NAFDAC shuts down Kaduna warehouse stocked with expired goods worth over N75m

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a warehouse in Kaduna for storing expired food and cosmetic products valued at over ₦75 million.

The announcement, made on NAFDAC’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, January 22, 2025, disclosed that the warehouse is located at PP2A Bayajidda Street, near Kano Road, New Ogbomosho Road.

According to the agency, the operation was part of its ongoing efforts to protect public health by preventing the distribution of unsafe products in the market.

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“During the raid, workers were caught repackaging expired biscuits into sacks and other expired items, including dairy milk, vegetable oil, soft drinks, and detergents, were also discovered,” the agency reveals.

The warehouse’s managing director has also been arrested for interrogation.

The agency emphasised that strict regulatory sanctions would be imposed upon the conclusion of the investigation.

During the raid, the team discovered expired products valued at over seven million naira, including “H-Pylori” test kits, which pose serious risks to public health. Since November 26, 2024, the agency said it has designed guidelines for handling and disposal of unwholesome medicines and NAFDAC-regulated products (food, medicines, medical devices, cosmetics) in Nigeria.

It emphasised that no regulated product should be manufactured, imported, exported, sold, or used in Nigeria unless registered under NAFDAC regulations.

“Products are considered unwholesome if they are expired, improperly sealed, damaged, improperly stored, incorrectly labelled, counterfeit, substandard, prohibited, or unauthorized. At the facility level, proper management includes maintaining an inventory book for unwholesome products,” it noted

It urged the public to stay vigilant and report suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.