The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse in Lagos State containing banned, counterfeit, and unregistered cosmetic products worth over ₦3 billion.
The facility, hidden inside an unfinished building at the APT Trade Fair Complex in Ojo Local Government Area, was discovered during routine enforcement operations.
In a statement posted on its X account on Sunday, NAFDAC described the seizure as one of its largest in recent times. Large quantities of prohibited skin-lightening and medicated soaps, known to pose serious health risks, were recovered.
“Items recovered include 728 cartons of Crusader soap, 718 cartons of E45 soap, and Extract Gold whitening soaps, all banned by the Federal Government. Additional items such as assorted perfumes, body oils, and cooking oils were also seized and placed on hold for further regulatory assessment. All products have been evacuated to prevent circulation,” the statement read.
The agency added that the warehouse manager has been invited for questioning as enforcement actions continue.
NAFDAC warned that the sale and use of such products can pose serious health risks to consumers and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
