The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC siezed counterfeit products worth 50 million during raids on popular supermarkets in Abuja, including Sahad Stores and H-Medix in Wuse 2 and Gwarinpa, during the week.
The regulatory body shared this information through its official account on Saturday, 20th, April 2024.
The enforcement team also targeted markets in Garki, Wuse, Utako, Kugbo, Nyanya, and Mararaba, confiscating counterfeit cosmetics and drugs.
At Sahad Stores, H-Medix, and various markets, counterfeit cosmetics were discovered and seized, while counterfeit drugs were confiscated at Utako market.
The seized items, including counterfeit NIVEA products, cosmetics, Jik bleach, Harpic toilet cleaner, and Airwick room freshener, amounted to ₦50 million in total value, with fake NIVEA products alone valued at ₦45 million.
Mr. Embugushiki-Musa Godiya, Head of Investigation and Enforcement/Federal Taskforce, FCT, Abuja, expressed concern over the sale of substandard products, particularly counterfeit NIVEA cream, which was being sold at higher prices than authentic products.
He emphasized the health risks associated with counterfeit goods, including cancer, kidney damage, and skin rashes.
NAFDAC reiterated its commitment to eliminating counterfeit syndicates and protecting public health.
Story: Ihuoma Ukeje