The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) recorded 474 new cases and 821 product seizure entries nationwide between January and August 2026, as it sustained its enforcement operations against substandard, falsified and unsafe products.

Data compiled by the Agency's Directorate of Investigation and Enforcement for the period showed that 295 cases were concluded and 213 raids conducted. A total of 179 establishments were closed or sealed, 52 arrests were made, 157 surveillance activities were carried out and 218 administrative sanctions were imposed. The Agency also conducted 22 product destruction exercises.

The operations covered food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, packaged water, drinks and chemicals, in line with NAFDAC's mandate to protect consumers.

A breakdown showed that cosmetics accounted for the highest number of seizure entries with 401, followed by drinks with 215 and drugs with 112. Cosmetics also accounted for 64 of the 179 closures, while drinks accounted for 67 of the 213 raids. The Agency noted that the figures represent the distribution of enforcement entries, not physical quantity or value.

NAFDAC said the activities reflect its continued institutional commitment, under Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, to strengthening regulatory oversight and ensuring that regulated products meet standards of quality, safety and efficacy.

Its actions also included placing products on hold, collecting samples for laboratory analysis, conducting interrogations and referring cases for legal action where applicable.

"Effective enforcement requires more than raids and seizures. It also involves surveillance, investigation, evidence gathering, laboratory analysis where necessary, due process and application of appropriate sanctions," the Agency stated.

NAFDAC said it will continue to strengthen collaboration with government institutions, law enforcement agencies, state task forces and other stakeholders to improve intelligence and curb the circulation of unregistered and falsified products.

It urged manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure products are duly registered, sourced through legitimate channels and properly labelled and stored.

Consumers were also urged to buy from reputable outlets, verify registration status through official channels, and promptly report suspected unsafe products or adverse reactions through NAFDAC's established channels, as timely reporting helps prevent further harm.