The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday firmly rejected reports alleging that the Federal Government had directed it to suspend enforcement actions against sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products, describing the publication as “false and misleading.”
In a press statement signed by its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Agency clarified that it has not received any formal communication from the Federal Government instructing a halt to its regulatory activities concerning sachet alcohol products.
“The said publication is false, misleading, and does not reflect any official communication received by the Agency from the Federal Government,” NAFDAC declared.
The Agency emphasised that it operates strictly within its statutory mandate and in accordance with duly communicated government policies and directives, stressing that enforcement actions remain guided by existing laws and regulatory frameworks. “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,” Adeyeye stated.
NAFDAC further reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring compliance within the food and beverage sector, adding that any decision affecting national regulatory actions would be communicated solely through official government channels.
The Agency warned against the circulation of unverified information, cautioning that such reports risk fuelling unnecessary public anxiety, economic instability, and misinterpretation of government policy.
It therefore urged members of the public, industry stakeholders, and the media to disregard the false report and to rely exclusively on verified information issued through the Agency’s official platforms and authorised government communication channels,” Adeyeye said.
This renewed clarification comes amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny of sachet alcohol products, which remain at the centre of public health debates due to concerns over accessibility and abuse, particularly among young people. Reiterating its position, NAFDAC declared that it remains resolute in its commitment to public health, economic stability, and national interest.
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