NAFDAC Cosmetics Products Labelling Regulations 2019
Regulation · Trade
Policy date: 2019-01-01
Regulations specify the information required on labels of cosmetic products sold in Nigeria, including ingredient lists, manufacturer details, batch numbers, and safety warnings. They target cosmetic manufacturers, importers, retailers, and regulatory staff. This enables consumers to make informed choices and protects their safety.
NAFDAC Cosmetics Products Labelling Regulations 2019
What Is This Policy?
Regulations specifying the information that must appear on the labels of cosmetic products sold in Nigeria, including ingredient lists, manufacturer details, batch numbers, and safety warnings.
Who Does It Target?
Cosmetic manufacturers and importers Cosmetic product retailers NAFDAC registration and inspection staff Consumers
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Enable consumers to make informed choices and protect their safety by ensuring that all cosmetic product labels provide complete, accurate, and legible information.
Key Features
Ingredient Declaration: Full list of ingredients in descending order of concentration using INCI nomenclature Manufacturer Details: Name and address of the manufacturer or importer NAFDAC Number: Display of valid NAFDAC registration number Batch Number: Traceability information for product recall purposes Warnings: Required safety warnings and usage instructions where applicable
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All cosmetic products sold in Nigeria Lead Agency: NAFDAC
How to Access
All cosmetic products must comply before sale. Prepare labels meeting all regulatory requirements Submit for NAFDAC review during product registration
Official Resources
Website: nafdac.gov.ng Contact: NAFDAC, Abuja
Legal Framework
The NAFDAC Cosmetics Products Labelling Regulations 2019 are issued under the NAFDAC Act. They operate alongside the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act, the Consumer Protection Council Act, and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018. International alignment is with the Cosmetics Directive 1223/2009/EC (EU standard used as benchmark), the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive, and the COLIPA (European Cosmetics Association) guidelines on cosmetic labelling.