NAFDAC Removes 7,210 Fake Products in Nationwide Sweep

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), under the leadership of Director-General Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, reported the removal of 7,210 fake and substandard products during nationwide surveillance operations conducted from May to July 2026. The agency inspected 6,233 facilities across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The Food and Water category had the highest number of products removed, totaling 3,633 from 1,808 facilities, followed by drugs and herbals with 2,459 products from 2,084 facilities. Cosmetics accounted for 911 products from 821 facilities, while medical devices and chemicals recorded 183 and 21 products, respectively.

Adeyeye emphasized the importance of scientific evaluation for allegations of counterfeit products, stating that NAFDAC could seize or destroy non-compliant items. Additionally, over 13,740 truckloads of counterfeit products valued at over N1.5 trillion were destroyed in earlier operations.

NAFDAC secured 64 convictions for counterfeiting, with offenders sentenced to one to seven years in prison.