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NAFDAC dismisses false claims on suspension of sachet alcohol ban

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has dismissed as false and misleading reports claiming that the Federal Government directed it to suspend enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol and alcoholic beverages packaged in PET bottles below 200ml. A press release issued on Thursday morning and signed by the Director-General/Chief Executive […]

How open drug market threatens pharma sector – Expert
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ICYMI: NAFDAC seizes over 10m fake drugs in Lagos warehouses

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Monday uncovered what it described as one of the worst counterfeit medicine operations in recent years. The agency seized over 10 million doses of fake and banned drugs concealed inside warehouses in Lagos State. According to Vanguard, NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement and […]

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Sachet alcohol ban could threaten N400bn investments, MAN, NECA warn

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association have warned that enforcing a ban on alcoholic beverages sold in sachets and small PET bottles could jeopardize investments exceeding N400 billion across the alcoholic drinks value chain. In a joint statement published on Monday, NECA’s Director-General, Adewale Oyerinde, and MAN’s Director-General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, […]

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. […]