Ban Of The Use Of Methyl Bromide As A Fumigant For Control Of Pests In Crops
, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control wishes to draw the attention of the general public and in particular the agro dealers on ban of use of Methyl Bromide as a fumigant in pest control. Methyl bromide is colourless, odourless, noncorrosive and non-flammable, highly toxic to a broad spectrum of insects […]
Public Alert No. 0004/2019 – Alert on Falsely Labelled Menthodex Cough Mixture
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) alerts the public, especially the health care providers on falsely labelled Menthodex Cough Mixture. The Menthodex Cough Mixture falsely labelled with manufacturing date of APR 2019 is widely circulated on social media. Genuine Menthodex Cough Mixture manufactured by Bells Sons & Co (Druggist) Limited, […]
Public Alert No. 0003/2019 – Alert on Falsified Rabies Vaccines Circulating in the Philippines
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been informed by the World Health Organization (WHO) that two (2) versions of falsified Verorab® vaccines are in circulation in the Philippines. Verorab® vaccine is used for the prevention of rabies in children and adults. It can be used to protect those who […]
Public Alert No. 0002/2019 – Alert on Outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Limpopo, South Africa
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been informed of positive laboratory results for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in cattle in the Vhembe District of Limpopo, South Africa. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Republic of South Africa in a media release on 8th January, 2019 stated that the outbreak […]
Public Alert No: 001/2019 – Warning Against The Purchase And Consumption Of The Following Unregistered Products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has been informed that the Philippines food and drug Administration has warned against the consumption and export of the following unregistered products. Extreme Tea 12 Far East Pure Turmeric Tea Powder (Luyang Dilaw). CF Buah Merah 14-In-1 plus Enzyme Fruit Juice. Green Harmony Tumeric Blend […]
Interception Of A Trailer Transporting Unregistered Pharmaceutical Products
, Following a tip off from a concerned citizen that a 40ft trailer was transporting assorted suspected Pharmaceutical products to an unknown destination, operatives of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate of NAFDAC on Wednesday, 9th January 2019 mounted a six-hour surveillance and intercepted the said trailer at Oshodi enroute Mushin. While trying to move the intercepted trailer […]
Public Alert No. 0041/2018 – Alert on Falsified Costrim, Metronidazole, Domiquine, Catrim, Cemtrim 480 and Citrim 480 Tablets Manufactured by Mr. Emeka Madu (aka. Cabara)
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) alerts members of the public on the illegal manufacturing, distribution and sale of falsified Costrim Tablets, Metronidazole Tablets, Domiquine Tablets, Catrim Tablets, Cemtrim 480 Tablets and Citrim 480 Tablets by Mr. Emeka Madu (aka Cabara). These products are falsely labelled with the names of […]
Reflection: NAFDAC’s Return To The Ports And Interception Of Containers Of Unregistered And Illicit Pharmaceutical Products
, Protocol The return of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to the ports and borders in May 2018 after seven years of absence and heightened readiness and alertness of the Agency’s Ports Inspection Directorate have significantly enhanced activities involving the control of importation of drugs, food, chemicals, detergents, cosmetics, […]
Public Alert No: 0040/2018 – Thermacare Hetwraps By Pfizer: Six Lots Recalled Due To The Potential For Skin Injuries
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has been informed that Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, a division of Pfizer Inc., is voluntarily recalling six lots of ThermaCare® HeatWrap product to the consumer level. Pfizer Consumer Healthcare initiated this recall because product from these lots has a potential to leak ingredients that are contained in the […]
Public Alert No: 0039/2018 – Homeopathic Aqeous Based Medicines By Eight And Company D/B/A Sprayolog Recall-Due To Microbial Contamination.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has been informed that Eight and Company LLC, d/b/a Sprayology USA is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry from 10/18 to 7/22 of its aqueous-based homeopathic product line for human use. All products manufactured by the contract manufacturer, King Bio, USA have been recalled due […]
