NAFDAC Label Guidance
Guideline · Health
Guidance establishes labelling requirements for all NAFDAC-regulated products, including food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices. It targets regulated entities and NAFDAC compliance teams. This provides a single reference for uniform labelling standards.
NAFDAC Label Guidance
What Is This Policy?
Comprehensive guidance document providing general labelling requirements applicable across all NAFDAC-regulated product categories including food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and chemicals.
Who Does It Target?
Regulated entities as applicable NAFDAC inspection and compliance teams Industry stakeholders
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Provide a single reference for labelling standards that apply to all NAFDAC-regulated products.
Key Features
General Requirements: Common elements required on all product labels including product name, net content, and manufacturer details NAFDAC Number: Placement and format requirements for the NAFDAC registration number Language: English language requirement with additional local language provisions Legibility: Minimum font size, contrast, and durability requirements Category-Specific Rules: References to additional labelling rules for specific product types
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All applicable regulated entities Lead Agency: NAFDAC
How to Access
Regulated entities must comply with these guidelines. Review label guidance for your product category Ensure all mandatory elements are included Submit label artwork during product 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. Draws on the Codex Alimentarius General Standard for the Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods (CODEX STAN 1-1985), the Food Labelling Regulations, and the SON labelling standards for consumer products.