NAFDAC Raids Delta Market, Seizes Suspected Fake Nivea, Listerine, KY Jelly Products
Sylvester Idowu in Warri The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated suspected counterfeit cosmetics and other regulated products during an enforcement operation at Igbudu
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Warri, Delta State, conducted a raid on Igbudu Market, seizing suspected counterfeit cosmetics and other regulated products. The operation, carried out over the weekend, was initiated after receiving intelligence reports of widespread counterfeiting in the popular market.
Assistance from the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army, and market union officials enabled the enforcement team to visit various shops and locations. Suspected counterfeit products, including Listerine, Nivea, SC Johnson, and KY Jelly lubricant, were seized and evacuated. A NAFDAC official warned consumers against purchasing KY Jelly, stating that the last authorized supply was made over five years ago, and any product currently for sale is likely counterfeit.
The NAFDAC official also dismissed claims of obstruction during the operation, emphasizing that the team worked diligently and received support from the market union and security forces. The agency expressed gratitude to the market union leadership for their cooperation and acknowledged the support from DSS and Nigerian Army in facilitating the enforcement exercise.
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