NAFDAC Guidelines for Inspection of Locally Manufactured Animal Feed, Pet Food and Premixes

Guidelines outline inspection and registration requirements for facilities manufacturing animal feed, pet food, and premixes. They target animal feed producers, pet food makers, and NAFDAC inspection teams. This ensures the safety and quality of these products to protect animal and human health.

What Is This Policy?

Guidelines for the inspection and registration requirements of facilities manufacturing animal feed, pet food, and feed premixes in Nigeria.

Who Does It Target?

Animal feed manufacturers Pet food producers Feed premix companies NAFDAC feed inspection teams

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Ensure the safety and quality of animal feed products to protect animal health and, for food-producing animals, the safety of the human food chain.

Key Features

Ingredient Standards: Approved raw materials and prohibited substances for feed production Facility Requirements: Production area design, equipment, and storage standards Quality Testing: Nutritional analysis and contaminant testing of finished feeds Labelling: Species-specific feeding instructions, ingredient list, and guaranteed analysis

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. Set up compliant feed manufacturing facility Register products with NAFDAC Undergo 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). Operates alongside the Veterinary Surgeons Act, the Veterinary Council of Nigeria Act, the Food and Drugs Act Cap F32 LFN 2004, WHO/OIE Codex Alimentarius standards on veterinary drug residues, and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act 2015.