NAFDAC Shuts Down Kaduna Warehouse Stocked with Expired Products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a warehouse in Kaduna for stocking expired food and cosmetic products valued at over N75 million.

The agency made this announcement on its official X handle on Tuesday, January 22. The warehouse, located at PP2A Bayajidda Street by Kano Road, New Ogbomosho Road, was found to be in violation of regulations.

“During the raid, workers were caught repackaging expired biscuits into sacks and other expired items, including dairy milk, vegetable oil, soft drinks, and detergents, were also discovered,” the agency reveals.

The managing director of the warehouse has been arrested for questioning. NAFDAC stated that strict regulatory actions would follow once the investigation is completed.

During the raid, the team uncovered expired products worth over seven million naira, including “H-Pylori” test kits, which pose serious health risks. Since November 26, 2024, NAFDAC has implemented guidelines for the handling and disposal of unwholesome medicines and regulated products such as food, medicines, medical devices, and cosmetics in Nigeria.

The agency also reiterated that no regulated product should be manufactured, imported, exported, sold, or used in Nigeria unless it is registered under NAFDAC regulations.

“Products are considered unwholesome if they are expired, improperly sealed, damaged, improperly stored, incorrectly labelled, counterfeit, substandard, prohibited, or unauthorized. At the facility level, proper management includes maintaining an inventory book for unwholesome products,” it noted

NAFDAC urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office to help ensure public safety and compliance with regulatory standards.