NAFDAC Has Confiscated Unregistered Food Products Worth over N3.8 billion In Lagos
Following a tip-off about the sale of unregistered food products.
The National Agency for Food The food and drug regulatory agency in a statement said its Investigation & Enforcement Directorate raided a warehouse at Apongbon Oke Arin Market in Lagos.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday announced that it seized unregistered food products worth over N3.8 billion in Lagos State.
The food and drug regulatory agency in a statement said its Investigation & Enforcement Directorate raided a warehouse at Apongbon Oke Arin Market in Lagos following a tip-off about the sale of unregistered food products.
NAFDAC said, “Various unregistered items valued at N3,818,802,720 were seized during the operation, and the facility has been placed on hold pending further investigation.
The warehouse management has been called in for questioning and will face sanctions pending the outcome of an investigation. The agency has reiterated its dedication to safeguarding public health and enforcing regulatory compliance. In a statement, they also advised the public to be cautious during the holiday season and report any suspicious activities to their nearest NAFDAC office.
