NAFDAC Guidelines for Inspection and Requirements for Pre-Packaged Food Manufacturing/Packaging Facilities in Nigeria

Guidelines set standards for inspecting and registering facilities that manufacture or package pre-packaged foods in Nigeria. They target food manufacturers, packaging companies, and NAFDAC inspection teams. This ensures production in hygienic environments with proper quality controls.

What Is This Policy?

Comprehensive guidelines for the inspection and registration of facilities manufacturing or packaging pre-packaged food products for sale in Nigeria.

Who Does It Target?

Food manufacturers and packaging companies NAFDAC food facility inspection teams Food safety consultants

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Ensure that pre-packaged food products are manufactured in hygienic facilities with adequate quality control systems.

Key Features

Facility Design: Layout, construction materials, and environmental control requirements HACCP Implementation: Hazard analysis and critical control point system recommended for larger facilities Personnel: Training and health screening for food handlers Quality Control: Laboratory testing capabilities and in-process quality checks Traceability: Batch coding and record-keeping for product recall capability

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 meet food safety standards Implement quality control procedures Apply for NAFDAC registration and submit to 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 General Standard for the Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods (CODEX STAN 1-1985), WHO food safety standards, and the SON pre-packaged food standards for Nigerian products.