FATS OILS AND FOODS CONTAINING FATS REGULATIONS
Regulation · Energy
Regulations set quality and safety standards for fats, oils, and related food products in Nigeria. They target manufacturers, importers, and distributors to ensure product compliance. These standards protect consumer health and prevent substandard items from the market.
What Is This Policy?
Regulations setting quality and safety standards for fats, oils, and food products containing fats manufactured, imported, or sold in Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
Food manufacturers, importers, processors, and distributors dealing in fats, oils, and fat-containing food products.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure the quality and safety of fat and oil products, protect consumer health, and prevent adulteration and substandard products from reaching the market.
Key Features
Quality Standards: Defines composition, purity, and safety parameters for fat and oil products. Labelling Requirements: Mandates nutritional information, ingredient lists, and allergen declarations. Manufacturing Standards: Sets Good Manufacturing Practice requirements for production facilities.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active and enforceable. Coverage: All fats, oils, and fat-containing food products in Nigeria. Funding: NAFDAC regulatory fees.
How to Access
Manufacturers must register products with NAFDAC and comply with regulations. Register products with NAFDAC Comply with quality and labelling standards Submit products for testing and certification Portal: nafdac.gov.ng
Important Terms
Non-compliance may result in product seizure, fines, or prosecution.
Impact & Metrics
Ensures safe and quality fat and oil products for Nigerian consumers.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.nafdac.gov.ng Contact: NAFDAC Headquarters, Abuja
Legal Framework
Issued under the regulatory powers of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) pursuant to the NAFDAC Act. Operates alongside the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) Act 2015 for product standards, the Consumer Protection Council Act, and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2019. Aligns with Codex Alimentarius Commission standards on fats and oils (Codex Stan 19 et seq.) and WHO guidelines on trans-fat elimination.