NAFDAC Guidelines on Operations of Electronic Payment Channels in Nigeria
Guideline · Finance
Guidelines outline the use of electronic payment channels for NAFDAC fees and charges. They target regulated entities, NAFDAC teams, and industry stakeholders. This improves efficiency and transparency in revenue collection.
NAFDAC Guidelines on Operations of Electronic Payment Channels in Nigeria
What Is This Policy?
Guidelines for using electronic payment platforms to pay NAFDAC fees, charges, and levies, streamlining financial transactions between regulated entities and the agency.
Who Does It Target?
Manufacturers, importers, and distributors making payments for NAFDAC registration fees, renewal charges, and inspection levies; finance and regulatory affairs departments of regulated entities; NAFDAC's revenue management and ICT units processing electronic payments
NAFDAC teams Industry stakeholders
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Improve transparency and efficiency of NAFDAC revenue collection through digital payment systems.
Key Features
Approved Channels: Designated banks and electronic platforms for NAFDAC payments Payment Categories: Fee schedules for registration, inspection, permits, and other services Receipt Generation: Electronic receipts and payment confirmation Reconciliation: Systems for matching payments to applications and services
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All applicable entities Lead Agency: NAFDAC
How to Access
Regulated entities must comply. Use approved electronic channels for all NAFDAC payments Retain electronic receipts for reference Quote payment reference numbers on all applications
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 the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007 for electronic payment standards, the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015, and the CBN Regulatory Framework for Electronic Payments.