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# Why NDA Licensing Matters

Your guarantee of safety, efficacy, and accountability. Understanding what NDA licensing means and why it should guide your purchasing decisions.

SA
System Admin
10 September 2025
4 min read
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## The Problem of Counterfeit Vet Products

Counterfeit and substandard veterinary pharmaceuticals are a serious and growing problem across East Africa. These products may contain no active ingredient at all, incorrect concentrations, or harmful contaminants. The consequences for livestock — and the farmers who depend on them — can be devastating.

Studies have shown that up to 30% of veterinary products sampled in some East African markets fail quality testing. Farmers who unknowingly purchase these products waste money, lose animals, and develop a mistrust of veterinary medicines generally.

## What NDA Licensing Guarantees

The National Drug Authority (NDA) of Uganda is the regulatory body responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of all pharmaceutical products — including veterinary medicines — manufactured, imported, or sold in Uganda.

When a product carries an NDA registration number, it means:

- The manufacturing facility has been inspected and meets Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards
- The product formulation has been reviewed and approved by qualified pharmacists and scientists
- The active ingredients have been tested for identity, purity, and potency
- The labelling accurately reflects the contents, dosage, and safety information
- The manufacturer can be held accountable for product quality

## Sanga Vet. Chem. and NDA

Sanga Veterinary Chemicals Ltd is a fully NDA-licensed manufacturer operating from our purpose-built facility in Kampala Industrial Business Park, Namanve. Every batch of every product we manufacture undergoes rigorous quality control testing before release. Our NDA licence is not just a certificate on the wall — it is a commitment to the farmers and animals we serve.

### How to Verify a Product

Always check for the NDA registration number on the product label. You can verify any registered product through the NDA website or by contacting their offices directly. If a product has no registration number, or the number cannot be verified, do not use it.

SA
System Admin
Sanga Vet. Chem. Ltd

This article was written by a member of the Sanga Vet. Chem. Ltd team. For specific veterinary advice, please consult a qualified veterinarian.

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