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NAFDAC says Ban on Satchet Alcohol stays; dismissed fake news.

https://x.com/i/status/2021612850813288875

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted a report claiming that the Federal Government directed it to suspend enforcement actions on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products.

The agency said this in a statement signed by its Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Wednesday.

NAFDAC described the publication as false and misleading, saying it did not reflect any official communication sent to the agency by the Federal Government.

“At no time has the Agency received any formal directive ordering the suspension of its regulatory or enforcement activities in respect of sachet alcohol products,” the agency stated.


NAFDAC added that it had begun evacuating “the violative satchet alcohol and alcohol in PET bottles less than 200 ml from different companies.”


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It said it also observed that some companies were already stopping production in smaller pack sizes after realising the agency’s aim was to protect children from easy access to alcohol.

“As published, about 50% of minors and underage patronize retailers of alcohol sold in sachets and PET bottles less than 200 ml,” NAFDAC said.

The agency said it remained committed to safeguarding public health and ensuring compliance with existing laws, adding that any decision affecting national regulatory actions would be communicated through official government channels.

It urged members of the public, industry stakeholders and the media to disregard the report and rely only on verified information issued through its official platforms and authorised government communication channels.

NAFDAC also cautioned against spreading unverified information capable of causing misinformation, fake news and misinterpretation of government policy.

https://guardian.ng/features/health/nafdac-refutes-enforcement-suspension-claim-says-sachet-alcohol-ban-stays/

Iya Ajike still sells hers. It's everywhere

wahala for shepe people

Ds NAFDAC DG stubborn oo

She no wan gree for FG

Who is actually running this government abi this country?

Because one person says this
Next thing another counterpart will deny it

Before you know it, NAFDAC will come out and deny ever calling it Fake NEWS

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But sachet alcohol is still every where
So who’s actually making sure the ban is been enforced?

Lol how will Tinubu boys at the bus stop cope without it?

Where's that guy I told earlier today that these companies are paying taxes and royalties to government.
Government can never ban them.
Majority of them are registered with nafdac.
Government will only go after the street sellers,they are the Aaron here.
Why not ban the companies from production?? Because they pay taxes and Nigerians are not aware.
If you want to fall a tree start from the root.
Not untill government start going after the manufacturers I won't take them serious.

Abeg ban am...e go affect me too,,but no qualms...

Anyone seen selling sachet alcohol should be arrested and prosecuted.

Only the less discerning ould have fallen for the lie.

I knew it was arrant nonsense.

From pevious thread that published the fake news
https://www.nairaland.com/8616397/fg-orders-nafdac-suspend-sachet#138434859

sheedy407:
That was their plan.

If they are broke, they think of a way to make money dubiously

You're ignorant. It's NAFDAC that has been helping them to stay till now and already been accused of enabling the public health nuisance the uncontrolled access to sachet alcohol is causing.

The SGF is obviously running his own agenda as it's clear that Federal Government has not stopped it.

NAFDAC has bigger issues and more lucrative sectors than small-scale merchants profiting from a social nuisance.

The SGF is a politician and being economical by suggesting that he's speaking for the Federal Government. He should go to Kano, Zamfara, Kebbi etc and go enforce his own version of alcohol policy since he claims to be speaking for FGN. Smh.


NAFDAC and the Ministry of Health called his bluff in December, this is February, they will still call his bluff again.


The policy didn’t ban alcohol production but insists that it must be from 200ml and above. NAFDAC will not issue license for any product that doesn't conform and anyone producing unlicensed product is committing a crime that the SGF cannot provide cover for.

The SGF, Senator George Akume, had similar problem with his Benue State Governor. He wants to override during process for political gain. He will not succeed in this one.

Ban of sachet alcohol has come to stay and instruments of the law enforcement and regulation will be used to hold everyone to account.

nafdac no want the likes of yarimo, helinues burob and the rest of Agbero union to have clear voice while shouting owomida to motorist

FreeStuffsNG:
Only the less discerning ould have fallen for the lie.

I knew it was arrant nonsense.

From pevious thread that published the fake news
https://www.nairaland.com/8616397/fg-orders-nafdac-suspend-sachet#138434859


You're ignorant. It's NAFDAC that has been helping them to stay till now and already been accused of enabling the public health nuisance the uncontrolled access to sachet alcohol is causing.

The SGF is obviously running his own agenda as it's clear that Federal Government has not stopped it.

NAFDAC has bigger issues and more lucrative sectors than small-scale merchants profiting from a social nuisance.

The SGF is a politician and being economical by suggesting that he's speaking for the Federal Government. He should go to Kano, Zamfara, Kebbi etc and go enforce his own version of alcohol policy since he claims to be speaking for FGN. Smh.


NAFDAC and the Ministry of Health called his bluff in December, this is February, they will still call his bluff again.


The policy didn’t ban alcohol production but insists that it must be from 200ml and above. NAFDAC will not issue license for any product that doesn't conform and anyone producing unlicensed product is committing a crime that the SGF cannot provide cover for.

The SGF, Senator George Akume, had similar problem with his Benue State Governor. He wants to override during process for political gain. He will not succeed in this one.

Ban of sachet alcohol has come to stay and instruments of the law enforcement and regulation will be used to hold everyone to account.

shout up.them no born nafdac to stop the sachets drinks ,what will you now take to shayo and come here to copy and paste what sane person don't read

Well done Mama NAFDAC. The sachet drink has become a menace to society since it is easy to get and buy. Gone are the days where you have to be very comfortable to afford 4 bottles of beer and even now, but with these satchets, you just need at least Figo (NGN500) and your eyes go red. Worse still, Keke Napep riders, vanagon dando drivers and okada riders are major consumers which directly puts the life of commuters in grave danger.

I listened to the woman interview on Arise TV and she made some valid points with a lot of senses in her claims.Aside the general health implications,she emphasised on the satchet drinks affordability especially to the younger generation.Imagine a primary school pupil buying satchet drinks because he/she can afford it for N50 only,

if we don't curb this menace now,by years to come our hospital which already lacked some basic amenities will be stretched beyond it's capacity with complications.

manuelkel:
Where's that guy I told earlier today that these companies are paying taxes and royalties to government.
Government can never ban them.
Majority of them are registered with nafdac.
Government will only go after the street sellers,they are the Aaron here.
Why not ban the companies from production?? Because they pay taxes and Nigerians are not aware.
If you want to fall a tree start from the root.
Not untill government start going after the manufacturers I won't take them serious.

shegoon:
I listened to the woman interview on Arise TV and she made some valid points with a lot of senses in her claims.Aside the general health implications,she emphasised on the satchet drinks affordability especially to the younger generation.Imagine a primary school pupil buying satchet drinks because he/she can afford it for N50 only,

if we don't curb this menace now,by years to come our hospital which already lacked some basic amenities will be stretched beyond it's capacity with complications.

You're right, that is why the government should go after the manufacturers and not the distributors.

Bad market for retired oloshos, I see price hike in this product just like codine. A sachet might sell at 1k in future, so store as much as you can if you want to go to jail.

mkoabiola:
Ds NAFDAC DG stubborn oo

She no wan gree for FG

E be like say she be Deeper Life member...

If them ban small drinks children will now result to drinking big big drinks... They should think wisely..

They should go and concentrate on companies that produces fake beer and wine all over the state

Okay o. If you like keep drinking nonsense wey dem mix together for under decking for mile2 by the usual suspects. When una liver fail, hospital go chop the tansho wey remain for ya hand. Then you kpai!

But wetin dey occur for this country sef?

Seun one particular mod is good at rushing to post fake news on front page, especially fake false news against TINUBU or WIKE. He is very good in doing that. Pls call him to order

Wrong approach

Ephasis should be on control

If you like sell it on 20 litres of Jerry can, s secondary school students will still buy it and drink.

NAFDAC, allow us drink in peace.

Ban wey no even dey in effect...

The sachet ogogoro still plenty outside more than before self...

Make una dey deceive una selves...

Christlike01:
Anyone seen selling sachet alcohol should be arrested and prosecuted.

.. what about those that sell ogogoro on the road side..will they also ban them... youths also drink that

ogododo:
NAFDAC says Ban on Satchet Alcohol stays; dismissed fake news.

https://x.com/i/status/2021612850813288875



https://guardian.ng/features/health/nafdac-refutes-enforcement-suspension-claim-says-sachet-alcohol-ban-stays/

Them no want make we drink FENUJA..

Lawalemi:
NAFDAC, allow us drink in peace.

..drink water in peace

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lol…me still dey see the satchet stuff for street sha…maybe na for the factories dem Dey enforce the ban

Please follow is up and arrest the sellers. They are still selling it across the streets.