Understanding Results
Learn what the different verification results on VerifyProduct.ng mean, how to interpret them, and what you should do after receiving a result.
Important: A search result is not a substitute for official regulatory verification
VerifyProduct.ng organizes available product and registration information to make it easier for consumers to understand product information. A result on this platform should not be treated as a replacement for official confirmation from NAFDAC or another relevant regulatory authority.
What does a verification result mean?
When you search for a product name or NAFDAC registration number, VerifyProduct.ng compares your search with the product information available in its database.
The result gives you a simple way to understand what the available information indicates. Depending on the information found, you may see a verified result, a warning, an incomplete match, or an indication that no matching record was found.
Verification statuses
The following statuses explain how VerifyProduct.ng classifies the information returned by a search.
Verified
VerifiedThe product information in our database matches an available registration record for the product or NAFDAC number searched.
What this means
- A matching registration record was found.
- The product name and registration information correspond with available data.
- The result can help you confirm that the searched information appears in the available database.
What you should do
Compare the information shown in the result with the product packaging before making a purchase.
Possibly Verified
Possibly VerifiedA possible match was found, but the available information does not provide enough confidence for the result to be treated as a direct verification.
What this means
- Some information appears to match an available record.
- There may be differences in the product information searched.
- The result should be treated with caution.
What you should do
Check the product details carefully and use official NAFDAC verification channels when you need confirmation.
Registration Needs Attention
Registration Needs AttentionThe search returned information that requires additional attention before the product should be treated as verified.
What this means
- The information may not match the expected registration details.
- There may be inconsistencies in the available record.
- The result should not be treated as a simple confirmation.
What you should do
Compare the product packaging with the result and seek official confirmation before relying on the product information.
Alerted
AlertedThe product or registration information is associated with an alert or warning in the information available to VerifyProduct.ng.
What this means
- A relevant warning or alert has been identified.
- The product requires additional caution.
- The alert may relate to a product, registration number, manufacturer, or other reported information.
What you should do
Do not ignore the warning. Review the available alert information and consult official regulatory sources where necessary.
Not Found
Not FoundNo matching record was found in the VerifyProduct.ng database for the information entered.
What this means
- The searched product or registration number was not found in our available dataset.
- The result does not automatically prove that the product is fake.
- The database may not contain every product or registration record.
What you should do
Check the spelling and NAFDAC number again. If the result remains unavailable, seek confirmation through official NAFDAC channels.
Needs Manual Review
Needs Manual ReviewThe available information requires additional review before a clear automated result can be provided.
What this means
- The system could not confidently classify the available information.
- There may be unusual or incomplete information.
- A manual review may be necessary to understand the result correctly.
What you should do
Review the information carefully and seek official confirmation where necessary.
How to read a result
Check the product name
Make sure the product name shown in the result corresponds with the product you are checking.
Check the NAFDAC number
Compare the NAFDAC registration number displayed in the result with the number printed on the product packaging.
Check the manufacturer
Where manufacturer information is available, compare it with the information printed on the product.
Read the status carefully
Do not look only at the colour or icon. Read the status and the supporting information before deciding what the result means.
What a result does not tell you
It does not confirm product quality
A registration match does not by itself confirm the condition, storage, handling, or quality of the specific physical product in your possession.
It does not replace official checks
When you need an official regulatory determination, use the appropriate NAFDAC verification or reporting channels.
It does not prove a product is fake
A product not found in our database does not automatically mean that the physical product is counterfeit or unregistered.
It does not inspect the physical product
VerifyProduct.ng checks available information. It does not physically inspect, test, sample, or authenticate the product in your possession.
Example: checking a product
Product
Example Product
NAFDAC Number
A4-1234
This indicates that a matching registration record was found in the available database. The user should still compare the displayed information with the physical product and use official channels when further confirmation is required.
What should I do after getting a result?
If the information matches: compare the product details with the physical packaging and continue to exercise normal caution.
If there is a warning: read the warning carefully and seek additional information before relying on the result.
If no record is found: check your search again and consider using official NAFDAC channels for further confirmation.
Ready to check a product?
Search using a product name or NAFDAC registration number and review the available information.
Important: VerifyProduct.ng provides access to available product and registration information for informational and educational purposes. It is not affiliated with NAFDAC and does not replace official regulatory verification.