Product Categories
VerifyProduct.ng allows users to search available product information across different categories. This section explains the main product categories you may encounter when using the platform.
About product categories
Categories help organize products so users can understand the type of product they are searching for. The category displayed for a product depends on the information available in the VerifyProduct.ng database.
Why product categories matter
Product categories make it easier to understand search results. Instead of looking at a product name alone, you can also consider the type of product and the information associated with it.
For example, a search for a medicine may return information about its product name, NAFDAC registration number, manufacturer, and category. This gives you additional context when reviewing the result.
Available categories
Drugs & Medicine
Medicinal products intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or manage health conditions.
Examples
Antimalarials
Products used for the prevention or treatment of malaria and related conditions.
Examples
Baby Products
Products intended for babies and young children, including selected food and care products.
Examples
Cosmetics
Products used for cleansing, beautifying, protecting, or maintaining the appearance of the body.
Examples
Supplements
Products marketed to supplement the diet or provide additional nutritional substances.
Examples
Food Products
Food products that fall within the categories covered by available registration information.
Examples
Searching for products by category
The main search tool allows you to search using a product name or NAFDAC registration number. You can then review the category shown with the available product information.
Example
If you search for a product such as Paracetamol, the results may contain one or more products. Each result can include information such as the product name, NAFDAC number, manufacturer, and product category.
A category is not a verification result
It is important to understand that a product category does not by itself confirm that a product is genuine, safe, or currently registered.
Category information should be considered together with the product's available registration information and verification status. For more information, see the documentation on understanding verification results.
Important information
Product information displayed on VerifyProduct.ng is based on the information available to the platform. A product may not appear in the database even if it exists in the wider market. Likewise, the presence of a product in the database should not be treated as a substitute for official regulatory confirmation.
Next step
Learn about verification statuses
Understand what the different statuses shown in search results mean and how to interpret them correctly.