UPDATE: NAFDAC DENIES RECEIVING DIRECTIVE TO SUSPEND SACHET ALCOHOL BAN

NAFDAC DENIES RECEIVING DIRECTIVE TO SUSPEND SACHET ALCOHOL BAN


The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed reports claiming that the Federal Government directed it to suspend enforcement of regulations on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the agency described the report as false and misleading, stating that it had not received any official communication from the Federal Government ordering a halt to its regulatory or enforcement activities concerning the products.

The clarification follows media reports alleging that the Federal Government had instructed NAFDAC to suspend all enforcement actions related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and small-volume alcoholic beverages.

Reacting to the claims, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said the agency operates strictly within its statutory mandate and in alignment with duly communicated government policies.

“The said publication is false, misleading, and does not reflect any official communication received by the Agency from the Federal Government,” Adeyeye stated. “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.”

She reiterated that NAFDAC remains committed to safeguarding public health, ensuring regulatory compliance, and discharging its responsibilities transparently and in accordance with established laws and due process.

According to the agency, any decision affecting national regulatory actions would be formally communicated through official government channels.

NAFDAC urged members of the public, industry stakeholders, and media organisations to disregard unverified reports and rely solely on information issued through its official platforms and authorised government communication channels.

The agency also cautioned against the spread of unverified information capable of causing unnecessary public anxiety, economic uncertainty, or misinterpretation of government policy.

The regulation of sachet alcohol and small-volume alcoholic beverages has generated national debate in recent years, particularly amid concerns over underage access, substance abuse, and associated public health risks.

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