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NAFDAC To Enforce Ban On Sachet And Small PET Bottle Alcohol From January 2026

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced that it will begin enforcing the ban on alcohol sold in sachets and small PET bottles from January 2026. Speaking in Abuja, NAFDAC Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye said the agency is committed to protecting public health, emphasizing that safeguarding Nigerians’ well-being is a top priority. The ban targets the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles with capacities under 200ml, with full compliance expected by December 2025. The move follows a Senate directive and has the backing of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Adeyeye noted that small, inexpensive containers of high-alcohol drinks are easily concealable and contribute to misuse and addiction, particularly among minors and commercial drivers. She added that their widespread availability has been linked to domestic violence, road accidents, school dropouts, and other social problems affecting families and communities. She recalled that in December 2018, NAFDAC, the Federal Ministry of Health, and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission signed a five-year agreement with the Association of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employers and the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria. The original deadline of January 2024 was later extended to December 2025 to allow manufacturers time to adjust production and deplete existing stock. Adeyeye said the ban aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to the World Health Organization’s Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol and is intended to protect, not punish. She stressed that the health and future of children and young adults must take precedence over short-term economic gains. Only spirit drinks packaged in sachets and small PET or glass bottles under 200ml are affected by the ban. Adeyeye urged all manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to comply with the December 2025 deadline, warning that no further extensions will be granted. She added that NAFDAC will collaborate with the Ministry of Health, the FCCPC, and the National Orientation Agency to intensify public awareness campaigns on the dangers of alcohol misuse, reaffirming the agency’s mission to ensure Nigerians have access only to safe and properly regulated products.

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Senate Directs Full Enforcement Of Sachet Alcohol Ban From December 2025

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The Senate has directed NAFDAC and other relevant regulatory agencies to fully enforce the ban on high-strength alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets starting December 2025. Lawmakers stressed that no further extensions beyond the current moratorium would be granted. The decision followed a motion by Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong, urging an end to delays in phasing out sachet-packaged alcohol. In his remarks, Ekpeyong highlighted that NAFDAC, in line with international standards and after consultations with industry stakeholders, had initiated a phased ban on the importation, production, and distribution of alcohol in sachets. He recalled that in 2018, stakeholders including the Federal Ministry of Health, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), NAFDAC, and industry groups such as the Association of Food, Beverage & Tobacco Employers (AFBTE) and the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria (DIBAN) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to gradually phase out these products. The MoU cited concerns over affordability, portability, and accessibility, especially among children, adolescents, commercial drivers, and other vulnerable groups. Although the initial deadline passed, the government granted manufacturers a one-year extension in 2024 to allow them to deplete existing stock and transition to compliant packaging, setting the new phase-out deadline for December 2025. Ekpeyong warned that some manufacturers are lobbying for another extension, a move he said undermines regulatory authority, endangers public health, and disrupts fair competition. He noted that continued production of sachet alcohol contributes to youth addiction, road accidents, school dropouts, domestic violence, and other social problems. The Senate further instructed the Federal Ministry of Health to remove any obstacles preventing NAFDAC from enforcing the ban. Lawmakers also urged the ministry to expedite the release of the National Alcohol Policy, which should explicitly prohibit sachet packaging of high-strength alcohol and promote public awareness campaigns.

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NAFDAC Seals Chinese Supermarkets And Cosmetics Shops In Abuja Over N170m Worth Of Illegal Products

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two Chinese supermarkets in Abuja’s Jabi District and eight cosmetics shops in Wuse Market for violating regulations on the sale, labelling, and distribution of controlled products. The move was confirmed in a press release on Friday signed by the agency’s Deputy Director of Public Relations and Protocol, Adegboyega Osiyemi. NAFDAC disclosed that its enforcement team seized products worth over N170 million during the operation, which was carried out under the directive of the Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye. The exercise was led by officials of the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, alongside members of the Federal Task Force on Counterfeit and Substandard Medicines and Unwholesome Processed Foods, headed by Assistant Chief Regulatory Officer, Musa Embugushiki. The agency explained that the supermarkets, located on Mike Akhigbe Way and Ebitu Ukiwe Street, were shut down following consumer complaints and surveillance that exposed the sale of unregistered food items labelled only in Chinese—contrary to NAFDAC’s mandatory labelling policy, which requires English translations for the Nigerian market. One of the outlets initially denied being operational, but investigators confirmed it was running fully and selling unregistered products. At Wuse Market, eight cosmetics shops were also sealed for selling banned, expired, and unregistered items, including aphrodisiacs and aesthetic medicines. NAFDAC revealed that some individuals were posing as dermatologists and pharmacists, prescribing and selling harmful products for skin whitening, body enhancement, and sexual performance. Items confiscated include Wenicks Capsules, Maxman Capsules, Boobs Enlargement, Curvy Weight Gain, Skin Whitening Vitamin Gummies, Collagen, Royal Jelly, Glutathione Whitening Gummies, White Doll, Dr. Gallery Plus, Maiz Zaki Syrup, Original Herbal Yellow Fever, Sickle Cell Medicine, Dr. Nafisa Herbal Medicine, Dynewell Syrup, and White Blinks. Prof. Adeyeye warned that such products expose users to serious health dangers such as kidney damage, skin cancer, irritability, and memory loss. She reaffirmed NAFDAC’s determination to protect Nigerians from harmful substances and urged consumers to patronise only duly registered products. The agency further advised foreign nationals and investors wishing to import or sell products in Nigeria to visit NAFDAC offices for proper registration and regulatory guidance.  

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NAFDAC seizes unregistered food products worth N3.8bn

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate raided a warehouse at Apongbon Oke Arin Market, following a tip-off about the sale of unregistered food products. Various unregistered items valued at N3,818,802,720 were seized during the operation, and the facility has been placed on hold pending further investigation. The warehouse management, according to statement on NAFDAC’s X handle, has been summoned for questioning, and appropriate sanctions will follow after investigations.

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NAFDAC seizes illegal products worth N37m in Abuja 

Fola Badmus01 mins

NAFDAC has intensified its efforts to rid the market of counterfeit and illegally imported cosmetics products in Abuja. Acting on intelligence reports, NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate conducted coordinated raids across supermarkets and open markets including Wuse and Garki markets. Several unregistered and counterfeit cosmetics were seized with a total street value of ₦37 million. NAFDAC is committed to investigating the sources of these illegal products and will take strict regulatory action against those involved. All confiscated items will be destroyed in line with the Agency’s laws and regulations, ensuring public safety.

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NAFDAC executes major mop-up operation in Maiduguri markets

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has carried out thorough mop-up operation in key markets across Maiduguri, Borno State, to remove drugs and food items contaminated by recent floods.  This initiative is aimed to protect public health and prevent the sale of compromised products that could lead to disease outbreaks.  Led by NAFDAC officials from Borno, Yobe, Gombe, and the NAFDAC Area Laboratory, the operation targeted Gamboru, Monday Market, Open Air-Theatre Drug Market, and Gwange Drug Market. Contaminated food and drugs, valued at over N5 billion, were seized and sea. NAFDAC also issued guidance to vendors and the public on identifying and handling potentially unsafe products.  NAFDAC has temporarily close manufacturing facilities in the flood-affected areas for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) reassessments. The Agency remains committed to ongoing monitoring and urges the public to report any suspicious products to their nearest NAFDAC office. 

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