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NAFDAC Sachet Water Registration Cost Estimator (Nigeria)
Sachet water cannot be legally sold in Nigeria without a NAFDAC registration number. This estimator uses official NAFDAC fee data and typical CAC plus trademark plus lab analysis costs as of 2025. Adjust the inputs for your situation to see the realistic upfront cost and 6-month timeline before signing the machine deposit.
Estimated NAFDAC Registration Cost
| Item | Cost (NGN) | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| CAC business registration | ||
| Trademark registration (per brand) | ||
| NAFDAC sachet water registration (₦30,000 + 5% VAT × 1) | ||
| Lab analysis (NIS 554:2007 profile, per variant) | ||
| GMP audit prep + facility inspection prep | ||
| Local agent fee (typical Lagos / Abuja) | ||
| TOTAL UPFRONT |
6-Stage Timeline
Step 1
Week 1-2
CAC business name + entity registrationStep 2
Week 2-6
Trademark filing and searchStep 3
Week 6-8
NAFDAC application + GMP self-assessmentStep 4
Week 8-12
NAFDAC inspection + samplingStep 5
Week 12-16
Lab analysis (NIS 554 standard)Step 6
Week 16-24
Approval + NAFDAC number issuance
Source: NAFDAC Guidelines for Registration of Food and Water Manufactured Products. CAC and trademark fee ranges from publicly published 2024-2025 schedules. Lab analysis cost typical for NIS 554:2007 drinking water profile. Mass Technology supplies the equipment-side compliance dossier (machine specs, food-contact materials, UV-C dose, ISO 9001 plant certificate) but does not file Nigerian regulatory paperwork — buyers should engage a local Lagos/Abuja agent for actual filing work.
