NAFDAC shuts down illegal Cosmetics factory in Lagos 

NAFDAC has shut down an illegal factory producing counterfeit cosmetic products at Benue Plaza, Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State. NAFDAC officers raided the location discovering various unregistered chemicals and packaging materials, along with expired products that were being revalidated for sale. The operation also led to the seizure of over 1,200 cartons of fake cosmetic products. Items including mini-mixing containers, unlabelled chemicals, batch coding materials, and thinners, were confiscated and moved to the NAFDAC office for further investigation. The Agency estimated the street value of the confiscated items to be around ₦50 million. NAFDAC urged the public to be cautious when purchasing cosmetic products and report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.

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