NAFDAC Guidelines for Inspection of Facilities for Manufacturing of Veterinary Medicinal Products in Nigeria
Guideline · Health
Guidelines outline the inspection and registration process for facilities manufacturing veterinary medicinal products in Nigeria. They target veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturers and NAFDAC compliance teams to enforce good manufacturing practices and quality control. This ensures products meet standards that protect animal health and food safety.
NAFDAC Guidelines for Inspection of Facilities for Manufacturing of Veterinary Medicinal Products in Nigeria
What Is This Policy?
Guidelines for the inspection and registration of facilities manufacturing veterinary medicines including vaccines, antibiotics, antiparasitics, and other therapeutic products for animal use.
Who Does It Target?
Veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturers NAFDAC veterinary medicines inspection teams Veterinary practitioners and distributors
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure that veterinary medicines are produced in compliant facilities meeting quality standards that protect animal health and food safety.
Key Features
GMP Compliance: Full GMP requirements adapted for veterinary pharmaceutical production Quality Control: In-house laboratory testing of raw materials and finished products Cross-Contamination Prevention: Segregation of production lines for different product categories Residue Safety: Withdrawal period data for products used in food-producing animals
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. Design facility to GMP standards for veterinary products Apply for NAFDAC registration Undergo inspection and quality audit
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.