The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control says it recorded 821 product seizure entries and made 52 arrests during enforcement operations carried out across Nigeria between January and August 2026.
Figures released by the agency’s Directorate of Investigation and Enforcement also show 474 new cases, 295 concluded cases, 213 raids and 179 establishments closed or sealed during the eight-month period.
The regulator reported 218 administrative sanctions, 157 surveillance activities and 22 product destruction exercises. The operations covered medicines, food, drinks, cosmetics, medical devices, packaged water and chemicals.
Cosmetics accounted for 401 seizure entries, the largest category, followed by drinks with 215 and drugs with 112. Cosmetics also accounted for 64 establishment closures, while drinks featured in 67 raids.
NAFDAC cautioned that seizure entries are records of enforcement actions by category and do not represent the physical number, weight or monetary value of seized products. The distinction is important when interpreting the figures.
The agency said its work included surveillance, evidence collection, laboratory testing, interrogations, temporary holds on suspect products and referrals for possible legal action. It described these measures as part of its responsibility to ensure regulated goods meet applicable safety and quality standards.
Under Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC says it intends to strengthen cooperation with law enforcement agencies, state task forces and other institutions to identify falsified, unregistered and unsafe products.
It urged manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers to observe registration, sourcing, labelling and storage rules. Consumers were advised to buy from reputable outlets, verify registration details through official channels and report suspicious products or adverse reactions promptly.
The reported figures indicate the scale of regulatory activity during the period; they do not by themselves establish the total prevalence of unsafe products in Nigeria’s marketplace.
