Public Notice on Blacklisting Ayrtons Saunders Ltd, Uk
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) hereby issues this Public Notice to inform the general public, healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical importers, distributors, and all relevant stakeholders of the blacklisting of Ayrtons Saunders Ltd, UK, whose products are marketed by Mofus Nig. Ltd NAFDAC investigations revealed regulatory violations connected with the importation, […]
Public Alert No. 043/2026-NAFDAC Places Products Marketed by Mofus Nigeria Ltd on Watchlist Pending Regulatory Investigation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) wishes to inform healthcare professionals, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs), healthcare institutions, and the general public that products marketed by Mofus Nigeria Ltd have been placed on the NAFDAC Watchlist pending the outcome of an ongoing regulatory investigation. The decision […]
Public Alert No. 042/2026-Alert on the Seizure of Suspected Substandard and Falsified BPPL Artemether/Lumefantrine 80mg/480mg
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying healthcare providers, importers, distributors, retailers, Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs), and the general public of the seizure of a suspected Substandard and Falsified (SF) antimalarial medicine, Artemether/Lumefantrine 80mg/480mg, purportedly manufactured by Bandaram Pharma Packleh Ltd (BPPL), India. The product was intercepted […]
Public Alert No. 041/2026 – Alert on Suspected Counterfeit ORACIRE+ Toothpaste
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is informing the public of the circulation of a suspected counterfeit toothpaste product, ORACIRE+ TOOTHPASTE, which is being distributed in Nigeria under the guise of the registered ORACARE+ Toothpaste. This follows a formal complaint and a market intelligence report regarding the widespread distribution of […]
Public Alert No: 039/2026 – Alert on the Risk of Drug Poisoning Associated with Concurrent Use of Gabapentinoids and Other Medicines
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is informing healthcare professionals and the public of a report received concerning emerging evidence showing an increased risk of drug poisoning when gabapentinoids (gabapentin and pregabalin) are used together with certain medicines, particularly opioids and benzodiazepines. A study conducted by researchers at University College […]
Public Alert No. 038/2026 – Alert on Adulterated and Substandard Medicines- NITRAS, KADIN 2, ACEFYL and LORATADINE 24 Recalled by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP)
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying healthcare professionals, importers, distributors, retailers, and the public that the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has recalled specific batches of adulterated and substandard medicines (Nitras, Kadin 2, Acefyl and Loratadine 24) due to quality defects, contamination concerns, and failure to meet […]
Regulatory Clarification on Deleject Disposable Needle Public Alert
The public Alert No. 042/2026, concerning the reported presence of whitish particulate matter in Deleject Disposable Needle Batch No. 240605, was uploaded onto the NAFDAC website in error. The matter had earlier undergone appropriate regulatory review and investigation and was satisfactorily resolved several months ago. There are currently no quality, safety, or regulatory issues that […]
2026 World Breastfeeding Week Capacity Building Event for Healthcare Professionals
WELCOME REMARKS AND OPENING ADDRESS OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL NAFDAC AT THE 2026 WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK CAPACITY BUILDING EVENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS HELD ON 11TH AUGUST 2026 AT NAFDAC AUDITORIUM, ISOLO, LAGOS, DELIVERED BY DIRECTOR, FOOD SAFETY AND APPLIED NUTRITION (FSAN) DIRECTORATE, MRS. EVA EDWARDS Protocol It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you all […]
NAFDAC joins the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, nutrition partners, and the global community in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2026
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) proudly joins the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, development partners, healthcare professionals, and the global community in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2026, observed from 1st to 7th August 2026. This year’s theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,” highlights the importance […]
