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NAFDAC shuts unregistered bakeries, water packaging companies in Plateau
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Pharmaceutical sector target 70% local drug production

Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector is set for significant growth, with plans to increase local drug production to 70%. This target was announced by the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, at the 7th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers’ EXPO in Lagos, according to Nairametrics. Speaking at the event, organized by the Pharmaceutical […]

NAFDAC shuts unregistered bakeries, water packaging companies in Plateau
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NAFDAC shuts unregistered bakeries, water packaging companies in Plateau

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control has taken action against several unregistered bakeries and water-packaging companies operating without the necessary approval in Plateau State. Mr. Shaba Mohammed, the Director of the North Central Zone, reported that various water-packaging firms were discovered to be operating under substandard Good Manufacturing Practices, leading to their […]

NAFDAC raises alarm over kidney-damaging cough syrup in circulation
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NAFDAC raises alarm over kidney-damaging cough syrup in circulation

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has issued a public alert regarding the recall of Benylin Paediatric Syrup, a product manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. “The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control is notifying the public of the recall of one lot of Benylin Pediatrics syrup manufactured by […]

Manufacturers, importers to stop supplying drugs to Kano market
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Manufacturers, importers to stop supplying drugs to Kano market

The Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control have both issued a strong warning, requesting that all distributors, importers, manufacturers, and company representatives immediately stop supplying medications to any establishments in Sabon Gari Market, Niger Street, or any other location outside of the Coordinated Wholesale Centre in Dangwauro, Kano State. Nairametrics […]

NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%
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NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control reported that the processing fee for renewing registration for domestically manufactured items has been cut by 65% to N44,200. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the agency’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, revealed the information in a statement published by NAFDAC media consultant, Olusayo Akintola, in […]

NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%
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NAFDAC shuts Lagos pharmacy, drug stores over controlled drugs sale

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has closed two drug stores in Idumota and one pharmacy in Surulere, Lagos, for selling unregistered and uncontrolled medications. The affected Idumota establishments belonged to Blue Choice Pharmaceutical Ltd., while VaticanBell Pharmacy in Surulere faced closure. Furthermore, Global Oneword Healthcare Ltd.’s little drug warehouse in […]

NAFDAC raises alarm over unhealthy Mayonnaise in sale
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NAFDAC raises alarm over unhealthy Mayonnaise in sale

Nigerians have been warned by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control about the sale of Whippy Real Mayonnaise which is unfit for consumption in the country. The Times reported that according to the food and pharmaceuticals regulator, the post-marketing surveillance team of the agency in Ilorin, Kwara State, conducted an investigation after receiving a customer […]

NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%
Policy and Regulations

NAFDAC to tackle rejection of Nigerian food abroad

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has collaborated with pre-shipment inspection agents to reduce the rejection of Nigerian food products abroad.   The Director General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, who also heads the Office of Trade and International Relations, decried the alarming rate of rejection of food exports from […]

Semovita free of plastic content - NAFDAC
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Semovita free of plastic content – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has said that no plastic material was found in Semovita after a scientific investigation of the substance. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the position was disclosed in a statement published Monday in Abuja and signed by the agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye. Adeyeye claimed […]

NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%
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NAFDAC to shut Kebbi water factories over hygiene requirement failure

The Kebbi state branch of the National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control on Saturday organized a one-day sensitization session at the College of Nursing Sciences Birnin Kebbi to air its concern about water hygiene in the state. Independent News reported that according to the state coordinator, Sulaiman Muyideen.the initiative is intended to educate […]

Policy and Regulations

NAFDAC announces ban, phase-out, reclassification of pesticides

The National Agency for Food Drug Law Administration and Control have announced the ban, phase-out and re-classification of pesticides within the country.   In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Director-General, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, made the announcement.   Recall that, NAFDAC just recently placed a ban on the popular noodle brand, Indomie, […]

NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%
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NAFDAC, UK negotiate bilateral agreement for Nigerian products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control revealed that it is working on a bilateral deal with the UK Government which would enable easier exports of Nigerian processed products registered with NAFDAC. To take full advantage of the opportunity, business owners who intend to enter the processed food export industry are invited […]

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