NAFDAC Guidelines for Obtaining Permit to Clear Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Drug Precursors
Guideline · Health
Guidelines set out the process for obtaining NAFDAC permits to clear narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances from ports. They target importers, NAFDAC compliance teams, and related stakeholders. This ensures these substances are used for legitimate medical purposes.
NAFDAC Guidelines for Obtaining Permit to Clear Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Drug Precursors
What Is This Policy?
Guidelines for obtaining NAFDAC permits to clear legitimately imported narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and drug precursor chemicals from Nigerian ports.
Who Does It Target?
Regulated entities as applicable NAFDAC inspection and compliance teams Industry stakeholders
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure controlled substances entering Nigeria are for legitimate medical or scientific purposes with full documentation.
Key Features
NAFDAC Permit: Prior authorization required before port clearance NDLEA Coordination: Joint clearance with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Documentation: Import license, certificates of analysis, and end-user certificates Verification: Physical verification of quantities against documentation
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All applicable regulated entities Lead Agency: NAFDAC
How to Access
Regulated entities must comply with these guidelines. Obtain NAFDAC import authorization before shipment Coordinate with NDLEA for clearance Present all documentation at port
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) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act. Operates alongside the Dangerous Drugs Act Cap D1 LFN 2004, the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961, the Convention on Psychotropic Substances 1971, and the UN Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs 1988.