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NAFDAC NIGERIA

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NAFDAC NIGERIA

@NafdacAgency

Official account of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Nigeria. Follow for updates on the Agency's activities.

Abuja Nigeria

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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Mar 31
With the launch of the NAFDAC Call Centre, you can report issues, make enquiries, or get verified information on regulated products and services. 📞 Complaints: 0800-1-NAFDAC (0800-1-623322) 📞 Enquiries: 0700-1-NAFDAC (0700-1-623322) Call. Speak. Resolve. Your voice helps us
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Resolve to Save Lives
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We’re working with Nigeria’s government to reduce lead exposure and strengthen consumer safety. We recently hosted a capacity‑building workshop to train eighteen staff from @NafdacAgency across key directorates. The hands‑on sessions focused on the use of X-ray fluorescence
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jul 5
The Read the Food Label Campaign is officially underway! Last week, NAFDAC, in collaboration with development partners, proudly flagged off this important national campaign to encourage Nigerians to develop the habit of reading and understanding food labels before purchasing or
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
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Jul 3
No instructions needed. No marketing required. Just a mother, a baby, and a connection that has shaped human survival for thousands of years. Breast milk is priceless! #BMSCode
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jul 2
World Drug Day 2026: NAFDAC Reaffirms Commitment to Combating Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking NAFDAC has reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug abuse, preventing the misuse of controlled medicines, and strengthening regulatory measures against illicit drug trafficking as
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jul 2
She noted that the proliferation of synthetic drugs, the misuse of pharmaceutical products, increasingly sophisticated trafficking networks, and the exploitation of digital platforms require intelligence-driven regulation, enhanced surveillance, public awareness, and coordinated
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 29
Public Alert No. 31/2026. Recall of sexual enhancement product due to undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients #NAFDACAlerts bit.ly/442i0Ao
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 29
Replying to @NafdacAgency
Sildenafil and tadalafil are ingredients in FDA-approved prescription drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction. These undeclared ingredients may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 29
Product Information: •Product Name: WAP Sensual Enhancement Capsules •Manufacturer: Best Supplement Best Prices Company •Affected lots: All lots •Product Category: Sexual Enhancement Supplement •Country of Origin: Unknown (The product is marketed and distributed online in
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
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Jun 29
NAFDAC Uncovers Warehouse Stocked with Expired Baby Wipes Worth ₦42 Million NAFDAC has uncovered a warehouse stocked with expired baby wipes intended for illegal revalidation and sale to unsuspecting consumers. During the operation, our officers discovered over 240 cartons of
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 29
The distribution and use of expired baby wipes pose significant health risks, particularly to infants and young children, including skin irritation, skin infections, allergic reactions, worsening of eczema or dermatitis, and an increased risk of diaper rash due to the reduced
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 29
We reaffirm our commitment to protecting public health by preventing substandard and expired regulated products from re-entering the market. Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities involving regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
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Jun 28
Public Alert No. 030/2026 Alert on the withdrawal of Levamisole-containing medicines as endorsed by the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) over serious neurological risks #NAFDACAlerts bit.ly/4w6rnuA
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 26
NAFDAC Flags Off 'Read the Food Label' Campaign to Promote Healthier Food Choices NAFDAC, in collaboration with development partners, has launched the Read the Food Label Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at empowering Nigerians to make healthier and safer food choices by
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 26
Prof. Adeyeye iterated that as diet-related non-communicable diseases continue to rise in Nigeria, improving food label literacy has become a public health necessity. She called on Nigerians to make reading food labels a daily habit, reminding consumers, "Before you buy it, read
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
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Jun 26
Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the Executive Director of Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), Mrs. Nanlop Ogbureke, Ms. Okeoma Obasi praised the initiative as a powerful step in advancing health literacy and promoting healthier food environments in Nigeria. Other
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 25
Tomorrow, NAFDAC officially flags off the Read the Food Label Campaign, a nationwide public awareness initiative designed to empower consumers with the knowledge and skills to make informed food choices. As we count down to the launch, we encourage all Nigerians to join the
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
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Jun 25
Aunties, uncles, friends, and social media, everyone has an opinion on baby feeding. The BMS Code and National Regulations ensure that mums get accurate, unbiased guidance.
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
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Jun 19
The Nigerian Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Ikeja, Lagos State, has handed over seven cartons containing 346,700 tablets of Tamral Tramadol Hydrochloride 250mg, five cartons containing 250,000 tablets of Natizol 5mg, a black Toyota Hilux vehicle, and two
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