Press Briefing: Re-NAFFDAC approves GLUCOZIL, AAU’s herbal medicine for diabetes
The Agency’s attention has been drawn to a publication on August 24th, 2023, circulating in many print and online media which claims that a Listed Local Herbal Medicine “Glucozil” produced by Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma was approved by NAFDAC for the treatment and cure of Diabetes Mellitus and capable of treating Benign prostatic hyperplasia (Prostrate […]
Press Briefing On Reported Decline In Pharmaceutical Imports Into Nigeria
, The attention of the Management of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been drawn to publications in online tabloid, specifically the Business Day edition of 24th August 2023 titled “Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Import drop 63% in Two Years”. While the write up quoted this data from the International Trade […]
Press Briefing on the Illegal Importation, Sales and Distribution of Crusader Soaps Containing Mercury in Nigeria
, Protocols: It is my pleasure to welcome you all to this Press briefing. In the course of its regulatory activities, the investigation and enforcement (I&E) Directorate of NAFDAC has discovered a syndicate that specializes in importing banned Crusader soaps containing Mercury. The syndicate uses forged customs documents to import the product into the country. […]
Public Alert No. 30/2023 – Alert on Four Products found to Contain Potent Medicinal Ingredients Including Steroids and Banned Substances
, The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying the public of a press release by Health Sciences Authority (HSA) Singapore, on four products found to contain potent medicinal ingredients including steroids and banned substances. The implicated potent medicinal ingredients are not allowed in the affected products and may cause […]
Public Alert No. 029/2023 – Updates on Products found Overseas that Contain Potent Ingredients
, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is updating the public on some products found and reported to contain potent ingredients by various regulatory authorities overseas. The implicated potent ingredients are not allowed in the affected products and may cause severe side effects on consumers. This information is provided to […]
Public Alert No. 028/2023 – Chinese Authorities Suspend Three Cosmetic Production Licenses
, The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is informing the public that the Chinese Authorities, on 9th May, 2023, suspended cosmetic production licenses of three (3) companies. The suspension was due to violation of relevant regulations, quality and standards. The affected companies are: Huizhou Aozi Cosmetics Co. Ltd, Guangzhou Shangpin […]
Public Alert No. 027/2023 – Alert on Fake Anthrax Vaccine Discovered in Some States in Nigeria
, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying the public of the discovery of fake anthrax vaccines circulating in Nasawara, Kaduna, Kwara and Oyo States. Following the current outbreak of anthrax in the country, the fake vaccines were discovered to be sold at major livestock markets in the four […]
Public Alert No. 025/2023 – Presence of Suspected Counterfeit Artequin 600/750 Tablets in Circulation in Nigeria
, The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is informing the public of a circulation of counterfeit Artequin 600/750 (Artesunate + Mefloquin) tablets in Nigeria. The product is stated to be manufactured by Acino Pharma AG. The Agency is issuing this alert following the notification received from Occulus PharmaCare Ltd on […]
Public Alert No. 026/2023 – Alert on Counterfeit Peak Milk in Circulation
, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying the public of the sale of counterfeit Peak 14g Instant Milk Powder across states in Nigeria. On investigation by the Friesland Campina WAMCO Security team, it was discovered that the counterfeited products displayed openly in the market were few as the […]
Press Briefing: Re-NAFFDAC approves GLUCOZIL, AAU’s herbal medicine for diabetes
, The Agency’s attention has been drawn to a publication on August 24th, 2023, circulating in many print and online media which claims that a Listed Local Herbal Medicine “Glucozil” produced by Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma was approved by NAFDAC for the treatment and cure of Diabetes Mellitus and capable of treating Benign prostatic hyperplasia […]
