Apply · Track · Manage
Apply for SCC & Tier-1 Compliance Certification for Service Providers & Suppliers, and for product certifications, or buy Somali Standards from the national catalogue. Track every step from submission to certificate issuance, respond to reviewer comments, and download your documents — all in one secure portal.
The Somali Bureau of Standards declares that every service on this portal is delivered digitally from start to finish. Applications, supporting documents, reviews, decisions, payments, certificates and verification are processed entirely within the SOBS-IMIS platform — no paper forms, no printed submissions and no office visit are required.
How the paperless journey works
Every application form is completed and submitted on this portal — no printed forms, no counter visits.
Supporting documents are uploaded securely and checked instantly by our AI document review.
Confirmations, information requests and decisions reach you by e-mail and on your live dashboard.
Fees are invoiced and settled electronically, with receipts kept on your account.
Certificates, permits and official letters are issued electronically with a unique QR verification link.
Your complete file — forms, documents, decisions and audit trail — is retained in SOBS-IMIS.
Choose a service
Buy Somali Standards from the national catalogue, apply for one of the certification schemes below, or take part in developing Somali Standards — every application and request is reviewed through this portal.
Browse the official Somali Standards Catalogue — SOS standards and the adopted EAS, ISO, IEC and ARSO standards — search by reference, title or ICS, select one or many and add them to your cart. Your cart is saved to your applicant account; online purchase opens as soon as SOBS activates the service.
Join a SOBS Technical Committee as Member, Observer or Technical Expert and help develop the Somali Standards of your sector.
Comment during Public Inquiry and vote in Ballots on standards that are being drafted, reviewed or awaiting publication.
Standards Compliance Certificate for service providers and suppliers operating in Somalia — eligibility depends on the applicable certification requirements and the approved scope.
SOBS's top-tier compliance certification for qualifying service providers and suppliers — granted subject to assessment, inspection and the applicable Somali standards.
Certification mark for locally manufactured products conforming to Somali National Standards.
Per-consignment mark for imported goods that meet Somali National Standards and import controls.
Certification that a product and its production chain comply with Halal requirements.
Voluntary premium tier for QM / ISM holders with a sustained record of superior quality.
Pre-shipment Certificate of Conformity for goods being exported from Somalia.
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.
Track every application you've submitted with a live status timeline and direct access to your forms and documents.
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