Nigeria - Obtain License to Produce, Export or Import Controlled Substances (Industrial Chemicals, Pesticides, Fertilizers and Drugs)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for obtainingLicense to Produce, Export or Import Controlled Substances (Industrial Chemicals, Pesticides, Fertilizers and Drugs) in person, the applicant has to make an application at the Chemical Evaluation and Research Directorate of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.
2. The contact link of NAFDAC can be found below contact link
3. Address details of regional offices can be found in the following regional offices addresses
4. The applicant will have to prepare an application letter as a request for the License to Produce, Export or Import Controlled Substances (Industrial Chemicals, Pesticides, Fertilizers and Drugs), addressed to the Director-General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.
5. The application should have an attention note to the Director of the Chemical Evaluation and Research Directorate and must have duly signed by the Superintendent Pharmacist of the company.
6. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. Attach all the required documents with the application letter, and then submit it at the Chemical Evaluation and Research Directorate of NAFDAC Office in Lagos or any nearest NAFDAC office.
8. After submission, the application and accompanying documents are subsequently reviewed and verified.
9. If the application and attached documents are found sufficient, Permit will be processed.
10. For unsatisfactory application/documentation, a Compliance Directive is issued to the applicant company.
11. When the document is ready to be collected, the applicant will informed through phone or email to collect it from the office of the Director, CERD in the NAFDAC Office complex.
12. In the meantime, the applicant can also check with the office regarding the status of the application.

Apply Online

1. To apply for obtaining License to Produce, Export or Import Controlled Substances (Industrial Chemicals, Pesticides, Fertilizers and Drugs) online, the applicant must visit the following e-license application link
2. If you have registered with the Nigeria Single Window Trade Portal, you can enter the user credentials in the fields provided and click “Login” button.
3. Otherwise, the person who wants to obtain a registration must contact/visit the Federal Inland Revenue Services office where he/she obtained the TIN and provide one valid email and mobile number, together with other company's identification details as per FIRS requirement.
4. After that, he/she can visit the following link and make the registration apply online.
5. You will have to just enter TIN number, Email ID, text image in the respective fields and click “Validate” button.
6. Follow the instructions and complete the registration, then the applicant must be proceeding to apply for and obtain the permit.
7. Visit the following e-license application link and enter the user details in the respective fields, then click “Login” button.
8. NAFDAC e-License main page will be displayed. Default page is for new permits.
9. Proceed to complete the application form by providing required details under respective sections.
10. Start completing the tabs one-by-one by entering the required details and making the appropriate selections by following the on-screen instructions.
11. Follow the onscreen instructions and upload the necessary attachments as required in the application.
12. After completing, click an applicable button to submit the application. An email notification is immediately sent to your registered email address.
13. On submission, the application and other documents will be forwarded for examination and verification processes.
14. In the portal, you can find a tab named Support information tab provides a general status of application and Application Progress Indicator shows the current status of your application at NAFDAC.
15. Where there is a query on an application, an email notification is immediately sent to your registered email address.
16. Respond to queries raised, by using the “search” function and “Support information” tab. Make the appropriate changes by following the on-screen instructions and update the application.
17. Once all the information is found sufficient, the application will be approved and the officials will proceed to take required steps to issue the permit.
18. When the document is ready to be downloaded, a “print view” button will appear in the portal on the top of your application. Click that to download your permit.

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Required Documents

• Letter of application
• Proof of Business Incorporation
• Memorandum and Articles of Association (Certified True Copy)
• Particulars of Directors (Form CO7)
• Technical officer’s Passport photograph
• Appointment letter
• Acceptance letter
• Degree Certificate
• Certificate from National Youth Service Corps
• Proof of relevant experience
• Proof of Products’ registration/registration commencement
• Local Purchase Order (LPO)
• Certificate of Manufacture and Free Sale
• List containing Chemicals’ names and composition
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Letter of approval from any Government regulatory authority

Office Locations & Contacts

National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control - Head Office
Address: Plot 2032, Olusegun, Obasanjo Way, br> Zone 7, Wuse, Abuja,
Nigeria.
Tel: 0700-1-NAFDAC (0700-1-623322), +234(0)-1-4609750
Tel: 0800-1-NAFDAC (0800-1-623322) +234(0)909-763-0506, +234(0)909-763-0507
Email: [email protected]

Website: Link
NAFDAC Regional Contacts:Link

Eligibility

• Any company in Nigeria, that intends to produce, export or import Controlled Substances (Industrial Chemicals, Pesticides, Fertilizers and Drugs), can apply.
• The applying company must have a valid proof or registration.

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Required Information

• Company Name and Type
• Tax Identification Number
• Registration Certificate Number
• Incorporation Date
• Company physical and mailing address
• Contact number and email address
• Applicant names
• Source and category of the product
• Product Description and HS code
• Manufacturer name and address
• Particulars of the product
• Card details

Need for the Document

In order to produce, export or import Controlled Substances like Industrial Chemicals, Fertilizers, Pesticides or Drugs, any Nigerian Organization requires a permit from the National Agency for Food Administration and Control.

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