Somali Bureau of Standards
SoBS National Reference Laboratory
The national reference laboratory of the Federal Republic of Somalia — testing products against Somali Standards (SOS) and international reference methods in support of certification, inspection, import conformity and consumer protection. Every result is traceable, quality-controlled and issued as a QR-verifiable digital laboratory report.
Official contact
- Mahmud Harbi Road, Warta Nabadda District, Mogadishu, Somalia · P.O. Box 67, BN03010
- +252 61 0742473 · Hotline 2022
- info@sobs.gov.so
- www.sobs.gov.so
- Saturday – Thursday, 08:00 – 16:00
Accreditation
Operating a laboratory quality system aligned with ISO/IEC 17025:2017; accreditation information will be published when granted.
Laboratory scope
- Food and agricultural products
- Drinking and packaged water
- Petroleum products
- Construction materials
- Electrical and electronic products
- Chemicals, cosmetics and household products
- Textiles and packaging
Testing capabilities
- Chemical analysis
- Microbiological testing
- Physical and mechanical testing
- Electrical safety testing
Laboratory Testing Request — Coming Soon
SoBS National Reference Laboratory online testing services will allow applicants to submit laboratory testing requests, track sample status, receive laboratory reports, and access verified digital test results online.
Online servicesInstall SOBS-IMIS
Use it like a native app — works offline.