About the Department
The Department of Standards & Certification plays an important role in strengthening Somaliland's national quality infrastructure. Its mandate is to develop national standards and adopt relevant regional and international standards. These standards establish rules, guidelines and characteristics for products and services to help ensure that they are safe, reliable and fit for purpose.
Our Vision
"To support a trusted and effective national quality infrastructure through standards and certification."
Our Mission
"To develop, adopt and promote standards and provide certification services that support quality, safety, conformity and consumer confidence."
Department Mandate
The Department carries out its mandate through these responsibilities.
01. National Standards
Developing national standards.
02. Regional & International Standards
Adopting relevant regional and international standards.
03. Certification
Supporting system and product certification.
04. Implementation
Promoting the implementation of applicable standards.
05. Conformity Assessment
Supporting conformity assessment activities.
06. Consumer Confidence
Promoting quality and consumer confidence.