NAFDAC Enforces Ban on Alcoholic Beverages in Sachets, PET Bottles Below 200ml

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has begun implementing its ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles smaller than 200ml. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the enforcement kicked off with an operation targeting distributors at Rumuokoro Market in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A statement released … Read more

ALERT: NAFDAC Uncovers Illegal Alcohol Factory In Lagos

Scene of the illegal alcohol factory in Lagos

NAFDAC has carried out a significant operation in Lagos State. The operation led the agency to uncover a trade complex where illegal alcohol was being produced. The discovery came some months after a similar factory was found in Abia State. Eko Hot Blog reports that National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) … Read more

FG To Revisit Sachet Alcoholic Beverages Ban, Says Health Minister

Ban On Sachet Alchol

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said it intends to review the ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles that are smaller than 200 mls. This followed a peaceful protest staged at the premises of the Federal Ministry of Health yesterday in Abuja by members of Food, Beverage and Tobacco … Read more