NAFDAC Guidelines for Issuance of Authorization on Letter of No Objection and Approval to Open Form M and Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR)

Guidelines outline the procedure for obtaining NAFDAC authorizations for importing regulated products. They target importers and compliance teams to secure necessary approvals and reports. This streamlines the import process while maintaining regulatory oversight.

What Is This Policy?

Guidelines outlining the process for obtaining NAFDAC authorization letters, no-objection certificates, Form M approvals, and Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports required for importing NAFDAC-regulated products.

Who Does It Target?

Regulated entities as applicable NAFDAC inspection and compliance teams Industry stakeholders

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Streamline the import documentation process for regulated products while maintaining regulatory oversight.

Key Features

Letter of No Objection: Authorization confirming that intended imports are not prohibited Form M Approval: NAFDAC endorsement required for Central Bank import form processing PAAR: Pre-arrival assessment to facilitate port clearance Document Requirements: Product registration certificate, proforma invoice, and importer credentials

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All applicable regulated entities Lead Agency: NAFDAC

How to Access

Regulated entities must comply with these guidelines. Submit application with required import documents to NAFDAC Obtain authorization letters before opening Form M Use PAAR for expedited port clearance

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 Customs and Excise Management Act, the Food and Drugs Act Cap F32 LFN 2004, the Nigerian Ports Authority Act, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act 2015, and the Pre-shipment Inspection of Imports Act.