NAFDAC Registration Process for you – 2021

NAFDAC Registration Process – 2021

NAFDAC – the National Agency for food and Drug Administration and Control regulates and control the quality standards for foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals, detergents and packaged water imported or manufactured naturally.

Registering your product is the second most important thing after registering your company with the Corporate Affairs Commission popularly known as CAC. It is considered a criminal act to distribute any products in the above category in Nigeria without having a number issued by this body – NAFDAC.

The NAFDAC Requirements for production or importation of food, drugs, or consumable goods in Nigeria depend on whether such items are produced locally or abroad. The registration process for locally made goods is slightly different from that of imported goods. Although the registration process is plain, it has it’s hurdles so many people consult the help of private consultants.

NAFDAC Registration Process

1. Ensure that you read and understand the guidance documents provided by NAFDAC here. To do so, you will have to choose your product type.
2. Locate the regulation(s) document relating to your product on this page and understand it.
3. Write a formal application letter for product registration directed to the Director (Registration and Regulatory Affairs) stating the name of the manufacturer, brand name, and product.
4. Choose the prescribed application form for your product and process it.
5. Submit all documents for registration and application letter in accordance with the issued guidance documents.

In your submission,

• Provide NAFDAC with the relevant information and description of the facility for inspection where it relates to registration and importation of NAFDAC regulated products. (NAFDAC agents will inspect your site)

• Provide samples of the products to be registered when notified by NAFDAC for laboratory analysis. It’s advisable that you have your SOP (standard operating procedure), technical report containing the laboratory analysis of the product and a certificate of analysis from an analytical laboratory company. You should also have with you clear labels packs for each of the products.

• Ensure all payments are made as at when due (See relevant guidelines and tariffs and fees).

• Ensure all documents are complete and with the appropriate description to prevent unnecessary delays.

Summary of Registration processes with timelines

1. Submission of Application – 0 days
2. Document Verification – 10 days
3. Facility Inspection/Sampling – 10 days for Food, 20 days for Drugs
4. Laboratory Analysis – 30 days for Food, 40 days for Drugs
5. Final Vetting – 10 days
6. Approval Meeting/Issuance of NAFDAC registration Number(Certificate of registration) – 20 days

Total number of days: 90 days for Food, 120 days for Drugs

NOTE: In the course of registration, NAFDAC agents will visit your factory/company for inspection so you want to make sure, it’s in good order.