Regulatory · 5 min read
NAFDAC Registration - For Food, Drink, Cosmetics & Herbal Products
Selling skincare, food, drinks, supplements or herbal products in Nigeria? NAFDAC number is non-negotiable - and it scares founders for no reason.
NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control) regulates anything Nigerians eat, drink or rub on their skin. Without a NAFDAC number, supermarkets won't shelf you, Jumia/Konga delist you, and customs seize imports.
Categories that need NAFDAC
- Packaged food and drinks
- Cosmetics and skincare
- Herbal supplements & traditional medicine
- Bottled water and juices
- Pharmaceuticals and medical devices
- Pesticides and household chemicals
What you'll need
- CAC registration (LTD strongly preferred over Business Name)
- GMP-compliant facility OR contract manufacturer agreement
- Product samples + lab analysis
- Label artwork (NAFDAC has strict layout rules)
- Site inspection by NAFDAC officers
Timeline & cost (2026 range)
Plan for 3–6 months and government fees that scale by product category and pack size. Small-scale food products are cheaper; pharma and imports are higher. Confirm current fees with an AMG agent - NAFDAC adjusts annually.
Get NAFDAC right the first time
Done-For-You or Do-It-Yourself - AMG handles or guides every step. Call/WhatsApp 07038857441, 08103483669, 08158014880 or email growwithaccolade@gmail.com / theaccoladesmedia@gmail.com. Join the WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBpOtL4IBhKWQtHSs3Z. Fees and timelines update through 2026 - confirm the latest with an AMG agent before paying.