SON Certification Department Receives International Accreditation from IAS 

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria’s (SON) Management Systems Certification (MSC) department has been granted Accreditation by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) due to its dedication to quality and best practices.

In a statement, SON said the four globally recognised Management System Standards incude; Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001:2015, Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) ISO 45001:2018, Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO 14001:2015 and Food Safety Management System (FSMS) ISO 22000:2018.

According to the statement, “The remarkable accomplishment follows a rigorous assessment process conducted by IAS, verifying that the SON MSC department’s operations and audits which are conducted by SON auditors, comprehensively meet the stringent requirements of these international standards.”

It futher explained that the accreditation signifies the department’s commitment to:
“Delivering exceptional quality in all its services, upholding the highest standards in occupational health and safety, minimising environmental impact through responsible practices, ensuring food safety and quality across the supply chain and adhering to industry-leading benchmarks in the aerospace, defense, and transportation sectors.”

Acting Director, SON MSC department Obiageli Egbuciem, declared that the accreditation is a badge of honor for the SON MSC department and a global recognition to SON.

“This accreditation not only recognizes the efforts of the SON MSC department but also underscores the proficiency and expertise of SON auditors, whose meticulous evaluations played a significant role in achieving this milestone. Their dedication to upholding industry standards and conducting thorough audits has been instrumental in ensuring the department’s adherence to best practices.

“It’s a direct reflection of our team’s relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering commitment to international best practices. We are incredibly proud of this achievement, and it serves as a catalyst for further advancements in our journey towards continuous improvement,” she explained.

Egbuciem also said moving forward, the SON MSC department remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding internationally recognized standards and is determined to ensure continual improvement in service delivery by enhancing its competences and professionalism towards ensuring customer satisfaction.