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

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette no. 107 of 2021.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Condiments/herbs/spices Internal trade Offences/penalties Drugs Animal health
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

These Regulations of the Governing Council of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) make provision with respect to advertisement of herbal medicines and related products. No person shall advertise any:– (a) herbal medicines and related products unless it has been registered by the Agency; (b) herbal medicines and related products unless the advertisement has approval of the Agency; (c) extemporaneous herbal medicines and related products; and (d) herbal medicines and related products as a cure, prevention, treatment for any disease conditions listed in Schedule 1 or as may be prescribed by the Agency. All advertisement materials shall be submitted along with an application, to the Agency. Approval of advertisement shall remain valid for one year and may be withdrawn by the Agency.

Full text
English
Website
www.nafdac.gov.ng

References - Legislation

Implements

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1993 (2004)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Inspection, International trade, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Nigeria | 1993 (2004)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX