African Traditional Medicine Formulators and Producers
A unified national cooperative platform for traditional medicine practitioners, herbal formulators, and commercial producers to collaborate, access shared manufacturing facilities, and achieve statutory recognition.
Uniting Nigeria's Traditional Medicine Formulators & Producers
The Association is established to promote the professional development, cooperation, statutory recognition, and responsible advancement of traditional medicine practitioners, herbal medicine formulators, and commercial producers across Nigeria.
By providing a structured, organized platform, members gain direct access to regulatory guidance, standardized manufacturing facilities, trademark protection, and collective purchasing power—moving indigenous medicine from fragmented practice to an industrialized healthcare force.
"To build a recognised, organised, and professionally responsible community of traditional medicine practitioners, herbal medicine formulators, and producers contributing to the sustainable development of African Traditional and Natural Medicine."
Key Association Objectives
- Promote professional recognition and ethical practice.
- Navigate Federal Ministry of Health, TCAM, and State Board processes.
- Facilitate CAC business incorporation and trademark protection.
- Assist with NAFDAC and SON herbal product listing standards.
- Provide access to compliant shared manufacturing facilities.
- Facilitate continuous training and technical workshops.
- Drive cooperative bulk purchasing and commercial market access.
Why Join the Association? (The 12 Core Benefits)
Membership provides tangible institutional support to protect your formulations, expand your business, and achieve full regulatory compliance.
Government Recognition
Guidance and administrative support in navigating Federal Ministry of Health, TCAM, and State Traditional Medicine Board licensing and formal recognition.
Business & CAC Support
Hands-on assistance with official business name or company registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to formalize your herbal enterprise.
Trademark & IP Protection
Legal guidance on registering trademarks, securing unique brand names, protecting product logos, and safeguarding proprietary herbal formulations from theft.
NAFDAC & SON Compliance
Practical guidance on regulatory requirements for herbal products, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), facility audits, labeling compliance, and laboratory testing.
Brand Licensing
Authorized use of the African Traditional & Natural Medicine seal of excellence under clearly defined quality agreements and compliance standards.
Training & Development
Discounted and priority access to all School educational tracks, formulation masterclasses, GMP hygiene seminars, and technical certifications.
Networking & Collaboration
Connect directly with verified raw herb farmers, laboratory researchers, packaging material vendors, and national distribution partners.
Verified Online Directory
Eligible members receive verified public profiles and approved herbal product listings on the official website to build patient trust and deter counterfeits.
Industry Advocacy
Active representation of members' shared interests in policy negotiations, healthcare legislative reforms, and regulatory consultations across Nigeria.
Market Access & Packaging
Support with product presentation, modern container design, tamper-evident seals, barcode acquisition, and wholesale distribution linkages.
Collective Purchasing
Cooperative bulk buying arrangements for raw medicinal herbs, glass/plastic bottles, caps, packaging cartons, and laboratory processing equipment.
Take Your Traditional Medicine Practice to the National Stage
Join the Association today to access shared facilities, gain government recognition, and protect your intellectual property.