The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse stocked with banned, fake, and unregistered cosmetic products valued at over ₦3 billion at the APT Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State.
According to a statement shared on the agency’s Facebook page on Sunday, the warehouse was concealed within an uncompleted building, allegedly to evade detection by regulatory authorities.
It was gathered that the discovery was made during a routine enforcement operation aimed at curbing the circulation of substandard and harmful consumer goods in the market.
Items recovered from the facility include 728 cartons of Crusader soap, 718 cartons of E45 soap, and large quantities of Extract Gold whitening soap products banned by the Federal Government due to safety concerns.
Officials also seized assorted perfumes, body oils, and cooking oils found at the location.
The additional products have been placed on hold pending further regulatory assessment.
NAFDAC confirmed that all confiscated items have been evacuated from the premises to prevent their distribution to unsuspecting consumers.
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The agency added that the warehouse manager has been invited for questioning as investigations continue.
The agency stated that further enforcement actions would follow based on the outcome of the inquiry.
NAFDAC warned that the sale and use of banned and counterfeit cosmetic products pose serious health risks, including skin damage and other long-term health complications.
The agency urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
NAFDAC reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring that only safe, approved products are available in the Nigerian market.
