{"id":24988,"date":"2026-03-21T11:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T11:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lexicopress.com\/?p=24988"},"modified":"2026-03-21T11:43:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T11:43:38","slug":"som-tissue-achieves-iso-certification-strengthening-manufacturing-standards-in-somalia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lexicopress.com\/?p=24988","title":{"rendered":"Som Tissue Achieves ISO Certification, Strengthening Manufacturing Standards in Somalia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24988\" class=\"elementor elementor-24988\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-167fa1e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"167fa1e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10a02dc elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10a02dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"633\">Som Tissue Company, a leading local manufacturer of hygiene tissue products, has officially received <strong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"519\">ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification<\/strong>, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.<\/p><p data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"846\">The certification follows a thorough audit of the company\u2019s production systems, quality control procedures, documentation, and operational standards against\u00a0international benchmarks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecff6a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ecff6a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Major Step Toward Industrial Excellence<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2564c6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2564c6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1282\">The ISO certification is a major achievement for Som Tissue, positioning it\u00a0among a growing number of Somali institutions adopting global standards. Across Somalia, organizations that achieve ISO certification demonstrate <strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1241\">structured management systems, improved efficiency, and adherence to international best practices<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1437\">Speaking during the announcement, company management emphasized that the certification is not just symbolic but reflects real operational transformation:<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><blockquote data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1587\"><p data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1587\">\u201cThis certification confirms our commitment to producing high-quality, hygienic tissue products that meet both local and international standards.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4ab0ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-bopea-section-title\" data-id=\"c4ab0ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"bopea-section-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t          <div class=\"jlcus_sec_title jl_sec_style1 jl_secf_title  \">\n            <div class=\"jlcus_sect_inner\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"jl-heading-text\">\n                                                <span class=\"jl_ttw\">Improving Quality, Efficiency, and Customer Trust<\/span>                                          <\/h2>\n                                                <\/div>                    \n                      <\/div>                    \n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f317af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f317af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1820\">ISO 9001:2015 focuses on <strong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1713\">quality management systems (QMS)<\/strong>, ensuring that organizations consistently deliver products that meet customer and regulatory requirements.<\/p><p data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1867\">For Som Tissue, the certification has led to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2070\"><li data-section-id=\"1bbx3uh\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1910\">Improved <strong data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1910\">production process control<\/strong><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1q87sit\" data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1957\">Enhanced <strong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1957\">product consistency and quality<\/strong><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1u3d69s\" data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2011\">Stronger <strong data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2011\">documentation and traceability systems<\/strong><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1f8arr1\" data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2070\">Increased <strong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2070\">customer confidence and market credibility<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2196\">The certification also supports better <strong data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2157\">risk management and continuous improvement<\/strong>, which are key pillars of ISO systems.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"12wpksq\" data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2258\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2258\">Alignment with Somalia\u2019s Growing Quality Culture<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2605\">Som Tissue joins a number of Somali institutions that have recently adopted ISO standards to strengthen governance and performance. For example, the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Communications Authority<\/span><\/span> achieved ISO certification after implementing structured quality management and undergoing rigorous system evaluation.<\/p><p data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2752\">Such developments reflect a broader shift in Somalia toward <strong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2751\">standardization, institutional strengthening, and private-sector competitiveness<\/strong>.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"85ct7n\" data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2800\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2800\">Impact on the Manufacturing Sector<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2895\">The certification is expected to have a positive impact on Somalia\u2019s manufacturing sector by:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"3118\"><li data-section-id=\"1bzn860\" data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2947\">Promoting <strong data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2947\">local production quality standards<\/strong><\/li><li data-section-id=\"vgk2vp\" data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3002\">Encouraging <strong data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3002\">industrial discipline and compliance<\/strong><\/li><li data-section-id=\"bl3wcg\" data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3065\">Supporting <strong data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3065\">import substitution and local industry growth<\/strong><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1oroif9\" data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3118\">Enhancing <strong data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3118\">export potential for Somali products<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3265\">Som Tissue\u2019s achievement demonstrates that <strong data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3222\">local manufacturing companies can meet global standards<\/strong>, even in emerging industrial environments.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"34b6ff\" data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3292\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3292\">Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3347\">With ISO certification in place, Som Tissue plans to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3507\"><li data-section-id=\"111vim1\" data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3379\">Expand production capacity<\/li><li data-section-id=\"rzncsx\" data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3416\">Strengthen distribution networks<\/li><li data-section-id=\"14k3h3q\" data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3455\">Introduce new tissue product lines<\/li><li data-section-id=\"4h9xr\" data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3507\">Maintain continuous quality improvement systems<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3612\">The company reaffirmed its commitment to becoming a <strong data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3611\">benchmark for quality manufacturing in Somalia<\/strong>.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"9dt57q\" data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3636\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3636\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3933\">Som Tissue\u2019s ISO certification marks a critical milestone not only for the company but also for Somalia\u2019s growing industrial sector. By aligning with international standards, the company sets a strong example for other local manufacturers aiming to compete in both domestic and regional markets.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Som Tissue Company, a leading local manufacturer of hygiene tissue products, has officially received ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The certification follows a thorough audit of the company\u2019s production systems, quality control procedures, documentation, and operational standards against\u00a0international benchmarks. 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