The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered fake alcohol packaging centres in Lagos.
After the discovery at Article Market, Abule-Osun, the officials seized items worth about ₦2 billion.
The agency described the raid as a significant effort in safeguarding public health and safety.
This was contained in NAFDAC statement on Thursday via X which disclosed that during the operation, more than 50,000 fake branded labels and packaging materials used to produce unauthorised and dangerous alcoholic beverages were seized.
“NAFDAC has dismantled illegal alcohol packaging operations at Article Market in Abule-Osun, Lagos State. During the raid, over 50,000 counterfeit branded labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic beverages valued at approximately ₦2 billion, were confiscated,” the statement said.
“These items were being used to produce unapproved and hazardous alcoholic products. NAFDAC warns about the severe health risks of counterfeit alcohol, including poisoning and organ damage,” the statement added.
The agency disclosed that the items were used in illegal production of alcoholic drinks that have potential severe health risks.
NAFDAC therefore advised consumers to buy alcoholic beverages from only trusted vendors and report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
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