The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) received a notification that the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority confiscated approximately 140 boxes of a banned alcoholic energy drink found in circulation in the Upper East Region of Ghana.
According to information received, the product was confiscated during regulatory enforcement activities due to concerns regarding its safety and regulatory status. The product had previously been prohibited from sale and distribution because of the potential health risks associated with the combination of alcohol and stimulants commonly found in energy drinks. The seized products included Bel Ice Vodka Energy Drink and Cody’s Vody Energy Mix.
Risk Statement
Alcoholic energy drinks may pose significant health risks because the stimulant ingredients can mask the effects of alcohol intoxication, potentially leading consumers to underestimate their level of impairment.
Young adults and adolescents may be particularly vulnerable to risks such as excessive alcohol consumption, increased risk-taking behaviours, impaired judgment and coordination, cardiovascular effects such as increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure, dehydration and sleep disturbances, increased risk of alcohol-related injuries and accidents.
Product Details
The details of the products are as follows;
Product Name | Bel Ice Vodka Energy Drink | Cody’s Vody Energy Mix |
Product Manufacturer | Bel Beverages, Ghana | Jens Warneke Export GmbH, Bremen, Germany |
Batch No. | All Batches | All Batches |
Product Photo
Fig 1: Bel Ice Vodka Energy Drink
Fig 2: Cody’s Vody Energy Mix
NAFDAC is conducting appropriate post-market surveillance and regulatory monitoring activities to prevent the circulation of unapproved or potentially unsafe products within Nigeria. The Agency will take necessary regulatory actions against any person or organization found to be importing, distributing, or selling such products.
All importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers are advised to:
- Ensure that the affected products are not imported, distributed, marketed, or sold within Nigeria.
- Verify that all beverages offered for sale comply with NAFDAC registration and regulatory requirements.
- Report any suspected presence of the products in the Nigerian supply chain to the nearest NAFDAC office.
Consumers are encouraged to report any sightings of the products or any adverse events associated with their consumption to the nearest NAFDAC office or using the E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website www.nafdac.gov.ng
For complaints, you can call the Reforms Unit on the following lines: 09097630506, 09097630507, or email: reforms@nafdac.gov.ng
NAFDAC………. Customer-focused, Agency-minded!!!
Signed Management
