In SONCAP certification, customers may mention these names: PC, SC, COC. These titles are slightly different, but most of the cases mean the same, that is, if you want to obtain compulsory certification of products for sale in Nigeria, for imported products, go to Nigerian customs for customs clearance. Here are more specific to distinguish several concepts:
· SON——Abbreviation of Standards Organisation of Nigeria, Nigeria Standards Organization. This is a Nigerian government agency, also known as the Nigerian Standards Agency. In January 2013, SON officially released a revised SONCAP procedure for a fully qualified conformity assessment structure.

SONCAP-Abbreviation of Standards Organization of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme. It can be understood that SONCAP is a procedure and basis issued by SON to evaluate whether a product meets Nigeria's minimum safety standards.

· PC——Abbreviation for Product Certificate, that is, product certificate, mandatory. Obtaining a PC certificate is the first step in the SONCAP process. The SONCAP conformity assessment procedure requires certification to obtain a PC certificate before applying for a SONCAP certificate. It is also a prerequisite for Nigerian importers to obtain Form M. Some banks need to present a PC certificate before issuing a letter of credit.