers and Importers on its yet to be launched Product Authentication Mark (PAM) scheme.

A statement from the office of the Director General, Mr. Osita Aboloma Esq., explained that the programme is still in the works, awaiting final approval from relevant authorities.

It urged Manufacturers and Importers to disregard the purported ultimatum, published in some news media, stressing that adequate notice will be given to stakeholders as usual before any new programme is introduced.

The statement further said that the Product Authentication Mark, is being conceived to empower consumers in taking informed decisions on the genuiness or otherwise of SON regulated products at the point of purchase.

It is also aimed at helping brand owners fight counterfeiting and adulteration of their products, as well as improve market share and bottom line.

According to SON, when introduced, the programme is expected to complement existing quality assurance initiatives like the offshore Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP) for imported products, the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) for made-in-Nigeria products and the Electronic Products Registration Scheme for developing a data base of products in Nigeria for traceability.

The statement assured stakeholders of SON’s commitment to promoting Consumer safety, value for money, product competitiveness as well as ensuring a level playing field for locally manufactured and imported products, in line with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) requirements.

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