The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in collaboration with the National Single Window (NSW), has rolled out immediate measures to address the current delays in processing licences, permits, certificates and other documents (LPCOS) on the NSW platform.

The immediate interventions, according to a notice by the NSW Project Secretariat yesterday, are designed to support smoother trade operations and faster goods clearance at the ports.

The notice stated that NAFDAC has introduced a conditional release procedure for consignments with minor documentation issues as long as there are no significant regulatory risks, with appropriate administrative measures applied as needed.
The MSW Secretariat noted that part of the interventions included the extension of validity for 2025 e-licences.

The notice stated that all 2025 e-licenses that expired on December 31, 2025, and were used in the Ports Inspection Data Capture and Risk Management System (PIDCARMS) have been extended to May 31, 2026.

The statement noted that the licenses are available for use on the NSW platform.

The Secretariat states that part of the interventions includes special consideration for exhausted quotas.

The NSW Secretariat stated that importers with exhausted quotas but with consignments at ports will receive special consideration upon submission of verifiable shipping documents, such as a Bill of Lading.

On the conditional release for minor documentation gaps, the secretariat stated that consignments with minor documentation issues may now be conditionally released, provided there are no major regulatory risks.

“Administrative measures may still apply where necessary. These measures take immediate effect and are designed to reduce bottlenecks, support businesses, and keep trade moving efficiently. Your seamless trade experience starts with the right support,” the statement reads.