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** NAFDAC joins the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, nutrition partners, and the rest of the world in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2024 from 1st to 7th August. The theme for this year is ' Closing the gap: Breastfeeding Support for All'. Let us all join hands to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. Happy World Breastfeeding Week! ** Customer Service Lines: For Enquiries call 0700-1-NAFDAC (0700-1-623322), For Complaints call 0800-1-NAFDAC (0800-1-6 ** Customer Service Lines: For Enquiries call 0700-1-NAFDAC (0700-1-623322), For Complaints call 0800-1-NAFDAC (0800-1-6 ** Customer Service Lines: For Enquiries call 0700-1-NAFDAC (0700-1-623322), For Complaints call 0800-1-NAFDAC (0800-1-6

Veterinary Medicine and Allied Products FAQs

How do I register a product with NAFDAC?

Go to napams.org or visit the NAFDAC website or the nearest NAFDAC office to you

How do I find the NAFDAC office nearest to me?
What is NAPAMS?

NAPAMS is an e-registration and data capture system that provides an online electronic medium for the application for products registration. 

Why is my inspection request application on NAPAMS not been treated by VMAP?

If there is a compliance directive on that application, VMAP cannot access the application until the compliance has been resolved. 

How do I apply for product import permit from NAFDAC?

Please Visit https://trade.gov.ng/ 

The Nigeria single window trade portal is a cross-government website that opens a new era for trade facilitation by offering a single portal for trade actors from NAFDAC to customs to the central bank of Nigeria

how do i know if a product is registered by NAFDAC?

NAFDAC issues a marketing authorization number that is unique to each holder. the NAFDAC registration number must be clearly displayed on every product registered by NAFDAC 

What products does VMAP regulate?

The directorate is mandated to regulate and control the manufacture, importation, exportation, sales, advertisement, distribution and use of; veterinary drugs, veterinary vaccines and biologics, pet food (food for cat, dogs and other companion animals such as parrot etc), animal feed (complete cattle feed, fish feeds, poultry feeds etc), animal feed concentrates, premix, additives, supplements and fish meal- raw materials in feed production, pesticides and agrochemicals (fertilizers, soil conditioners, plant growth substance etc)

Must I use a consultant to register a product with NAFDAC?

you do not need a consultant to register a product.  you either check for information about the product on the NAFDAC website or visit the NAFDAC office nearest to you. 

Who is a qualified technical officer and what corresponding qualification/credentials are required?

A qualified technical officer refers to a full-time employee of the establishment who possesses the technical competence related to the establishment’s activities and health products by virtue of his/her profession, training or experience. a qualified technical officer has the responsibility to ensure compliance with the technical requirements of NAFDAC.  

How long is the validity of NAFDAC certification?

Please note that the validity starts after the facility and laboratory analysis have been deemed satisfactory and certificate has been issued 

  1. Foreign facility GMP certification is valid for 3 years.
  2. Local GMP certification is valid for 2 years.
  3. Listing has a validity of 2 years.
  4. Full registration is valid for 5 years. 
What are the prescribed fees and charges?
When is the earliest time to apply for renewal?

The renewal process should be initiated within 90 days before the expiration of the certificate to avoid administrative charges for late registration 

When will the application for renewal be subject to surcharge and penalty?

An application for renewal of certificate received afterits date of expiration shall be subject to a surcharge or penalty  

How many days does it take for a product to be registered/granted marketing authorisation?

If documentation, facility inspection and product laboratory analysis are satisfactory, it takes; 

120 days for veterinary drugs 

90 days for animal feed/premixes and pesticide  

(this timeline covers the period from application by the applicant, satisfactory facility inspection, satisfactory lab sample analysis and approval by NAFDAC FDR committee) 

What can delay the processing of an application?

Applications can be delayed in cases when the documents submitted, the facility inspection are not satisfactory, or/and the product sample fails laboratory analysis. 

Can I apply for multiple product line registration at the same time?

Yes,  you can. 

Can a manufacturing facility be situated anywhere?

Factories must be situated away from refuse dump sites, graveyards, and any source of contamination. 

Can I register an antibiotic that has more than two active ingredients in the formulation?

We no longer register antibiotics with more than two (2) active ingredients in the formulation due to the rapid increase of antimicrobial resistance found in man and animals. 

Can pesticides be sold in the open market?

Pesticides  are only to be sold by marketers that have been listed by NAFDAC and not in the open market. 

What is listing certificate?

Listing certificate is issued by VMAP to toll millers, pesticide/ agro-chemical marketers after they have met stipulated requirements. it authorizes them to sell pesticides, agro-chemicals, and milled feed in Nigeria. the certificate is valid for 2 years. the validity starts after the facility and laboratory analysis have been deemed satisfactory where applicable.

What is the minimum pack size allowed for importation through e-permit?

20kg or 20liters and above. 

What is the proper certificate code for e-permit in VMAP?

 

S/No.

Certificate Code

Certificate Type

1            

 

8201

Permit to Import Animal Feed Concentrates/Additives/Supplements/ Pets food/Premix

2

8202

Permit to Import Pesticides/Agrochemicals/Fertilizers 

3

8203

Approval for One-Off Permit 

4

8204

Permit for Issuance of Listing Certificate for Agrochemical Marketer 

5

8205

Permit for Issuance of Listing Certificate for Toll Miller 

6

8206

Permit to Import Veterinary Pharmaceutical Ingredients /Vaccines for Veterinary Use 

7

8208

One-Off Permit for Import of Pesticides and Agrochemicals. 

 

What is VMAP doing about fake and substandard products in the market?

NAFDAC conducts surveillance aimed at identifying dealers of fake/substandard products and issuing appropriate sanctions/enforcement action against any defaulter. NAFDAC would be pleased to receive information from the public on suspected dealers of fake/substandard products. please contact us; https://www.nafdac.gov.ng/about-nafdac/contact-nafdac/

Who is a Toll Miller?

Toll Millers are the producers of unbranded feeds

Who are On-Farm Millers?

On-Farm Millers are the producers of animal feed for use on their farm only

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