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TitleProduct TypeCategoryStatus
NAFDAC Guidelines on the Investigation of Bioequivalence 2025DrugsClinical Trial (DER)Published4-May-30
Guidelines for Registration of Drug Products Made in Nigeria Human and Veterinary Drug 2025DrugsLocal Registration (DR&R)Published21-Mar-30
Guidelines for Registration of Imported Drug Products in Nigeria Human and Veterinary Drugs 2025DrugsImport Registration (DR&R)Published21-Mar-30
Guidelines on Labelling Requirements for Semi-Processed Food Products for Export from Nigeria 2025FoodGMP Labelling (FR&R)Published17-Jan-30
Revised Guidelines for Risk Categorization of Product Dossiers for the Registration of Drug Products for Human Use 2024DrugsGuidance Document (DR&R)Published7-Dec-29
Guidelines for Renewal of Certificate of Registration for Drug Products Human and Vet 2024DrugsCertificate Renewal (DR&R)Published7-Dec-29
NAFDAC Good Storage and Distribution Practices Guidelines for Pharmaceutical Products 2024DrugsGuidance Document (PMS)Published25-Nov-29
NAFDAC Good Storage and Distribution Practices Guidelines for Pharmaceutical Products 2024DrugsGuidance Document (PMS)Published25-Nov-29
Guidelines and Requirement for inspection of Food Storage Facilities Warehouse and Issuance of e-Permit for Bulk Raw Materials in Nigeria 2024Regulated ProductsGMP Inspection (FSAN)Published1-Oct-29
NAFDAC Good Manufacturing Practice For Pharmaceutical Products Guidelines 2024DrugsGMP InspectionPublished25-Nov-29
Guidelines For Registration And Related Activities Of Drugs, Vaccines And In-Vitro Diagnostics Using The Reliance Procedure 2024DrugsRegistration Requirement (DR&R)Published9-Sept-29
NAFDAC Inspectors Guide 2023 Regulated ProductsInspectionPublished24-Sep-24
NAFDAC Guidelines for Conformity Assessment of IVD Medical Devices 2024Regulated ProductsGuidance Document (VBM-R&R)Published18-Nov-29
NAFDAC Guidelines for Conformity Assessment of Non-IVD Medical Devices 2024Regulated ProductsGuidance Document (VBM-R&R)Published18-Nov-29
Guidelines for Compilation of a Product Dossier for Registration of In Vitro Diagnostics - IMDRF ToC 2024Regulated ProductsRegistration Requirement (VBM-R&R)Published6-Nov-29
Guidelines On Variations To Registered Medical Devices Including In Vitro Diagnostics And Related Products 2024Regulated ProductsRegistration Requirement (VBM-R&R)Published6-Nov-29
Guidelines on the Role of Standards in the Assessment of Medical Devices 2024Medical DevicesGuidance Document (VBM-R&R)Published6-Nov-29
Guidelines For Renewal Of Certificate Of Product Registration For Medical Devices In Nigeria 2024Medical DevicesCertificate Renewal (VBM-R&R)Published10-Nov-29
Guidelines For Registration Of Medical Devices In Nigeria 2024Medical DevicesRegistration Requirement (VBM-R&R)Published3-Nov-29
Guidelines for Good Refurbishment Practice of Medical Devices (NGRPMD) 2024Medical DevicesGuidance Document (VBM-R&R)Published6-Nov-29
Guidelines for Compilation of a Product Dossier for Registration of Non-In Vitro Diagnostic (nIVD ToC) 2024Regulated ProductsRegistration Requirement (VBM-R&R)Published6-Nov-29
Guidelines for Conduct of Clinical Trials During Emergencies 2024DrugsClinical Trial (DER)Published18-Nov-29
Guidelines for Clinical Trial Application in Nigeria 2024DrugsClinical Trial (DER)Published18-Nov-29
NAFDAC Guidelines for the Recall of Defective Medical Products 2024Regulated ProductsGuidance Document (PMS)Published29-Sep-29
NAFDAC Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Medical Devices, IVDs, and Related Products Guidelines 2024Regulated ProductsGuidance Document (DER)Published10-Nov-29
NAFDAC Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines 2025Drugs Clinical Trial (DER)Published4-May-30
Guidelines For Submission Of Clinical Trial Progress Report 2024Drugs Clinical Trial (DER)Published2-Sep-29
Guidelines For Labelling Of Investigational Medicinal Products 2024Drugs Clinical Trial (DER)Published4-Sep-29
Guidelines For Importation & Release Of Investigational Medicinal Products 2024Drugs Clinical Trial (DER)Published5-Sep-29
Guidelines For Clinical Trial Protocol Development 2024Drugs Clinical Trial (DER)Published4-Sep-29
Guidelines For Clinical Trials Process Timelines 2024Drugs Clinical Trial (DER)Published5-Sep-29
Guidelines For Clinical Trials In Paediatric Populations 2021Drugs Clinical Trial (DER)Published21-Oct-26
Guidelines for Registration of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) in Nigeria 2024Medical DevicesRegistration Requirement (DR&R)Published30-Jun-26
Guideline for Risk Categorization of Narcotics and Controlled Substances 2024Regulated ProductsGuidance Document (NCS)Published29-Jul-29
Guidance Document on Chemistry, Manufacturing, Control (CMC) and Lot Release for Finished Vaccine or Biological Medicinal Product 2024Vaccines, Biologics & Medical DevicesLot release (VBM-LSD)Published7-Aug-29
Guidelines For Production Inspection Of Small Scale Food Enterprises In Nigeria (New Applicants) 2024Food GMP Inspection Requirement (FSAN)Uncontrolled18-Apr-29
Guidelines For Production Inspection Of Micro Scale Food Manufacturing Facilities In Nigeria (New Applicants) 2024FoodGMP Inspection Requirement (FSAN)Uncontrolled18-Apr-29
Guidelines for Registration of Packaged Edible Vegetable Oil by Dispensers Under Micro Scale in Nigeria 2023FoodGMP Inspection Requirement (FSAN)Uncontrolled17-Oct-28
Guidelines for Issuance of Export E-Licenses for NAFDAC Regulated Products 2022General Export Permit (PID)Published23-Sep-27
Guidelines for Listing of Exporters of NAFDAC Regulated Products in Nigeria 2023General GMP Requirement (PID)Published8-May-28
Guidelines on the Investigation of Bioequivalence 2024DrugsGMP Inspection (DER)Published27-Oct-29
Guidelines For UMC Review Nigeria Industry E-Reporting Manual Version 2024Regulated ProductsGuidance Document (PV)Published14-Oct-29
Nigerian Guidelines for Detecting and Reporting of Adverse Reactions for Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Devices 2024Regulated ProductsGVP Requirement (PV)Published13-Oct-29
Pharmacovigilance Inspection Guidelines For Nigeria Regulated Drugs 2024DrugsGVP Inspection (PV)Published14-Oct-29
Guidance Manual for Pharmacovigilance Focal Points in Nigerian Healthcare Facilities 2024Regulated ProductsGuidance Document (PV)Published9-Oct-29
Guidelines For Qualified Person For Pharmacovigilance 2024Regulated ProductsGVP Inspection (PV)Published14-Oct-29
NAFDAC Guidelines on Post-Marketing Surveillance of Medical Products 2024Regulated ProductsGuidance Document (PMS)Published26-Sep-29
Guidance on Emergency Use Authorization for Medical Products 2024Regulated ProductsGuidance Document (DR&R)Published9-Sep-29
NAFDAC Laboratory Sampling Guide 2023Regulated ProductsSampling PlanPublished27-Feb-28
Guidelines For Issuance Of Additional Permit (New Items Or Quantities) To Import Industrial And Laboratory Chemicals 2023ChemicalImport Permit (CER)Published15-Nov-28
Guidelines For Issuance Of Permit To Import Severely Restricted Chemicals (Pesticides, Agrochemicals And Fertilizers) 2023ChemicalImport Permit (CER)Published15-Nov-28
Guidelines For Labeling Of Chemicals Manufactured In Nigeria 2023ChemicalGMP Requirement Labeling (CER)Published15-Nov-28
Guidelines For Obtaining Listing Certificate For Chemical Marketers (New Applicants) 2023ChemicalListing Certificate New Applicants (CER)Published15-Nov-28
Guidelines For Obtaining Permit To Import Industrial And Laboratory Chemicals (New Applicants) 2023ChemicalImport Permit New Applicants (CER)Published15-Nov-28
Guidelines For Renewal Of Listing Certificate For Chemical Marketers 2023ChemicalListing Certificate Renewal (CER)Published15-Nov-28
Guidelines For Renewal Of Permit To Import Industrial And Laboratory Chemicals 2023ChemicalImport Permit Renewal (CER)Published15-Nov-28
Guidelines For Warehouse Inspection 2023ChemicalWarehouse Inspection Requirement (CER)Published15-Nov-28
Permit For Clearance Of Imported Severely Restricted Chemicals (Pesticides, Agrochemicals And Fertilizers) 2023ChemicalImport Permit (CER)Published15-Nov-28
Guidelines for the Preparation of Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) for Drug Products in Nigeria (Human Drugs) 2024DrugsSMPC Guidelines (DR&R)Published12-Sep-29
NAFDAC Guidance Document And Guideline For Lot Release Of Human 2024Vaccines, Biologics & Medical DevicesLot release (VBM-LSD)Published7-Aug-29
Guidelines For Change In Formulation Of Food And Feed Products 2023FoodGMP Requirement (FR&R)Published29-Mar-28
Guideline For Production Inspection Of Chemical Manufacturing Facilities 2023ChemicalGuidance Document (CER)Published18-Jan-28
GMP Guidelines For Chemical And Chemical Products 2023ChemicalGMP Requirement (CER)Published18-Jan-28
Guidelines for Pre-Production Inspection of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities in NigeriaDrugsGMP Requirement (DER)Published6-Dec-29
Guidelines for Pre- Registration Inspection of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities in NigeriaDrugsGMP Requirement (DER)Published6-Dec-29
Guidelines for Registration of Animal Feed Made in Nigeria 2021VeterinaryLocal Registration (R&R)Published28-Feb-26
Guidelines for Advertisement Control of Food Products in Nigeria 2021FoodAdvert Guidelines (R&R)Published28-Feb-26
Guidelines for Registration of Imported Animal Feed in Nigeria 2021VeterinaryImport Registration (R&R)Published28-Feb-26
NAFDAC Guidelines For Contract Manufacturing Of Finished Pharmaceutical Products In Nigeria 2021DrugsGMP Requirement (DER)Published2-Feb-26
NAFDAC Good Pharmacovigilance Practice Guidelines 2021DrugsGVP Requirement (PV)Published20-Jan-26
Guidance on Regulatory Preparedness for Licensing or Access to COVID-19 Vaccines 2020DrugsLicensing Access to Covid-19 Vaccines(DR&R)Published27-Oct-25
Current Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines For Food And Food Products 2024FoodGMP Requirement (FSAN)Uncontrolled27-Mar-29
Food Hygienic Practices Guidelines NGFHP 2024FoodGuidance Document (FSAN)Uncontrolled27-Mar-29
Guidelines For Importation Of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) 2020DrugsAPI Requirement (DER)Published23-Aug-25
Guidelines For Complaints And Appeals Against Regulatory Decisions 2020GeneralConsumer Complaints (QMS)Published21-Jun-25
Guidance Document for the Registration of Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers Made in Nigeria 2020GeneralGuidance Document (DR&R)Published21-Jun-25
Guidance to Applicants for Registration of Herbal Medicines Made in Nigeria 2020HerbalGuidance Document (DR&R)Published20-May-25
NAFDAC Guidelines on Good Review Practice 2021Regulated ProductsQuality Guidelines (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidance Document for Submission of Application in the CTD Format Vaccines for Human Use 2021DrugsGuidance Document (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guideline for Approval to Import Donated Items by Non-Governmental Organizations 2022General Import Permit (PID)Published6-Jun-27
Guidelines for Approval To Import Raw Material for Machine Trial or Research Purpose 2022General Import Permit (PID)Published6-Jun-27
Guidelines for Approval of Authorization to Open Form M 2022General GMP Requirement (PID)Published23-Sept-27
Guidelines for Approval for Letter of Non-Objection 2022General GMP Requirement (PID)Published23-Sept-27
Guidelines For Complaints Resolution 2020General Consumer Complaints (Reforms)Published21-Jun-25
NAFDAC Good Cold Chain Management For Vaccines & Biopharm. Products Guidelines 2021General GMP Requirement (DER)Published21-Oct-26
Guidelines on Variations to a Registered Vaccine for Humans 2021General Variation Guidelines (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines for Renewal of Herbal Medicines and Dietary Supplements Made in Nigeria 2021HerbalRenewal Registration Requirement (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines for Renewal of Certificate of Registration for Imported Herbal Remedies, Dietary Supplements in Nigeria 2021HerbalRenewal Registration Requirement (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines For Registration of Imported Drugs Vaccines IVDs Under Collaborative Registration Procedure 2021DrugsRegistration Requirement (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines For Labeling Of Investigational Medicinal Products 2021DrugsGMP Labeling (DER)Published28-Oct-26
Guidelines For Importation And Release Of Investigational Medicinal Products 2021DrugsQuality Guidelines (DER)Published15-Nov-28
NAFDAC Guidelines on Variation to Registered Pharmaceutical Product 2024DrugsVariation Guidelines (DR&R)Published28-Sep-29
Guidelines for Approval to Import Products by Government Agencies, Multinationals Organization 2022General Guidance Document (PID)Published23-Sep-27
Biosimilar Guidance Document 2021DrugsQuality Guidance Document (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines for Registration of Biosimilars in Nigeria 2021Drugs Local Registration (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines for Obtaining Permit to Clear Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Drug Precursors 2024NarcoticClearance Permit (NCS)Published4-Aug-29
Guidelines for Obtaining Permit for Importation of Schedule 1 Narcotic Drugs 2024Narcotic Import Permit (NCS)Published29-Jul-29
Guidelines for Warehouse Inspection 2024NarcoticWarehouse Inspection Requirement (NCS)Published04-Aug-29
Guidelines for Registration of Imported Cosmetics in Nigeria 2021CosmeticsImport Registration (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines for Registration of Imported Food Products in Nigeria 2021FoodImport Registration (R&R)Published28-Feb-26
Guidelines for Registration of Imported Herbal Remedies And Dietary Supplements in Nigeria 2021HerbalImport Registration (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines for Registration of Imported Pesticides in Nigeria 2021ChemicalImport Registration (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines for Registration of Herbal Medicines and Dietary Supplements Made in Nigeria 2021HerbalLocal Registration (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines for Registration of Cosmetics Made in Nigeria 2021CosmeticsLocal Registration (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines for Registration of Food Products and Packaged Water Made in Nigeria 2021FoodLocal Registration (R&R)Published28-Feb-26
Guidelines for the Registration of Pesticides made in Nigeria2021ChemicalLocal Registration (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines for the Inspection of Warehouses 2021VeterinaryWarehouse Inspection Requirement (VMAP)Published31-Oct-26
Guidelines for the Inspection of Facilities for Manufacture of Veterinary Drugs 2021VeterinaryGMP Requirement (Inspection)Published31-Oct-26
Guidelines for Listing of Animal Feeds Toll Millers Requirements for Toll Milling Facility 2021VeterinaryGMP Requirement Published31-Oct-26
Guideline for Listing of Pesticides Agrochemicals Fertilizers Bio Fertilizer and Bio Pesticides Marketer Renewal 2021VeterinaryListing Requirement Published31-Oct-26
Guidelines for Issuance of Permit to Import Field Trial Samples 2021VeterinaryImport PermitPublished31-Oct-26
Guidelines for Issuance of Permit to Import Feed Supplements Feed Concentrates Feed Additives Premixes Fish Meal Renewal 2021VeterinaryImport PermitPublished31-Oct-26
Guidelines for Issuance of Permit to Import Feed Supplements Feed Concentrate Feed Additives Premixes Fish Meal New Applicant 2021VeterinaryImport PermitPublished31-Oct-26
Guidelines for Issuance of Permit to Import Bulk Pesticides Agrochemicals and Fertilizers 2021VeterinaryImport PermitPublished31-Oct-26
Guidelines for Issuance of Permit to Import Bulk Pesticides Agrochemicals and Fertilizers Renewal 2021VeterinaryImport PermitPublished31-Oct-26
Guidelines for Inspection of Local Manufactured Animal Feed Pet Food Premixes 2021VeterinaryGMP Requirement (Inspection)Published31-Oct-26
Guidelines for Inspection of Facility for the Manufacture of Veterinary Medicinal Cosmetics in Nigeria 2021VeterinaryGMP Requirement (Inspection)Published31-Oct-26
Guidelines for Inspection of Facilities for the Manufacture of Medicated Feed 2021VeterinaryGMP Requirement (Inspection)Published31-Oct-26
Guidelines for Inspection of Facilities for Manufacture of Veterinary Cosmetics 2021VeterinaryGMP Requirement (Inspection)Published31-Oct-26
Guideline for Listing of Pesticides Agrochemicals Fertilizers Bio Fertilizer and Bio Pesticides Marketer Renewal 2021VeterinaryListing Requirement Published31-Oct-26
Guidelines for Handling and Disposal of Unwholesome Medicines and Other NAFDAC Regulated Products 2024DrugsListing Requirement (I&E)Published25-Nov-29
Guidelines for Inspection & Requirements for Pre-Packaged Food Manufacturing Packaging Facilities in Nigeria 2023FoodGMP Inspection Requirement (FSAN)Uncontrolled17-Oct-28
Guidelines for Inspection and Requirements for Bread Manufacturing Facility 2023FoodGMP Inspection Requirement (FSAN)Uncontrolled08-Nov-28
Guidelines for Inspection and Requirements for Packaged Water Facility in Nigeria 2023FoodGMP Inspection Requirement (FSAN)Uncontrolled08-Nov-28
Guidelines for Clearing of Imported Donated Items in Nigeria 2022General Import Clearance Permit (PID)Published06-Jun-27
Guidelines for Clearing Imported Bulk Food Animal Feed and Food Raw Materials and Animal Feeds at Ports of Entry in Nigeria 2022FoodImport Clearance Permit (PID)Published23-Sep-27
Guidelines for Clearing imported Narcotic & Controlled Substances, Pharm Raw Materials 2022NarcoticsImport Clearance Permit (PID)Published23-Sep-27
Guidelines For Clearing Imported Finished Pharmaceutical (Human And Veterinary) Products at Ports of Entry in Nigeria 2022HerbalImport Clearance Permit (PID)Published23-Sep-27
Guidelines for Clearing Imported Regulated Food Supermarket Items Restaurant Operators at Ports of Entry in Nigeria 2022Food Import Clearance Permit (PID)Published23-Sep-27
Guidelines for Clearing of Cosmetics and Medical Device 2022Cosmetic, Medical DevicesImport Clearance Permit (PID)Published06-Jun-27
Guidelines for Clearing of Imported General Chemicals and Raw Materials 2022ChemicalImport Clearance Permit (PID)Published06-Jun-27
Guidelines for Fast Track Clearing of Imported NAFDAC Regulated Products & Bulk Raw Materials 2022General Import Clearance Permit (PID)Published06-Jun-27
Guidelines for Export Approval for NAFDAC Regulated Products and Food Stuff not Pre-packaged for Personal Use 2023Food, Other Regulated ProductsExport Permit (PID)Published08-May-28
Label Guidance For Pharmaceutical Products 2024General GMP Labelling (DR&R)Published07-Oct-29
NAFDAC Guideline on Registration Requirements to Establish Interchangeability of Generic Pharmaceutical Products 2021DrugsRegistration Requirement (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines For Production Inspection Of Large And Medium Scale Cosmetics Manufacturing Facilities 2021CosmeticsGMP Inspection (DER) Published28-Apr-26
Guidelines For Production Inspection Of Herbal Medicines And Nutraceuticals Manufacturing Facilities 2021HerbalGMP Inspection (DER)Published03-Oct-26
Guidelines For Inspection Of Premises For Global Listing Of Cosmetics Products 2021CosmeticsGMP Inspection (DER)Published02-May-26
Guidelines For Good Storage Practice (GSP) And Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Inspection Of Cold Chain Facilities For Storage Of Vaccines & Biologics 2021Vaccines & BiologicsGSP & GDP Inspection (DER)Published21-Oct-26
Label Guidance For Herbal Medicines And Dietary Supplement 2021Herbal GMP Labelling (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines for the Global Listing of Supermarket Items (GLSI) 2021Regulated ProductsGlobal Listing (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Dossier Submission Guide 2022GeneralGuidance Document (DR&R)Published18-Jan-27
Guidelines For Advertisement Of Medical Products, Cosmetics, Veterinary Products And Finished Chemicals 2021Regulated ProductsGMP Advertisement (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guideline for Donated Medical Products in Nigeria 2021Regulated ProductsGuidance Document (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guideline for Operation of Service Drugs and Orphan Drug Scheme 2021DrugsOperation Guidelines (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidelines For The Preparation of Product Dossiers in the Common Technical Document (CTD) Form 2021GeneralQuality Guidance Document (DR&R)Published12-Dec-26
Guidance on Master Data Attributes for Pharmaceutical Products 2022DrugsTraceabilityPublished (Uncontrolled)19-Apr-27

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