Nigeria Cosmetic Product Registration

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 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. 

To uphold product quality and safety standards, cosmetics companies in Nigeria must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). These guidelines specify essential protocols for facility management, equipment usage, personnel training, and hygiene standards. NAFDAC routinely conducts inspections to evaluate cosmetic products’ adherence to GMP requirements. 

The implementation and upkeep of GMP can pose challenges for businesses, particularly small-scale producers with limited resources for infrastructure and training investments.

After a thorough review of documentation, conducting GMP inspections of production facilities, and, where applicable, performing laboratory analysis of the product, products are presented for approval meetings with the Food and Drug Registration Committee (FDRC). 

Following approval at the FDRC meeting, cosmetics products are issued an electronic Certificate of Product Registration and provided to the applicant. Labelling must adhere to the Agency’s Cosmetics Products Labelling Regulations and any other pertinent regulations, ensuring it is informative and accurately reflects the product.