The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has uncovered packaging materials suspected to be linked to counterfeit antibiotics and unregistered cosmetics at separate locations in Lagos.
The agency disclosed the discoveries in two videos shared on its official X account on Saturday, following an operation at the Tools and Hardware section of the Trade Fair Complex.
According to NAFDAC, operatives discovered various packaging materials bearing the names of Augmentin 625mg and AmpliClose capsules.
The agency also displayed leaflets and other packaging materials bearing the names of the antibiotics, alongside materials associated with Gordon drinks.
NAFDAC said the materials did not originate from the original manufacturers, adding that the location was allegedly being used to store packaging materials for suspected counterfeit products.
It specifically noted that the packaging materials for Augmentin differed from those used by its manufacturer, GSK.
The agency said it uncovered the location following credible intelligence, describing it as a suspected hideout for counterfeiters.
In a separate discovery, NAFDAC said it found packaging materials and products suspected to be cosmetics manufactured without proper labelling or registration.
The items included unidentified soap, empty shampoo tubes, packaging materials bearing the inscription “Turmeric Vitamin C” and containers for moisturising lotion.
The agency urged members of the public to report suspected counterfeit medicines, unregistered products and related illegal activities in their communities.
NAFDAC reiterated the importance of public cooperation in tackling the circulation of fake and unregistered products and protecting consumers from potentially harmful goods.
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