NAFDAC WHEAT SEMOLINA AND DURUM SEMOLINA REGULATIONS
Regulation · Trade
An Act establishes quality and safety standards for wheat semolina and durum semolina products in Nigeria. It targets manufacturers, importers, flour mills, food processors, and consumers. This prevents adulteration and safeguards consumer health through proper production and labelling.
What Is This Policy?
Regulations setting quality and safety standards for wheat semolina and durum semolina products manufactured, imported, or sold in Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
Semolina manufacturers, importers, flour mills, food processors, and consumers.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure the quality and safety of semolina products, prevent adulteration, and protect consumer health.
Key Features
Quality Parameters: Defines moisture, protein, ash, and granulation standards. Labelling Standards: Mandates accurate product labelling with composition and nutrition information. Manufacturing Requirements: Sets production facility and hygiene standards.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active and enforceable. Coverage: All wheat and durum semolina products in Nigeria. Funding: NAFDAC regulatory fees.
How to Access
Manufacturers register products and comply with quality standards. Register products with NAFDAC Meet quality parameters Submit samples for testing Portal: nafdac.gov.ng
Important Terms
Non-compliance results in product seizure or prosecution.
Impact & Metrics
Ensures safe semolina products for Nigerian consumers.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.nafdac.gov.ng Contact: NAFDAC Headquarters, 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 standard for semolina and wheat products, WHO food safety standards, and the SON Nigerian Industrial Standards for wheat semolina products.