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UNICEF NIGERIA
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Market Assessment of Chlorine Products for Household Drinking-Water Treatment in Nigeria
UNICEF Nigeria is conducting a market assessment of chlorine-based products available in Nigeria that may potentially support Household Water Treatment (HWT) interventions, particularly for cholera prevention, preparedness and response.
The assessment will help UNICEF understand the availability, affordability, geographic reach, quality and regulatory status of existing chlorine products, as well as the capacity of the local market to manufacture, supply, adapt or scale products that may be suitable for household drinking-water treatment.
UNICEF invites manufacturers, importers, authorized distributors, water-treatment chemical suppliers, contract manufacturers and other companies with relevant chlorine-production or supply capabilities to respond. Companies whose products are not currently marketed for household drinking-water treatment, but which have relevant products or manufacturing capabilities, are also encouraged to participate.

SCOPE OF THE MARKET ASSESSMENT
UNICEF is interested in chlorine-based products including, but not limited to, sodium hypochlorite solutions, calcium hypochlorite products, sodium dichloroisocyanurate, chlorine tablets and other relevant chlorine-releasing compounds or formulations.

RESPONSE CATEGORIES
Respondents should clearly identify which of the following categories applies to each product or capability submitted:
– CATEGORY A – EXISTING PRODUCTS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN NIGERIA: Products already manufactured, imported, distributed or commercially available in Nigeria that are approved, registered, marketed or otherwise supported for household drinking-water treatment, or that may warrant technical assessment for such use.
– CATEGORY B – PRODUCTS OR MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES THAT COULD BE ADAPTED OR DEVELOPED: Existing chlorine products not currently approved or marketed for HWT, or manufacturing capabilities that could be adapted to develop an appropriate product, subject to applicable technical, quality and regulatory requirements.

INFORMATION REQUESTED
For each relevant product currently manufactured, imported or distributed, respondents should provide information on:
– Product/brand name; manufacturer and country of manufacture; product type, chemical composition and active ingredient(s).
– Available chlorine concentration and details of additives, fragrances, colourants or other ingredients, where applicable.
– Intended and currently approved uses; pack sizes and packaging formats; shelf life and recommended storage conditions.
– For products intended, approved, registered or recommended for HWT: recommended dosage; volume of water treated per unit/pack; required contact time before consumption; expected Free Residual Chlorine (FRC) after the recommended contact time; dosing instructions for different water volumes and/or water-quality conditions, where applicable; and technical evidence supporting the recommended dosage and treatment performance.
– For each product submitted, provide evidence of applicable regulatory approvals, registrations, certifications and/or compliance with relevant national or international standards, including NAFDAC and SON requirements, where applicable.