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We have been advsied if we send through US$4500 with our Nafdac application for Registration Approval certificate which is to cover Free sales and distribution of our porduct in the Ecowas region. Is this correct as seems extremley high in cost.
Already Tried: The agent in Benin has advsied us this is what we have to do
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Is this a question for New Zealand? I am not sure where you are trying to sell your product, and I note that Benin is a Western African country. Are you trying to export a product there? There are some Internet scams involving Western African countries. Have you been told you have money there? Or do you have a genuine exporting business?
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Sorry, was having problems. The situation is do we have tp apy US$4500 to register as an exporter to deal with Benin through their NAFDAC registration which is through Nigeria. Is that the normal proceedure for exporting to these countries as we dont do this in any other place in the world. Is it a scam?
This does sound unusual, and in the western African context, this is a very large amount of money. This does sound like a scam or a bribe. I suggest you look at any relevant websites they use, and perhaps also contact the local Customs and ask if this is usual. Are you being asked to pay this to someone in Nigeria or someone in Benin? Are you exporting to Benin?
We are not yet exporting to Benin because they the agent has instructed us to reply to a solicitor who apparently is apponted by Nafdac (???) . There is a Nafdac webs ite. We are to send the $4500 to this solicitor along with Ministere de la Sante Registration in Cotonou, Benin. I can send you what the agent snt me if you wish.
Can I ask what you are exporting there?
Experience: LLB MMgt FAMINZ 32 years qualified as lawyer
I have a bad feeling about this. I suggest if you are exporting product there, you try to contact someone who has successfully done exporting there and see if they were asked to pay this fee.