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.
Why verify
Verifying protects you from fake, expired or unregistered products — important for consumers, retailers and distributors alike.
How to verify (Greenbook)
Use NAFDAC’s Greenbook / registered-products database on nafdac.gov.ng to search a product by its NAFDAC number or name and confirm it’s registered.
What to check
- The NAFDAC number exists in the Greenbook.
- The product name and details match the packaging.
- The registration is current (not lapsed).
If it’s not registered
If the number isn’t found or details don’t match, the product may be unregistered, lapsed or counterfeit — don’t use or sell it.
Reporting fake products
Report suspected fake or substandard products to NAFDAC through its website or toll-free line. This helps protect public health.
Tips
- Verify before buying in bulk or distributing.
- Match the number to the packaging exactly.
- Report anything suspicious.
Verify on the NAFDAC Greenbook
The NAFDAC Greenbook (greenbook.nafdac.gov.ng) is the official online database of registered products. Enter the registration number or product name and check the result carefully. The critical rule: don't just confirm the number exists — make sure the product name, manufacturer, strength and dosage form shown all match what's printed on the pack in your hand. Counterfeiters copy genuine numbers, so a number that pulls up a different product means the item is likely fake. Also check whether the product appears on any suspended, revoked or recalled list.
Mobile Authentication Service (scratch panel)
For high-risk medicines — especially antimalarials and antibiotics — NAFDAC requires a Mobile Authentication Service (MAS) scratch panel on the pack. Scratch it to reveal a unique, one-time PIN, then send the PIN by SMS to the printed short code to get an instant genuine/not-genuine result. It's one of NAFDAC's oldest and most reliable consumer tools. If a product that should carry a MAS panel doesn't have one, treat that as a red flag.
Scan-to-Verify and reporting fakes
NAFDAC has also rolled out Scan-to-Verify (QR/2D barcodes via the NAFDAC Verify app or your phone camera, built on GS1 standards) for real-time checks — useful where available, though the Greenbook and MAS remain the most dependable. If any check fails, or the product looks or smells wrong, don't use it and report it: use the complaints/enquiries section on nafdac.gov.ng, which lists phone numbers and email addresses. Reporting protects you and others from substandard and falsified products.
Frequently asked questions
How do I verify a NAFDAC product?
Search the product’s NAFDAC number or name in NAFDAC’s Greenbook/registered-products database on nafdac.gov.ng and confirm it’s registered.
What is the NAFDAC Greenbook?
NAFDAC’s database of registered products, used to confirm a product’s NAFDAC number is genuine and current.
What if a NAFDAC number isn’t found?
The product may be unregistered, lapsed or counterfeit — don’t use or sell it, and report it.
How do I report a fake product?
Report suspected fake or substandard products to NAFDAC via its website or toll-free line.
What should I check besides the number?
That the product name and details match the packaging and that the registration is current.
How do I verify a NAFDAC-registered product?
Look up the registration number or product name on the NAFDAC Greenbook (greenbook.nafdac.gov.ng) and confirm the product name, manufacturer, strength and dosage form all match the pack. For high-risk medicines, also scratch the MAS panel and send the PIN by SMS. Report anything that fails.
What is the NAFDAC Greenbook?
The official online database of NAFDAC-registered products at greenbook.nafdac.gov.ng. You search by number or product name and cross-check that all the recorded details match the physical product.
What is the MAS scratch code?
The Mobile Authentication Service: a scratch panel on high-risk medicines (like antimalarials and antibiotics) that reveals a one-time PIN. You send the PIN by SMS to the printed short code and get an instant confirmation of whether the product is genuine.
Does a matching NAFDAC number mean the product is genuine?
It's a strong sign but not absolute proof — counterfeiters clone numbers. Confirm that the manufacturer, product name and strength on the Greenbook all match the pack, and that the product isn't recalled or suspended. Use the MAS panel too where present.
How do I report a fake or suspicious product?
Don't use it, then report it through the complaints and enquiries section on nafdac.gov.ng, which lists phone numbers and email addresses. Reporting substandard or falsified products helps protect other consumers.
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Reviewed: 22 Sept 2026 · Author: Belmadeng Editorial. 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.