azubyky:
Hello my people, this is really a good thread, I am trying to import crystal sugar into d country and I have been cracking my head on how to go about the follow
1. What is required of me by nafdac
2. How much will it cost to get my product registered/certified/licensed with Nafdac
3. After I might have gotten my product certified is it compulsory I register again with SON (standard organisation of nigeria)
4. What strategy should I deploy in marketing these product
5. What other things I need to know or do
6. Do I need a lawer.
Please I need someone to elighten me more on the way to go. Thank you.

Lucwaizy:
Nice one Bros, I will reply u soon.... I'm running Out of data

Lucwaizy:
This product is $1.7-2.3/pc but with good bargainable ability you can buy it $1 dollar depending on the quantity, if you buy 1 carton, which contain 100 pieces it will be $100 dollars.

How to market this product now is the problem? Isn't it?
Go to shops like boutique etc wrist watch dealer, show them different picture of this product..... Tell them that you import or deal on wrist watch... That you have this product... Tell them you want to supply them on the cheaper rate than anyone could or even buy from international markets in Lagos... That the product sells for 2k but you want to supply them at 1k/pc . Repeat this process more better than I have discussed with many shops... If they asked for it sample tell them that your last order has finished, that you are expecting new ones next week... When it arrives you will deliver it to them. Know how much they will love you to supply them the product...
Thank you

I don't know how to type long.. I will drop so insight soon

Lucwaizy:

We begin ourselves help now... Let others gurus contribute
How To Process A Product Registration With
NAFDAC
How To Process A Product Registration With
NAFDAC
Getting a Food Or Drug Product Registered
With Nigeria's Regulator
If the business you've chosen to go into
involves the manufacture or importation of
goods that fall within the description of food or
drug, then be sure that you cannot legitimately
carry on such trade without the appropriate
registration of the product(s) by the National
Agency for Food And Drug Administration And
Control, NAFDAC. Anybody who has lived in
Nigeria or monitored the goings-on here in
recent years will definitely know that NAFDAC
is one government agency that has shown full
commitment to executing its mandate without
fear or favour. NAFDAC is empowered by the
relevant laws to ensure that no processed food
shall be manufactured in, imported into,
exported from, or advertised, sold or
distributed in Nigeria, without NAFDAC's
approval. To do so will be in breach of the law
and NAFDAC has shown it has no sympathy for
such offenders. The prescribed penalties are
stiff, including forfeiture of the goods. As
NAFDAC has continually demonstrated,
applying the full weight of the law is not an
option it shies away from. If you are serious
about the business you propose to engage in,
the sensible way is to fully comply with the
regulatory requirements.
Stringent Process
Because the product registration process of
NAFDAC is stringent, persons who require to
go through it often view the process as very
tasking and may complain of frustration. The
major reason is lack of working information on
what is required. This could lead to wasted
time and energy, as the unprepared applicant
goes back and forth. That is why we are are
providing this guide which outlines the key
requirements to enable you understand the
process and go through it with minimal anxiety.
Registration Categories And General
Requirements
Currently, NAFDAC registers products in two
categories: drugs and food. Drugs include
medical devices, vaccines, chemicals and
pesticides, veterinary products, nutriceuticals
and supplements, herbal preparations and
cosmetics. Products may be manufactured
locally or imported. However, an application
for registration can only be initiated by the
Nigerian manufacturer, for a locally
manufactured food or drug product. In the
case of a product manufactured outside Nigeria
, application must be by a Nigerian
representative of the foreign manufacturer and
this must be a registered company or an
individual. In effect, the applicant must be
based in Nigeria and is expected to possess
the capacity to control the circulation of the
product. The representative of a foreign
manufacturer must however have a duly
executed Power of Attorney from the
manufacturer (signed by company MD, GM,
Chairman or President) appointing and
authorizing him/it to act in that capacity and
specifying the name(s) of the product(s).
Two-Stage Registration Process
Though the specific documentations vary for
different drugs and food categories, the
general procedure is similar and, broadly, is a
two-stage process:
1. Application for approval to bring in samples
- not applicable if locally manufactured
2. Application for full registration of product -
applies whether locally manufactured or
imported
Requirements - Stage one (Procurement of
samples)
The registration process will require samples
of the product. NAFDAC therefore grants
special authorization to import such samples.
Simply apply to NAFDAC for a written
authorization to import samples. Also ensure
that other documents required for clearing and
taking delivery of samples are obtained,
particularly Certificate of Analysis issued by the
manufacturer and Certificate of Manufacture
and Free Sale issued by the appropriate
regulatory authority in the country of origin.
Samples must also conform to stipulated
product labeling regulations.
Requirements - Stage two (Application for full
registration of product)
This starts with the procurement of an
application form for each product - NAFDAC
approval is granted for each specific product.
This simply means that two products from the
same source will still require different
approvals and numbers. In fact, two different
packages of the same products are processed
as different products. The application form is
also available at NAFDAC's offices or online at
NAFDAC's website. The completed form is to
be submitted to the registration division of the
agency.
Key Requirements
The key requirements are as follows:
(a) DRUGS
1. Application is on single product basis
2. Written application stating name of
manufacturer and name (and brand, if
applicable) of product.
3. Completed NAFDAC application form (Form
D-REG/001)
4. Certificate of Incorporation with the
Corporate Affairs Commission, if a company
5. Five (5) copies of the product dossier
6. Three (3) packs of the products samples
7. Notarised original copy of the duly executed
Power of Attorney from the product
manufacturer (imported product)
8. Certificate of Manufacture issued by the
competent health or regulatory authority in
country of origin and authenticated by the
Nigerian Mission in that country (if foreign
import). Where there is no Nigerian mission,
The British High Commission or an ECOWAS
country Mission will authenticate.
9. If contract-manufactured, Contract
Manufacturing Agreement, properly executed
and notarized by a Notary Public in the country
of manufacture.
10. Current World Health Organisation Good
Manufacturing Practice Certificate for the
manufacturer, authenticated by the Nigerian
Mission.
11. Certificate of Pharmaceutical Products
(COPP) duly issued and authenticated
12. Current Superintendent Pharmacists license
to practice issued by the Pharmaceutical
Council of Nigeria
13. Premises Registration License from
Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
14. Certificate of Registration of brand name
with trademark registry in the Ministry of
Commerce here in Nigeria
15. Letter of invitation from manufacturer to
inspect factory abroad, stating full name and
location of plant.
16. The applicable fee payable only if
documents are confirmed to be satisfactory.
Nutriceuticals, medical devices and other
regulated drug products have similar
requirements, with minor variations. Specific
details can be obtained from NAFDAC.
Other Important Requirements
Further guidelines on registration and
additional requirements on product labeling are
provided in the document NAFDAC - Other
Important guidelines which you can download
here. It's in PDF format.
(b)Foods: Though the requirements are
generally similar, the second part of this guide
will deal with the specific requirements on
food products.
FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS
How long is the registration process?
Three months if all requirements are met as
and when due.
How do I begin the process of registration?
You begin with the purchase of the relevant
registration application form from the NAFDAC
office closest to you and pick up the applicable
guidelines.
Where is the NAFDAC registration Office?
In Lagos, with the following addresses.
(a) NAFDAC Central Laboratory Complex
3/4 Oshodi ? Apapa Expressway, Oshodi ?
Lagos.
(for Registration and Regulatory Affairs
Directorate, Legal Unit, Establishment
Inspection Directorate, Food Laboratory,
Narcotics and Controlled Substances
Directorate).
(b) NAFDAC Central Drug and Vaccines
Laboratory (CDVL)
Edmund Crescent, Yaba ? Lagos (for Drug
Laboratory and Ports Inspection Directorate).
(c) NAFDAC Enforcement Directorate.
Ahmadu Bello Way (Behind Nigerian Air Force
Camp by Legico B/stop), Victoria Island -
Lagos.
Whom do I call to report a complaint?
Call the Director (Registration and Regulatory
Affairs) on 01-4748627, 01- 4772452
What is NAFDAC?s website and e-mail
address?
Website: www.nafdac.gov.ng
E-mail: nafdac@nafdac.gov.ng This e-mail
address is being protected from spambots. You
need JavaScript enabled to view it
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO REGISTER MY
FOOD PRODUCT?
.The registration of food products takes
maximum of three(3) months provided all
documents and other requirements as stated in
the food registration guidelines are found to
be satisfactory
IS THERE ANY CONCESSION IN
REGISTRATION TARIFF FOR VARIANTS OF
IMPORTED FOOD PRODUCTS?
.YES, registration of food variants e.g. flavour,
colour, e.t.c. have concessionary tariff charges
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR MY PRODUCT
REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE TO BE READY?
Product registration certificates takes a
maximum of six(6) months after the date of
approval to be ready.
CAN I DO TEST MARKETING OF MY
PRODUCT BEFORE REGISTRATION?
NO, TEST MARKETING OF FOOD PRODUCTS
ARE NOT PERMITTED.
WHAT IS THE AGENCY DOING ABOUT THE
LITERING OF THE ENVIRONMENT WITH
EMPTY SACHET PACKAGING?
THE AGENCY ENSURES THAT THE SACHET
PACKAGING BEARS THE LOGO &
INSCRIPTION ?DISPOSE PROPERLY: AND IT IS
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MINISTRY OF
ENVIRONMENT AT STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT LEVEL TO ENSURE PROPER
WASTE DISPOSAL.
CAN PEOPLE NOT JUST PUT NAFDAC
NUMBER THAT DOES NOT EXIST ON THEIR
OWN?
Yes they do. But they are fake numbers. And
they also claim they are going to secure
NAFDAC Registration Number very soon. But
this is not true.
HOW DO I KNOW THE GENUINE NAFDAC
NO.?
Cross check from NAFDAC website, NAFDAC
green pages and from NAFDAC offices in all
the states of the Federation.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE LIST OF
REGISTERED PRODUCTS?
Gazzette, NAFDAC green pages and NAFDAC
website, also NAFDAC offices in Nigeria.
WHERE DO I REPORT ANY NEFARIOUS
ACTIVITY WHEN PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO
FAKE NAFDAC REGULATED PRODUCT?
Report to any NAFDAC office and Enforcement
Directorate in Lagos. Call NAFDAC hotlines.
CAN I REGISTER MY PRODUCT MYSELF
WITHOUT KNOWING ANYBODY IN NAFDAC
OR GOING THROUGH AN AGENT?
Yes.
HOW DO I KNOW THAT THE NAME I WANT
TO USE FOR REGISTRATION OF MY
PRODUCT WILL BE ACCEPTED BY NAFDAC?
Write formally to NAFDAC for clearance of
Name which can hold for 2 weeks only.
WHEN IS THE PRODUCT LIKELY TO COME
OUT OF THE LABORATORY?
6-8 weeks
WHY CAN'T OUR PRODUCT WHICH IS AN
INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT BE ACCEPTED
AS SOLD ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Because products must comply with the
labeling regulations developed to meet the
needs of Nigeria.
HOW AND WHERE ARE CLINICAL TRIALS
CONDUCTED?
Clinical trials are conducted in accordance with
good clinical practice (GCP) and are conducted
in research institutions.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO
CONDUCT CLINICAL TRIALS IN NIGERIA?
The requirements for clinical trials can be
obtained from our website:
www.nafdacnigeria.gov.ng.
ARE CLINICAL TRIALS DIRECTLY
SUPERVISED BY NAFDAC?
Yes.
DO FOREIGN DRUGS GET SUBJECTED TO
CLINICAL TRIALS BEFORE THEY ARE
ALLOWED FOR USE IN THE COUNTRY?
Yes. Particularly if the drug does not have
adequate and well documented use in black
population or it has some race specific
properties or its efficacy, safety and usefulness
needs to be proven in our population.
DO NAFDAC CHOOSE INVESTIGATORS TO
CONDUCT CLINICAL TRIALS?
No. Sponsors and applicants are responsible
for the choice of their trial investigators.
HOW MANY STUDY SITES ARE CLINICAL
TRIALS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE CONDUCTED?
At least two centers.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CONDUCT
CLINICAL TRIALS?
It depends on t a number of factors, some of
which are:
? The design of the trial.
? The nature of the investigational product.
? The investigational product.
? The rate of recruitment of trial participants,
etc.
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE SUPPOSED TO
PARTICIPATE IN CLINICAL TRIALS?
The number of participants to be involved in a
study depends on the phase of the study (I, II,
III or IV) and the trial design.
HOW MUCH DOES IT TAKE TO CONDUCT
CLINICAL TRIAL IN NIGERIA?
The applicant need to pay NAFDAC N200,
000.00 plus 5% VAT for imported products and
N50, 000.00 plus 5%VAT for local and herbal
products. Other monetary expenses related to
the conduct of the trial are handled between
the sponsors and the investigators.
HOW MANY DRUGS ARE CURRENTLY
UNDERGOING CLINICAL TRIALS NOW?
Five products.

azubyky:

BROS MAKE E BETTER FOR YOU! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS INSIGHTFUL EXPLANATION

Importpro1:
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Lucwaizy:
Dropping insight on more products soon
Stay tuned while I do the typing

Lucwaizy:
Place an order for this product anywhere you are I will deliver with waybill charge....

dav8id:


this is a great product my frd...dont wast your time here...contact phone accessories shops and get a deal done with them as fast as you could before it get sa.....ted

Lucwaizy:

Thanks dav8id, I've known you for a very long time now... How biz...
Sha I have marketing strategies for this... I just want to advertise it...
Below are my strategies for marketing it

PHONE DEALERS


GET BOYS ON HOLD UP


OFFICES
SCHOOLS

akeensbussy:
a lot if risk are and high cost of shipping are the major factors affecting this mini importation business. shipping agents are not helping the situation at all.

Thespecialone:
He that observeth the winds shall not sow.

dav8id:


not just that but also try print a beautiful hand flyers and drop them in the banks, restaurants any public places and see the magic...

schools included

Lucwaizy:
Do you want to learn how to market any goods? Just drop the name and pic of the goods