NAFDAC Seizes Goods Worth N10m In Warri

The National Agency for
Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized suspected fake drinks worth about N10 million in Igbudu Market, Warri South local government area of Delta.
The NAFDAC Chief Regulatory Officer and Enforcement Operations, Mr Idowu Joseph, disclosed this to reporters in Warri.
Joseph said the drinks were suspected to be fake, some with tampered dates, and without NAFDAC registration numbers.
He said that the items were recovered from about 10 shops, adding that the shops were consequently sealed.
Joseph said samples of the products would be taken to Asaba for laboratory analysis to ascertain their genuineness.
“The defaulters will be made to face the wrath of the law because some of them actually know that the products are fake.
“Because they know, the prices are cheap, they easily go for it not minding the health consequences to the end users.
“These samples are the starting point of our investigation, the shop owners have been invited for questioning.
“From there, we will know the sources of the products that is, the importer or producers.
“Subsequently, the matter may be taken to the court of law,’’ he said.
Joseph advised consumers to ensure they buy products from reliable sources and also watch out for the NAFDAC numbers.
“Though NAFDAC number alone does not guarantee the genuineness of a product, they should buy from reliable sources,’’ he said.
Some of the affected traders told newsmen that they were not aware that the products were fake.

Corlins Walter