Tag: NAFDAC

NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%
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NAFDAC approves first robotic surgery system in West Africa

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has approved the Toumai robotic surgical system for clinical use in Nigeria. The approval represents a major regulatory milestone, positioning Nigeria as the first country in West Africa to authorise the use of a robotic surgery platform for direct patient care. The clearance followed a […]

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Recalled Indomie vegetable not sold in Nigeria — NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has reassured Nigerians following a recent recall alert involving Indomie Noodles Vegetable Flavour, stating that the affected product is neither registered nor sold in Nigeria. In a press release issued on Sunday, the agency explained that the recall was initiated by French health authorities and […]

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NAFDAC recalls Indomie vegetable noodles over allergen risk

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced the recall of Indomie brand noodles, Vegetable Flavour, following the discovery of undeclared allergens in the product. NAFDAC disclosed that the affected noodles contain milk and eggs, which were not declared on the product label, thereby posing a potential health risk to consumers […]

NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%
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NAFDAC orders nationwide mop-up of substandard europharm products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued an alert to healthcare providers and the general public regarding a nationwide mop-up of products manufactured by EUROPHARM Laboratories in Jos. The agency announced on its X handle on Friday that it initiated enforcement action against Europharm Laboratories, also known as Eurolink Nigeria […]

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NAFDAC warns against smuggled prohibited foods, threatens seizure

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised an alarm over the growing incidence of smuggling, sale, and distribution of regulated food products currently found in markets across the country. The agency disclosed this critical information in a statement signed by its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Saturday in Abuja. NAFDAC […]

Manufacturers, importers to stop supplying drugs to Kano market
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NAFDAC secures elite international harmonisation council status

Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has secured full membership of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use, marking a major leap in the nation’s regulatory advancement. The official announcement was made at the recent ICH Assembly held in Singapore. The development makes Nigeria the […]

Manufacturers, importers to stop supplying drugs to Kano market
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NAFDAC shuts unhygienic depot, seals drink factory in Kaduna

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has taken action in Kaduna State by shutting down an unhygienic depot and sealing a drinks factory. Speaking to journalists on Saturday in Kaduna, the state coordinator of NAFDAC, Nasiru Mato, said that, in line with the agency’s mandate to safeguard the health of consumers […]

NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%
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NAFDAC destroys N20bn substandard products in Oyo

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, South-West Zone, began the destruction of unwholesome and substandard products valued at over N20 billion in Ibadan on Thursday. The destruction exercise took place at the Moniya dumpsite located in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. […]

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NAFDAC, NNMDA partner to standardize herbal medicines

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency in a significant move to advance the development of safe, effective, and scientifically validated herbal medicines in Nigeria. This collaboration is aimed at ensuring that indigenous herbal products meet international safety and efficacy […]

NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%
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NAFDAC destroys N15bn worth Of fake drugs in Ibadan

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Thursday destroyed fake, expired, substandard, and falsified drugs and products valued at N15 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State. This significant destruction exercise was announced by the Director-General of the agency, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, who was represented by NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Martins Iluyomade, […]

NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%
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NAFDAC delists flagyl, 100 other drugs from Nigerian market

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced the delisting of 101 drugs from circulation in Nigeria. The agency stated that the affected products are no longer permitted for manufacturing, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale, or use in the country. NAFDAC explained that some of the products were withdrawn voluntarily at […]

Manufacturers, importers to stop supplying drugs to Kano market
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NAFDAC issues public alert on fake Postinor-2 pills

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued a public alert on the circulation of falsified batches of Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg) emergency contraceptive pills in Nigeria. According to NAFDAC, the Society for Family Health (SFH), the authorized distributor, confirmed that the affected batches were not imported by the company. In a […]