Cosmetics Registration in Nigeria
Regulatory Authority:
National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
Link for RA:
Local regulation:
NAFDAC Act CAP N1 (LFN) 2004
Who can register :
- Manufacturer
- Importer
Data to be communicated :
- Notarised Declaration To be completed (typed), signed by Declarant and notarised by a Notary Public in Nigeria.
- Power of Attorney or Contract Manufacturing Agreement
- Contract Manufacturing Agreement
- Certificate of Manufacture and Free Sale
- Comprehensive Certificate of Analysis
- Evidence of Business Incorporation of the importing company with the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria
- Evidence of Registration of Brand Name with Trademark Registry in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.
- Label or artwork of the product
- Letter of Invitation for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspection
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control is in charge of cosmetic product registration in Nigeria (NAFDAC). It is an organisation in charge of overseeing and managing the distribution of items such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, consumable goods, cosmetics, biologicals, medical services, and advertising, exportation, importation, manufacturing, and registration. The NAFDAC Requirements for manufacturing or importing food, pharmaceuticals, or consumable goods in Nigeria vary depending on whether the commodities are manufactured locally or overseas.
Application
- A written application for registration of imported cosmetics should be made on the company’s letterhead paper to Director-General (NAFDAC)
- The application letter should include the product’s common name and brand name (where applicable).
- An online application form for Product Registration should be purchased at http://registration.nafdac.gov.ng and completed.
- A separate application form should be submitted for each product.
Timeframe and fees:
Application Fees since different items have different application tariffs; applicants must pay the relevant tariff for their product and submit proof of payment with their application.
Micro Enterprise – N22,000
Small – N66,000
Medium/ Large – N85,000
Additional information:
It is illegal to market any medications or consumable goods to the general public in Nigeria without first registering with NAFDAC, according to the statute that established NAFDAC. If a company is based in Nigeria to import or manufacture food, pharmaceuticals, or consumable products, all of the company’s products must be registered with NAFDAC. Please keep in mind that if your business manufactures multiple products, you’ll need to register each one separately.