The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse in Oke-Afa, Okota, Lagos, filled with unregistered and expired supermarket items. Acting on credible intelligence, NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate raided the facility, where operators were found unloading a 20ft container packed with unregistered carbonated drinks.
A further inspection revealed over 14 rooms stocked with a variety of unregistered and expired products, some of which showed signs of contamination by rats, indicating poor storage conditions. As a result, the facility was immediately shut down, and all operations were suspended pending further investigation.
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NAFDAC has called on the management of the warehouse to provide sourcing evidence, including the Global Listing for Supermarket Items (GLSI) certificate, to verify the legitimacy of the products stored.
With the festive season fast approaching, NAFDAC has issued a warning about the risks posed by unregulated products, urging consumers to be vigilant. The Agency advises the public to verify the sources of products before purchase and report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
This operation highlights NAFDAC’s continued commitment to safeguarding public health and enforcing regulatory standards in the marketplace.
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