PRODUCTS APPROVAL/LAB ACCREDITATION - NOSDRA

a)    Submit a product permit application to NOSDRA

b)    Upload evidence of Twenty Thousand Naira (₦20,000) processing fee

c)    The Agency sends an invitation for the company presentation/demonstration of  the product

d)    The company submits its product for Toxicity test and Efficacy testing

e)    The company makes a non-refundable payment of One Million, One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦1,100,000) Only  for Toxicity testing by generating RRR via  REMITA in favor of  NATIONAL OIL SPILL DETECTION AND RESPONSE AGENCY and One Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira (₦1,200,000) Only for Efficacy testing to the Agency’s operational account

f)    Upload evidence of payment and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

g)    Upload evidence Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

h)    The Product is then sent to the Laboratory for a toxicity test.

i)    The processing time is 4 weeks

j)    Issuance of certificate is subject to Laboratory result

k)    Each product shall be re-tested six (6) years post registration

l)    New batch of approved product shall be submitted to the Agency for retesting.

PROCEDURE FOR PRODUCT RENEWAL

The product certificate is renewed every two (2) years with the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (₦200,000) Only

a)     Fill in the product permit renewal form

b)    Upload evidence of renewal processing fee of Ten Thousand Naira (₦10,000)

c)     The company attaches a copy of the expired certificate and evidence of payment of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (₦200,000)Only in favor of the Agency by generating RRR via  REMITA in favor of  NATIONAL OIL SPILL DETECTION AND RESPONSE AGENCY

d)    The documents are reviewed and the certificate renewed.

PENALTY

a)    The Agency shall fine companies found in possession and use of expired product or certificate

b)    The fine for defaulting is Twenty Million Naira  (₦20,000,000) Only.