The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has made a significant discovery in Lagos, uncovering a warehouse filled with banned, substandard, and unregistered cosmetic products. The agency revealed that the products, with an estimated value exceeding N3 billion, were found at the APT Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State.
Details of the Discovery
In a statement released on its official X page, NAFDAC disclosed that the warehouse was cleverly concealed within an uncompleted building, making it difficult to detect. The agency emphasized that this operation highlights its ongoing efforts to combat the distribution of harmful goods in Nigeria.
Seized Items and Health Risks
Among the items recovered were 728 cartons of Crusader soap, 718 cartons of E45 soap, and Extract Gold whitening soaps, all of which have been banned by the Federal Government due to their potential health hazards. NAFDAC warned that the sale and use of such products pose serious health risks, including skin damage, allergic reactions, and other long-term health issues.
Additional products found in the warehouse included various perfumes, body oils, and cooking oils. These items have been placed on hold for further regulatory assessment to determine their safety and compliance with national standards.
Enforcement Actions and Public Advisory
NAFDAC has taken swift action by evacuating all seized products to prevent their distribution into the market. The warehouse manager has been invited for further investigation as part of the agency's enforcement measures. NAFDAC urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to counterfeit or banned products to the nearest NAFDAC office.
This discovery underscores the critical role of regulatory agencies in safeguarding public health and ensuring that only safe, approved products are available to consumers. NAFDAC continues to monitor and crack down on illegal operations that threaten the well-being of Nigerians.
