NAFDAC denies report of FG directive to halt enforcement on sachet alcohol

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed as false reports claiming that the Federal Government directed it to suspend enforcement actions against sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products.

In a statement signed by Mojisola Adeyeye, its director general, the agency described the publication as “false and misleading,” stressing that it had received no official communication from the Federal Government ordering such a suspension.

NAFDAC stated that it operates strictly within its statutory mandate and only acts on formally communicated government policies and directives. According to the agency, “At no time has the Agency received any formal directive ordering the suspension of its regulatory or enforcement activities in respect of sachet alcohol products.”

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The regulator reaffirmed its commitment to public health protection, regulatory compliance, and transparency in carrying out its responsibilities in line with established laws and due process. It emphasised that any decision affecting national regulatory actions would be conveyed through official government communication channels.

NAFDAC urged members of the public, industry stakeholders, and the media to disregard the report and rely solely on verified information released through its official platforms and authorised government channels.

The agency also cautioned against spreading unverified information, warning that such actions could trigger unnecessary public anxiety, economic uncertainty, and misinterpretation of government policy.

Reiterating its position, NAFDAC said it remains steadfast in its mandate to safeguard public health while supporting economic stability and the broader national interest.

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