NAFDAC Guidelines for Inspection of Premises for Global Listing of Cosmetic Products
Guideline · Trade
Guidelines detail inspections for premises manufacturing or storing cosmetic products for global listing. They target cosmetic manufacturers, importers, and NAFDAC inspection teams. This facilitates access to international markets through standardized processes.
NAFDAC Guidelines for Inspection of Premises for Global Listing of Cosmetic Products
What Is This Policy?
Guidelines for the inspection of premises where cosmetic products are manufactured or stored for the purpose of global listing and registration with NAFDAC.
Who Does It Target?
Cosmetic manufacturers seeking NAFDAC global listing Importers of cosmetic products NAFDAC cosmetics inspection teams
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Facilitate market access for cosmetic products through a standardized inspection and listing process.
Key Features
Facility Assessment: Evaluation of manufacturing and storage conditions Quality Systems: Documentation of quality management systems Product Specifications: Compositional data and safety assessments Labelling Review: Compliance check of product labels
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All applicable regulated entities Lead Agency: NAFDAC Enforcement: NAFDAC inspections and compliance monitoring
How to Access
Regulated entities must comply with these guidelines. Prepare facility for inspection Submit product documentation for listing Undergo NAFDAC facility inspection
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 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Cosmetic Directive as a comparative standard, the WHO Guidelines on Safety Monitoring of Herbal Medicines, and the Advertising Standards Organisation of Nigeria Code.