ANM operates under the Ministry of Industry.

The mandate of ANM is to:

-Develop a framework to engage all standardization partners
-Develop and implement a national standardization and certification policy
-Coordinate national standards development work
-Ensure the promotion, adoption and voluntary use of standards
-Implement the National Certification Scheme for Products and Services, and operate the national conformity marking system
-Ensure reliability of the National Standardization and Quality Management System
-Ensure representation of Benin on regional and international standards, certification and accreditation bodies
-Propose to the Government of Benin standards that should be mandatory
-Develop certification activities to ensure compliance with standards
-Coordinate facilitation of standardization and capacity building in Benin
-Promote the quality and reliability of products, goods and services, including for environmental protection
-Provide technical secretariat services for standardization within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) area.