- During the operation, NAFDAC seized over 1,200 cartons of fake cosmetic products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down an illegal factory producing counterfeit cosmetic products at the Benue Plaza, Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State.
In a statement shared on its official X handle on Tuesday, NAFDAC revealed that the factory was raided by its operatives, who uncovered unregistered chemicals, packaging materials, and expired products being revalidated for sale.
During the operation, NAFDAC seized over 1,200 cartons of fake cosmetic products, along with other materials, including mini-mixing containers, unlabelled chemicals, batch coding equipment, and thinners. All confiscated items were moved to the NAFDAC office for further investigation.
The agency estimated the street value of the seized products to be around ₦50 million.
NAFDAC has since urged the public to exercise caution when purchasing cosmetic products and to report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.