NAFDAC uncovers suspected fake drinks factory, arrests two in Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has uncovered a suspected counterfeit beverage manufacturing website in Lagos State, resulting in the arrest of two suspects.

The company disclosed the event in a publish on X on Tuesday, figuring out the situation as Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex. 

It mentioned the suspects had been allegedly concerned in revalidating vitality drinks in addition to standard wine and whisky manufacturers.

A video launched by NAFDAC confirmed stacks of blue cans of Bullet vitality drink piled up in a storage space, with unfastened cans and cardboard cartons scattered close by.

The footage additionally captured a big blue plastic barrel containing discarded supplies and two males sitting on the ground in opposition to a wall.

Other scenes confirmed empty alcoholic beverage bottles, bottle caps, corks, labels and packaging supplies unfold throughout the ground, with some saved in bins and luggage.

A bottle of Martell cognac was seen among the many gadgets, whereas plastic luggage containing caps and seals, printed labels and different packaging supplies had been displayed in what seemed to be an improvised manufacturing space.

NAFDAC mentioned the two suspects had been apprehended on the facility over their alleged involvement in the revalidation of vitality drinks, wines and whisky manufacturers.

The discovery comes amid requires stronger surveillance and regulatory enforcement to forestall counterfeit and substandard merchandise from reaching shoppers in Nigeria.

Concerns have additionally been raised over the security and authenticity of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks offered in the nation, notably merchandise allegedly repackaged or relabelled with out applicable regulatory supervision.

NAFDAC is accountable for regulating and controlling the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, commercial, sale and use of meals, medication, cosmetics, medical units, chemical compounds and packaged water in Nigeria.