The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Wednesday denied reports claiming that the Federal Government directed it to suspend enforcement actions against sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products, describing the publication as “false and misleading.”

In a press statement signed by its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Agency said it has not received any formal communication from the Federal Government ordering a halt to its regulatory activities concerning sachet alcohol products.

“The said publication is false, misleading, and does not reflect any official communication received by the Agency from the Federal Government,” NAFDAC stated.

The Agency stressed that it operates strictly within its statutory mandate and in alignment with duly communicated government policies and directives, noting that enforcement actions remain guided by existing laws and regulatory frameworks.

“At no time has the Agency received any formal directive ordering the suspension of its regulatory or enforcement activities in respect of sachet alcohol products,” Adeyeye stated.

NAFDAC further reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring compliance within the food and beverage sector, adding that any decision affecting national regulatory actions would be communicated through official government channels.

The Agency warned against the spread of unverified information, cautioning that such reports can cause unnecessary public anxiety, economic uncertainty, and misinterpretation of government policy.

“NAFDAC therefore urges members of the public, industry stakeholders, and the media to disregard the false report and to rely only on verified information issued through the Agency’s official platforms and authorised government communication channels,” Adeyeye said.

The renewed clarification comes amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny of sachet alcohol products, which have been at the centre of public health debates due to concerns over accessibility and abuse, particularly among young people.
Reiterating its position, NAFDAC declared that it remains steadfast in its commitment to public health, economic stability, and national interest.

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