The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed reports alleging that the Federal Government directed it to suspend enforcement actions against sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products, describing the claim as “false and misleading.”
In a press statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency said it has not received any formal communication from the Federal Government instructing it to halt regulatory or enforcement activities related to sachet alcohol products.
“The said publication is false, misleading, and does not reflect any official communication received by the Agency from the Federal Government,” NAFDAC stated.
The agency emphasized that it operates strictly within its statutory mandate and in accordance with officially communicated government policies and directives. It stressed that its enforcement actions continue to be guided by existing laws and established regulatory frameworks.
“At no time has the Agency received any formal directive ordering the suspension of its regulatory or enforcement activities in respect of sachet alcohol products,” Adeyeye said.
NAFDAC reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health and ensuring compliance within the food and beverage sector. It added that any decision affecting national regulatory actions would be formally communicated through appropriate government channels.
The agency also cautioned against the spread of unverified information, warning that such reports could trigger unnecessary public anxiety, create economic uncertainty, and distort government policy.
“NAFDAC therefore urges members of the public, industry stakeholders, and the media to disregard the false report and to rely only on verified information issued through the Agency’s official platforms and authorised government communication channels,” Adeyeye added.
