NAFDAC Cosmetic Product Advertisement Regulations
Regulation · Trade
Regulations control the advertising of cosmetic products in Nigeria, prohibiting misleading claims and requiring proof of benefits. They target manufacturers, marketers, advertising agencies, and media organizations. This protects consumers from deceptive promotions and potential harm.
NAFDAC Cosmetic Product Advertisement Regulations
What Is This Policy?
Regulations that control the advertising and promotion of cosmetic products in Nigeria, prohibiting misleading claims, requiring substantiation of advertised benefits, and setting standards for advertising content.
Who Does It Target?
Cosmetic product manufacturers and marketers Advertising agencies handling cosmetic accounts Media organizations carrying cosmetic advertisements Consumers of cosmetic products
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Protect consumers from misleading or deceptive cosmetic advertising by requiring that all claims are truthful, substantiated, and not likely to cause harm.
Key Features
Truthful Claims: Advertisements must not make false or misleading claims about product effects Pre-Approval: Cosmetic advertisements must receive NAFDAC vetting before publication or broadcast Prohibited Claims: Ban on claims that cosmetics can cure diseases or permanently alter skin colour Substantiation: Advertisers must have scientific evidence supporting any claimed benefits NAFDAC Number: All advertisements must display the product's NAFDAC registration number
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All cosmetic product advertising in Nigeria Lead Agency: NAFDAC Enforcement: Monitoring of media and sanctions for non-compliant advertisements
How to Access
Advertisers must submit cosmetic advertisements for NAFDAC vetting. Prepare advertisement with NAFDAC registration number displayed Submit to NAFDAC Advertisement Vetting Committee for approval Only publish or broadcast approved advertisements
Official Resources
Website: nafdac.gov.ng Contact: NAFDAC, Abuja
Legal Framework
Issued under the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act 1993 (as amended), which empowers NAFDAC to make regulations, issue guidelines, and enforce standards. Operates alongside the Food and Drugs Act Cap F32 LFN 2004, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act 2015, and the Codex Alimentarius Commission standards adopted by Nigeria. Draws on the Advertising Standards Organisation of Nigeria Code and the National Broadcasting Commission Act 1992 on permissible advertising standards.