The Food and Drugs Administration(FDA) in Benin is a federal agency under the Federal Ministry of Health that is responsible for regulating and controlling the manufacture, importation, exportation, advertisement, distribution, sale and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals and packaged water. FDA regulates clinical investigations of products under its jurisdiction, such as drugs, biological products, and medical devices. FDA regulations are published as part of chapter 21 of the CFR, and FDA’s human subject protection regulations are in parts 50, 56, 312 and 812.

Vision

Mission 

To protect and promote the public health by instituting an effective and efficient regulatory system that ensures only the right quality Food, Drugs and other regulated products are manufactured, exported, imported, advertised, distributed, sold, and used.

Core Values

• Ensure availability of efficacious and good quality FDA regulated products.
• Maintain reference laboratories of International Standards.
• Promote an effective and efficient well motivated and disciplined workforce.

Note:

Cannabis products, CBD / Hemp is legal in Benin Republic