Directorate of Standards and Compliance
The Directorate of Standards and Compliance in the Ministry of Trade and Industry was set up to develop and harmonize policies for the National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) and ensure cooperation in implementing trade policies at national and international levels. The directorate is currently working on developing the National Quality Policy that helps in the development of the National Quality Infrastructure.
Meet Our Team
Mrs. Nguanya Y. Massaquoi Director of Standards and Compliance
Mr. Moses Muctaru Kaikai Deputy Director of Standards and Compliance
Mrs. Madlyn Sesay Assistant Director of Standards
Functions of the Directorate
Ensure that standard institutions in Sierra Leone are strengthened to become internationally competitive.
Ensure that technical as well as Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary regulations do not constrain the export potentials of Sierra Leone
Provide timely information and Training on Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary/Technical Barriers to Trade (SPS/TBT) requirements to exporters to ensure compliance.
Provide internationally recognized evaluation and certification to ensure effective quality controls.
Ensure that domestic and imported goods conform to national health, Phyto- sanitary, safety, environmental and technical standards.
Establish quality infrastructure to improve local and export trade.