The National Agency for the Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) was established in?
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The National Agency for the Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) was established in 1993.
NAFDAC is a Nigerian government agency responsible for regulating and controlling the manufacture, importation, exportation, advertisement, distribution, sale, and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and other related products. Its mandate is to safeguard public health by ensuring that only safe, efficacious, and high-quality products are available to the Nigerian public.
NAFDAC was established as a result of the need to strengthen the regulatory framework for food and drug safety in Nigeria. The agency was created by an act of parliament in 1993, and it started operations in January 1994. Since its establishment, NAFDAC has played a critical role in ensuring that products in Nigeria meet the required standards for safety and quality.
NAFDAC has developed various policies and programs to achieve its mandate, including product registration, inspection, laboratory testing, and public education. The agency also collaborates with other government agencies and stakeholders to improve the regulatory environment for food and drug safety in Nigeria.