The visit focused on evaluating current production capabilities, technical processes, and the specific hurdles facing the local hygiene sector. Representatives from the ASN, ISO, and SIS engaged directly with Softcare’s production teams to audit quality management systems and discuss the practical realities of domestic manufacturing. This site visit serves as a primary data-gathering exercise for a broader project aimed at aligning local output with international compliance standards.

Softcare, a long-standing fixture in the Senegalese market, used the opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to scaling reliable hygiene solutions for local families. By bridging the gap between factory-floor operations and international standardization bodies, the mission intends to map out the requirements for a more sustainable and quality-focused industrial ecosystem. The insights gathered during this assessment will eventually shape future policy and technical support frameworks for the country’s hygiene products value chain.