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

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette no. 152 of 2021.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food additives Milk/dairy products Standards Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

These Regulations of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) prohibit the manufacture, importation, exportation, advertisement, sale or distribution of milk or dairy products in Nigeria unless the products have been registered in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations with the Agency. Milk and dairy products shall be labelled in accordance with the Pre-packaged Food (Labelling) Regulations, 2019. Food Additives used in milk or dairy products shall be harmless, non-carcinogenic, safe and as prescribed in the Schedule to these Regulations. The Agency shall prescribe further standards for the composition of milk or dairy products.

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

Repeals

Milk and Dairy Products Regulations 2005.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX