The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down an illegal factory producing unregistered cosmetic products in the Ipaye area of Iba, Lagos. The agency’s swift action followed weeks of surveillance and resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of unregulated items and the arrest of a suspect linked to the operation.
NAFDAC revealed the details of the raid in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where they shared videos and images of the facility and the confiscated products. The agency highlighted the poor and unhygienic conditions of the factory, warning that the products posed a serious risk to public health.
During the raid, NAFDAC officials discovered a wide range of cosmetic products being manufactured without approval or adherence to safety standards. Items confiscated included body washes, cleansing soaps, skin-lightening creams, and children’s skincare products. Packaging materials found on-site indicated that the factory was operating on a scale designed for mass distribution.
“The unregulated products manufactured here pose a direct threat to public health,” NAFDAC said in its statement, emphasizing the dangers of using products that have not undergone proper evaluation and approval.
NAFDAC confirmed that the facility has been sealed to prevent further illegal activities. “The production site has been shut down, and one individual connected to the operation is in custody,” the agency announced. The arrested suspect is reportedly cooperating with investigators to provide further information about the illicit operation.
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NAFDAC reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding Nigerians from harmful and unregulated products. “We remain committed to protecting public health by clamping down on unregulated and unsafe products in the markets,” the agency stated.
They also encouraged consumers to be vigilant when purchasing cosmetic products and to report suspicious or unregistered items. “We urge the public to exercise caution and report any unregistered products to NAFDAC,” the statement read.
The closure of the illegal factory is part of NAFDAC’s ongoing efforts to ensure consumer safety and maintain strict regulatory standards in the production of cosmetics and other consumable goods. The agency has promised to intensify its surveillance and enforcement activities across the country.