The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed down a warehouse in Kaduna for stockpiling expired food and cosmetic products valued at over N75 million.
The agency revealed this development on its official X handle on Tuesday 22nd January, stating that the warehouse is located at PP2A Bayajidda Street by Kano Road, New Ogbomosho Road.
During the raid, workers were caught repackaging expired biscuits into sacks. Other expired items discovered included dairy milk, vegetable oil, soft drinks, detergents, and even “H-Pylori” test kits, which pose serious risks to public health.
The warehouse’s managing director has been arrested for questioning.
NAFDAC emphasised that strict regulatory sanctions will be imposed upon the conclusion of the investigation.
Since 26th November 2024, the agency has implemented guidelines for the handling and disposal of unwholesome medicines and NAFDAC-regulated products (food, medicines, medical devices, cosmetics) in Nigeria.
The agency 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 unauthorised. At the facility level, proper management includes maintaining an inventory book for unwholesome products,” it noted.
NAFDAC urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
