NAFDAC Registration & Regulatory Affairs Directorate Guidelines for Registration of Imported Cosmetics in Nigeria
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Nigeria
These guidelines are for the interest of the general public, and in particular, importers of cosmetics in Nigeria. The document emphasizes that no cosmetics products shall be manufactured, imported, exported, advertised, sold or distributed in Nigeria unless it has been registered in accordance with the provisions of NAFDAC Act CAP N1 (LFN) 2004, other related legislations and the accompanying guidelines. It outlines guidelines for application for registration of imported cosmetics, import permits, submission of products for laboratory analysis, issuance of notification and labelling of imported cosmetics.
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Department of Registration and Regulatory Affairs ⬤
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 ⬤
NAFDAC Registration & Regulatory Affairs Directorate Guidelines for Registration of Imported Cosmetics in Nigeria Current Version
January 2022
These guidelines are for the interest of the general public, and in particular, importers of cosmetics in Nigeria. The document emphasizes that no cosmetics products shall be manufactured, imported, exported, advertised, sold or distributed in Nigeria unless it has been registered in accordance with the provisions of NAFDAC Act CAP N1 (LFN) 2004, other related legislations and the accompanying guidelines. It outlines guidelines for application for registration of imported cosmetics, import permits, submission of products for laboratory analysis, issuance of notification and labelling of imported cosmetics.
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