The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has inaugurated a joint inter-agency committee to develop a digital traceability portal aimed at combatting counterfeit products and strengthening supply chain transparency across Nigeria.
According to the FCCPC, the traceability portal, a flagship initiative of the Commission, will assign unique QR codes to products, enabling consumers, retailers, manufacturers, and regulators to verify authenticity, track origin, and ensure end-to-end product traceability.
The inauguration took place at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services at FCCPC, Mr. Kola Alabi said, “As the apex regulator, the Commission has sought the collaboration of key stakeholders in the development of this platform to ensure traceability and authenticity of products. Our goal is to deliver a solution that reduces counterfeiting and addresses other challenges within the supply chain.”
The joint inter-agency committee includes representatives from critical institutions such as the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigeria Police Force (NPF), National Orientation Agency (NOA), and the Anti-Counterfeiting Collaboration (ACC).
The Commission noted that the initiative aligns with its statutory mandate under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018 to promote fair market practices, protect consumers from deceptive trade, and facilitate cross-agency coordination in addressing threats to consumer safety.
It added that the traceability portal is expected to usher in a new era of digital accountability in Nigeria’s product markets, combat fake goods, and build consumer trust through real-time authentication and supply chain visibility.
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