NIGERIA NATIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE POLICY 2020 2025
Policy · Trade
Policy date: 2020-01-01
A Policy that establishes standards for quality assurance in Nigeria's industrial and service sectors. It targets manufacturers, service providers, and regulators to promote product safety and competitiveness. This protects consumers and enhances export potential.
What Is This Policy?
A national policy framework for quality assurance across Nigeria's industrial, manufacturing, and service sectors to promote product safety and competitiveness.
Who Does It Target?
Manufacturers, service providers, consumers, regulatory agencies, and exporters.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Establish quality standards, promote product safety, enhance competitiveness, and protect consumers.
Key Features
Framework Standards: Establishes clear standards and guidelines Compliance and Oversight: Provides compliance and monitoring mechanisms Public Benefit: Designed to protect public interest and improve outcomes
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active/Under implementation Coverage: Nationwide Enforcement: Relevant federal agencies
How to Access
Implemented through relevant government agencies. Guidelines and compliance information available through the responsible ministry or agency.
Impact & Metrics
Strengthens the regulatory and policy framework in the relevant sector.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Relevant Federal Ministry/Agency, Abuja
Legal Framework
The Nigeria National Quality Assurance Policy 2020–2025 operates under the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Act, and the Consumer Protection Council Act. It aligns with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018, the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), the ISO 9001 Quality Management System standards, and the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) frameworks on regional quality harmonisation.