The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed rumors claiming that the Federal Government had ordered a suspension of the ban on sachet alcohol and alcoholic beverages in PET bottles below 200ml.
In a statement issued Thursday, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Joseph Erunke, described the reports as false and misleading, stressing that the ban remains fully enforced. The agency confirmed it has received no government directive to halt regulatory actions related to the policy.
“As part of ongoing enforcement, NAFDAC has begun evacuating violative sachet alcohol and small PET bottle products from manufacturing sites,” the agency said. Some manufacturers have already stopped production of smaller pack sizes, acknowledging the policy’s goal to reduce underage access to alcohol.
NAFDAC noted that about 50% of minors reportedly obtain alcohol from sachets and small bottles, highlighting the need for strict compliance. The agency reiterated its commitment to public health protection, regulatory enforcement, and transparent implementation of government policies.
The statement also cautioned against the spread of unverified information, urging the public, media, and industry stakeholders to rely on official NAFDAC communications to avoid misinformation.
