NAFDAC Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines for Cosmetics Products 2018
Guideline · Environment
Policy date: 2018-01-01
Guidelines establish good manufacturing practices for cosmetics products in Nigeria, covering production, quality control, storage, and distribution. They target manufacturers and regulatory bodies. This prevents contamination and ensures product safety and consistency.
NAFDAC Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines for Cosmetics Products 2018
What Is This Policy?
GMP guidelines specifically for cosmetics manufacturing, covering production, quality control, storage, and distribution to ensure product safety and consistency.
Who Does It Target?
Cosmetics manufacturers operating facilities in Nigeria; importers of cosmetic products seeking NAFDAC registration; NAFDAC regulatory and manufacturing inspection teams; distributors and retailers of cosmetic products
NAFDAC teams Industry stakeholders
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Set manufacturing standards that prevent contamination, mix-ups, and quality defects in cosmetic products.
Key Features
Production Controls: Manufacturing procedures, in-process controls, and batch documentation Quality Assurance: Testing, release criteria, and complaint handling Facility Standards: Design, maintenance, and environmental controls Personnel: Training, hygiene, and competency requirements
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All applicable entities Lead Agency: NAFDAC
How to Access
Regulated entities must comply. Implement GMP systems in cosmetics manufacturing Train staff on GMP requirements Prepare for NAFDAC GMP inspection
Official Resources
Website: nafdac.gov.ng Contact: NAFDAC, Abuja
Legal Framework
The NAFDAC Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines for Veterinary Medicines are issued under the NAFDAC Act and operate alongside the Veterinary Surgeons Act, the Animal Diseases (Control) Act, and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act. International alignment is with the WHO Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines for veterinary pharmaceutical products and the OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) standards for quality assurance of veterinary medicines.