NAFDAC Raids Illegal Bitters Factory in Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) discovered an illegal herbal product manufacturing facility in Agege, Lagos State, where bitters were allegedly sold using a registration number that belongs to Greentol Cough Syrup. This operation followed a report by The Guardian on October 10, 2026, regarding herbal products with falsified NAFDAC registration numbers.

NAFDAC's investigative team conducted surveillance before raiding the facility, finding three variants of Asheitu Adams Bitters bearing the fraudulent registration number A7-1827L. The agency confirmed the registration number's fraudulent use through its NAPAMS portal.

During the operation, the company's Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer was absent, but the company manager was arrested for further interrogation. NAFDAC urged the public to report suspected illegal manufacturing activities through its Call Centre.