EXAMINATION OF THE LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR COMBATING THE INFLUX OF SUBSTANDARD PRODUCTS INTO NIGERIA

Abstract

The influx of substandard products into Nigeria has become quite alarming. Different products and goods from diverse countries have continued to flood the country without much restraint. Many products that are imported into the country fail to serve the purpose for which they were purchased. This challenge seems not to be getting the required attention for a reduction or eradicating the problem altogether. The article examined the factors aiding the influx of substandard products into the country, the legal and institutional framework that are in place to stem the tide were critically examined. The article also identified the challenges faced by the institutions saddled with the responsibility of checking proliferation of substandard goods in the country. Conclusions were drawn and suggestions proffered to reduce the challenges discussed.