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Food, Drugs and Related Products (Registration, etc.) Act.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate the manufacture, importation, exportation, advertisement, sale or distribution of processed food, drugs and related products and registration thereof.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Toxicity/poisoning International trade Internal trade Registration Inspection Mineral water Offences/penalties Drugs Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Water supply Potable water
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act prohibits the manufacture, import, export, advertisement, sale or distribution in Nigeria of processed food, drug, drug product, cosmetic, medical device or water shall, unless it has been registered in accordance with the provisions of this Act or Regulations made under it. It also establishes the Food and Drug Registration Committee and provides for registration of the goods to which this Act applies. The Committee shall: (a) evaluate the formation, method of preparation, packaging, labelling, safety, efficacy and usefulness of food, food products, drugs, drug products, cosmetics or medical devices for which application are made; and (b) advise the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control in respect of those application and registrations.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products Regulations, 2021 - S.I. no. 73 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Animal health, Education, Processing/handling, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Public health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Offences/penalties, Transport/storage, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Good Distribution Practice for Pharmaceutical Products Regulations, 2021 - S.I. no. 72 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Disinfection/disinfestation, Inspection, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Public health, Transport/storage, Vaccination, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pesticide Registration Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 83 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Pollution control, Residues, Pesticides, Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Registration, International trade, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Non-Nutritive Sweeteners in Drug Products (Prohibition) Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 81 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Special dietary uses, Fraud, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Fortification Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 67 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Breastfeeding/infant food, Special dietary uses, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Irradiation Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 69 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Treated food, HACCP, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Registration, Authorization/permit, Radiation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Products Advertisement Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 70 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Fraud, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Additives Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 66 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Breastfeeding/infant food, Packaging/labelling, Residues, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Grade (Table or Cooking) Salt Regulations, 2021. S.I. no. 68 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Condiments/herbs/spices, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fats and Oils Regulations 2019.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Treated food, Standards, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Herbal Medicines and Related Products (Advertisement) Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 75 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Condiments/herbs/spices, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Herbal Medicine and Related Products Labelling Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 76 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cocoa and Cocoa Products Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 60 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Residues, Food additives, Offences/penalties, Beverages

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Herbal Medicine and related products (Registration) Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 77 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Drugs, Animal health, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fruit Juice and Nectar Regulation, 2021. S.I. no. 71 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Beverages, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Residues, Registration, Fruits/edible nuts, Internal trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Drug and Related Product Labelling Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 65 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Animal health, Drugs, MRL-maximum residue limit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Drug and Related Products Advertisement Regulations, 2021. S.I. no. 63 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Drugs, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pre Packaged Food, Water and Ice (Labelling) Regulations 2018.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2018

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Treated food, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Spirit Drinks Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 56 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Viticulture/oenological practices

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wine Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 57 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Viticulture/oenological practices, Standards, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Milk and Dairy Product Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 80 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food additives, Milk/dairy products, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Soft Drinks Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 85 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Beverages, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Non-Nutritive Sweeteners in Food Products Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 82 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Special dietary uses, Fraud, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Drugs and Related Products (Registration) Regulations, 2021. S.I. no. 64 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Packaging/labelling, Drugs, Animal health, Registration, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Drugs and Related Products (Registration, Etc.) (Amendment) Decree 1999 (Decree No. 20 of 1999).

Legislation | Nigeria | 1999

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fraud

Source: FAO, FAOLEX