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

Which regulatory agency in Nigeria is directly responsible for registering, controlling, and certifying the safety and quality of processed food items, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical drugs before public sale?

  1. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)Answer
  2. B
    Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
  3. C
    Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)
  4. D
    Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

Answer

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is specifically empowered by Nigerian statutory law to formulate standards, conduct tests, and regulate the manufacturing, importation, exportation, sale, and distribution of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and packaged water.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target product categories in the stem.
The products are processed food items, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical drugs.
Different regulatory bodies in Nigeria hold distinct statutory mandates based on product classification.
2
Match statutory mandates of Nigerian regulatory agencies to the specific product categories.
NAFDAC holds exclusive statutory jurisdiction over food, drugs, cosmetics, chemicals, and medical devices.
This distinguishes NAFDAC from general industrial standards bodies like SON and general consumer protection agencies like FCCPC.

Key Concept

Statutory duties of NAFDAC in consumer protection
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Consumer Protection: Regulatory Bodies (FCCPC, NAFDAC, SON) and Functions

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