NAFDAC closes 16 sachet water factories in Rivers State
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down 16 sachet water factories in Rivers State. The closures followed an enforcement operation in several local government areas targeting factories operating without licenses or under poor hygienic conditions. Chukwuma Oligbu, NAFDAC Director for the South-South Zone, emphasized that the agency will continue to crack down on illegal and unsafe production. Factory owners have been summoned to the NAFDAC office for further action.
What we know
- NAFDAC closed 16 sachet water factories in Asari-Toru, Akuku-Toru, Degema, and Ikwerre local government areas.
- The factories were cited for issues such as lack of licenses, poor hygiene, expired licenses, and improper labeling.
- Some factories were found using dirty filters and handkerchiefs as filters, and operating from inappropriate locations like filling stations.
- Chukwuma Oligbu warned that any obstruction of NAFDAC officials or continued illegal production will lead to arrest and prosecution.
- The public is encouraged to report any suspicious or unwholesome production of NAFDAC-regulated products for prompt action.
