Somali Bureau of Standards 2022
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SoBS Services

The Somali Bureau of Standards provides national quality infrastructure services that support safe products, reliable services, fair trade, and consumer protection.

01

Standards Development

  • Development of Somali National Standards
  • Adoption of international standards
  • Technical committee coordination
  • Standards review and publication
Standards catalogue
02

Product Certification

SoBS certifies products to confirm conformity with applicable standards.

Quality Mark
Quality Mark (QM)

For locally manufactured products.

Import Standardization Mark
Import Standardization Mark (ISM)

For imported products entering the Somali market.

Halal Mark
Halal Mark (HM)

For products complying with Halal requirements.

Platinum Mark
Platinum Mark (PM)

For premium-quality certified products (voluntary scheme).

03

Company Certification — SCC & Tier‑1 Compliance Certificates

The Somali Bureau of Standards (SoBS) evaluates, assesses, guides and certifies companies operating in Somalia to ensure they meet approved standards, technical requirements, safety requirements and operational compliance criteria.

Standard Compliance Certificate (SCC)

The SCC is issued to companies that successfully demonstrate compliance with applicable SoBS requirements. Applicable across multiple sectors and service areas.

Assessment includes:

  • Legal compliance
  • Technical capability
  • Operational procedures
  • Personnel competence
  • Safety requirements
  • Required resources

Tier‑1 Compliance Certificate

Tier‑1 is an enhanced certification category for companies operating critical, high‑responsibility, or higher‑risk services.

Approved Tier‑1 scopes

  1. 01.Solid Waste Collection, Management & Recycling ServicesCompanies involved in waste collection, handling, management, recycling and related environmental services.
  2. 02.Septic Tank Services for Sewer DisposalCompanies providing septic tank emptying, sewer disposal, sanitation and related wastewater management services.
  3. 03.Logistics, Transportation, Freight Handling & Operational SupportCompanies providing logistics operations, transportation services, freight handling, cargo support and related operational activities.
  4. 04.Fuel Handling, Storage, Transportation & Dispensing OperationsCompanies involved in fuel operations, including storage, transportation, handling, dispensing, safety controls and environmental compliance activities.
04

Inspection Services

  • Import inspection
  • Market surveillance
  • Product conformity assessment
  • Factory inspection
  • Compliance verification
Inspections page
05

Metrology Services

  • Measurement accuracy
  • Calibration services
  • Legal metrology
  • Verification of measuring instruments
Metrology page
06

Training & Capacity Building

  • Standards awareness training
  • Quality management training
  • Technical workshops
  • Industry support programmes
National Quality Institute
07

Online Services

Apply for Certification Certificate Verification Buy Standards Submit Requests Public Directory
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