Customs Unveils Analytical Laboratory for Testing of Goods

Customs Unveils Analytical Laboratory for Testing of Goods

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, is gearing up to launch its Analytical Laboratory. This will, however, happen between the second and third quarter of this year, says Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the agency’s Comptroller General.

Adeniyi revealed this to newsmen while highlighting the performance of the Customs Service in the first quarter of 2024.

According to him, the NCS’ analytical laboratory is a specialized facility equipped with advanced analytical instruments and techniques for the scientific analysis of goods and materials.

“Its primary objective is to ensure compliance with customs regulations by providing accurate and reliable testing and analysis of imported and exported goods.

“The laboratory will conduct various tests to determine the authenticity, composition, quality, and safety of goods, including testing for chemical composition, product integrity, and adherence to regulatory standards.

“Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and expertise, the Customs Analytical Laboratory is expected to enhance NCS’s capacity to detect and prevent smuggling, counterfeit goods, and other illicit activities, thereby safeguarding public health, safety, and economic interests.

“Additionally, it facilitates trade by expediting the clearance process for compliant traders and promoting confidence in the integrity of the customs system,” the Customs helmsman said.