About Standards
A standard is a formal document, generally developed by consensus, containing the requirements a product, process or service should comply with. Standards are essentially voluntary in nature.
SoBS develops and publishes Somali National Standards (SNS) covering food and agriculture, construction, manufacturing, services and environmental management. Standards are developed through Technical Committees (TCs) bringing together experts from industry, academia, government and civil society.
Active Technical Committees
Food & Livestock Standards
Standards for food safety, agricultural products and livestock — Somalia's largest export sector.
Construction & Building Materials
Cement, steel, aggregates and structural standards for safer infrastructure.
Electrotechnical (NECSO)
The National Electrotechnical Committee of Somalia develops and maintains electrotechnical standards.
Chemical & Environmental
Petroleum products, industrial chemicals and environmental management.
Services & Management Systems
Quality management (ISO 9001), services delivery, and organisational standards.
NECSO
National Electrotechnical Committee of Somalia operates under SoBS to develop electrotechnical standards.