SON To Prosecute Medical Gas Plant Dealers Under-Dispensing Products

Director General/Chief Executive, SON, Mallam Farouk A. Salim.

The Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria, (SON), Mallam Farouk Salim has warned that any Gas Plant or Dealer found to be under-dispensing oxygen or other medical gases would be made to face the full weight of the law as enshrined in the SON Act No. 14 of 2015.

A statement from the SON D-G’s office described oxygen as a critical product in the treatment of respiratory ailments in emergency situations, particularly in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic, stressing that its used by certified medical personnel is strictly in recommended volumes and dosages for effectiveness in treatment.

TheFact Nigeria observed that the SON gave the warning to the public based on recent complaints received on under-dispensing of oxygen and other medical gases by plant owners in some parts of the country.

According to the SON Chief Executive, the inadequacy in volume and dosage of oxygen and other medical gases has been reported to have consequences on the treatment of patients in the country resulting to loss of lives in some cases.

He therefore warned Gas Plants across the country to ensure accurate volume in the sale of oxygen and other medical gases to Customers as a matter of responsibility.

Mallam Salim admonished health institutions and Practitioners to carefully and regularly check the pressure of Oxygen and other medical gas cylinders for strict compliance with labelled specifications.

He disclosed that SON Offices across the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory have been directed to ensure close monitoring and strict compliance with standards of volume in the sale of oxygen and other medical gases to customers by Gas Plants.

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