Section 6: Functions of the Council.

The Council shall-(a) advise the Federal Government generally on the national policies on the control and quality specifications of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, bottled water and chemicals;
(b) designate, establish and approve quality specifications in respect of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, bottled water and chemicals, necessary for their certification;
(c) establish the relevant guidelines and measures for quality control of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, bottled water and chemicals in conformity with the Agency's standard specifications;
(d) appoint, promote and discipline employees necessary for the proper discharge of the functions of the Agency;
(e) establish committees as may be expedient which shall be charged with specific functions delegated by the Council;
(f) establish appropriate programmes for the quality, safety and rational use of the food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, bottled water and chemicals;
(g) encourage and promote activities related to this process, standard specifications, guidelines on importation, exportation, sale and distribution of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, bottled water and chemicals;
(h) utilise and promote the expansion of research, experiments, surveys and studies by public or private agencies, institutions and organisations concerning the quality, safety and use of food, drug, cosmetics, medical devices, bottled water and chemicals and such other matters related to this Act as the Agency may, from time to time, determine as necessary or useful;
(i) establish, encourage and promote training programmes for the employees of the Agency and other appropriate persons from public or private organisations; and
(j) carry out such other activities which are connected with its other functions.