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Register a product with NAFDAC

Register a food, drug, cosmetic or chemical product with NAFDAC via the NAPAMS portal: submit docs → GMP facility inspection → lab testing → committee approval → Certificate of Product Registration (valid 5 years).

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Application, requirements, forms, fees, and tracking are labelled separately.

Apply onlineCreate a NAFDAC product-registration accountNAFDAC · registration.nafdac.gov.ngApply onlineSign in to the product-registration portalNAFDAC · registration.nafdac.gov.ngRequirementsFind the applicable product form or guidelineNAFDAC · nafdac.gov.ng
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Who you will deal with

NAFDACNAFDAC laboratoriesNAFDAC Food/Drug Registration Committee
Procedure

The steps, in order

Each route below is scoped to the step it can actually complete.

  1. 01

    Submit the application on NAPAMS

    Agency
    NAFDAC
    What is required
    Register the company and product on the NAFDAC Automated Product Administration & Monitoring System (NAPAMS). Pharma needs a Trademark Certificate (Class 5) and a Superintendent Pharmacist Licence; local manufacturers need a GMP certificate.
    Documents
    CAC Certificate of Incorporation; Trademark (Class 5, pharma); GMP certificate; label artwork; Certificate of Analysis
    Typical timeline
    Application stage
    Use for this step
  2. 02

    GMP facility inspection

    Agency
    NAFDAC
    What is required
    NAFDAC inspects the manufacturing facility (local or foreign) for Good Manufacturing Practice compliance.
    Documents
    Facility address; production details
    Typical timeline
    Scheduled after application
    Use for this step
  3. 03

    Product sampling and laboratory testing

    Agency
    NAFDAC laboratories
    What is required
    Submit product samples with proof of payment for laboratory analysis. Official fees ≈₦25,000-₦70,000 (category-dependent); all-in costs typically ₦200,000-₦2,000,000+.
    Documents
    Product samples; Certificate of Analysis; evidence of payment
    Typical timeline
    Weeks (lab-dependent)
    Use for this step
  4. 04

    Committee approval and certificate

    Agency
    NAFDAC Food/Drug Registration Committee
    What is required
    On successful review, inspection and testing, NAFDAC issues a unique registration number and Certificate of Product Registration (valid 5 years).
    Documents
    Passed review, inspection & testing
    Typical timeline
    Official 90 days (food) / 120 days (drugs); realistic 6-18 months
    Use for this step
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