The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified the withdrawal of banned alcoholic beverages in sachets and Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles smaller than 200ml in Wuse Market, Abuja.
NAFDAC stated this on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, revealing that it seized products worth over ₦52 million during the operation.
According to the agency, the ban, initiated in 2018, followed a ministerial directive and agreements with key stakeholders, including the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria (DIBAN), the Association of Food Beverage & Tobacco Employers (AFBTE), and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
“Manufacturers were given a phased timeline to halt the production and distribution of these products, culminating in this total enforcement phase,” the regulatory body said.
It warned manufacturers, retailers, and distributors to cease production, sale, and distribution of the banned items.
The agency also advised the public to avoid purchasing the products, as they pose significant health risks, particularly to children, adding that violators will face strict penalties as outlined in its regulations.
