The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse stocked with banned, counterfeit, and unregistered cosmetic products valued at over ₦3 billion at the APT Trade Fair Complex.
The illicit facility, concealed within an uncompleted building, was discovered during an enforcement operation by the agency.
Items recovered from the warehouse include 728 cartons of Crusader soap, 718 cartons of E45 soap, and Extract Gold whitening soaps — products banned by the Federal Government. Officials also found assorted perfumes, body oils, and cooking oils, which have been placed on hold pending further regulatory assessment.
NAFDAC confirmed that all seized products have been evacuated from the premises to prevent their distribution into the market.
The warehouse manager has been invited for questioning as investigations continue. The agency reiterated that the sale and use of banned and unregistered cosmetic products pose significant health risks to consumers.
NAFDAC urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest agency office as enforcement efforts intensify.
