Nigeria: NAFDAC Orders Recall of Sachet Alcohol Drinks Below 200ml
[Vanguard] The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered manufacturers to recall alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and containers below 200 ml, as the Federal Government steps up enforcement of regulations aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered manufacturers to recall alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and containers below 200ml in Nigeria. This move is part of the government's efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm and enforce regulations aimed at limiting the accessibility of small-volume alcoholic drinks, especially among young people.
The recall directive, which took effect on January 1, 2026, requires manufacturers to properly inventory and destroy the affected products, with the cost of the exercise to be borne by the companies. The Federal Government has also launched the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation Plan 2026-2030, which provides a national framework for addressing harmful alcohol use and regulating aspects of the production, distribution, marketing, and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
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