LASCOPA WARNS LAGOS CONSUMERS AGAINST EXPIRED PRODUCTS WITH FALSIFIED DATES
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has raised the alarm over the alleged circulation and sale of expired and near-expired products bearing falsified production and expiry dates across markets and retail outlets in the state.
The General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, disclosed this in a statement, warning that devices and chemicals reportedly being circulated online to erase and reprint product dates could facilitate the sale of unsafe products to unsuspecting consumers.
Solebo said consumer safety remained a priority, stressing that the reintroduction of expired products into the market with falsified dates violated the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency Law, 2025, as amended.
“Consumer safety is non-negotiable. Expired products are being reintroduced into the market with falsified dates, in violation of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency Law, 2025 (as amended), and this poses significant public health risks,” he said.
He disclosed that LASCOPA enforcement teams had conducted inspections across all 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the state, where they identified cases involving suspicious date coding, damaged packaging and questionable products.
According to him, offenders will face appropriate sanctions, including seizure of products, closure of business premises and prosecution in line with the law.
The agency urged consumers to carefully examine product labels before making purchases, particularly for smudged or altered dates, damaged packaging and other inconsistencies.
Residents were also advised to patronise trusted vendors and retain purchase receipts as evidence of transactions.
Solebo called on manufacturers to adopt clear and standardised labelling practices for batch numbers, production dates and expiry information to protect consumers and improve traceability.
He reaffirmed LASCOPA’s commitment to sustained monitoring and enforcement across the state, urging residents to report suspected violations.
Residents can report suspicious products to the agency through 081 2499 3895 or 091 5389 4878, via email at lasgcopa@gmail.com, its official social media platforms, or its office in Ikeja.
“Consumer safety remains a shared responsibility,” Solebo added.
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