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Difficulty: MediumConsumer Protection: Regulatory Bodies (FCCPC, NAFDAC, SON) and Functions

Fill in the blanks with the correct names or acronyms of the Nigerian regulatory agencies described.

Answer:In Nigeria, the regulatory body responsible for inspecting, testing, and approving the safety and quality of food, drugs, and cosmetics is 【NAFDAC】, whereas the agency mandated to establish, enforce, and certify quality standards for manufactured industrial goods is 【SON】.

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blank_1: NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control); blank_2: SON (Standards Organisation of Nigeria)
NAFDAC oversees the regulation, control, and registration of food, drugs, medical devices, packaged water, and cosmetics to prevent fake or adulterated consumables. SON establishes, standardizes, and enforces quality compliance for industrial, mechanical, and general manufactured products.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Identify the Nigerian regulatory agency in charge of food, drug, and cosmetic regulation.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) regulates consumables, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
NAFDAC's primary statutory objective is to protect public health by ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics.
2
Identify the Nigerian agency responsible for setting and enforcing standardization for manufactured industrial goods.
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) sets national quality standards.
SON is mandated to standardize manufactured items, industrial materials, and equipment through the Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) framework.

Key Concept

Statutory functions of consumer protection regulatory bodies (NAFDAC and SON) in Nigeria
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Consumer Protection: Regulatory Bodies (FCCPC, NAFDAC, SON) and Functions

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