NAFDAC carries out 213 raids and finds 474 new cases in eight months

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has carried out 213 raids and found 474 new cases from January to August 2026 as part of its enforcement work.

NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, shared this in a statement on Wednesday. She mentioned that the agency kept up investigations, surveillance, and enforcement activities during these eight months.

Ms Adeyeye explained that the Directorate of Investigation and Enforcement completed 295 cases, made 821 product seizures, closed or sealed 179 businesses, and made 52 arrests within this time.

The agency also did 157 surveillance activities, issued 218 administrative sanctions, and destroyed 22 products that were reported during these eight months.

The enforcement covered food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, packaged water, drinks, and chemicals. This shows NAFDAC's commitment to protecting consumers from unsafe and fake products.

The statement revealed that cosmetics had 401 product seizures, followed by drinks with 215, and drugs with 112 in the same period.

She explained that these figures are the number of reported product seizures. They do not show the actual amounts or value of the products seized during the enforcement activities.

The statement also noted that cosmetics were responsible for 64 of the 179 business closures or seals. Drinks were involved in 67 of the 213 raids conducted during this time.

NAFDAC's work included holding products, collecting samples for lab tests, carrying out interrogations, and sending cases for legal action where needed.

Ms Adeyeye said these actions are part of NAFDAC's strategy to spot possible violations, gather evidence, and stop the distribution of harmful products in the country.

She added that the agency will keep working closely with government bodies, law enforcement, state task forces, and other partners to improve information gathering and boost compliance with regulations across Nigeria.

Ms Adeyeye urged manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, and others in regulated sectors to follow the rules closely. They should ensure their products meet the required standards before reaching consumers.

She also encouraged the public to buy regulated products from trusted shops, check for registration through official NAFDAC channels, and report any suspected fake, substandard, or unsafe products without delay.

The director-general stressed that protecting public health is at the heart of NAFDAC's work. She added that the agency will continue its oversight and enforcement to ensure access to products that meet the necessary standards.