The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Sunday revealed that it uncovered a warehouse containing banned, substandard, and unregistered cosmetic products in Lagos State.
In a statement on its X (formerly Twitter) page, the agency said the haul, valued at over ₦3 billion, was discovered at the APT Trade Fair Complex in a facility hidden within an uncompleted building.
“NAFDAC has uncovered a warehouse stocked with banned, fake, and unregistered cosmetic products valued at over ₦3 billion at the APT Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State,” the agency stated. “Items recovered include 728 cartons of Crusader soap, 718 cartons of E45 soap, and Extract Gold whitening soaps, all banned by the Federal Government.”
Additional items, such as assorted perfumes, body oils, and cooking oils, were also seized and placed under regulatory hold for further assessment. All recovered products were evacuated to prevent distribution, while the warehouse manager has been invited for questioning as enforcement actions continue.
NAFDAC warned that the sale or use of such products poses serious health risks and urged the public to remain vigilant, reporting any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
