The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a suspected counterfeit beverage production facility at Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State, arresting two suspects in connection with the alleged operation.
According to information released by the agency, the suspects were allegedly involved in revalidating energy drinks and popular wine, Bullet drink and whisky brands at the facility.
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The discovery raises concerns about the safety and authenticity of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages circulating in the market, particularly where products may be tampered with or their dates and labels altered.
NAFDAC is responsible for regulating and controlling the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, packaged water and chemicals in Nigeria.
The agency’s enforcement actions are aimed at protecting consumers from substandard and potentially harmful products.
Consumers are advised to purchase beverages from reputable outlets, check product labels and packaging carefully, and report suspected counterfeit products to the relevant authorities.
Further details about the seized products, the identities of the suspects and the next steps in the investigation were not provided in the information available at the time of reporting.
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The suspects’ alleged involvement remains subject to investigation, and the allegations have not been established in court.
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