NAFDAC Guidelines for Listing as Pesticides, Agrochemicals, Fertilizers, Bio-Pesticides and Bio-Fertilizers Marketers (New Applicants)
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Guidelines provide criteria for companies to be listed as marketers of pesticides, agrochemicals, and fertilizers. They target new applicants and NAFDAC officials to verify business qualifications and product compliance. This ensures only capable entities market these products in Nigeria.
NAFDAC Guidelines for Listing as Pesticides, Agrochemicals, Fertilizers, Bio-Pesticides and Bio-Fertilizers Marketers (New Applicants)
What Is This Policy?
Guidelines for companies seeking to be listed by NAFDAC as authorized marketers of pesticides, agrochemicals, fertilizers, bio-pesticides, and bio-fertilizers.
Who Does It Target?
Regulated entities as applicable NAFDAC inspection and compliance teams Industry stakeholders
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure that only qualified entities market agrochemical products in Nigeria.
Key Features
Company Qualifications: Business registration, technical capacity, and storage facilities Product Portfolio: List of NAFDAC-registered products to be marketed Distribution Plan: Proposed distribution network and customer base Compliance Commitment: Agreement to adhere to NAFDAC marketing and distribution regulations
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All applicable regulated entities Lead Agency: NAFDAC
How to Access
Regulated entities must comply with these guidelines. Submit listing application with company credentials Demonstrate storage and distribution capacity Obtain NAFDAC listing as authorized marketer
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 Fertilizers and Animal Feedstuffs Act, the Pesticides and Toxic Substances Act, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act 2015, and the Codex Alimentarius maximum residue limit standards adopted by Nigeria.