The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has a mandate to develop, promote, and maintain national standards to ensure the quality and safety of products and services in Nigeria. It regulates and certifies products through rigorous testing and inspection processes to safeguard the health and safety of consumers, promote fair competition among businesses, and enhance the global competitiveness of Nigerian industries. SON also conducts market surveillance and enforces conformity assessment to prevent substandard and counterfeit goods from entering the Nigerian market. Overall, its mandate is to uphold high standards, protect consumers, and foster economic growth by ensuring the quality and reliability of products in the country.