Photo: Some of the seized items. Credit: X/@NafdacAgency
By Our Reporter
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down an illegal factory producing counterfeit cosmetics at Benue Plaza, Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State.
NAFDAC announced the closure on its X account on Tuesday, detailing that the factory was raided, revealing a range of unregistered chemicals, packaging materials, and expired products being repurposed for sale.
During the operation, over 1,200 cartons of counterfeit cosmetic products were seized, including mini-mixing containers, unlabelled chemicals, batch coding materials, and thinners. These items have been transported to NAFDAC’s office for further investigation.
NAFDAC estimates the street value of the seized goods at approximately ₦50 million and advises the public to exercise caution when buying cosmetics and to report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.