NAFDAC Guidelines for Inspection of Small Scale Food Enterprises in Nigeria

Guidelines detail inspection processes for small-scale food enterprises. They focus on small producers and NAFDAC teams. This helps them comply with food safety regulations.

What Is This Policy?

Guidelines for inspecting and registering small-scale food enterprises, with requirements calibrated to the size and complexity of smaller food production operations.

Who Does It Target?

Small-scale food producers NAFDAC food inspection teams SME support agencies

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Enable small food enterprises to comply with food safety regulations through proportionate, achievable inspection standards.

Key Features

Facility Standards: Requirements appropriate for small-scale production settings Hygiene Practices: Essential food hygiene and handling requirements Product Testing: Basic safety testing requirements Registration: Pathway for small enterprises to obtain NAFDAC product registration

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 to meet small-scale enterprise standards Apply for NAFDAC registration 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), 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 Codex Alimentarius food hygiene guidelines for small establishments, the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system, and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria Act for SME support.