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

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette no. 113 of 2021.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Standards Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Viticulture/oenological practices
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 spirit drinks in Nigeria unless the products have been registered with the Agency in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations. They shall also apply to the use of ethyl alcohol and distillates of agricultural origin in the production of alcoholic beverages and to the use of the names of spirit drinks in the presentation and labelling of foodstuffs. The use and limits of food additives or food colours in the manufacture of spirit drinks shall be as prescribed by the Agency. The Regulations set out labelling requirements.

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

Spirit Drinks Regulations 2005.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX