Says investigations were still ongoing The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has intercepted unregistered food products valued over N3.8 Billion in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the agency disclosed this in a statement via its verified X handle on Tuesday. It had earlier stormed a warehouse in the Apongbon … Read more
Quilox Club Teams Up with NAFDAC to Fight Fake Drinks in Nightclubs Quilox Club, in collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has launched a campaign to tackle the issue of counterfeit drinks in nightclubs. The initiative, part of Quilox’s 11th anniversary celebrations, aims to raise awareness about the … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a valuable piece of advice for Nigerian consumers: always purchase goods from sellers who provide a receipt. Eko Hot Blog reports that NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasized the importance of this practice during a forum held in Abuja. By obtaining a … Read more
The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) has admitted to the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal that the mislabeling of the zero-sugar variant of Limca Lime-Lemon was caused by a production error at its Abuja factory. The company confirmed to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) that the mislabeling was accidental, not deliberate. NBC … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has shut down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market in Abia State, over fake and expired products Worth N5 billion. The agency disclosed this in a statement on its X handle (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. NAFDAC said the shops were shut during a two-day operation … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed that a critical staff shortage is hampering its ability to perform regulatory duties effectively. EKO HOT BLOG reports that NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, addressed the issue of inadequate staffing during a press briefing. She emphasized that while NAFDAC is primarily known for … Read more
Bread, a staple in the diets of millions of Nigerians, has come under scrutiny as researchers reveal alarming levels of harmful substances, including potassium bromate and toxic heavy metals, in many locally produced brands. Despite regulatory bans, these chemicals persist, posing serious health risks to consumers. Bread: A Daily Poison? For decades, bread has been … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied approving a herbal tea that allegedly claims smoking can be healthy when used alongside the product. In a statement by NAFDAC’s Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, the agency dismissed the claims circulating on social media as false and misleading. It clarified that the … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, in Ebonyi state, has sealed three shops in the state over sale of sachet alcoholic beverages. The action was part of NAFDAC’s nationwide enforcement of the ban on sale and distribution of sachet alcoholic drinks. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the agency, had in … Read more
NAFDAC, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, destroyed ₦10.99 billion worth of expired, fake, and unregistered products in Ibadan, Oyo state. The items, collected from five South West states and Kwara, were destroyed at the Akinyele Dumpsite. NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, was represented by Mrs. Roseline O. Ajayi. The destruction was observed by Dr. Akin … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an alert regarding the recall of one batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsules, manufactured by Ecomed Pharma Ltd and marketed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the affected batch, identified by lot number 4C639001, is being recalled following reports … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to bakeries nationwide against the use of saccharin and bromate in bread production. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency’s Director-General, issued the warning during a segment on a News Forum. She stated that any bakery found … Read more
NAFDAC has warned bakeries across the country on the use of saccharin and bromate in bread production. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, gave the warning while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum. She said bakeries caught in the act would face the full consequences of their actions. “This is where … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has urged manufacturers and distributors of alcoholic beverages to comply with the ban on satchet and PET bottles alcohol. The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the call when she featured on the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Forum in Abuja on … Read more
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
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Directorate, has intercepted contraband alcoholic products in Wuse Market, Abuja. The FCT Director of the agency, Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, made this disclosure, saying after the operation on Thursday, the manufacturing and distribution of alcoholic beverages in satchet and PET … Read more
A viral video showing individuals destroying sachet water packs at factories and on public buses has sparked confusion, with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) distancing itself from the incident. In a statement on its social media platforms, NAFDAC clarified that the actions depicted in the video were not part … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning about the circulation of counterfeit Combiart Dispersible Tablets (20/120mg) in Nigeria. In a statement on its X account on Thursday, the agency revealed that the fake drug was discovered during surveillance operations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Rivers … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC says its operatives have uncovered and sealed Purity Agro Chemical Centre in Gboko, Benue State. The agency said the warehouse contained 724 cartons of expired Patriarc agrochemicals. NAFDAC revealed this on Friday via a post on its official X handle. According to the statement, … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has issued an urgent alert regarding the illegal sale and distribution of an unregistered brand of condoms, known as Foula Condoms, circulating in Nigeria. The warning follows a discovery by NAFDAC officials during a risk-based post-marketing surveillance study, which identified the product in Abakaliki, … Read more