NAFDAC SEIZES N47M WORTH OF FAKE TOOTHPASTE, SPAGHETTI, OTHER ITEMS IN NIGER MARKET
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By: Motunrayo Aniwura
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated counterfeit and unregistered goods worth over N47 million during a raid at the Ibrahim Babangida International Market in Suleja, Niger State.
The operation, aimed at curbing the distribution of banned and substandard products, also resulted in the sealing of a warehouse belonging to one Alhaji Ahmed.
Authorities discovered large quantities of Monosodium Glutamate packed in 25kg bags at the facility, a product restricted from large-scale importation into Nigeria.
NAFDAC disclosed the details of the enforcement action in a statement posted on its X page on Tuesday.
The agency said, “NAFDAC has sealed a warehouse in Niger State operated by one Alhaji Ahmed, for stocking large quantities of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) in 25kg bags, a product banned for importation into Nigeria.”
NAFDAC officials uncovered a wide range of counterfeit oral care products bearing fake or misleading labels.
These included poorly imitated versions of popular toothpaste brands, as well as other unregistered and potentially harmful products.
Banned foreign spaghetti was also among the items confiscated.
“Among the confiscated items were counterfeit Oral-B toothpaste, banned foreign spaghetti, and unregistered products such as Bamboo Charcoal toothpaste, ‘Crogate’ and ‘Cloguide’ triple-action toothpaste, and adulterated ‘Colgate’ toothpaste,” the statement noted.
The agency said several shops in the market are now under investigation, pending verification of their inventory and compliance status.
Monosodium Glutamate, commonly referred to as Ajinomoto or White Maggi, remains banned for large-scale importation due to health and regulatory concerns.
NAFDAC warned consumers to avoid repackaged MSG and any food additive that lacks proper identification and regulatory approval.
“NAFDAC advises consumers to avoid repackaged MSG and other food additives that do not carry proper labelling. Products must have a valid NAFDAC Number, manufacturing and expiry dates, batch number, and the manufacturer’s address to ensure they meet safety and quality standards,” the agency said.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that only safe and properly regulated products are available in Nigerian markets, while also warning that enforcement actions will continue across the country.
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