NAFDAC has dismantled illegal alcohol packaging operations at Article Market in Abule-Osun area of Lagos State.
During the raid, over 50,000 counterfeit branded labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic beverages, valued at approximately ₦2 billion, were confiscated. These items were being used to produce unapproved and hazardous alcoholic products.
NAFDAC warns about the severe health risks of counterfeit alcohol, including poisoning and organ damage. Consumers are advised to purchase alcoholic beverages only from trusted vendors and report any suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
In a related development, NAFDAC huncovered a warehouse in Oke-Afa, Okota, Lagos, stocked with unregistered and expired supermarket items.
Acting on credible intelligence, NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate raided the facility, apprehending operators offloading a 20 feet container filled with unregistered carbonated drinks.
A further inspection revealed over 14 rooms packed with unregistered and expired products, some of which were contaminated by rats, indicating poor storage conditions.
The facility was immediately placed on hold, with all operations suspended pending further investigation.
NAFDAC has invited the management to provide sourcing evidence, including the Global Listing for Supermarket Items (GLSI) certificate.
The Agency warns of the risks posed by unregulated products, particularly as the festive season approaches.
NAFDAC urges consumers to remain vigilant by verifying product sources and reporting suspicious activities to the nearest office. This operation underscores the Agency’s commitment to protecting public health and enforcing regulatory standards.
