NAFDAC denies claims of suspending sachet alcohol ban
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed reports suggesting it was told to halt enforcement of regulations on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. According to Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency has not received any official directive from the Federal Government to suspend its regulatory activities. NAFDAC emphasized its commitment to public health and regulatory compliance. The agency urged the public to rely only on verified information from official channels.
What we know
- NAFDAC stated it has not received any formal directive from the Federal Government to suspend enforcement actions regarding sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products.
- Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye reaffirmed that the agency operates within its statutory mandate and follows official government policies.
- The agency described recent media reports about a suspension as false and misleading.
- NAFDAC cautioned against spreading unverified information that could cause public anxiety or misinterpretation of government policy.
- The regulation of sachet alcohol remains a topic of national debate due to concerns about underage access and public health risks.
