The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the withdrawal, suspension and cancellation of approvals for certain products in Nigeria.
In a public notice issued on its official X handle, the agency stated that the affected products are no longer permitted for manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement,
NAFDAC explained that the withdrawal of a product occurs when the Market Authorisation Holder voluntarily discontinues the use of its Certificate of Registration.
A suspension, on the other hand, takes place when the conditions
under which a registration licence was originally granted are no longer met, pending a final determination by the agency.Cancellation is the outright revocation of a product’s Certificate of Registration by NAFDAC, which immediately strips the product of its legal authorisationt o remain in the Nigerian market.
The agency emphasised that the decision reflects its unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring that only safe and effective products are available to Nigerian consumers.
Source: NAFDAC (via official X handle)
