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NAFDAC Ports Inspection Directorate (PID) Guidelines for Clearing of Imported Finished Bulk Food, Food Raw Materials and Animal Feed at Ports of Entry in Nigeria

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment,, Nigeria

These guidelines are for the interest of the general public and in particular, importers of finished bulk food, food raw materials and animal feed into Nigeria. The document emphasizes that no finished bulk food and/or food raw materials should be imported without obtaining Import Permit. It also provides for payment, submission of documents for first endorsement, joint inspection of consignment, second endorsement, the release of consignment and tariff.

Process Flow

Department of Port Inspectorate

Office of the Director General NAFDAC

Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health

Office of the Minister of State for Health

Office of the minister for health

Federal Executive Council

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NAFDAC Ports Inspection Directorate (PID) Guidelines for Clearing of Imported Finished Bulk Food, Food Raw Materials and Animal Feed at Ports of Entry in Nigeria Current Version

January 2022

These guidelines are for the interest of the general public and in particular, importers of finished bulk food, food raw materials and animal feed into Nigeria. The document emphasizes that no finished bulk food and/or food raw materials should be imported without obtaining Import Permit. It also provides for payment, submission of documents for first endorsement, joint inspection of consignment, second endorsement, the release of consignment and tariff.

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