Nigeria - 2019 - Health

NAFDAC Registration & Regulatory Affairs (R & R) Directorate Guidelines for Renewal of certificate of registration for Imported Herbal/Dietary Supplements in Nigeria

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

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has the responsibility of ensuring that imported herbal remedies/dietary supplements placed on the Nigerian market for use meet the requirements for quality, safety and efficacy throughout the lifecycle of the product. The procedure for registration of imported Herbal remedies/dietary supplements outlines the process to be followed and the technical requirements to be met before a product can be placed on the Nigerian market. It provides guidance on the technical and other general data requirements when submitting an application for the renewal of a product license for imported herbal products and dietary supplements.

Process Flow

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 of Health

Federal Executive Council

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NAFDAC Registration & Regulatory Affairs (R & R) Directorate Guidelines for Renewal of certificate of registration for Imported Herbal/Dietary Supplements in Nigeria Current Version

January 2022

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has the responsibility of ensuring that imported herbal remedies/dietary supplements placed on the Nigerian market for use meet the requirements for quality, safety and efficacy throughout the lifecycle of the product. The procedure for registration of imported Herbal remedies/dietary supplements outlines the process to be followed and the technical requirements to be met before a product can be placed on the Nigerian market. It provides guidance on the technical and other general data requirements when submitting an application for the renewal of a product license for imported herbal products and dietary supplements.

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