Nigeria - 2018 - Health

NAFDAC Drug Evaluation & Research (DER) Directorate Guidelines for Production Inspection of Herbal Medicines and Nutraceuticals Manufacturing Facilities

Ministry of Health, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Nigeria

These guidelines are for the interest of individuals intending to engage in the manufacturing of herbal medicines and related products in Nigeria. This guidance document prescribes the minimum Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements for the facilities and controls to be used in the manufacture of herbal medicines and related products to ensure quality and safety. It also prescribes the minimum requirements necessary for inspection of a facility for compliance with good manufacturing practices for the registration of herbal medicine and related products.

Process Flow

Department of Drug Evaluation and Research

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 Drug Evaluation & Research (DER) Directorate Guidelines for Production Inspection of Herbal Medicines and Nutraceuticals Manufacturing Facilities Current Version

January 2022

These guidelines are for the interest of individuals intending to engage in the manufacturing of herbal medicines and related products in Nigeria. This guidance document prescribes the minimum Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements for the facilities and controls to be used in the manufacture of herbal medicines and related products to ensure quality and safety. It also prescribes the minimum requirements necessary for inspection of a facility for compliance with good manufacturing practices for the registration of herbal medicine and related products.

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