Many people have been sent to their early graves due to fake drugs & substandard packaged food. Most of these fake drugs are sold in chemists and open market places at cheap prices.
To stop this, the Federal Government of Nigeria through it agency National Agency for Foods, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has put measures against some people who import or produce these harmful products that are harmful to man.
By law, NAFDAC have been authorized to register products, in Nigeria. NAFDAC also carries out inspection on imported goods in various ports, they also monitor companies that manufactured drugs, cosmetics and packaged foods in Nigeria. They do these to know if their products are safe for human consumption and to know if their production facilities are okay.
NAFDAC have gone far to get rid of fake and substandard products in Nigeria. The agency have seized and destroyed many fake drugs, bottled water, chemicals, cosmetics and foods from time to time. They have destroyed fake and substandard products worth billions of Naira.
So, if you are manufacturing a product that needs NAFDAC approval, it will be good to register it with NAFDAC to avoid sealing up your manufacturing factory and also backlist your product from being sold in Nigeria.
To register your product with NAFDAC, below are some requirement and conditions you needs to meet up with before you can get approval and certificate of compliance.
Food Guidelines
These Guidelines are for the interest of the General Public, and in particular, food and beverage industries in Nigeria.
It is necessary to emphasize that no Processed Food shall be manufactured, imported, exported, advertised, sold or distributed in Nigeria unless it has been registered in accordance with Provisions Of Decree 19 of 1993 as amended by Food, Drugs and Related Products (Registration) Decree No. 20 of 1999:
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- Guidelines for clearance of imported drug(s) (human and Veterinary) and related product(s) in Nigeria
- Guidelines for export of food commodities (processed or semi-processed foods)
- Guidelines For Issuance Of Export Approval On Cigarettes And Finished Food Seasoning For Machine Trials Prior To Import Of Machine
- Guidelines for establishment of packaged water plant in Nigeria
- Guidelines for registration of imported food products in Nigeria
- Guidelines for exportation of regulated products(general): Food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices
- Guidelines for establishment of food manufacturing plants in Nigeria
- Guidelines for registration of food and water Manufactured in nigeria
Drug Guidelines
These Guidelines are for the interest of the General Public, and in particular, food, drugs, chemicals, biological, medicals, cosmetics, herbals
and veterinary industries in Nigeria. It is necessary to emphasize that no Processed product shall be manufactured, imported, exported, advertised, sold or distributed in Nigeria unless it has been registered in accordance with Provisions Of Decree 19 of 1993 as amended by Food, Drugs and Related Products (Registration) Decree No. 20 of 1999:
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- Guidelines for clearance of imported drug(s) (human and Veterinary) and related product(s) in nigeria
- Guidelines For Registration Of Imported Drug Products In Nigeria
- Guidelines for packaging bulk semi – finished drug products In nigeria
- Guidelines for registration of drugs and related products Manufactured in nigeria
- Guidelines For Processing Drug Demand Reduction Programmes
- Guidelines For Additional Source And/Or Change Of Source Of Registered Imported Regulated Products In Nigeria
Chemical Guidelines
(NAFDAC) by sections 5 and 30 of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act Cap NI Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004 and all powers enabling it in that behalf, the Governing Council of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control with the approval of the Honourable Minister of Health hereby makes the following regulations:
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Medical Devices Guidelines
(NAFDAC) by sections 5 and 30 of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act Cap NI Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004 and all powers enabling it in that behalf, the Governing Council of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control with the approval of the Honourable Minister of Health hereby makes the following regulations:
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Guidelines For Registration Of Imported Medical Devices In Nigeria
BIOLOGICAL GUIDELINES
In exercise of the powers conferred on the Governing Council of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
(NAFDAC) by sections 5 and 30 of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act Cap NI Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004 and all powers enabling it in that behalf, the Governing Council of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control with the approval of the Honourable Minister of Health hereby makes the following regulations:
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Guidelines For Registration Of Imported Medical Devices In Nigeria
COSMETICS GUIDELINES
(NAFDAC) by sections 5 and 30 of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act Cap NI Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004 and all powers enabling it in that behalf, the Governing Council of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control with the approval of the Honourable Minister of Health hereby makes the following regulations:
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Guidelines for registration of imported cosmetics in nigeria.
Herbal Guidelines
In exercise of the powers conferred on the Governing Council of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
(NAFDAC) by sections 5 and 30 of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act Cap NI Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004 and all powers enabling it in that behalf, the Governing Council of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control with the approval of the Honourable Minister of Health hereby makes the following regulations:
- Guidelines For Registration/ Listing Of Herbal Medicines And Related Products
- Herbal Medicines and Related Products (Advertisement)Regulations 2005
- Herbal Medicines and Related Products (Registration) Regulations 2005
- Herbal Medicines and Related Products(Labelling) Regulations 2005
GLOBAL LISTING GUIDELINES
- GUIDELINES_FOR_GLOBAL_LISTING_OF_SUPERMARKET_ITEMS.pdf
- GUIDELINES_FOR_GLOBAL_LISTING_OF_ITEMS_FOR.pdf
For more information, visit NAFDAC official website on http://www.nafdac.gov.ng/.
Can I start 100%natural skin cream without nafdac registration at a start because of low fund and how long will nafdac gives me to register?thanks sir
Hello! Am in the process of registering my products with Nafdac,my factory is located at New Nyanyan,Nasarawa state but I want the inspection to take place from their HQ. I was told to write letter of approval. Can I get format on how to write the letter?
Hi, I need an advice, I want to start imported wine n different kind of drinks from south Africa to Nigeria, how can I go for NAFDAC approval n register. pls advice
Please how long does it take to have nafdac,approval for bottle water and put water am building a factory for this. ……..,,,i need someone to put me through @olusegun fapohunda
please, i package and sell raw undiluted honey and i want to start selling in supermarkets. Please, do i need NAFDAC number and if yes, what is the cost and duration. thanks
@Arewa Ibrahim, yes you need to get it registered with NAFDAC to be on a safer side. Go to any of their office nearest to your for assistance.
We want to start processing cowpea beans to beans flour for the preparation of Moin-Moin, Akara, Ekuru etc. on a Small-Scale level and later grow it to a big business. Can NAFDAC grant us a grace period before registration is completed for us to be offering it for public consumption. If not, what is the grace period, though we will start the process of registration almost immediately.
Thanks.
Can I make an airfreshener nd mass produce without NAFDAC registration?
Hi, Im trying to open a bar pub around town in Benin, I want to know how to get liquor license, requirements and the costs. Thanks
Pls, am abt to go into liquid and bar soap production, how much do i need to get my nafdac number? And can i start small scale without nafdac?
I’m thinking of producing Garri and Elubo, packing and sale for public consumption (as a small scale business),, but i want to start with Garri first, because the cost of the nylon and all other production toolz too expensive, , although the registration of my business name is in progress, in fact the certificate will be ready in the next 2 weeks. what can i do to register the Garri with NAFDAC & be given a Number to enable me start up and avoid embarrassment, and pls can i still continue with the business for now, and continue the Nafdac Process as well.. Please i need to be properly guided and advised.
Thank you.
@Wale, you have to go to any NAFDAC office closer to you to register your GArri processing/packaging business. You can go on with your business with the processing together.
We are planning to roll out herbal drinks for the enhancement of manpower and reduction of menstrual pains. We wish to register with NAFDAC after three months production. Will NAFDAC grant us the grace?
@Ola Popoola, yes they will.
If we are exporter from a foreign country & not a manufacturer for a well known canned drinks brand, is NAFDAC registration still required?
@Ireen, yea. NAFDAC registration is required.
pls i am intrested in packaging food stuffs like garri, and baking flour, ive registered my coy and gotten the necessary merterials, but right now i don’t have enough money to pay for the nafdac registration fee, can i start like dt and apply later?
@mimi, you may not be able to produce on large scale if you are yet be certified by NAFDAC.
keep doing good work, I love it
I want know those herbal medicines that group as listed and non-listed herbal medicine by NAFDAC.
Hi, does one need nafdac approval for skin and hair care products?
@Obianuju, yes. You need NAFDAC approval.
hi, been try to get your advert control page but couldn’t, the web site is not helping too. Called some staff in the depth, they are not even picking the calls! Pls, i need current information on product advert regulations and your demand. Thank you
@‘wale, do you mean from NAFDAC?
May I know the cost of NAFDAC cert. for Thai curry paste?
@Nanthipa T., check the related link in the post.
hi, thanks for your informative write up. I have checked NAFDAC guideline which I downloaded from their website. There is no mentioning of the number of samples needed for the lab analysis. You mentioned 3 packets are to be submitted to them. Is the quantity an official requirement by NAFDAC (3 packets)?
Your assistance in clarifying this will be very much appreciated. Thanks.
@Goh SH, the post has been updated.
hi, thanks for the update. I have already saw these documents but there is no mentioning of how many samples are required for their testing. Your previous post mentioned that 3 packets are to be submitted to them. That is why I seeked your clarification if that is official. Thanks.
@Goh SH, That was the former requirements.
I want to start bread bakery on commercial scale. how long does it take to get NAFDAC Approvals and cost?
@anonymous, within 2-3 months. Provided you met the required standard.
Am an analytical chemist by profession. Am interested in starting a drug industry. Do I need to get the certificate of a pharmacist before starting?
I want to start bar soap making for laundry purpose, its a small scale level, so not boyant enough for
covering or packaging with cellophin. Is it necessary for NAFDAC registration? pls advice and guide me through.Tnx.
You can start without NAFDAC registration in the beginning.
I’m thinking of producing popcorn in packs and sale for public consumption (as a small scale business) , although the registration of my business name is in progress, in fact the certificate will be ready in the next 2 weeks. what can i do to register the popcorn with NAFDAC & be given a Number to enable me start up and avoid embarrassment. Please i need to be properly guided and advised.
Thank you.
All the steps to follow has been stated on NAFDAC website.
@HIMALAYA EXIM, dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India +91-9245381813, visit NAFDAC website @ http://www.nafdacnigeria.org/ for more info.
may we know the registration status of our product in Nafdac.
We have submitted all the required documents with samples.
April 2013 all documents submitted.
How to know that our product is registered or not?
@KK, follow the process outlined in the post.
Can i get the FORM D/REG-001 for product registration in nigeria online???
Can you please check out for C-Way bottle water.For some months now there 19litres bottle are not corked.
Osten. A.
My friend sent me one cream and lotion sample, I have observed following Points weight was less than the declared norm.after applying on body started itching.
NO weights and measure norms is followed.
Unhygienic ally products are manufactured.