NAFDAC Guidelines for Registration of Food Products and Packaged Water Made in Nigeria
Guideline · Agriculture
Guidelines set out procedures for registering food products and packaged water made in Nigeria, involving facility inspections and product testing. They target food producers and NAFDAC inspectors. This guarantees safe and properly labelled foods for Nigerians.
NAFDAC Guidelines for Registration of Food Products and Packaged Water Made in Nigeria
What Is This Policy?
Guidelines for registering locally produced food products and packaged water with NAFDAC, including facility inspection, product testing, and labelling requirements.
Who Does It Target?
Regulated entities as applicable NAFDAC inspection and compliance teams Industry stakeholders
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure all commercially sold food products and packaged water in Nigeria are safe, properly labelled, and produced in hygienic conditions.
Key Features
Product Categories: Different registration pathways for food categories including water, beverages, and processed foods Facility Inspection: Hygiene, equipment, and process standards for food production Laboratory Testing: Microbiological and chemical analysis of finished products Labelling: Ingredients, nutrition facts, date coding, and allergen declarations
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All applicable regulated entities Lead Agency: NAFDAC
How to Access
Regulated entities must comply with these guidelines. Prepare facility per food safety standards Submit product samples for testing Apply for registration
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.