FDA Registration for Nigerian Exporters
We handle all FDA filings for Nigerian food, cosmetics, and product companies.
What do Nigerian businesses need to do to enter the US market?
Nigeria is Africa's largest economy and a growing force in food and consumer goods exports, known for palm oil, cocoa, spices, processed foods, and personal care products. Companies from Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Ibadan are increasingly looking to expand into the United States market.
To export food to the United States, Nigerian production facilities must register with the FDA before their first shipment. This involves FDA Food Facility Registration, appointing a US Agent, and obtaining a DUNS number when required. For cosmetics, the MoCRA law effective since 2023 requires foreign brands to register their facilities and product listings with the FDA.
We help businesses from Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and throughout Nigeria complete the entire registration process online — no travel required.
Services for Nigerian exporters
Questions from Nigerian exporters
Do Nigerian food manufacturers need to register with the FDA?+
Yes. Any facility that manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for export to the United States must register with the FDA before the first shipment.
How long does FDA registration take?+
Food and cosmetics registrations typically complete within 3–5 business days after all required documents are received.
What is a US Agent?+
A US Agent is a person or company based in the United States listed in the foreign facility's FDA registration. The FDA sends all official notices and inspections through this person.
How much does FDA registration cost?+
Our Food and Cosmetics packages start at USD 449, including DUNS number, FDA facility registration, and US Agent service for the first year.
Articles for Nigerian exporters
FDA Registration Guide for Food Manufacturers in Lagos, Abuja, and Kano
Food and consumer goods producers from Lagos, Abuja, and Kano are expanding exports to the United States. This guide covers the FDA Food Facility Registration process and the documentation needed before your first shipment.
Exporting Nigerian Cosmetics and Personal Care Products to the USA: MoCRA and FDA
The MoCRA law requires all foreign cosmetics brands to register facilities and products with the FDA. Here is what Nigerian manufacturers in Lagos and Port Harcourt need to know before selling in the US market.
What Is a DUNS Number and Why Food Exporters Need One Before FDA Registration
The DUNS number is a 9-digit identifier required by FDA before food facility registration. A complete guide for Nigerian exporters.
How a Foreign Company Can Export Food to the United States: FDA Requirements for Nigerian Exporters
Complete guide for Nigerian food manufacturers seeking entry to the US market: FDA facility registration, DUNS number, US Agent and Prior Notice.
What Is OMUFA and What It Means for Nigerian OTC Drug Manufacturers
OMUFA imposes mandatory annual fees on foreign OTC drug manufacturers. Guide for Nigerian companies selling OTC products in the United States.
FDA Drug Establishment Registration: What Nigerian Manufacturers Must File
For Nigerian companies exporting drugs to the US: FDA drug facility registration via DRLS, annual renewal and US Agent requirement.
What Is an NDC Number and How Nigerian Drug Manufacturers Obtain One
The National Drug Code (NDC) is a mandatory identifier for every drug product sold in the US. Guide to Labeler Code and NDC for Nigerian manufacturers.
FDA Drug Labeling Requirements: What Nigerian Manufacturers Must Include
FDA regulations determine drug labeling requirements in the US. Key labeling requirements for Nigerian manufacturers exporting to the United States.
Medical Device Labeling Symbols: What Nigerian Manufacturers Must Know
US medical device labeling uses standard symbols. Guide to FDA symbol standards for Nigerian medical device manufacturers.
FDA Registration Numbers Explained for Nigerian Exporters: FEI and DUNS
For Nigerian food and drug exporters: explanation of FEI and DUNS numbers encountered in the FDA registration process.
FDA Inspections of Registered Nigerian Facilities
FDA has authority to inspect foreign food and drug facilities. What Nigerian manufacturers need to know about FDA inspections.
US Cosmetic Labeling in 2026: MoCRA Requirements for Nigerian Brands
MoCRA introduced new mandatory labeling elements for Nigerian brands exporting cosmetics to the US. Guide to 2026 requirements.
FDA Food Facility Registration Step by Step: Nigerian Exporters
All steps of FDA facility registration for Nigerian food exporters: from obtaining DUNS to completing registration in FFRPS.
Why FDA Rejects Food Facility Registrations: Nigerian Applicants
Common reasons for FDA food facility registration rejection and how Nigerian companies can avoid them.
What Is a UFI Number and How It Affects Nigerian FDA Registration
The EU UFI number requirement and what it means for Nigerian manufacturers exporting to both the US and Europe.
Documents to Prepare Before FDA Food Registration: Nigerian Manufacturers
List of essential documents Nigerian food manufacturers should gather before starting FDA facility registration.
FDA Export Certificates: When Nigerian Manufacturers Need Them
What FDA export certificates are, when Nigerian manufacturers should request them, and how to obtain them from FDA.
Medical Device Registration for Nigerian Manufacturers
Complete guide to FDA 510(k), PMA and De Novo pathways for Nigerian medical device manufacturers exporting to the US.
FSMA Preventive Controls: What Nigerian Food Manufacturers Need
How FDA's preventive controls rule under FSMA affects Nigerian food exporters and the mandatory Food Safety Plan requirement.
REACH Compliance for Nigerian Exporters to Europe
REACH are EU chemical regulations affecting Nigerian manufacturers that export chemicals or cosmetics to the EU.
DUNS Number FAQ for Nigerian Food Exporters
The most common questions Nigerian food exporters have about the DUNS number and clear answers.
What Is an FEI Number and Why It Matters to Nigerian Exporters
FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is the permanent code assigned after registration. Guide to using and tracking FEI for Nigerian exporters.
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