NAFDAC shuts down Kaduna warehouse stocked with expired products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a warehouse in Kaduna for stocking expired food and cosmetic products worth over N75 million.

The agency shared this development on its official X handle on Tuesday, January 22. It revealed that the warehouse is located at PP2A Bayajidda Street by Kano Road, New Ogbomosho Road.

“During the raid, workers were caught repackaging expired biscuits into sacks and other expired items, including dairy milk, vegetable oil, soft drinks, and detergents, were also discovered,” the agency reveals.

The warehouse’s managing director has also been arrested for interrogation.

The agency emphasised that strict regulatory sanctions would be imposed upon the conclusion of the investigation.

During the raid, the team discovered expired products valued at over seven million naira, including “H-Pylori” test kits, which pose serious risks to public health. Since November 26, 2024, the agency said it has designed guidelines for handling and disposal of unwholesome medicines and NAFDAC-regulated products (food, medicines, medical devices, cosmetics) in Nigeria.

It emphasised that no regulated product should be manufactured, imported, exported, sold, or used in Nigeria unless registered under NAFDAC regulations.

“Products are considered unwholesome if they are expired, improperly sealed, damaged, improperly stored, incorrectly labelled, counterfeit, substandard, prohibited, or unauthorized. At the facility level, proper management includes maintaining an inventory book for unwholesome products,” it noted

It urged the public to stay vigilant and report suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.