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NAFDAC Registration Guide 2026

Everything you need to register a product with NAFDAC — how the NAPAMS process works, the fees by category, requirements, getting and verifying a NAFDAC number, renewal, and category-specific guides. Clear, current and independent.

By Belmadeng Editorial · Updated 22 Sept 2026

Please note

Belmadeng is an independent study platform and is not affiliated with NAFDAC. This is general information, not legal advice — register and verify products only through official NAFDAC channels (nafdac.gov.ng and the NAPAMS portal). Fees, timelines and requirements vary by product category and change — confirm the current tariff on the official portal, and beware agents charging inflated fees.

NAFDAC at a glance

What it isNational Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
Register atnafdac.gov.ng — the NAPAMS portal
RegulatesFood, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals, packaged water
Fees~₦25,000–₦70,000 by category (plus lab/inspection)
CertificateValid 5 years, renewable

How NAFDAC registration works

You register your product on the NAPAMS portal, pay the category fee, and NAFDAC inspects your facility and lab-tests samples before issuing a NAFDAC number and certificate. Anyone can verify a product in the Greenbook, and registration is renewed every 5 years.

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By product category

Plan & prepare

Starting a product business? Register your company first with our CAC guide, and see tax basics. NAFDAC registration usually comes after your business is registered.

Frequently asked questions

What is NAFDAC?
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control — the federal agency that regulates food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals and packaged water in Nigeria, ensuring they are safe before sale.
Do I need NAFDAC registration?
Yes — it is a legal requirement to register regulated products (food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, packaged water, chemicals) before you manufacture, import, distribute or sell them in Nigeria.
How much does NAFDAC registration cost?
Official registration fees range roughly from ₦25,000 to ₦70,000 depending on the product category, with additional documentation, laboratory and inspection costs. Confirm the current tariff on the NAFDAC portal.
Is Belmadeng affiliated with NAFDAC?
No — Belmadeng is an independent study platform, and this is general information, not legal advice. Register only via the official NAFDAC channels.

Independent guide, not affiliated with NAFDAC, and not legal advice. Fees and processes change and vary by category — always confirm on the official NAFDAC portal.