NAFDAC Uncovers Unregistered Cosmetics, Packaging Materials in Lagos Trade Fair Complex

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has conducted an enforcement operation at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex, uncovering unlabelled and unregistered cosmetics and packaging materials. The operation took place at the Tools and Hardware Complex, according to a post on NAFDAC's official X account. A video of the operation was also shared, showcasing the recovered items. This is not the first time NAFDAC has made a significant discovery at the Trade Fair Complex.

The latest operation comes weeks after NAFDAC uncovered a suspected fake wine packaging factory within the same Trade Fair Complex. The agency did not disclose the quantity of cosmetics or packaging materials recovered during Saturday's operation. However, NAFDAC has emphasized the risks associated with unregistered cosmetics, warning that they could cause skin damage and expose users to harmful chemicals.

NAFDAC has been actively cracking down on unregistered and banned cosmetic products. In February, the agency announced the discovery of banned, fake, and unregistered cosmetics valued at more than ₦3bn in a warehouse concealed inside an unfinished building at the APT Trade Fair Complex. The recovered items included 728 cartons of Crusader soap, 718 cartons of E45 soap, and quantities of Extract Gold whitening soap.

The agency has repeatedly warned the public about the dangers of using unregistered cosmetics. NAFDAC has urged members of the public to report suspicious products to its nearest office. The public is advised to be cautious when purchasing cosmetic products and to ensure that they are registered and approved by NAFDAC.

The enforcement operation at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex is part of NAFDAC's efforts to regulate the cosmetics industry and protect public health. The agency is responsible for ensuring that food, drugs, and cosmetics are safe for consumption and use. NAFDAC's efforts to curb the distribution of unregistered cosmetics are ongoing.

The Lagos Trade Fair Complex has been a hub for various economic activities, including trade and commerce. However, the presence of unregistered and banned products poses a risk to public health. NAFDAC's operation highlights the need for continued vigilance and regulation in the trade fair complex.

NAFDAC's efforts to regulate the cosmetics industry are ongoing, with the agency working to ensure that only registered and approved products are available to the public. The public is advised to support NAFDAC's efforts by reporting suspicious products and being cautious when purchasing cosmetics.

Key points

• NAFDAC uncovers unlabelled and unregistered cosmetics and packaging materials during an enforcement operation at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex.
• The agency warns that unregistered cosmetics could cause skin damage and expose users to harmful chemicals.
• This is not the first time NAFDAC has made a significant discovery at the Trade Fair Complex, having previously uncovered a suspected fake wine packaging factory and banned cosmetics valued at over ₦3bn.