The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has denied reports claiming that the Federal Government directed it to stop enforcing the ban on alcohol sold in sachets and PET bottles.
Earlier in the month, the agency commenced nationwide enforcement of the ban on the production and distribution of alcohol packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate bottles.
On Wednesday, however, social media reports alleged that NAFDAC had been ordered to suspend the enforcement of the prohibition.
In a statement issued by its Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency described the reports as “false” and “misleading,” emphasizing that it had not received any instruction from the Federal Government to halt its regulatory actions.
“NAFDAC operates strictly within the ambit of its statutory mandate and in alignment with duly communicated Federal Government policies and directives,” the statement read.
“At no time has the Agency received any formal directive ordering the suspension of its regulatory or enforcement activities in respect of sachet alcohol products.”
The agency reiterated its dedication to safeguarding public health and ensuring regulatory compliance, adding that any significant decisions affecting national regulatory measures would be officially announced through proper channels.
“NAFDAC urges members of the public, industry stakeholders, and the media to disregard the false report and rely only on verified information issued through the Agency’s official platforms and authorised government communication channels,” the statement added.
NAFDAC also cautioned against the dissemination of unverified information, warning that it could lead to “unnecessary public anxiety, economic uncertainty, or misinterpretation of government policy.”
“NAFDAC remains steadfast in its commitment to public health, economic stability, and national interest,” the statement concluded.
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