NAFDAC Shuts Chinese Supermarkets, 8 Shops in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down two Chinese supermarkets and eight cosmetics shops in Abuja for violating health and safety regulations. The Chinese supermarkets, located in the Jabi district, were sealed for selling food products with labels only in Chinese, which is illegal in Nigeria. All regulated products must have English labeling for the Nigerian market. In a separate operation, NAFDAC closed eight cosmetics shops in Wuse Market. These shops were found selling banned, expired, and unregistered products. The confiscated items included illegal skin whitening gummies, unapproved aphrodisiacs, and dangerous body enhancement supplements. NAFDAC's Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that the raids, which seized goods worth over ₦170 million, are to protect Nigerians from harmful chemicals that can cause kidney damage, cancer, and other serious health issues. She advised the public to […]