The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake and expired drugs, unwholesome processed food and substandard products worth ₦4.7 billion at the Aluu dumpsite in Ikwerre LGA, Rivers State.
NAFDAC disclosed this on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, stating that the destroyed products include substandard medical supplies and expired goods seized from manufacturers, importers, and distributors.
“Items voluntarily surrendered from compliant companies and associations were also part of the destruction.
“Among the confiscated items were unregistered cosmetics, imported vegetable oil lacking Vitamin A fortification, and two 40-ft containers of unregistered drugs handed over by the @CustomsNG in Edo State,” the regulatory body stated.
The agency reiterated its commitment to safeguarding public health by ensuring only high-quality and safe products reach consumers.
It also urged stakeholders and the public to report suspicious activities and support regulatory compliance to combat the menace of counterfeit products.
