NAFDAC Guidelines for Registration of Imported Animal Feed in Nigeria
Guideline · Trade
Guidelines outline processes for registering imported animal feed in Nigeria, requiring quality specifications and safety testing. They target importers and NAFDAC compliance teams. This protects livestock and ensures feed meets national standards.
NAFDAC Guidelines for Registration of Imported Animal Feed in Nigeria
What Is This Policy?
Guidelines for registering animal feed products imported into Nigeria, including quality specifications, safety testing, and documentation from the country of manufacture.
Who Does It Target?
Regulated entities as applicable NAFDAC inspection and compliance teams Industry stakeholders
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure imported animal feeds meet Nigerian safety and quality standards.
Key Features
Product Specifications: Nutritional composition, ingredient list, and guaranteed analysis Country of Origin Documents: Manufacturing license, GMP certificate, and free sale certificate Safety Testing: Contaminant and residue testing per NAFDAC requirements
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All applicable regulated entities Lead Agency: NAFDAC
How to Access
Regulated entities must comply with these guidelines. Compile country of origin and product documentation Submit registration application Undergo NAFDAC evaluation
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 Veterinary Surgeons Act, the Veterinary Council of Nigeria Act, the Food and Drugs Act Cap F32 LFN 2004, WHO/OIE Codex Alimentarius standards on veterinary drug residues, and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act 2015.