Quality Assurance
Certification Services
The Somali Bureau of Standards (SoBS) is the sole service provider for Standards Certification to industry in Somalia. Certification refers to confirmation that products, processes or systems meet the requirements of a standard or specification.
Product Certification Process
Product certification confirms that a product complies with the requirements of an applicable Somali Standard. Certified products may carry the SoBS quality mark, demonstrating their compliance to buyers and consumers.
- 01Application and documentation review
- 02Testing and laboratory analysis
- 03Factory assessment and inspection
- 04Certification decision and mark grant
- 05Ongoing surveillance and renewal
Benefits of Certification
- ✓Demonstrates compliance with Somali Standards
- ✓Builds consumer confidence and trust
- ✓Facilitates access to domestic and export markets
- ✓Reduces risk of product rejection at borders
- ✓Drives continuous improvement in production quality
- ✓Competitive advantage in tenders and procurement
Legal Framework
SoBS operates under the Somali Standards and Quality Control Act No. 27 of 2020 and related regulations governing inspection, certification, conformity assessment and quality marks.
- ›Somali Standards and Quality Control Act No. 27 of 2020
- ›Regulation on Export, Certificates and Quality Marks (2023)