Apply for Certificate of Recognition as a Manufacturer of Herbal, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical in Nigeria by yourself
- To apply for an Certificate Recognized as a manufacturer of Herbal, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical in person, the applicant is required visit the offices at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control in Nigeria.
- The contact information and address of NAFDAC is in the footer of this webpage: the contact page
- Visit the office and get an application form that needs to be filled out to obtain the Certificate of Recognition for an manufacturer of Herbal, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical from the department in question.
- Fill out the application form by providing pertinent information within the sections. Sign it when you’ve completed the form.
- Once you’ve completed filling out your application, be sure you attach all the documents mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- After that, it should be submitted personally to the appropriate authority in the office. Pay the amount as per the directions of the officials.
- Following submission of the request, your application as well as additional documents can be sent to the examiner and verification process.
- After the verification and validation process is completed After the verification and validation processes are completed, once the verification and validation processes are completed, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control will arrange for an inspection at the manufacturing facilities.
- If the location is verified to be in conformity with specific requirements, and have adequate facilities to manufacture the process the application will be accepted and the officials will complete the necessary steps to issue the Certificate.
- Once documents are ready to be collected the applicant will be informed by the office, and the applicant will be able to collect the document by any means that can be used.
Required Documents For Certificate of Recognition
- The completed application form
- Evidence of registration for the company
- Documentation for identifying the applicant
- Relevant Inspection report
- Premises registration proof
- Documentation of payment (if there is any)
- Any supporting document (as instructed)
Office Locations and Contacts
NAFDAC Corporate Headquarters,Plot 2032,
Olusegun,
Obasanjo Way, Zone 7,
Wuse, Abuja,
Nigeria.
For inquiries:
0700-1-NAFDAC (0700-1-623322), +234(0)-1-4609750
Email: nafdac@nafdac.gov.ng
Web site: Link
What are all the Eligibility
- Anyone interested in applying for Herbal, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Registration is able to apply for an official Certificate of Recognition as manufacturer of Herbal, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical products.
Fees
- Contact us for information on fees.
Validity
The certificate could be valid for registration purposes.
Instructions
- There are many Good Manufacturing Requirements pertaining to personnel, facilities and buildings Equipments, Raw/Packaging Materials and sources, environmental sanitation Documentation, Distribution system Transport and Handling as well as Labelling of the products.
- The personnel strength should be that is not greater than five (5) staff members and must wear protective clothing/gears like the face, hands, head and arm covers to shield the product from contamination.
- The person in charge of the production within a micro-scale company to manufacture cosmetics/herbal medicinal products/household items should hold at least Ordinary National Diploma in a relevant science discipline or proof of registration with the Traditional Medicine Board (for herbal medicine) and have the necessary knowledge.
- The building facilities must comprise separate manufacturing areas and storage areas the cloak room, screens and doors for entry that have adequate lighting and ventilation. Access to the building should be controlled, and the facility should be maintained in a clean state throughout the day.
- A water treatment facility used for water-based products should be able to continuously produce de-ionized drinking waters (for the production of cosmetics, germicides and other products) or potable waters (for herbal remedies) that is of the needed physical, chemical and microbiological qualities.
- Distributors address, names and telephone numbers, as well as email addresses, the number of goods sold Batch number, date of manufacturing and expiry must be kept.
- The applicants can inquire with the agency regarding the necessary documents that must be included on the application form.
- Candidates are advised to fill out the application form in a neat and thoroughly with complete clarity and accuracy in order to avoid rejection. Additionally, all required documents must be provided in completeness.
The Information You Need
- Applicant particulars
- Identification document number
- Registration number
- Contact and address details
- Number of the payment receipt (if there is one)
The document is needed
- The Certificate of Recognition for manufacturer of Herbal, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical could be requested by the agency as an integral part of the application for registration as an Herbal, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Manufacturer.
- It also serves as evidence of the Inspection that was carried out prior to the start of production.