The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismantled illegal alcohol packaging operations at Article Market in Abule-Osun, Lagos State.
During the raid, NAFDAC disclosed that, over 50,000 counterfeit branded labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic beverages, valued at approximately ₦2 billion were confiscated.
According to NAFDAC, “These items were being used to produce unapproved and hazardous alcoholic products.”
While warning consumers about the severe health risks of counterfeit alcohol, including poisoning and organ damage, NAFDAC advised consumers to purchase alcoholic beverages only from trusted vendors and report any suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
