The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed a warehouse in Kaduna for stockpiling expired food and cosmetic products worth more than N75 million.
NAFDAC revealed that the achievement was accomplished as a result of information obtained from a concerned individual.
On Tuesday, the agency announced the warehouse’s location at PP2A Bayajidda Street along Kano Road, New Ogbomosho Road, using its official X Twitter.
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“During the raid, workers were caught repackaging expired biscuits into sacks and other expired items, including dairy milk, vegetable oil, soft drinks, and detergents, were also discovered,” the agency reveals.
The warehouse’s managing director has also been arrested for interrogation.
NAFDAC emphasised that strict regulatory sanctions would be imposed after the conclusion of the investigation.
While carrying out the raid, the team discovered expired products valued at over seven million naira, including “H-Pylori” test kits, which pose serious risks to public health.
Since November 26, 2024, the agency said it has developed standards for managing and disposing of unwholesome pharmaceuticals and NAFDAC-regulated products (food, medicines, medical devices, and cosmetics) in Nigeria.
It stressed that no regulated product should be manufactured, imported, exported, sold, or used in Nigeria unless registered under NAFDAC regulations.
“Products are considered unwholesome if they are expired, improperly sealed, damaged, improperly stored, incorrectly labelled, counterfeit, substandard, prohibited, or unauthorized. At the facility level, proper management includes maintaining an inventory book for unwholesome products,” it noted.
It encouraged the people to be watchful and report any suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
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