Section 4: Functions of the Council, etc.

(1) The functions of the Council shall to-
(a) advise the Federal Government generally on the national policy on standards, standards specification, quality control and metrology ;
(b) designate, establish and approve standards in respect of metrology, materials, commodities, structures and processes for the certification of products in commerce and industry throughout Nigeria;
(c) provide the necessary measures for quality control of raw materials and products in conformity with the standard specification ;
(d) authorise the recognition and registration of quality certification bodies, inspection bodies, testing laboratories calibration laboratories and qualified personnel related to these activity area operating legally ; and
(e) carry out other functions imposed on it under this Act or any other enactment.
(2) Subject to this Act, the Minister may give the Council directives of a general character or relating generally to particular matters (but not to any individual or case) with regard to the exercise by the Council of its functions, and the Council shall comply with the directives.