PRE PACKAGED FOOD LABELLING REGULATIONS

What Is This Policy?

Regulations prescribing labelling requirements for pre-packaged food products in Nigeria, ensuring consumers have accurate information about food contents, nutrition, and safety.

Who Does It Target?

Food manufacturers, importers, packagers, retailers, and consumers of pre-packaged food products.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Ensure transparent and accurate labelling of pre-packaged foods, enable informed consumer choices, and prevent misleading food product information.

Key Features

Mandatory Information: Requires product name, ingredients list, net weight, manufacturer details, and expiry date. Nutritional Labelling: Mandates nutrition facts including calories, fat, sugar, and sodium content. Allergen Declaration: Requires clear identification of common food allergens. Language Requirements: Labels must include information in English.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active and enforceable. Coverage: All pre-packaged food products in Nigeria. Funding: NAFDAC regulatory fees.

How to Access

Food manufacturers register products and ensure labels comply before market distribution. Register food products with NAFDAC Design compliant labels Submit labels for NAFDAC approval Portal: nafdac.gov.ng

Important Terms

Non-compliance results in product recall, fines, or prosecution.

Impact & Metrics

Empowers consumers with accurate food information and promotes food safety.

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). Operates alongside the Codex Alimentarius General Standard for the Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods (CODEX STAN 1-1985), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act 2015, the Food and Drugs Act Cap F32 LFN 2004, and the Consumer Protection Council Act 2004.