Chemical Production Terminologies

Quality Control
A system for verifying and maintaining a desired level of quality at various stages of producing a product by testing a sample of the output against specifications. It is a subset of quality assurance.

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Quality Assurance

This is term used in production industry. Quality assurance is all activities that gives confidence that quality requirements will be fulfilled.

Starting a chemical production business might require a start up capital, but one thing is certain, if you are able to successfully launch a viable business, you will definitely be glad that you did. This is so because starting a business of your own is one sure way of becoming financially stable.

Why Start a Chemical Manufacturing Plant?

One the businesses you can start is a chemical manufacturing company. Chemicals both organic and inorganic are major raw materials in many manufacturing companies; there are loads of products and manufacturing plants that depend on different types of chemicals. The petrochemical, the pharmaceutical and the food processing industries can safely be classified under the chemical industry.

It is important to state that the chemical industry is a very delicate industry hence proper training is required if you want to start a chemical manufacturing business. As a matter of fact, you would need chemical handling permits before you can be legally allowed to go into the production of chemicals.

If you are sure that this type of business is what you truly want to do after you must have conducted your market research and feasibility studies, then the next step is to write a good business plan; a detailed blue print of how you intend raising your capital, setting up the business, managing the flow of the business, sorting out tax and marketing your services amongst others.

Over, the chemical product manufacturing industry is a profitable industry and it is open for any aspiring entrepreneur to come in and establish his or her business; you can choose to start on a small scale or you can choose to start on a large scale servicing a wide range of clientele not only in Nigeria market space, but also to other needy countries of the world.

Players in the chemical product manufacturing industry manufacture various types of chemical products. Key activities include custom- compounding of plastic resins and manufacturing toners, toner cartridges, photographic chemicals and sensitized photographic film, paper and plates. Custom-compounding of plastic resins includes custom mixing and blending of purchased plastic resins and reformulating plastic resins from recycled plastic products.

Change Control

Written procedure that describes the action to be taken if a change is proposed to facilities, processes, etc. Used in manufacturing, packaging and testing of products or where the change may affect quality or system operation.

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Deviation

Planned or unplanned departure from an approved process, specification or procedure with the potential to impact on product quality.

Warning

This is issued where on completion of inspection, effective corrective action is not implemented within the agreed time limit.

Maiden/First or Initial Inspection

Maiden or First Inspection is where the company has never been inspected by SON officials. During maiden Inspection, the company is encouraged to embrace use/application of standard.

Follow up Inspection

Refer to any other Inspection carried out after the first Inspection. It is carried out to verify that a corrective action has been taken on previous Inspection findings and also to ensure that such actions are effective.

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Follow up Inspection also applies to Inspection for investigation including complaints, recalls, claims etc.

Your economic security does not come from your job or from the patronage of other people; it comes from your ability to meet needs and solve problems. Keep investing in those abilities and you will have endless opportunities.

Your future will look great with an investment in the productive/manufacturing sector of the economy.

To produce, you have to create a compelling vision, but the most basic vision of all is to develop a sense of self, a sense of your own destiny, a sense of your unique mission and role in life; a sense of purpose and meaning.

Certification Inspection (Mandatory or Voluntary)

Any Inspection carried for the purpose of certification of a product. It could be mandatory or voluntary.

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Re-certification Inspection

Re-certification Inspection applies when a company stops production of a certified product for whatever reasons other than quality or safety for more than six months and resumes production. It also applies if certification of the product is withdrawn by SON due to failure to meet certification requirements and the manufacturer re- applies.

The standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) operates Product Certification Scheme to promote global competitiveness among domestic manufacturers through compliance with the requirements of the relevant Nigerian Industrial Standards and equivalent International standard. The certification scheme are third part assessment of products and processes to confirm conformance to requirements of the relevant specifications or standards.

There are four main product certification schemes operated by the Product Certification Directorate of SON. These are:

Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) which is valid for 3 years. Voluntary Certification Scheme which is valid for a year. Nigerian Quality Award Scheme (NQA). Product type Certification for Export - per batch of consignment.

Production of Methylated Spirits, GV Solutions and Iodine
The production of methylated spirits, GV solution and iodine is yet another business that can safely be classified under the chemical industry; this is so because the raw materials that are used in the production of this product are chemicals. So, if you are looking for a business in the chemical industry to start, a business that is profitable and thriving, then you should consider going into the production of methylated spirits, JV paints and iodine.

These are products that you will usually find in a first aid box and of course in schools, offices, factories and in most homes. If you are going into the production of these products, ensure that your products are well packaged so that you won’t struggle much to penetrate the available market.

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It is the Manufacturer's responsibility to ensure that the complete production process of products intended for certification continuously complies with the requirements as stated.

The manufacturer shall exercise adequate control (e.g by inspection or otherwise) over all subcontractors and out - workers preparing assemblies or parts which have a safety implication.

Production is the action of making or manufacturing from components or raw material. In Nigeria, some of our raw materials for industrial uses are imported while rest are sourced locally. It's imperative to consider as a factor the source and availability of your raw material before production.

At all stages in the production and control processes, non conforming materials, part and products shall be clearly identified and/or segregated to prevent unauthorized use. The process by which non conforming products are to be handled should be described in a clear outlined procedure.

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The Management team of the Manufacturer shall be available for opening and closing meetings with the SON team.
The manufacturer shall maintain appropriate records to demonstrate conformance with the certification requirements. These records shall be made available to the inspectors . Records shall be legible and identifiable to the product and test equipment involved and shall be kept for a time which shall not be less than the period between two inspection visits.