The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ramped up efforts to combat counterfeit cosmetics in Abuja, seizing illegal products valued at ₦37 million.
In a series of coordinated raids conducted by NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, unregistered and fake cosmetics were confiscated from supermarkets and open markets, including Wuse and Garki markets.
A statement issued on Tuesday via X (formerly Twitter) from the agency stated, “Several unregistered and counterfeit cosmetics were seized with a total street value of ₦37 million. NAFDAC is committed to investigating the sources of these illegal products and will take strict regulatory action against those involved.”
The seized items are set to be destroyed to safeguard public health, in accordance with NAFDAC’s laws and regulations.
NAFDAC reiterated its dedication to removing harmful cosmetics from the market, emphasizing that consumer health remains a top priority. The agency vowed to continue cracking down on counterfeit and unregistered products to protect Nigerians from unsafe goods.
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