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.
5-year validity
A NAFDAC registration certificate is valid for five years and is renewable — it doesn’t last forever.
When to renew
Renew before your certificate expires so your product remains legally registered and doesn’t drop out of the Greenbook.
How to renew
Apply for renewal through the NAPAMS portal, updating any changed details and paying the applicable renewal fee. Depending on the product, some checks may be repeated.
If it lapses
If your registration lapses, the product is no longer validly registered — it may fail verification and cannot be legally sold until renewed/re-registered.
Tips
- Track your expiry date.
- Renew early to avoid a gap.
- Keep records of your registration and renewals.
When to renew
A NAFDAC registration is valid for a fixed period, not forever, and must be renewed before it expires to keep selling legally. Check the validity date on your certificate and start the renewal well ahead of expiry — treating it like a deadline rather than an afterthought — because a gap in registration means your product is, for that period, unregistered. Renewal keeps your existing registration number active and your product on the shelf without interruption.
How to renew on NAPAMS
Renewal is handled through the same NAPAMS portal you used to register. Log in to your company account, select the product due for renewal, update any changed details (label, formulation, company information), pay the renewal fee via the official channel, and submit. Depending on the product and any changes, NAFDAC may request updated documents or samples. Keep your records — certificate, prior approvals and receipts — organised so renewal is quick.
If your registration lapses
Letting a registration expire is costly: an expired product is treated as unregistered, which is illegal to sell and can lead to it being pulled and to enforcement action. If you've lapsed, stop selling and regularise immediately — a late renewal is far cheaper and faster than starting a fresh registration or facing penalties. The simple fix is prevention: diarise your expiry date and begin renewal in good time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is NAFDAC registration valid?
Five years, and it is renewable.
When should I renew my NAFDAC registration?
Before the certificate expires, so your product stays legally registered and in the Greenbook.
How do I renew NAFDAC registration?
Through the NAPAMS portal — update any changed details and pay the renewal fee; some checks may be repeated depending on the product.
What happens if my NAFDAC registration lapses?
The product is no longer validly registered, may fail verification, and cannot be legally sold until renewed or re-registered.
Do I re-do the whole process to renew?
Renewal is generally lighter than first registration, though some checks may be repeated — confirm the current process on NAPAMS.
How often do I need to renew NAFDAC registration?
A NAFDAC registration is valid for a fixed period stated on your certificate, not indefinitely, and must be renewed before it expires. Check your certificate's validity date and start renewal well ahead of it.
How do I renew my NAFDAC registration?
Through the NAPAMS portal: log in to your company account, select the product, update any changed details, pay the renewal fee via the official channel, and submit. NAFDAC may request updated documents or samples depending on changes.
What happens if my NAFDAC registration expires?
An expired product is treated as unregistered — illegal to sell, liable to be pulled from the market, and exposed to enforcement action. Stop selling and regularise immediately.
Is renewal cheaper than a new registration?
Renewing on time is generally faster and less costly than letting registration lapse and starting over or facing penalties, since renewal keeps your existing registration number and approvals active. Confirm the current renewal fee on the official tariff.
When should I start the renewal process?
Well before the expiry date on your certificate — diarise it and begin early, because any gap between expiry and renewal leaves your product unregistered during that period.