Applicants are required to:
- Submit all registration documents and an application letter in line with the issued guidelines at the initial stage for any service to be rendered by NAFDAC.
- Provide NAFDAC with relevant information and a detailed facility description for inspection purposes where registration and importation of NAFDAC-regulated products apply.
- Submit product samples for registration when notified by NAFDAC for laboratory analysis.
- Ensure timely payment of all fees as required (See relevant guidelines, tariffs, and fees).
- Ensure all documents are complete and correctly described to prevent unnecessary delays.
Timelines
- Registration of a regulated product and major variations: Completed within 90 working days for Food product and 240 working days for Drug from the acceptance of the application.
- Minor variations of product registration: Processed within 60 Days for Food product and 168 working days for Drug product.
Compliance Directive (CD)
- Clients must comply with a Compliance Directive (CD) within 7 working days of issuance.
- Failure to comply with any CD issued by NAFDAC may result in application cancellation.
- Delays caused by the client will not be counted within the 60 working days for Food product and 240 working days for Drug registration timelines.
Complaints & Conflict Resolution
All complaints or disputes should be directed to the Reforms Unit of NAFDAC via:
- Email: nafdac@nafdac.gov.ng / complaints@nafdac.gov.ng
- Nearest NAFDAC State Offices
Summary of Registration Process with Timelines
Process | Timeline For Food Product | Timeline For Drug Product |
Submission of Application | 0 days | 0 days |
Document Verification | 10 working days | 40 working days |
Facility Inspection/Sampling (Drugs) | 20 working days | 50 working days |
Laboratory Analysis (Drugs) | 30 working days | 60 working days |
Final Vetting (Drugs) | 10 working days | 68 working days |
Approval Meeting & Issuance of NAFDAC Registration Number (Certificate of Registration) | 20 working days | 22 working days |
Total Processing Time for Drugs | 90 working days | 240 working days |
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