GUIDELINES FOR INSPECTION OF FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES
Guideline · Agriculture
Guidelines establish standards and procedures for inspecting food storage facilities to ensure safety and prevent contamination. They target facility operators, warehouse owners, food distributors, and inspection officers. This protects public health by maintaining proper storage conditions.
What Is This Policy?
Guidelines establishing standards and procedures for the inspection of food storage facilities in Nigeria to ensure food safety and prevent contamination during storage.
Who Does It Target?
Food storage facility operators, warehouse owners, food distributors, and NAFDAC inspection officers.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure food products are stored under safe conditions, prevent contamination and spoilage, and protect public health through proper storage facility standards.
Key Features
Inspection Standards: Defines criteria for evaluating food storage facilities. Hygiene Requirements: Sets sanitation and pest control standards for storage facilities. Temperature Control: Specifies temperature and humidity requirements for different food types. Documentation: Requires proper record-keeping of storage conditions and inventory.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active guideline for NAFDAC inspectors. Coverage: All food storage facilities in Nigeria. Funding: NAFDAC operational budget.
How to Access
Facility operators must maintain compliance and cooperate with NAFDAC inspections. Ensure facility meets NAFDAC storage standards Maintain proper documentation Cooperate with scheduled and unscheduled inspections Portal: nafdac.gov.ng
Important Terms
Non-compliant facilities may face closure orders, fines, or prosecution.
Impact & Metrics
Ensures the integrity of stored food products and protects consumer health.
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 Act 2015, the Consumer Protection Council Act, the Perishable Goods Act, and the federal Food Safety Policy. Aligns with Codex Alimentarius Commission standards on food hygiene and the FAO/WHO guidelines on food storage facilities.