BY GODWIN OBI
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse in Lagos stocked with banned, fake, and unregistered cosmetic products valued at over ₦3 billion.
The agency disclosed that the illicit products were discovered at the APT Trade Fair Complex, where the warehouse was reportedly hidden inside an uncompleted building.
According to NAFDAC, items recovered during the operation include 728 cartons of Crusader soap, 718 cartons of E45 soap, and Extract Gold whitening soaps — products classified as banned by the Federal Government.
NAFDAC further revealed that assorted perfumes, body oils, and cooking oils were also found at the facility. These items have been placed on hold pending further regulatory assessment.
“All seized products have been evacuated to prevent their circulation in the market,” the agency stated, adding that the warehouse manager has been invited for questioning as investigations and enforcement actions continue.
The agency warned that the sale and use of banned and unregistered cosmetics pose serious health risks to consumers.
NAFDAC urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
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2026-02-20
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